Billie Eilish tour set for big screen in 3D
Singer teams up with filmmaker James Cameron for ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ concert film LONDON: Pop star Billie Eilish has teamed up with filmmaker James Cameron to bring her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour to cinemas, combining immersive performance footage with candid backstage moments. The film, titled ‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard […]
PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, goods transport by one month – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday decided to extend the fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, and public and goods transport by one month. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier decided to continue providing relief to the economically vulnerable sections of society during the current situation. It said that the […]
Finance ministry flags risk to Pakistan’s external sector amid global uncertainty – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Despite a healthy primary balance of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at home, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday warned that Pakistan’s external sector may be facing risks owing to emerging global uncertainties and regional supply disruptions amid a higher rate of inflation. “External demand may remain supportive in some markets […]
Amazon says damaged UAE cloud region recovery to take several months – World
Amazon said on Thursday that restoring cloud computing operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which were damaged in the conflict in the Middle East, is expected to take several months. Amazon’s data centres in the region were hit by Iranian retaliatory drone strikes in early March, amid the conflict, disrupting cloud services and making […]
In fresh message, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei defies US naval blockade – World
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Thursday that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defiantly rejecting a warning from President Donald Trump that an economically punishing US naval blockade could be enforced for months to come. “Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world’s bullies in […]
FPSC announces CSS 2025 results, success rate drops to 2.67pc
12,792 candidates appeared in the written examination, out of which only 355 managed to clear it The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday announced the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2025, showing a highly competitive outcome with a success rate of just 2.67%. According to official figures, 12,792 candidates appeared in the […]
Govt raises petrol by Rs4, diesel by Rs15 per litre
As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The government on Thursday raised petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and diesel prices by Rs19.39 per litre for the next week amid the current fuel crisis due to the […]
Cambridge confirms AS-level math exam leak, says working on determining next steps – Pakistan
Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Thursday confirmed that its AS-level mathematics paper was “shared prematurely” against its regulations. The development comes after the Inter-Board of Coordination Commission (IBCC) on Thursday announced it would seek a report from Cambridge as parents and students raised questions about the transparency of the exam system following reports of the […]
Imaan, Hadi approach SC seeking early hearing of appeals against conviction in social media posts case – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, on Thursday approached the Supreme Court (SC), seeking an early hearing of their appeals against their conviction under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) in the controversial social media posts case. On January 24, a sessions court had sentenced Imaan and […]
Pakistan in contact with Somalia over sailors held hostage by pirates: FO – Pakistan
Pakistan is in contact with the Somali government over the hostage crisis involving Pakistani sailors aboard a hijacked oil tanker, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. Last week, armed pirates hijacked the oil tanker near the Somali coast and took 11 Pakistani crew members and the Indonesian captain of the vessel hostage. Addressing the […]