Pakistan’s former Test cricketer and respected umpire Muhammad Nazir Jr. passed away at the age of 78. Junior’s son Nauman Nazir confirmed the news of losing the cricket legend. Nazir’s condition was critical for the past one week and was undergoing treatment in a private hospital before his death. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin…
ISLAMABAD: Local auto manufacturers have raised alarm over the proposed New Energy Vehicle (NEV) policy, fearing that it will lead to unrestricted import of completely built units (CBUs) at very low duty and sales tax rates. may allow They believe this could hurt local original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), disrupt parts suppliers and hamper the growth…
KARACHI: Bank financing for businesses in the private sector has reached 44 percent of deposits by October 25, 2024, up from 39 percent at the end of September. The government has approached the Supreme Court to overturn the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) injunction against imposing an additional tax of 15 percent on banks that do…
Thatta Cement Company Limited has rejected the claims of sudden closure of the plant as baseless and false. The company issued a clarification on Thursday in response to statements made during a competitor corporate briefing session on November 20, 2024. In a notification issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Thatta Cement clarified that it…
Aryan Khan is all set to make his directorial debut as Netflix is set to collaborate with Red Chillies Entertainment on a new project. Netflix has announced that the series will premiere in 2025. Aryan’s mother Gauri Khan will produce the series while Aryan will make his directorial debut. This new project is a major…
The government has rejected a proposal to cut electricity prices by about Rs 4 per unit, thereby increasing public debt through the retirement of Rs 1.8 trillion in revolving credit. This decision indicates the limited financial space available for substantial consumer relief. According to a news release, the Power Division had proposed to pay Rs…
Iconic American singer-songwriter George Strait receives the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 58th Annual Country Music Association CMA Awards 2024 at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville. While accepting the award, the singer paid tribute to his wife Norma Street. Singers Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, and Jamie Johnson performed…
The Exchange Rate Committee of the Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange Rates Bulletin on Thursday.
Allu Arjun is a megastar of the Tamil film industry. Tollywood is a powerhouse of creativity that has delivered blockbuster hits. Baahubali And Pushpa. These films broke box office records. Tollywood famous name Allu has given several blockbuster films. Now he has become the highest paid actor in India. Recently Indian media has revealed the…
Bulls made a strong comeback on the trading floor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 index again crossing the historic mark of 96,000 during intraday trading on Thursday. According to the PSX website, the market opened with a bearish trend and the KSE-100 fell by around 250 points in the early…