Web archive - April 23, 2025

Life & Style

Fashion icon Nomi Ansari booked in Rs1.25b sales tax fraud

The designer may be arrested upon return to Pakistan and will be presented before the Customs and Taxation Court.

Pakistan

Punjab mandates thalassaemia test for student admissions

The newly enacted law aims to curb the spread of genetic diseases

Entertainment

JoJo Siwa's Celebrity Big Brother experience leads to a new understanding of her identity

JoJo Siwa opens up about her evolving identity, revealing her shift on Celebrity Big Brother.

Pakistan

Hog deer rescued in Shakargarh

The animal strayed into Mohalla Ansariya, prompting some locals to attempt capturing it.

Pakistan

Worker assaulted after taking day off in Lahore

A video that circulated online shows several men assaulting the worker, identified as Aftab, in the Manawan area.

World

Palestinian president calls on Hamas to disarm, relinquish Gaza control

Abbas urges Hamas to disarm and cede Gaza to Palestinian Authority, calls for renewed political process.

Punjab

In a first, Punjab allows gun shooting clubs

Bill allows target shooting with non-prohibited arms under strict regulation.

World

Russian drone strike on Ukrainian bus kills 9 in Marhanets

Russian drone hits bus in Marhanets, killing nine and injuring 49; Zelenskiy calls it a "deliberate war crime".

Business

Gold prices plunge after record highs in global, local markets

The retreat marks the first major pullback after an extended bullish run.

Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar is leading American Music Awards 2025 with the most nominations

Kendrick Lamar dominates the 2025 AMAs with 10 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for GNX