Web archive - August 6, 2025

Pakistan

NDMA issues flood alert as water levels rise in Mangla, Chenab regions

Authority warns heavy rains will intensify until August 10 across upper and central Pakistan, boosting river flows

World

Pakistan-born newspaper vendor in Paris to receive top French honour

Ali Akbar, in France since 1973, used humour and energy to boost newspaper sales

Entertainment

MrBeast outlines plans for real-life Hunger Games-style challenge with $1 million prize

MrBeast has revealed plans for a real-life Hunger Games-inspired competition with a $1 million prize.

Entertainment

Sweet Hamster Days dating sim casts you as reincarnated pet in live-action story

Sweet Hamster Days puts players in the role of a reincarnated hamster in a live-action dating sim.

Entertainment

Battlefield 6 beta reaches 10,000 Steam players ahead of server launch on August 7

Thousands of players preload Battlefield 6 beta on Steam, just before servers officially go live.

Entertainment

GTA 6 predicted at $100 price point and expected to generate $10 billion in lifetime revenue

Analysts forecast a $100 retail price for GTA 6 and estimate WWE over $10 billion in lifetime earnings.

Entertainment

Zendaya to return as MJ with smaller but key role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Zendaya will appear as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but with limited screen time, according to reports.

World

Probe blames operator for 'preventable' Titanic sub disaster

OceanGate's failure to follow safety protocols was the main cause of the Titanic sub implosion, report finds

Business

SUV imported for Rs17,635, evading billions in taxes

Massive under-invoicing and money laundering uncovered in clearance of luxury vehicles

World

Mother of seven shot dead in 'honour killing' in Karachi

Deceased's husband suspected her of talking to someone on his phone