Web archive - April 8, 2025

Pakistan

PIA becomes profitable for first time in over two decades

PIA recorded earnings per share of Rs5.01 for the year ending in December, its first profitable year since 2003

Pakistan

US sanctions Pakistani firms over national security concerns

List includes seven firms facing restrictions for contributions to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program.

Entertainment

Theaters issue warning for Minecraft Movie screenings amid viral social media trends

Cinemas are cracking down on disruptive behavior during Minecraft Movie screenings following viral social media trends

World

US to impose 104% tariffs on China as trade war escalates

After China’s 34% tariffs on US goods, Trump’s new tariff package adds 50%, raising costs for Chinese imports

Entertainment

William Finn, composer of Falsettos, passes away at 73

The Tony Award-winning composer behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, has died.

World

Palestinian president urges Hamas to stop giving Israel ‘excuses’ for Gaza strikes

Israel resumed strikes on Gaza on March 18, ending a ceasefire, with 58 people killed in the past 24 hour

World

UK welcomes first baby girl born from womb transplant

Baby's aunt donated her uterus to her sister, making her the first in the UK to be born from a womb transplant.

Entertainment

What to expect from Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 live event leaks and hints

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 live event leaks reveal portal, Zero Point Shard, and possible Star Wars theme.

Pakistan

Senior PPP leader Senator Taj Haider passes away in Karachi

According to family sources, Taj Haider had been receiving treatment at a local hospital

Sports

Shardul Thakur bowls the longest over in IPL history

Thakur bowled the longest IPL over, delivering five wides in the 13th over of KKR’s run chase.