Influential cleric killed in Peshawar grenade attack
PESHAWAR: A local cleric was killed in a grenade attack on the outskirts of Peshawar on Saturday, the day terrorists unleashed a string of attacks in southern districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa targeting police stations and checkpoints. Mufti Munir Shakir, the founder of now banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) militant group, was attacked with a hand grenade near his […]
Govt trades cheaper petrol for power relief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday raised the petroleum levy by Rs10 per litre – a 17% hike – to Rs70 per litre, keeping petrol and diesel prices unchanged, while using the available additional fiscal space to reduce electricity prices by roughly Rs1.50 per unit. Despite the increase, the ex-depot petrol price will remain […]
Alishba Yousuf talks ten-year break from acting
In an interview on a local talk show, Alishba Yousuf addressed her acting break and whether or not actor-sister Syra Yousuf forces her to make a comeback. Laughing, Alishba said, “We don’t force each other to do anything, we just suggest. So, I have been on the receiving end of these suggestions a few times, […]
Make films, not excuses
KARACHI: This is not a new debate. Every few years, concerns resurface about the decline of our cinemas and for good reason. Recently, more than 48 screens have reportedly shut down due to dwindling ticket sales. Several factors contribute to this crisis: a shortage of local films, shifting post-pandemic viewing habits, and, most notably, the […]
Karachi Whites, Bahawalpur win T20 Cup ties
The National T20 Cup 2024-25 started with exciting matches at Iqbal Stadium as Karachi Region Whites and Bahawalpur Region secured wins in their opening games. Defending champions Karachi Whites defeated Islamabad Region by 30 runs in a rain-affected match. Batting first, Karachi posted 159-6 in 20 overs. Captain Saud Shakeel led from the front with […]
Pakistan set for NZ challenge
Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan are all set to take on New Zealand in the five-match T20I series starting on Sunday, 16 March. The first game will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the first ball to be bowled at 2.15pm local time. The second match will be played at University Oval in […]
Government to introduce bankruptcy law
Listen to article LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, has said the government is introducing a bankruptcy law to facilitate businesses, adding that reviving sick industrial units is a top priority. Speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Khan stated that take action […]
China’s Ecarx in talks with VW
Listen to article SHANGHAI: Volkswagen is in talks with digital cockpit system developer Ecarx to put the Chinese company’s technologies in cars it sells in developed markets, such as Europe and United States, Ecarx’s CEO said on Wednesday. Volkswagen already has a partnership with the firm, which is backed by Geely chairman Eric Li, to manufacture smart […]
Experts advocate circular economy
Listen to article KARACHI: Fostering a circular economy can help Pakistan cope with economic, environmental, and social crises, economic nationalists said. Speaking to The Express Tribune, they highlighted the need to create a climate in which businesses can prosper and the national economy can grow by leaps and bounds. Developed and many developing countries are shifting from […]
Rain, snowfall hit Northern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Several parts of the country have been hit by rain and snowfall, intensifying cold conditions and disrupting traffic in various areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain and snowfall in Murree and other regions over the next 24 hours. Rain and snowfall have lashed parts of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Kashmir, upper Khyber- […]