Web archive - January 1, 2026

Pakistan

20m children remain out of school: survey

Only 12% individuals have bank accounts in Pakistan, literacy rate up from 61 to 63%

Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked: For Good song almost sounded like an '80s rock anthem, composer reveals

Schwartz explained that early demos of the song carried a strong rock influence

Entertainment

MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air

MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live go dark as existing distribution contracts expire

Pakistan

Development endeavours clash with green spaces

Nasir Bagh parking plaza plan has ignited clashes between officials and conservationists

Pakistan

Deadly blast near Sibi’s Chainak Chowk leaves one dead, five injured

Conditions of injured individuals are serious but stable, say doctors

Entertainment

‘Stranger Things’ 5 finale explained: who dies, Eleven’s fate, and Hawkins’ final showdown

‘Stranger Things’ 5 finale explained: who survives, how Vecna is defeated, and where Eleven and the crew go next

Entertainment

Mariah Carey returns to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve nine years after infamous 2016 performance

Mariah Carey made a triumphant return to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, performing in Las Vegas nine years later

Entertainment

Bad Bunny criticised for touching historical artifact during Mexico museum visit

Bad Bunny sparked backlash after a photo showed him touching a historical artifact at a Mexico City museum

Entertainment

ARC Raiders retains 91% of peak player count as Battlefield 6 sees sharp Steam decline

ARC Raiders is retaining about 91% of its peak Steam player count, while Battlefield 6 has seen a steep drop-off

Pakistan

Peshawar makes taxi registration, QR code stickers mandatory

Also closes over 100 illegal transport services to address traffic congestion