Web archive - August 20, 2025

Pakistan

Death toll in rain-related deaths rises to 16 

Sindh extends school closure as NDMA warns of very heavy rainfall, possible urban flooding in Karachi

Pakistan

Traffic resumes in Karachi after drainage efforts

Several major routes reopened, Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut

World

Pakistan, China, Afghanistan forge deeper alliance with CPEC extension

DPM presses Afghan acting FM to take ‘concrete, verifiable’ steps against terrorists carrying out cross-border attacks

Entertainment

RuPaul’s Drag Race renewed for season 18 at MTV

MTV renews “RuPaul’s Drag Race” for season 18, plus new seasons of “All Stars” and “Untucked” amid Emmy buzz.

Pakistan

NDMA issues travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan

NEOC warns multiple roads in northern region severely damaged by persistent rainfall and glacial activity

Pakistan

Sindh extends school closure as rain continues in Karachi

NDMA warns more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir visit flood-hit K-P, vow support for victims

Premier warns illegal encroachments, timber smuggling and mining worsened floods, urging strict action

Entertainment

Target names insider Michael Fiddelke as next CEO as Brian Cornell steps down

Target COO Michael Fiddelke will replace Brian Cornell as CEO in 2025, aiming to revive sales and brand appeal.

Pakistan

Chinese FM arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit

Sixth Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue scheduled to be held on August 21

Sports

Pak to hold training camp in Dubai

The training camp is scheduled to conclude on August 27