Web archive - February 7, 2026

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Third-degree fire at Karachi factory brought under control after 11 hours

Blaze spreads to adjoining unit; no casualties reported, cooling to continue for days

World

Trump says US, Iran held ‘very good talks’ in Oman, warns of steep consequences without deal

Indirect negotiations focused on Iran’s nuclear programme as Washington announces fresh sanctions

Pakistan, Islamabad

Daesh claims responsibility for deadly bombing in Islamabad imambargah

At least 31 people martyred and 169 wounded as Pakistan faces renewed militant threats

Entertainment

Martha Stewart says she isn’t watching HBO’s gay hockey show Heated Rivalry

Martha Stewart tells Kay Adams she isn’t watching HBO’s gay hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ during Olympics prep

Entertainment

Jacob Elordi spotted leaving ‘Wuthering Heights’ after-party with model Madi Fogg

Jacob Elordi leaves Wuthering Heights after-party in London with model Madi Fogg, weeks after Olivia Jade reunion

Entertainment

Austin Butler to portray Lance Armstrong in Edward Berger’s upcoming biopic

Austin Butler will play Lance Armstrong in a new biopic by Edward Berger, triggering a major studio bidding war

Entertainment

Rapper Lil Jon’s son DJ Young Slade believed dead after body found in Georgia pond

Police say a body believed to be rapper Lil Jon’s son DJ Young Slade was found in a Georgia pond as probes continue

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz appoints Dr Niaz Akhtar as new HEC chairman

Ministry of Education issues notification confirming appointment for a tenure of two years

Entertainment

Christel Khalil welcomes third child, second with husband Sam Restagno

Christel Khalil announces birth of third child, sharing a first glimpse while keeping details about the baby private

Pakistan

Opposition joins hands for Feb 8 protest, condemns Islamabad blast

JUI-F chief backs TTAP protest, pledges full support for Feb 8 wheel-jam and shutter-down strike nationwide call