World Bank building in Washington DC and logo of the IMF. — Reuters/ fileHigh-profile Pakistan delegation set to attend upcoming annual spring meeting of Breton Wood Institutions.Revival of IMF programme still remains a far cry with widening gap of twin deficits, says news report.Miftah Ismail likely to accompany delegation after removal of his name from…Continue Reading
Arooj Aftab adds another feather to her cap with debut at CoachellaFresh off of her historic Grammy win, the Brooklyn-based Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab has added another feather to her cap with a debut at the much-touted Coachella music festival.She graced the California desert with a set that centered her melodious Urdu lyricism, a barrier-breaking…Continue Reading
Queen Elizabeth misses royal Easter serviceBritain’s Prince William and Kate joined other members of the royal family on Sunday (April 17) for the annual Easter Mattins service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle near London.Queen Elizabeth II did not attend the traditional royal event. The monarch, who turns 96 later this month, has been…Continue Reading
Two guards stand outside of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Islamabad, Pakistan. — AFP/filePakistan urges Kabul to take stern action against individuals involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan.“Terrorists are using Afghan soil with impunity to carry out activities inside Pakistan,” says FO spokesperson. Elements of banned terrorist groups in border region, including TTP, have…Continue Reading
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the floor of the House on Saturday. — APPPM Shehbaz Sharif says closure of LNG, oil-powered plants were behind load shedding in Pakistan.Says “Pakistan had capacity for power production, but former govt had brought disasters in every sector of life.”Assures that his govt is trying to resolve serious issues on priority…Continue Reading
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky rumour instigator breaks silence over cheating allegationsThe influencer responsible for churning the rumour mill on A$AP Rocky’s alleged cheating has finally spoken out.The influencer, Louis Pisano, has recently posted a retraction of his initial post, and even called himself out on the ‘reckless tweets’.For those unversed, the affair revolved around Fenty designer…Continue Reading
Harry Styles takes Coachella by storm as music festival returns in all its glitteringRevelers in thong bodysuits, sporting glitter eyeshadow and sheathed in neon partied late into the night Friday as the first Coachella since the pandemic´s onset got underway in the California desert.Brazil´s Anitta brought electricity with twerkified dance routines on lock, thrilling crowds…Continue Reading
The government is likely to reverse its decision on the prices of petroleum products. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: In view of the weak economic situation and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) displeasure, the PML-N government is likely to revisit its decision of keeping the petroleum products’ prices unchanged, according to well-placed sources.“The government thinks subsidising the masses…Continue Reading
Ranbir Kapoor’s ode to Rishi Kapoor on his and Alia Bhatt’s mehendi melts fans’ heartsRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt’s fairytale wedding is talk of the B Town this week. The newlyweds tied the nuptial knot on April 14 at the groom’s residence which was attended by family and close friends.The swoon-worthy wedding photos that the new…Continue Reading
Prince Harry backed into a corner by Netflix mega deal: ‘Under contract!’Experts believe Prince Harry is starting to face pressure with Netlfix contract and already seem ‘backed into a corner’.This revelation has been made public by Cele Otnes, a professor of marketing, during her interview with Express.She began the interview by noting how ‘detrimental’ Prince…Continue Reading