Web archive - October 17, 2021

World

Damascus accuses Israel of killing former member of Syrian parliament

Syrian government denounced "this cowardly criminal act

World

Makkah's Grand Mosque drops social distancing

Saudi authorities say visitors must be fully vaccinated, wear masks on the premises

World

Melbourne to ease world's longest Covid lockdowns as vaccinations rise

Despite rise in cases, Australia's covid numbers are low compared to other developed countries, with just 1,530 deaths

World

Macron condemns 'inexcusable' 1961 crackdown on Algerian protest

Macron says 'crimes committed that night' under Paris police chief Maurice Papon 'inexcusable'

World

'Why can't we study?' - Afghan girls still barred from school

Taliban ordered male teachers, boys back to schools, but there was no mention of women teachers, girl pupils

Life & Style

Shaan Shahid defends PM Imran amid outrage post global petroleum price hike

While actors Aijaz Aslam, Fahad Mustafa took a dig at the PM, Shaan reinstated that the price hike was global.

Technology

Easypaisa initiates awareness campaign against 'Pin Chors'

Users are urged to block imposters and report their details to easypaisa to ensure a safe transaction

Film

Watch: 'The Batman' trailer arrives with Robert Pattinson's 'vengeance'

Matt Reeves' film provides a darker, more gruesome take on the caped crusader.

Pakistan

All Pakistan Triathlon Competition organised in Bahawalpur

ISPR says 552 triathletes representing all provinces took part in event

World

Iran court upholds jail term for UK-Iranian aid worker, lawyer says

The detentions of dozens of dual nationals and foreigners have complicated ties between Iran and European countries