The government has reduced the buyback rate for electricity under net metering from Rs27 per unit to Rs10 per unit, citing a “significant increase in the number of solar net-metering consumers” and the resulting financial strain on grid consumers. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved amendments […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that there is no official visa ban on Pakistani nationals, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed the National Assembly in a letter, local media reported on Thursday. Responding to a query from lawmaker Dr Nafisa Shah, the ministry stated that the UAE Embassy in Islamabad had clarified […]
Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels has joined the cast of the third season of Shrinking, Apple TV+’s hit comedy series, alongside Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Daniels, best known for his roles in The Looming Tower and The Newsroom, will play Jimmy’s father in a guest arc.Shrinking, co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, follows […]
UAE residents are set to enjoy up to five days off to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eidul Fitr, marking the first long holiday of 2025. Depending on the moon sighting, the break will last either four or five days, including the weekend. According to astronomical calculations, a five-day holiday is most likely. Eidul Fitr, […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday that he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine would simply give Kyiv’s forces a much-needed battlefield respite. Russia’s advances along the front in recent months and US President Donald Trump’s attempt to […]
Farhan Saeed, known for his dynamic talent both as a singer and an actor, has captured hearts with his versatility and passion for his craft. His natural charm and effortless performance have earned him much acclaim, and his fans can’t seem to get enough of his on-screen presence. Suno Chanda was a game-changer in the […]
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is now open to fighting interim titleholder Tom Aspinall, a significant step toward one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year. Jones, who defeated Stipe Miocic last November, had previously resisted calls to face Aspinall, insisting he was only interested in […]
Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was found guilty of participating in a drug supply operation but was acquitted of involvement in a large-scale cocaine deal, a Sydney District Court ruled on Thursday. The 54-year-old was cleared of facilitating the exchange of one kilogram of cocaine worth AUD 330,000 in April 2021. However, the jury convicted […]
Gwen Stefani has sparked controversy among her left-leaning fans after sharing a video of Tucker Carlson’s interview with actor Jonathan Roumie, where they discussed Christianity. The Hollaback Girl singer, 55, who is Catholic, praised the interview on X, writing, “Wow Jonathan Roumie, you are a powerful inspirational human, what an enlightening intelligent beautiful interview thank […]
Punjab’s Home Department has directed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to introduce QR codes for online verification of all gun licences, in a move aimed at curbing illegal weapons. Law enforcement agencies will be able to scan the QR codes to instantly verify the authenticity of gun licences. The initiative is expected to […]