Veteran actor reflects on art, pain, and purpose “I had to return everyone’s money. I ended up in the hospital. Four days in a coma.” That’s how Samina Peerzada described the cost of her artistic vision during a recent appearance on Mazaaq Raat with host Imran Ashraf. While discussing her directorial debut Inteha (1999), Samina…
Revenue up in 5 years against 18% in previous decade; questions remain on sustainability KARACHI: Owing to massive inflation-driven increases in nominal collections, sharp currency depreciation, and a greater reliance on indirect taxes, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved its annual revenue growth rise from an average of 18% over the past decade…
From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up? KARACHI: In Pakistan, heat is no longer something you brace for every summer, it’s something you endure. Day after day. Jacobabad has touched 50 degrees Celsius more than once, turning public buses into slow-moving ovens and rooftops…
Ties tax benefits to one-year minimum retention as rupee weakens ISLAMABAD: As the local currency comes under renewed stress, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday proposed linking tax benefits with a minimum one-year retention period for foreign investments in government debt and equity markets to bring predictability in outflows. Dr Mohammad Ali Malik,…
Gazprom proposes joint ventures with OGDCL in exploration projects ISLAMABAD: Russia has offered Pakistan stakes in its oil and gas fields in Nigeria, a move that will help secure energy supplies and ease pressure on foreign exchange Russian energy giant Gazprom wants Pakistan’s largest oil and gas explorer – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited…
Dua Lipa delighted 70,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on the second night of her sold‑out performance by inviting Charli XCX on stage for a surprise duet of the hit track ‘360’ The 29‑year‑old pop star introduced her fellow British singer with playful praise, saying, “Let me tell you, she is the biggest brat. Give it…
Junaid Khan tries to tell Salman Khan’s security that he is the son of Aamir Khan but the bodyguard didn’t listen to him and pushed him away. Aamir hosted a star-studded premiere of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Salman Khan’s security fails to recognize Junaid Khan at Sitaare Zameen Par premiere Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan hosted…
Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show host and comedian Kapil Sharma asked Salman Khan when he would get married. The actor hints that marriage is not on his cards Salman Khan talks about his marriage Bollywood actor Salman Khan has recently appeared on Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3. The episode, which premiered…
executives have held internal talks about potentially bidding for artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to an offer, the report said, adding that the tech behemoth’s executives have not discussed a bid with Perplexity’s…
Actress Aiza Khan revealed that she and her husband, Danish Taimoor, can never agree on one particular matter. Recently, Aiza Khan shared a video on her Instagram account where she was asked various interesting questions. In response to one question, Aiza Khan stated that the advantage of being in the same profession as her husband,…
