Web archive - April 30, 2025

Pakistan

Punjab relaunches laptop scheme after eight-year hiatus

Maryam Nawaz also launched Phase II of “Honahar Scholarship” initiative, which will provide financial aid to students

Pakistan

Indian Rafale jets retreat after detection by PAF near LoC

Security sources said Indian jets were patrolling over IIOJK when PAF aircraft detected and responded.

World

David Horowitz, Muslim-hating conservative, dies at 86

David Horowitz, long criticised for Islamophobic rhetoric, has died at 86 following a battle with cancer.

Technology

Apple begins iPhone production at India's new Tata and Foxconn plants

Expansion marks Apple’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China as escalating trade tariffs risks global supply

World

Israel releases Gaza health worker who survived deadly attack on medics in Rafah

Assaad al-Nassasra was one of only two survivors from an Israeli attack on March 23 in Rafah, which killed 15 medics.

World

Hegseth 'proudly' terminates Pentagon's Women, Peace, and Security program

Despite its bipartisan origins, Hegseth criticizes program’s evolution claiming it has been “distorted & weaponised.”

Pakistan

YouTuber Ducky Bhai gets protective bail in reckless driving case

The court directed the content creator to appear before the relevant trial court by May 5.

Pakistan

Gilgit, Skardu flights cancelled as Pakistan steps up air monitoring

Air traffic control monitoring all flight movements, including foreign airlines transiting through Pakistani airspace.

Entertainment

Duolingo under fire for adopting AI-first strategy amid plans to replace contract workers

Duolingo's CEO announces shift to AI-first approach, phasing out contractors and integrating AI into hiring processes.

Sports, Football

Arsenal vs PSG 0-1: Dembélé stuns Gunners in UCL semi-final

Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal gives PSG a 1-0 win over Arsenal in Champions League semi-final first leg at Emirates.