Web archive - January 2, 2026

Pakistan

PTCL Group approves Rs15bn equity investment in U Microfinance Bank

Bank receives first Rs4bn tranche; next phase of digital strategy due in 2026

Sports

Manchester City's title bid dented

Sunderland stalemate left the Guardiola’s side four points behind leaders Arsenal

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

K-P CM rolls out online open courts beginning from Bajaur

CM orders enforcement of fare lists, doctor attendance and wage policy

Sports

England fight for scraps in final Ashes clash

The visitors are 3-1 down in the five-match series

Sports

Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale

The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time in Sydney

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Karachi sees spate of road accidents as New Year begins

Police say woman killed near Landhi Hospital, unidentified man dies in Orangi Town

Entertainment

Will Smith sued by tour violinist alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination

Musician Brian King Joseph accuses Smith of "predatory behavior” during the 'Based on a True Story: 2025' tour

Entertainment

Former After School member Nana accused of attempted murder and assault by intruder

Arrested for invading Nana's home, the burglar has filed a countersuit alleging attempted murder and assault

Pakistan, Islamabad

Norse Atlantic cleared to launch direct services to Islamabad from UK

Planned services include routes from London, Manchester and Birmingham

Entertainment

Hailey Bieber’s New Year’s post with Justin casts doubt about his relationship with Selena Gomez

While some followers viewed the image as a nostalgic moment, others questioned the accuracy of the timeline