Web archive - August 12, 2024

Entertainment

Tom Cruise stages Olympic flag transfer to LA for 2028 at Paris closing ceremony

Tom Cruise made a high-flying appearance at the Paris Olympics, transferring the flag to Los Angeles for 2028.

Entertainment

The Weeknd dominates the 2020s as music’s biggest hitmaker

Dominating charts and redefining music, The Weeknd secures his place as the decade’s most influential artist.

Pakistan

PTA announces deadlines for blocking SIM cards

The SIM blocking is to be done under three phases from August till October

World

Sheikh Hasina’s son adamant in denying mother’s ‘fabricated’ resignation

Sajeeb Wazed says Indian reports are completely untrue

Entertainment

Streamer Norme breaks no-sleep record with 264-hour marathon on Rumble despite safety concerns

Norme broke the no-sleep record with a 264-hour marathon on Rumble, sparking concerns and police intervention.

Life & Style

'He's got a heart of gold!': Resham Khan gushes over Imran Khan

Film star Resham thinks Imran's dedication to serving humanity through Shaukat Khanum Hospital is what sets him apart

World, Technology

Boeing’s inexperience causing major setbacks to lunar mission, NASA claims

A six-year delay in EUS delivery and ballooning costs are endangering the Artemis IV mission.

Pakistan

Karachi schools hit by textbook shortage despite delay in academic term

Urdu Bazaar Traders say 30%-40% of textbooks missing after session delayed from April to August in Karachi.

Entertainment

Elon Musk to host unscripted live conversation with Donald Trump on X

As the 2024 election nears, Musk and Trump prepare for a no-holds-barred discussion on X, happening today at 8 pm ET.

Pakistan

MQM-P threatens to withdraw from ruling coalition amid reports of Sindh governor's replacement

MQM-P's leaders defend Governor Kamran Tessori, emphasising the need for an urban governor