Web archive - April 7, 2026

World

Iran has attacked Saudi petrochemical complex in Jubail, Fars news agency says

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian says Iranians ready to 'sacrifice their lives' to defend Iran

Pakistan, Islamabad

Petrol pump owners threaten nationwide shutdown over commission dispute

Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Five police personnel injured in IED attack on patrol in K-P's Lakki Marwat

Injured are immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment

World

One attacker dead, two injured in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Police officers pull out guns, take cover as shots ring out for at least 10 minutes near permanent security checkpoint

Pakistan, Islamabad

Rawalpindi enforces Section 144 ahead of PTI protest

Public meetings, processions, sit-ins, protests, demonstrations, and rallies will not be allowed during this period

Pakistan, Sindh

2,800 Sindh residents have received motorcycle fuel subsidy: Sharjeel Memon

Approximately 6.7 million people will receive Rs2,000 per account, says senior Sindh minister

Entertainment

The Pitt eyes rare Emmy record with first two seasons success

Season 1 of The Pitt received 13 Emmy nominations and five wins, including top honours

Entertainment

Kanye West offers to meet UK Jewish leaders amid Wireless Festival backlash

Kanye West has offered to meet UK Jewish leaders amid backlash over his Wireless Festival booking

Entertainment

Vanity Fair faces backlash after editing Chloe Fineman’s controversial SNL story

Vanity Fair faces backlash after editing Chloe Fineman’s controversial SNL story, sparking debate

Pakistan, Islamabad

Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA

Defence minister cites capacity payments in long-standing agreements with independent power producers