Web archive - June 26, 2024

Pakistan

Sindh govt sets up 77 heatwave relief centres and camps in Karachi

Govt has set up 11 centres in South, 18 in East, 6 in West, 12 in Central, 15 in Malir, 8 in Korangi, and 7 in Kemari

Life & Style

Sonakshi Sinha gets BMW i7 from husband Zaheer Iqbal

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's wedding featured a lavish BMW i7 gift from the groom

World

UNSC, including US, expresses deep concern over escalating violence in West Bank

Members say Israeli illegal settlement in occupied West Bank undermines two-state solution between Israel, Palestine.

Entertainment

Joseph Quinn on playing Johnny Storm in Marvel's Fantastic Four

Joseph Quinn is giving major props to those who have come before him i.e. Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan.

World

Israeli court abolishes draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews

Justices rule without law granting exemptions to students at Jewish seminaries, "state must act to enforce the law".

Pakistan

Sheikh Rashid doubts Imran Khan's release amid current climate

AML chief predicts Supreme Court might offer big relief to incarcerated PTI supremo

World

UN announces third special envoys meeting on Afghanistan to be held in Qatar

Meeting to discuss advancing international engagement on Afghanistan in a 'coherent, coordinated, structured manner'.

World

UAE successfully mediates exchange of 180 Ukrainian prisoners

Emirati foreign ministry says mediation succeeded because UAE leveraged "its partnership with both sides"

Sports

T20 World Cup debacle: Key all-rounder’s role in Pakistan team under scrutiny

Former captain Salman Butt criticises Pakistan for including Shadab Khan in mega event despite limited bowling

Entertainment

Cardi B pays homage to Princess Diana with iconic athleisure look

Princess Diana strategically used casual wear to deflect paparazzi attention.