Web archive - March 26, 2025

World

Senate hearing raises concern over Pete Hegseth's handling of classified intel

CIA and intelligence chiefs say Pentagon can classify data, sparking debate on Hegseth's information leak

Business

PSX rallies as Pakistan reaches staff-level agreement with IMF

KSE-100 Index hit intraday high of 118,220 points—up 1,588 points; closing at 117,772 points, marking a 1% daily gain.

Pakistan

FinMin calls for global trade reform, urges fairer policies for developing nations

Muhammad Aurangzeb warns if inequalities persist, the gap between rich and poor nations will continue to widen.

Pakistan

Mustafa Amir case: Diamonds, cash go missing from suspect Armaghan's home

Armaghan allegedly spent Rs250m from employee accounts, with luxury vehicles seized, bank accounts frozen.

Sports

IPL 2025: De Kock powers KKR to dominant win over Rajasthan Royals with unbeaten 97

Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowlers had produced a collective performance to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 151.

Pakistan

ECP disqualifies 24 former lawmakers over failure to file asset declarations

Disqualified individuals include 10 former MNAs, 7 former Sindh Assembly, and 7 former Balochistan Assembly members.

Pakistan

US lawmakers introduce bill targeting Pakistani officials

It has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees for review.

World

Hegseth texted plans to kill Houthi leader hours before Yemen op: report

Leak of sensitive attack plans via messaging app sparks outrage, calls to fire Trump's security officials

Entertainment

Ben Affleck talks about 'simple' truth behind split with Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck Opens Up About Divorce from Jennifer Lopez: "No Scandal, Just People Trying to Figure Out Their Lives".

Pakistan

No jeans, T-shirts, or excessive makeup: Sindh issues dress code for teachers

According to the code, teachers are required to wear attire that reflects professionalism and cultural respect.