Web archive - November 1, 2025

World

Over 1,000 historic artifacts stolen in ‘brazen’ heist at California museum

FBI and Oakland Police launch investigation into massive cultural theft

Pakistan

PM lays foundation stone for Daanish school in Chitral

Project aims to provide quality education, modern facilities for students in Pakistan’s remote northern region

Pakistan, Punjab, Lahore

Punjab skies turn toxic: Lahore, Kasur among most polluted cities

Authorities advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, wear masks, stay indoors

Technology

Xi pushes for global AI watchdog at APEC, pitches China as US trade alternative

Adds that global cooperation could set governance rules, streamline collaboration

Life & Style

ACP’s World Culture Festival kicks off in Karachi with a call for peace and cultural exchange

Opening night featured Balochi folk dances, Amin Gulgee’s visual art, and performances by Bangladeshi artists

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Rescue mission: Green turtle gets helping hand on Karachi beach

Nesting season for female turtles on Karachi’s coast continues from August to February

Pakistan

Seven injured in LPG shop blast on Karachi’s Abul Hassan Isphahani Road

Preliminary investigations suggested that short circuit coupled with gas leak resulted in explosion and fire

World

Turkiye to hold Gaza peace plan meeting for Muslim states

Israel FM Saar says Turkey can’t join talks due to its “hostile approach” toward Israel

Pakistan

Petrol up by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 as govt revises prices

Petrol price rises to Rs265.45 per litre, and high-speed diesel to Rs278.44 per litre for the next 15 days

Pakistan

Govt approves 85% increase in house rent ceiling for federal employees

Relief, offered in view of rising living cost, will apply uniformly to employees from Grade 1 to 22