Web archive - August 30, 2025

Pakistan

Monsoon devastation claims 831 lives across Pakistan: NDMA

2,300 villages submerged, over 1.5 million people affected

Business

Gold hits record high as global rates rise

Price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs3,172

Pakistan

Complete ban on heavy vehicles in Karachi on Rabiul Awwal 11, 12

Decision taken to ensure swift flow of traffic on key routes, safe passage of processions

World

Houthi prime minister, several ministers killed as Israel bombs Sanaa

Ahmad Ghaleb al-Rahwi, seen as a figurehead PM, is replaced by deputy Mohamed Moftah to lead Houthi government duties

World

US bars Mahmoud Abbas from attending UN summit in New York

US to deny visas for Abbas and 80 others from PLO and Palestinian Authority, State Department official says

Pakistan

President Zardari gives go-ahead to change in NFC formation

Balochistan revises its nominee, recommends Mahfooz Ali Khan as its non-ex officio member in the 11th NFC

World

US adds $250 ‘visa integrity fee,’ heightening pressure on travel industry

New $250 visa fee lifts US entry cost to $442, among world’s highest; hits India, China, Mexico but Latin travel grows

Pakistan

Worst monsoon floods in decades leave millions displaced in Pakistan

Devastating floods kill 30 in Punjab, while NDMA warns of more heavy rain and extreme flooding in Indus River

Pakistan

Farhan Ghani given clean chit in assault case

Relief allowed after complainant withdraws case, police find no evidence to prove accused guilty

Entertainment

Honkai Nexus Anima may infringe Nintendo patent also disputed in Palworld lawsuit

A legal expert claims Honkai Nexus Anima uses a flying mount system that falls under Nintendo’s amended patent.