Web archive - March 9, 2025

Business

Pakistan moves to recognise crypto as strategic asset

Bilal bin Saqib says Pakistan aims to recognize crypto as a strategic asset and build strong regulatory frameworks.

World

Armed man shot by US Secret Service near White House after confrontation

Trump was not at the White House, spending the weekend at his Florida residence.

World

Zakat rate set at Dh25 in UAE by fatwa council

UAE's Council for Fatwa announces guidelines for Zakat and atonement (kaffara) payments for Ramadan 2025.

Pakistan

FIA arrests two agents for smuggling people to Europe via sea

Suspects, identified as Shabbir Ahmed, Muhammad Javed, detained in separate operations in Gujrat, Narowal districts

World

Qatar PM warns attack on Iran’s nuclear plant could leave Gulf without water

Qatar and Gulf states rely on desalination; Gulf water contamination would trigger a severe humanitarian crisis

World

Iraqi man scams eight women into marriage, disappears with millions

Man scams women in Iraq by faking wealth with luxury cars, marrying them, and disappearing with their money.

Entertainment

Joe Rogan praises Kanye West’s musical genius but questions his political views

Joe Rogan acknowledges Kanye West’s musical brilliance but expresses concern over his political views.

Pakistan

10 Pakistanis arrested in Spain on terrorism charges

The arrested individuals were allegedly involved in inciting violence and spreading extremist ideologies

Entertainment

Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ delivers sci-fi satire with Robert Pattinson exploring capitalism, class struggle, and existential dread

Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 blends dark humor, class struggle, and sci-fi satire, with Robert Pattinson.

World

Protester detained after 16-hour standoff on Big Ben with Palestinian flag

The barefoot protester filmed his climb and posted videos online.