Web archive - May 17, 2025

World

Israeli strikes kill 54 in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Doha

Gaza war tops agenda as Arab leaders meet in Baghdad amid latest escalation in violence

Pakistan

Sons of the soil thwarted hostile designs of enemy with exceptional valour: Zardari

President paid solemn tribute to military, civilian martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland

Pakistan

Countries offering visa-free access to Pakistanis: Here are the full details

Report identifies 12 countries as world’s most open, granting visa-free access to nationals of nearly all countries

Sports

HBL PSL X resumes as Peshawar Zalmi opt to field against Karachi Kings

Both teams, with eight matches played each, are eyeing a crucial win to boost their chances of reaching the play-offs.

Blogs

Protect nurses and midwives to build stronger Nations

Nurses and midwives are vital to public health and national stability—protecting them is key to a nation’s resilience

Sports

'We were never really close friends', Neeraj Chopra clarifies bond with Arshad Nadeem

Indian athlete said after recent India-Pakistan tensions, his relationship with Nadeem "will not be like before."

World

Tornadoes kill 21 in Missouri and Kentucky as storms sweep US South

High humidity raises heat exhaustion risk, warns NWS; residents urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity

World

Putin-Zelensky talks 'possible' if peace progress made, says Kremlin

Russia, Ukraine to swap ceasefire proposals, plan follow-up talks; major prisoner exchange agreed, says Medinsky

Life & Style

Atiqa Odho faces backlash for calling artists ‘ambassadors of love’

She stated, urging artists from both nations to refrain from making hateful remarks.

World

OpenAI launches Codex for software engineers

Codex now accessible to users subscribed to ChatGPT Pro, Team, or Enterprise plans.