Web archive - August 16, 2022

Pakistan

Four held for ‘harassing’ foreign tourists in Islamabad

Senior police official says raids underway to arrest other accused

World

WATCH: Saudi crown prince leads annual washing of Holy Kaaba

Annual customary washing of Islam’s holiest shrine was held using Zamzam water

Pakistan, Rawalpindi

Ex-cop risks his life to thwart car-theft attempt in Pindi

Gets injured by car-lifters during chase; police register case and start searching for fleeing suspects

World

Eleven Hindu men convicted of gang-rape of pregnant Muslim woman in 2002 riots go free

The convicts were released as India celebrated 75 years since the end of British rule on Monday

Pakistan

'Nothing special': CAA urges not to stir controversy over India plane

Chartered plane had nothing to do with India except for it came from Hyderabad Deccan, says authority

Pakistan

Fact Check: Did Army Chief Bajwa enjoy Ukrainian singer's cover of 'Dil Dil Pakistan'?

Shmarenkova performed the famous 80's song in Ukraine during the army chief's visit to the country last year

Technology, World

Young people would rather be YouTubers than astronauts, reveals poll

Global influencer market was estimated to be worth $13.8 billion in 2021

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Barrister Saif blames ‘anti-TTP groups’ for K-P law and order situation

K-P govt adviser says things are right with banned outfit, they are not involved in target killing and extortion

Sports

Tuchel and Conte charged after Battle of the Bridge

Chelsea, Spurs managers have until August 18 to provide their responses; could face ban for their antics

Sports

FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘influence from third parties’

India not to host U-17 Women’s World Cup this year, says world governing body