Web archive - October 30, 2026

Entertainment

Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved’ Patrick Stewart following actor’s death at 86

"He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love," McKellen said

Pakistan, Islamabad

Singapore FM commends Pakistan's 'incredibly valuable role' amid Gulf tensions

PM Shehbaz meets Balakrishnan, discusses ways to increase bilateral trade, investment

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Fire destroys 35 shops at furniture market in Karachi

Blaze near Kamran Chowrangi also damages an adjacent residential building; no casualties reported

Punjab

LHC asks Noreen Niazi's counsel to file separate plea for medical care, family access

PTI secretary general also appears before court and raises concerns over her medical condition

Entertainment

Patrick Stewart’s final films 'The Sheep Detectives' and 'Avengers: Doomsday', gain attention after death at 86

Following his death on October 28, attention has turned to his latest and upcoming screen appearances

Life & Style

Russell Brand found monogamy 'difficult', wife tells UK rape trial

British comedian's wife praises him as an 'amazing' husband while testifying at his rape and sexual assault trial

World

Qatari mediators return to Tehran in renewed push for US-Iran deal

IRGC stops two tankers south of Hormuz; one tanker temporarily disabled due to limpet mine explosion

Sports

MIT Solutions crowned first-class champions

Khalid, Jamal seal 51-run win over SBP in President’s Trophy final

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian wears Elizabeth Taylor’s $12.7 million emerald necklace in Rome

Her stylist, Law Roach, arranged the experience as a birthday surprise amid her promotional tour for 'All’s Fair'

World

Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Makkah region

Saudi-led Coalition spokesperson says Houthi drone was intercepted and destroyed as military escalation continues