Web archive - December 30, 2025

Pakistan

Karachi welcomes first winter rain as mercury dips

PMD says intermittent light showers could persist, leading to a further drop in temperatures across the city

Pakistan

Ishaq Dar, Saudi FM exchange New Year greetings, pledge to strengthen Pak-Saudi ties

Call highlights Pakistan-Saudi Arabia’s strong ties and shared commitment to regional peace and stability

World

Trump says he and Netanyahu don’t fully agree on West Bank issue

Israel faces global pressure to stop settler attacks in West Bank, key to future Palestinian state plans

Blogs

Pakistan reclaims its place in global football

PM Shehbaz Sharif's reform drive delivers historic FIFA breakthrough

Entertainment

Kim Petras has an offer for NYC Mayor Mamdani if he solves Central Park issue

Petras says she's willing to send Mamdani her new album if "we can get the horse carriages banned" from the park

Pakistan

Pakistani, Afghan traders hold talks to resume suspended bilateral trade

Leaders stress keeping trade separate from politics and ensuring routes remain open under all circumstances

Pakistan

PHC grants one month to Afghan students to submit documents

Court rules KMU may decide admission fate if passports and Pakistani visas are not produced

Technology

Meta buys China-founded AI agent Manus

Analysts warn deal may face regulatory hurdles amid intense tech rivalry between Washington and Beijing

Entertainment

Artists cancel performances after Kennedy Center renaming sparks controversy

Musicians, theater companies, and dance troupes have withdrawn from upcoming events scheduled at the center

Pakistan

ECC approves Rs2.1b for bullet-proof school vehicles

Also approves Rs167.5m grant to reward Pakistan Under-19 men’s cricket team for stellar performance in Asia Cup final