Web archive - May 17, 2025

World

Trump praises Pakistanis as 'brilliant', touts trade as peace tool again

"The N-word was dangerously close," US president says his diplomacy stopped a nuclear war between India, Pakistan.

Pakistan

Car plunges into river after coach crash in Upper Dir

Emergency teams and volunteers rushed to the site as rescue operations went under way.

Life & Style

Fatima Bhutto welcomes second son, Caspian Mustafa

Caspian "joins his older brother, Mir Murtaza and I so wish their grandfather were here," Bhutto wrote on Instagram.

World

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for migrant deportations

Ruling temporary setback for Trump invoking centuries old law to fast track alleged venezulean gang deporations

Pakistan

Nadra launches CNIC for organ donors with lifetime validity

The feature is also accessible via the Pak-ID mobile application.

Technology

Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid obesity drug market setbacks

Decision follows dramatic 50% drop in company's share since mid-2024  

Spotlight, Film

The art of a divide: Lines may be blurry, but boundaries rarely are

Sana Nawaz’s statement on artists and borders leaves much to dissect

World

Resigned over Trump’s Russia ‘appeasement’: Former US envoy to Ukraine

Brink says she can no longer carry out policies placing pressure on Ukraine rather than confronting Moscow

Pakistan, Business

Global architecture giant set to enter Islamabad`s New Blue Area

With this breakthrough project, Pakistan's real estate industry is poised for growth and modernisation

World

Moody’s downgrades US credit rating amid debt surge

Announcement comes hours after Republicans block Trump's proposed tax reform bill over internal spending cut disputes