Web archive - July 5, 2025

Pakistan

Muharram 9 processions underway amid tight security in major cities

Police deployed, mobile services curtailed in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and twin cities

Spotlight

Khaled Anam laments lost sanctity of Muharram, lambasts 'vulgar' commercial videos

Veteran accuses artists of commercialising sacred month

Life & Style

Tired of toxic love stories? Watch these Pakistani comedy classics instead

Comedy, once upon a time.

Pakistan

Shehbaz, Erdogan, Aliyev enjoy post-summit stroll in Khankendi

Leaders held hands in a show of unity, symbolising strong ties among Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan

Pakistan

Lyari building collapse: Death toll rises to 16 as rescue work continues

Emergency responders fear at least 25 to 30 more people may still be buried beneath the debris

World

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 35 Palestinians since dawn

The draft ceasefire agreement includes a 60-day pause in hostilities, to be guaranteed by US

Pakistan

Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign $2b deal at ECO summit

Investment follows talks between Shehbaz and Azerbaijan’s president, final MoU expected during Aliyev’s Pakistan visit

Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Heavy rain triggers emergency in twin cities amid flooding fears

Flash floods, heavy rainfall have killed at least 64 people, injured 117 nationwide over the past week

Entertainment

Surprise Drake song 'What Did I Miss?' slams betrayal after Kendrick Lamar feud

Drake breaks his silence on the aftermath of his Kendrick Lamar feud, and teasing a potential album, 'Iceman'.

Entertainment

Oasis stuns fans with greatest hits at first concert in over a decade

In their first show in 16 years, ‘Oasis’ delivered blistering greatest hits set.