Web archive - July 5, 2024

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz felicitates Starmer on Labour's landslide victory in UK

Looking forward to working closely with the new UK government, says premier

World

Eruptions of Italy's Etna and Stromboli volcanoes close Catania Airport

Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has seen intense activity in recent days, near the city of Catania

Entertainment

Christian McCaffrey defends Olivia Culpo after wedding dress critique

CMC defended his wife from a fashion influencer's harsh critique of her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress.

Entertainment

Comedian Tony Knight dies in tragic accident in France

The comedian tragically died after a tree branch fell on him at a festival in Lavaur, France.

Punjab, Lahore

Slum dwellers shut out of job opportunities

Lack of vocational training leaves inhabitants of nomadic settlements unemployed

Pakistan

Karachi's drain cleaning remains unfinished

Days before the monsoon cycle begins, the govt has only provided half of the requested amount

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz prioritises tax system digitisation to curb billions in evasion

4.5 million taxable individuals not part of tax net identified during the briefing on FBR reforms

World

Philippines declines US assistance amid South China Sea tensions, says military chief

Tensions in the waterway have boiled over into violence in the past year as rift between China and Philippines

Entertainment

Kevin Bacon's day in disguise reveals unexpected realities

Kevin Bacon's disguise experiment revealed the challenges of being unrecognized, making him appreciate his fame.

Entertainment

Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda's cars feature 'TWISTERS' theme at British Grand Prix

Actors Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones will attend the British Grand Prix to promote their film 'TWISTERS’