Web archive - January 22, 2025

World

Trump pressures Putin to make Ukraine deal or face tougher measures

Trump declined to confirm if he would continue Biden's policy of sending weapons to Ukraine against Russia's invasion

World

Lauren Boebert invites pardoned January 6 rioters to Capitol for guided tour

Lauren Boebert offers pardoned January 6 rioters a guided tour of the Capitol, supporting their release.

Pakistan

PTI faces internal rift over Bushra Bibi’s spokesperson role

Both Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, Mishal Yousafzai laid claim to the position of Bushra Bibi's spokesperson.

World

Chinese national killed in Afghanistan, ISIS claims responsibility

The Chinese national was reportedly travelling without notifying local security authorities.

World

Eleven dead in Indian rail accident after panic deboarding

Officials said passengers deboarded after an alarm stop and were hit by a passing train on adjacent tracks.

Pakistan

FIA locates suspect involved in Maryam Nawaz's edited images

Cases filed against 10, including 2 women, for sharing fake images of Maryam Nawaz with UAE president on social media.

Sports

Arshdeep Singh makes history with most T20I wickets for India

The left-arm pacer achieved the feat by taking two early wickets against England in Kolkata.

Pakistan

Kacha dacoits abduct 8 members of same community in Sindh

Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed gang took the hostages at gunpoint and fled towards the Kacha area

Pakistan

Pakistan committed to combating poverty, climate issues: FinMin at Davos

The finance minister also discussed Pakistan’s 10-year partnership programme with the World Bank.

Pakistan

SIFC reviews progress on key economic initiatives to boost investment

The committee emphasised the importance of close coordination among stakeholders to accelerate industrialisation.