Web archive - October 18, 2024

Pakistan

Senate, National Assembly sessions adjourned without 26th Amendment

Parliamentarians have been advised to remain in Islamabad, as amendment is expected to be tabled on Saturday

Entertainment

Andrew Garfield brings cardboard cutout of Florence Pugh to 'We Live in Time' red carpet

Fans were delighted by his lighthearted red carpet antics, calling the move "iconic" and "unserious."

Business

FBR halts chasing shadows

Withdraws condition of filing affidavit with sales tax return by company CFOs

Pakistan

SC strikes down quota system for government employees' children

The apex court's ruling will not affect the quotas already granted to government employees' children.

Pakistan

Lahore Safari Park awarded to private firm under Rs135m contract

Punjab Wildlife Department will continue to oversee the care and breeding of wildlife, including animals and birds.

World

Google selects two Pakistani startups for first AI Academy in APAC

Pakistani startups AdalFi and Adlytic AI are among companies selected for Google AI Academy

Sports

PAK vs AUS: PCB set to unveil new captain and white-ball squads for Australia tour

The first PAK vs AUS ODI match is scheduled for November 4

Entertainment

Tom Holland teases 'Spider-man 4' script with Zendaya: "It needs work, but it's exciting"

Tom Holland reveals he read the 'Spider-Man 4' script with Zendaya, calling it exciting but in need of work.

Entertainment

Rita Ora pays emotional tribute to Liam Payne during 'For You' performance

Rita Ora breaks down while performing 'For You' in tribute to her late friend Liam Payne, following his tragic death.

Entertainment

Nicola Coughlan slams 'plus-size heroine' label after 'Bridgerton' season 3 nudity: 'It's insulting'

Nicola Coughlan hits back at body-shaming comments after her nude scenes in 'Bridgerton' season 3.