Web archive - May 23, 2025

Pakistan

Measles claims territory in District East

5 measles deaths have occurred in Karachi, all of which were reported from District East

Sports

Lahore Qalandars crush Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 to storm into HBL PSL final

Mohammad Naeem and Kusal Perera helped Qalandars post 202/8, while United were bowled out for just 107

World

Iran, US make 'limited progress' in nuclear talks, says Oman

Trump seeks to curb Iran's nuclear threat; Tehran aims to lift crippling sanctions on its oil-driven economy

Entertainment

Legendary photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

Salgado, renowned for documenting global hardship and environmental destruction, passed away at 81.

Pakistan

HRCP slams discriminatory ban on Ismaili butchers in Chitral, warns of threat to pluralism

Commission notes that the region has long been admired for its tradition of inter-communal harmony

Pakistan

PM to visit Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan from Sunday

The premier will hold bilateral talks with leaders of these countries on regional and international interests

Pakistan

Sit-in against North Waziristan quad-copter strike enters 5th day

Protesters postpone Capital march plan as negotiations underway for negotiated end to dharna

Entertainment

Billy Joel cancels all concerts following health diagnosis

He has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain condition affecting his performing abilities.

World

US judge blocks Trump’s ban on Harvard enrolling foreign students

Harvard sues, calling visa rule a blatant violation of U.S. law with harsh impact on 7,000+ international students

Business

Govt to present 2025-26 budget after Eidul Adha

The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 is set to be released on June 9, says adviser to FM