Web archive - March 12, 2026

Pakistan, Islamabad, Karachi

Islamabad airport flights suspended for March 23 flypast rehearsal

Airspace closures disrupt schedules as airlines told to carry extra fuel during drills

Life & Style

Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away at 76

He was under treatment in a hospital for the past 15 days

Pakistan

Ishaq Dar says Pakistan missions abroad to mark March 23 with simplicity

Diplomatic posts will hold only traditional flag-hoisting ceremonies this year

Pakistan, Punjab, Lahore

Lahore's Quaid-e-Azam Library launches major digitisation project

Project to provide digital content either free or minimal cost through partnerships with international publishers, HEC

Entertainment

Karla Sofía Gascón trolls Timothée Chalamet amid backlash over opera and ballet remarks

Chalamet's remarks prompted criticism from figures within the performing arts sector and place doubt on his Oscars win

Entertainment

Sombr halts London concert after fan passes out, calls O2 Academy 'the most poorly managed venue'

Before continuing with the concert, Sombr checked with the audience to ensure the situation had been resolved

Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson reveals truth about 'American Idol' prize more than 20 years after win

Clarkson rose to prominence after winning the inaugural season of 'American Idol' in 2002

Life & Style

Karachi ‘devil statue’ mystery solved as police link effigy to Youm al-Quds procession

Thermocol statue resembling Baal was commissioned to be burned during Jumatul Wida protest, police say

Entertainment

Billie Eilish in talks to make film acting debut in adaptation of Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar'

Eilish has already made her acting debut in the Prime Video series 'Swarm', which was co-created by Donald Glover

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Robber who assaulted, opened fire on girl in Rawalpindi arrested with CCTV's help

Suspect identified as Sabeel was traced after viral footage showed him attacking the victim returning home