Muhammad Ali
Coverage of Muhammad Ali in the Nexus archive.
- Privatisation Commission approves ADB's advisory role in outsourcing Islamabad Airport operations
The Privatisation Commission approved the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to advise on outsourcing Islamabad International Airport operations via a competitive bidding process, aiming to improve efficiency and align with international standards. The government plans to privatize airports in Karachi and Lahore, with BDO Ebrahim appointed as external auditors for 2025–2028.
- PIA to be handed over to new owners this month
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be fully handed over to new owners by the end of the month after completing regulatory approvals. Privatisation plans include Islamabad Airport in FY2026-27 and outsourcing processes for Karachi and Lahore airports, alongside tax exemptions for PIA secured via IMF approval, which critics argue creates unfair advantages over other airlines.
- Today in History: June 20, Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion
Muhammad Ali was convicted on June 20, 1967, for violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted and was sentenced to five years in prison. His conviction was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Obama Presidential Center aims to lift Chicago, and the nation
The Obama Presidential Center, located on Chicago's South Side, highlights the city's role in the Great Migration of Black Americans from the South. The article notes the historical context of Black migration to Chicago, driven by the Chicago Defender's 'Great Northern Drive,' and cites prominent Black Chicagoans like Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama.
- Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she is no longer a New York Giants fan because Jaxson Dart introduced Trump
Joy Reid announced she is no longer a New York Giants fan after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Trump on stage. Reid criticized Dart for using the word 'pleasured' to describe meeting Trump and accused Trump of aspiring to be a 'wannabe king.' She also linked Dart's actions to White privilege and compared the situation to historical challenges faced by Black athletes who challenge societal norms.