Web archive - May 24, 2025

Pakistan

Field marshal thanks ‘political leaders for their foresight’ during conflict with India

COAS Munir hosts dinner to honour civil-military leadership and citizens for unity during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos

World

Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrims

Drones use AI and thermal imaging in a smart surveillance system to spot and stop Hajj rule violators in real time

Pakistan

FIRs to be filed against deported Pakistanis, passports to be cancelled

FIRs to be filed, passports canceled, and 5-year travel ban imposed on deportees, says interior minister Naqvi

World

UN says 427 Rohingya feared dead in May shipwrecks

Persecuted Rohingya flee Myanmar by sea each year, risking death on makeshift boats to escape war and repression

Pakistan

Severe dust storm, rain plunge Lahore into darkness

At least 3 injured in rain incidents, while heavy downpour caused waterlogging on main roads, disrupting traffic flow

Sports

Shubman Gill appointed India’s Test captain, to lead in England series

The 25-year-old replaces Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket along with Virat Kohli.

Entertainment

Cannes Film Festival hit by major power outage, authorities suspect foul play

Cannes Film Festival hit by power outage on closing day, suspected sabotage linked to arson acts and damaged pylons.

Business

Gold prices rise in Pakistan amid global market surge

Gold price per tola rose to Rs354,100 in the local market, mirroring the upward trend in the global market

World

Australia launches clean-up after floods kill five and damage over 10,000 homes

Damage assessments begin in NSW after floods destroy homes, cut off towns, and damage 10,000+ properties

World

Bangladesh cancels $21m defence contract with India’s GRSE

India-Bangladesh relations have deteriorated in recent months