Web archive - August 8, 2025

World

India halts US arms talks after Trump tariffs strain ties

India paused plans to buy Stryker vehicles, Javelin missiles and Boeing aircraft, officials said

Business

PSX pauses at 145k after seven-week rally

KSE-100 index falls modestly by 264 points on dip in SBP reserves

Entertainment

Marvel announces Inhyuk Lee’s Street-Verse Variants reimagining heroes in techwear style

Inhyuk Lee’s Street-Verse Variants reimagine Marvel heroes in futuristic techwear, launching this November.

Entertainment

Batman Part II begins filming this spring with Robin in script and darker story direction confirmed

Batman Part II starts filming this spring as script introduces Robin and promises bold, dark vision from Matt Reeves.

World

Global outcry as Israel moves to take control of Gaza City

Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UN condemned Israel's Gaza takeover plan, citing rights and humanitarian concerns

Entertainment

UFO 50 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 after surprise Indie World Showcase reveal

Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase reveals UFO 50 for Switch and Switch 2, available now with 50 retro-style games.

Pakistan

ECP notifies Mishal Yousafzai as Senator

PTI legislator wins on reserved K-P seat vacated by fellow party member Sania Nishtar

Entertainment

Battlefield 6 dev says bots are limited to Training Grounds in open beta, not regular multiplayer

DICE confirms Battlefield 6 bots only appear in Training Grounds during open beta, not in core multiplayer modes.

Spotlight

Sanam Jung opens up about the challenges of raising children outside of Pakistan

Actor-host gets candid about what life is like when her husband is away for work

Entertainment

JD Vance responds to South Park satire as Trump administration mocked in animated episode

JD Vance reacts to South Park portrayal amid harsh satire of Trump administration, including parodies of Noem and ICE.