Web archive - July 14, 2025

Pakistan

US Congress panel to hold hearing on 'political repression in Pakistan'

PTI’s Zulfi Bukhari to testify before Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

World

EU warns of tariffs on $84b in US goods if trade talks fail

EU ready to target $21b in US goods over Trump-era steel and aluminium tariffs, with list already prepared

Pakistan

Over 110 dead since late June as monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan

NDMA issues warning for further heavy rainfall across country between July 15 to 17

Sports

Pepsi and PCB's historical partnership unveils the remarkable "Playboard" initiative: A game for emerging female cricketers

PepsiCo provided cricket kits for Pakistan's U16 and U19 women's teams to fuel the development of women's cricket

Entertainment

Conor McGregor accused of sending unsolicited nudes and threats to Azealia Banks in viral meltdown

Azealia Banks shares alleged nude photos and threatening messages from McGregor in explosive viral social media exposé

World

India tells China to ease border tensions, trade curbs for normalisation of ties

Jaishankar visits China for first time since 2020 border clash that caused a four-year standoff before October thaw

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iran and Iraq to form joint body to streamline pilgrim travel

Naqvi says from Jan 1, 2026, Pakistani pilgrims can travel to Iraq only via officially registered group organisers

Pakistan

Easing tax burden on low-income groups a priority: PM Shehbaz

Sharif stresses digital, concise, and database-linked tax returns would primarily benefit salaried individuals

Entertainment

Justin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively of using stardom to sway legal deposition

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal feud intensifies as he accuses her of using fame to influence a deposition.

Entertainment

Zayn Malik’s brother-in-law jailed for drug dealing

Martin Tiser, Zayn Malik’s brother-in-law, has been jailed for four years over county lines drug dealing in Bradford.