Web archive - September 2, 2021

Pakistan, Sindh

Pakistan Navy inducts first jet-powered long-range maritime patrol aircraft

Two more aircraft of the series have also been contracted by Pakistan Navy

World

US Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban

One of the court's six conservatives, Chief Justice John Roberts, joined its three liberals in dissent

TV

'Seinfeld' comes to Netflix in October

All 180 episodes of one of the most popular TV comedies of the 1990s will be available on Netflix starting Oct 1

Film

Mahira wasn't first choice for '7 Din Mohabbat In', reveals writer

Writer Fasih Bari Khan feels that Sajal Aly would have been a better fit for the role

Film

Kumail Nanjiani vows breaking 'brown dude' stereotypes with Eternals role

The actor opened up about taking up the biggest role of his life and Marvel's long road to inclusivity

Sports

Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation

Taekwondo athlete Khudadadi becomes the first female Afghan to compete in the Paralympic Games since Athens 2004

World

Taliban prepare to reveal new Afghan government amid economic turmoil

The Taliban's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, is expected to have ultimate power over a new governing council

World

New York City mayor declares state of emergency after record-breaking rain

The mayor urged people to not go outside

Cricket

'Crisis man' Fawad Alam sheds light on his stellar batting form

The 35-year-old credited his experience playing in domestic cricket as the key to his pressure handling skills

Sports

Messi fit to play for Argentina despite lack of game time

PSG superstar has not played a full match since July 10, when he started for his country to win the Copa America final