The federal government has revised profit rates on national savings schemes, increasing returns on several certificates by up to 70 basis points while reducing the savings account rate by 100 basis points. According to Express News, the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has implemented these changes following the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary […]
The moon of Shawwal 1446 AH is expected to be sighted on the evening of March 30, 2025, marking the beginning of Eidul Fitr, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Astronomical calculations show that the new moon will be born at 15:58 PST on March 29, 2025, and there is a “good chance” of […]
Former finance minister and economist Miftah Ismail on Thursday took aim at the federal government for allowing electricity and sugar prices to spiral, accusing it of prioritising profits over public welfare. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, he said the current administration had enabled sugar mill owners to benefit from export permissions while everyday […]
Travis Scott is officially in album mode, and fans are getting more than they expected—confirmation of JACKBOYS 2. The highly anticipated sequel to his 2019 collective album has now been teased with a striking announcement. Projected onto the side of a building, bold text flashed in a jittery pattern, reading: “JACKBOYS 2 is on the […]
Sharmila Faruqui has strongly criticized Danish Taimoor’s recent remarks on polygamy, which were made during an episode of Mehfil-e-Ramzan, a Ramazan transmission that Taimoor co-hosts with Rabia Anam. During the episode, Taimoor unprovokedly shared his views on multiple marriages in Islam, which created outrage among viewers – and the entire nation. Taimoor’s comments, where he […]
Veteran Pakistani actress and host Mishi Khan has criticized actor Danish Taimoor for his comments on multiple marriages, calling them irresponsible and unnecessary. In a video message shared on Instagram, Mishi Khan expressed her disappointment, questioning why the topic of four marriages remained a focal point in discussions while other important societal issues were overlooked. […]
A new bill introduced in the Texas House seeks to prohibit students from engaging in “non-human behavior” in public schools, referring to actions like barking, meowing, or pretending to be animals—practices sometimes linked to the furry subculture, a community of people interested in anthropomorphic animal characters. The legislation, known as the FURRIES Act (Forbidding Unlawful […]
Gold prices surged to historic highs in both international and local markets on Thursday, driven by sustained global demand, inflation concerns, and large-scale purchases by various governments. According to market reports, the persistent rise in gold prices is setting new records daily, with investors turning to the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. In the […]
Google commemorated the arrival of spring with a special Doodle marking the Persian New Year, Nowruz 2025. This year, the celebration of Nowruz coincides with the first day of spring on March 20. The Doodle was designed by Pendar Yousefi, and was released as part of Google’s global recognition of the 3,000-year-old tradition that heralds […]
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco surprised fans at the New York IMAX screening of Spring Breakers, the 2013 A24 cult classic, by debuting their unreleased song Bluest Flame, according to Entertainment Weekly. The track will be featured on their upcoming collaborative album, I Said I Love You First. Joined by her fiancé Blanco, Gomez took […]