Web archive - October 28, 2026

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders urgent reforms in Islamabad's govt schools

Gives planning minister one week to resolve issues, directs activation of free lunch system, smart boards

World

Yemeni armed forces call for evacuation of Aden airport: Iranian media

Armed forces spokesperson says Saudi aircraft transporting weapons 'intended to kill the Yemeni people'

Pakistan

FM Dar meets MJDA secretary general, underscores defence pact's importance for regional peace

FM Dar, Omani counterpart, agrees to strengthen trade, investment, and energy ties

Entertainment

Pokémon Unite will shut down in March 2027 after five years

Pokémon Unite will close on March 23 2027, with final in-game event and library feature planned before shutdown

Entertainment

Russell Brand takes the stand in rape trial, says no one agreed to testify in his defence

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault

Pakistan

K-P governor's rule to end in six months, emergency to continue until peace restored: Tariq Fazal

JUI-F chief calls for new Charter of Democracy, while PTI's Gohar condemns political victimisation in K-P

Entertainment

Jessica Biel says son Silas Timberlake must earn acting roles despite famous parents

She reveals why she allowed her son to appear in ‘Matchbox: The Movie’

Entertainment

Carrie Ann Inaba and Val Chmerkovskiy bury the hatchet after ‘Dancing With the Stars’ suspension

The two appeared to put recent tensions behind them with a hug on the set of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s $30 million wedding décor reportedly burned after ceremony

Swift’s team instructed crew members to dispose of the elaborate décor to prevent items from being stolen and sold

Life & Style

Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial

British comedian denies rape and sexual assault charges, telling court a 2023 documentary devastated relationships