Web archive - January 12, 2026

Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad Local Government Act amended, city polls reset

Shift in Islamabad's governance as ordinance abolishes Metropolitan Corporation system, makes fresh electoral process

Entertainment

Netflix teams with ‘Monte Cristo’ filmmakers on French thriller series ‘Les brumes’

Netflix teams with the Monte Cristo filmmaking duo on Les brumes, a new French thriller series

Pakistan, Islamabad

President Zardari to visit Bahrain from Jan 13-16

Trip aims to boost trade, economic ties, defence cooperation and people-to-people exchanges

Entertainment

Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes and others wear ‘Be Good’ and ‘ICE Out’ pins at 2026 Golden Globes

The protest pins honoured Renée Good, a mother killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this week

Entertainment

BoA parts ways with SM Entertainment after 25 years as contract expires without renewal

The agency confirmed that, after discussions, both parties mutually agreed to conclude BoA’s exclusive contract

Entertainment

Golden Globes 2026 delivers standout moments and mixed reactions during star-studded ceremony

Nikki Glaser’s sharp monologue, emotional wins and surprise reunions energized Golden Globes 2026

Entertainment

Scooter Braun is unfazed by scrutiny surrounding his romance with Sydney Sweeney

Scooter Braun remains unbothered by reaction to Sydney Sweeney romance, sources say

World, Pakistan

Australia tightens student visa scrutiny, moves India to top risk tier

Pakistan stays in AL3 as Canberra cites ‘integrity issues’ in South Asian visa overhaul

Sports

Barcelona clinch Spanish Super Cup final

They beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling final in Jeddah

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Snowfall, rain expected in K-P as temperatures drop sharply

Some upper, plain areas of province experience mist late at night, early morning