Web archive - June 16, 2025

Entertainment, Sports

Sam Burns responds after being denied relief in US Open water hazard rules controversy

Sam Burns addressed rules officials' decision after being denied relief from standing water during US Open final round

Pakistan

BRT fares in K-P raised by Rs10

The revised fares will come into effect from July 1, 2025

World

Taiwan adds Huawei, SMIC to blacklist in move targeting China

Taiwan aligns more closely with US sanctions in ongoing semiconductor crackdown

Entertainment

50 Cent responds to son Marquise Jackson’s Father’s Day posts after targeting ex Daphne Joy

50 Cent calls out son Marquise Jackson after Father's Day social media posts spark backlash and debate.

Sports, Cricket

Jason Gillespie claims full payment still pending from PCB

Former head coach Jason Gillespie left the role in December 2024, with PCB claiming he was in 'breach of contract'

Sports, Entertainment

Nezza sings national anthem in Spanish after Dodgers advised against it

Nezza says she was asked not to sing the anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium, but did so in solidarity with migrants

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz takes note of proposal to arrest tax-evading traders

The bill allows FBR to arrest those involved in tax fraud, with jail terms of up to 10 years proposed

Business

Govt hikes fuel prices for next fortnight

The revised prices come into effect immediately from June 16

World

Air India Dreamliner diverts back to Hong Kong after mid-air technical concern

Incident comes days after Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad killing 241 people onboard

Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan

Sindh weather: Dust storm, thunderstorm and rain expected in parts of province

Met Office warns windstorms could damage infrastructure