Web archive - October 17, 2021

Pakistan

Swedish envoy praises PTI govt’s initiatives to tackle climate change

Ambassador Henrik Parson launches awareness campaign on sustainable living standards in Islamabad

World

Son of ex-Somali political aide held over UK lawmaker stabbing

Police say 25-year-old British man arrested on suspicion of murder of David Amess

Pakistan

K-P Governor House opens doors to public ahead of Eid Miladun Nabi

Families can visit the governor house in Peshawar from 10am to 4pm till 12th Rabiul Awwal

World

Erdogan says talks under way with US to buy F-16s

We'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs, says Turkish president

Sindh

PM wants to ‘turn all institutions into Tiger Force’

Bilawal says PPP protest to continue until Imran sent packing

Pakistan, World

India invites 'key stakeholder' Pakistan to Afghanistan summit

New Delhi has suggested two dates November 10 and 11 for the proposed meeting of NSAs on Afghan crisis

World

China surprises US with hypersonic missile test: report

Test showed Beijing made astounding progress on hypersonic weapons and far more advanced than US realised, FT reports

World

Turkey can play active role in renovating, restoring Afghanistan: Taliban FM

US freezing country’s reserves after Taliban's takeover violates international law, human rights, says Amir Muttaqi

TV

Watch: 'Ek Hai Nigar' trailer unveils, presenting a soft but tough Mahira Khan

With Nigar, Mahira proves that a woman's love for her career and husband don't have to be mutually exclusive.

Film

Russian actor, director making first film in space return to Earth post 12-day mission

The crew spent 12 days on the International Space Station (ISS).