Web archive - August 17, 2024

Pakistan

NA speaker forms committee to probe PTI MNA’s ‘misogynistic’ remarks

Committee will have authority to include five female members from parliamentary parties, submit report in 15 days

Pakistan

Last survivor of 1965 PIA Cairo crash passes away at 93 in London

Salahuddin Siddique was among six passengers who survived the tragic crash

World

Israeli proposal for Gaza inspection mechanism rejected by US: report

More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel's began it onslaught in Gaza last October

Entertainment

Drake places $450,000 bet on Adesanya to win UFC 305 main event

Drake bets $450,000 on Israel Adesanya to reclaim UFC middleweight title from Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth.

Life & Style

Drake puts $450K on Israel Adesanya for UFC 305 comeback

Rapper's high-stakes bet raises questions as fans worry about the 'Drake Curse' affecting the UFC 305 outcome

Pakistan

Likelihood of heavy rain in Karachi diminishes as system shifts towards upper Sindh

Downpours are now expected in cities like Jacobabad, Larkana, Dadu, Shikarpur, Ghotki, and Sukkur, says PMD

Pakistan

'Internal matter': Afghan Taliban offer mediation between Pakistan and TTP

Mujahid says we have tried to keep trade and border issues separate from politics, and we hope Pakistan does the same

World

Trump, Harris target key battleground US State for votes

Presidential candidates focus on Pennsylvania with rallies as they vie for the state's critical 19 electoral votes

Entertainment

Craig Jones criticized for forcibly kissing Gabi Garcia during weigh-in

The Australian fighter faces backlash after forcibly kissing Gabi Garcia during weigh-in for their intergender fight.

Pakistan

PM orders tight vigilance against mpox amid global outbreak threat

Shehbaz Sharif instructs NCOC to remain alert and ensure availability of equipment for detecting the virus