Web archive - April 7, 2025
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Entertainment
SNL jokes about Morgan Wallen's early exit one week after the abrupt departure
SNL makes fun of Morgan Wallen’s early exit from the March 29 episode with jokes during Cold Open and Weekend Update.
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Business
Pakistan bonds sink over 13 cents on Trump tariff pressure
It was the single biggest decline across many maturities since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shook markets in 2022.
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Entertainment
Fortnite Festival season 8 gets 'Espresso' as Sabrina Carpenter headlines with exclusive skins
Sabrina joins Fortnite Festival season 8 with exclusive skins, music tracks, and performances starting April 8.
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World
Trump warns China of further 50% tariffs if it doesn’t reverse 'trading abuses'
Beijing hits back with countermeasures after Trump’s sharp tariff hike on Chinese goods announced last week
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World
No new short-term visas for Saudi Arabia until Hajj
The Kingdom temporarily suspended the issuance of short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Pakistan.
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World
Saudi Arabia updates e-transit visa rules for 18 countries
The updated policy aims to streamline the visa process and prioritise passengers with predictable travel routes.
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World
Deadly violence returns to Nigeria's Plateau state as 52 killed in village raids
Motive unclear in Bokkos village attacks, worst violence since Dec 2023 when over 100 were killed in same area
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Pakistan
Public schools hit by enrolment dry spell
Govt eyes ads and sermons to attract students despite poor facilities and fake admissions at institutions
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World
Thousands of Afghans leave Pakistan as pressure to return intensifies
Last month, the govt set an early April deadline for some 800,000 Afghans carrying Afghan Citizen Cards.
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Pakistan
Rain, thunderstorm predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Rain expected from April 8 to 11 as new western system approaches, warns PMD.
