Web archive - August 18, 2025

Pakistan

K-P schools closed Aug 19–25 due to flash floods

Summer vacations in high-altitude regions usually last from July 1 to 31

Sports

Help the IDPs of Bajaur: Squash player Noorena Shams

She believes that the IDPs are suffering double tragedy from the operation and from floods

World

Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal following renewed diplomatic push

Israel’s offensive has killed over 62,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, Gaza health ministry figures show

Pakistan

Deadly cloudburst, floods in Swabi kill at least 25

PDMA confirms heavy rains, flash floods have killed 341 people and injured 178 others so far

Pakistan

Govt launches crackdown on illegal foreigners

Residents' data to be compiled, SIM access blocked, and property/financial transactions banned

Entertainment

Anya Taylor-Joy and Meryl Streep to play Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe biopic

Anya Taylor-Joy to play young Joni Mitchell while Meryl Streep portrays the icon in Cameron Crowe’s new biopic.

Pakistan

New autopsy ordered for Sanghar journalist after flaws in initial report

Fresh examination conducted at request of Khawar Hussain's brother, following directive from Sindh IGP

Sports

Can new generation fill Babar’s shoes in Asia Cup 2025?

The prolific batter was overlooked for the upcoming T20I tournament

Entertainment

Charisma Carpenter confirms she won’t appear in Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Charisma Carpenter reveals she won't reprise her role as Cordelia in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

Pakistan

Twin cities see sharp rise in seasonal ailments

Throat infections, flu, allergies, fevers, and gastric disorders are rising, with more ENT and abdominal complaints