Web archive - July 16, 2026

Entertainment

What did Sam Neill want people to remember most after his death? Actor revealed answer in posthumous interview

Actor reflected on gratitude, family, cancer battle and lifelong love of filmmaking published after death

Pakistan

Three cops martyred as police foil terrorist attack in Lower Dir: K-P police chief

Says terrorists suffered heavy losses during 'search and strike' combing operation

Business

PSX climbs 2,837 points as recovery momentum builds

KSE-100 rebounds with 1.62% gain after sharp Tuesday selloff

World

Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say

Witnesses said an airstrike hit a residential building in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp, damaging nearby homes

World

Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian Navy destroying ship in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed tensions

Viral video is old, showing a US Navy strike on an Iranian Soleimani-class corvette, not Hormuz

World

Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for military

Screening becomes part of annual testing for troops aged 30 and above

Pakistan

MQM-P urges political leaders to avoid remarks that could benefit Pakistan's enemies

Khalid Maqbool, Farooq Sattar say leaders should not undermine country's image, exercise responsibility in statements

Pakistan, Sindh

Pakistan leads EU GSP+ trade gains but faces reform challenges

Strong export performance under EU trade scheme contrasts with ongoing human rights, governance concerns

Entertainment

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ becomes highest rated film of career

Early critical consensus places epic above every previous release, with praise for ambition, scale and performances

Entertainment

Will Smith reveals why he turned down Neo in 'The Matrix'

Will Smith recalled why he passed on playing Neo in 'The Matrix'