Web archive - April 17, 2025

Pakistan

PM vows to convert Balochistan's 'bloody track' into modern highway

PM Shehbaz criticised those opposing road projects in Balochistan, calling them narrow-minded.

Technology

Spotify denies hacking speculation, resolves global outage

Spotify confirms outage on 16 April wasn't a hack; services restored same day after global disruption.

Sports, Football

Carlo Ancelotti reportedly leaving Real Madrid after UEFA Champions League disaster

Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly set to leave after Copa del Rey final, with Brazil a possible destination.

Entertainment

Drake expands defamation case against UMG over Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl performance and Grammys

Drake updates lawsuit against UMG, alleging Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performances and Grammys were defamatory.

World

New radio frequency directed energy weapon developed by British Army to destroy drones

Microwave system successfully tracked and neutralised over 100 drones across multiple engagements

Sports, Pakistan

Pakistani sisters shine at Australian Squash Championship

Pakistani juniors win four golds and one silver at Australian Junior Open Squash, led by Mehwish and Sehrish Ali.

Entertainment

Vogue highlights Black creatives in Met Gala 2025 issue ahead of ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ exhibition

Vogue’s May issue celebrates Black excellence as the Met Gala embraces menswear and cultural heritage in 2025.

World

Saudi defense minister makes rare Iran visit amid nuclear deal concerns

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visits Iran to discuss defense relations amid nuclear talks.

Pakistan

Shahid Abbasi questions linking Balochistan’s development to fuel savings

Abbasi questions why fuel prices are passed on to consumers when international markets rise but not when they fall.

Entertainment, T.Edit

Jonathan Anderson to take the reins as creative director at Dior Men

The Loewe game changer will now lend his vision to menswear at Dior.