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Britney Spears quietly parts ways with her music catalog: ReportBritney Spears has made a major move in her music career after years out of the spotlightAlmost a decade after releasing her last studio album, the pop star has sold her music catalog to publisher Primary Wave, via TMZ. The price tag for Britney’s work was not revealed, however, according to a document received by the outlet, the deal took place at the end of 2025.Notably, Primary Wave has previously purchased music catalogs of other artists too, including Biggie Smalls, Prince, Stevie Nicks and Whitney Houston.While Shakira, Justin Bieber and Bruce…

.Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah speaks during a press conference on Wednesday. Photo: NNI KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, approved a series of reforms and initiatives aimed at modernising governance, improving revenue collection, and strengthening environmental protection. Key decisions included digital property registration for overseas Pakistanis, transfer of the provincial e-stamping system, recognition of consumer courts as traffic courts, settlement framework for infrastructure cess disputes, and expansion of protected mangrove forests in the Indus Delta. To facilitate expatriates, the cabinet endorsed amendments to the Sindh Registration Act 1908. The new system…

KARACHI: All resolutions tabled by opposition members were rejected during Private Members’ Day in the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday. MQM-P lawmaker Amir Siddiqui sought action against untreated sewage flowing into Karachi’s sea, urging improvements in sewerage and wastewater treatment. Provincial Minister Jam Khan Shoro opposed the resolution, noting the issue had been repeatedly discussed and that government projects, including TP-4, were already underway. The motion was rejected. Another MQM member, Aneel Kaimkhani, demanded a province-wide ban on alcohol sales and cancellation of liquor licenses. Law and Home Minister Zia Lanjar opposed, remarking that such a move would deprive a large…

‘Rosh-e-Qalandar’ organised at Arts Council of Pakistan to mark artist’s 39th death anniversary KARACHI: An art exhibition titled “Rosh-e-Qalandar” was organised at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi to mark the 39th death anniversary of renowned Pakistani artist Sadequain, bringing together artists, art enthusiasts and cultural figures to pay tribute to one of the country’s most celebrated painters. The exhibition was inaugurated by Sindh’s Minister for Culture, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, alongside Arts Council President Ahmed Shah. Curated by Farukh Shahab, Chairman of the Fine Art Committee, the exhibition features artworks inspired by Sadequain’s internationally acclaimed paintings. A total of…

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador Hammad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi. LAHORE: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador Hammad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi has announced that Pakistan and the UAE are at the final stage of signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will significantly boost bilateral trade and remove business obstacles. He said the current trade volume of around $8-10 billion did not reflect the true strength of relations and expressed his government’s resolve to double the figure as soon as possible. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), the ambassador said the UAE was rapidly shifting…

Shares of 340 companies were traded. At the end of the day, 93 stocks closed higher, 233 declined and 14 remained unchanged. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured volatile trading on Tuesday, when the benchmark KSE-100 index closed modestly lower as investors adopted a cautious stance amid mixed signals and consolidation at elevated levels. The index swung widely, touching the intra-day high of 183,217 and low of 181,499, highlighting uncertainty and range-bound trading. Profit-taking at higher levels capped the upside momentum, while selective buying across key stocks helped limit the downside. Sentiment was largely dampened by the…

Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-upCambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul, who is in Pakistan on an official visit, toured the FPCCI President’s Office along with her Pakistani counterpart Jam Kamal Khan. SOURCE: Jam Kamal on X ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Cambodia on Tuesday reviewed priority sectors and trade facilitation measures ahead of the second Pakistan-Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) session, scheduled to be held in Islamabad on February 10-11, 2026. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a pre-JTC bilateral meeting with Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, Cham Nimul, to take stock of progress…

LAHORE: Concerns over weak growth, low investment and shrinking competitiveness are pushing business leaders to renew calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the economic framework, warning that incremental fixes will no longer be enough to stabilise and revive the economy. Recent discussions among industrialists and traders have highlighted that despite periods of macroeconomic stabilisation, structural issues continue to undermine confidence. Complicated procedures, inconsistent policies and a narrow tax base are widely seen as key reasons why economic recovery has remained fragile. According to business representatives, these challenges are not new, but their cumulative impact has intensified in recent years. Muddasir…

Senate body gives govt two-week time to introduce legislation to increase jail term, penalties ISLAMABAD’: A Senate panel on Monday expressed serious concern over failure of the ministries concerned to introduce legislation aimed at increasing imprisonment and penalties related to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bowser and cylinder blasts, leading to several deaths. Senator Waqar Mehdi had taken up the matter in the Senate, which was referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat. The panel warned that a private member bill would be introduced if the government was not serious about introducing the legislation. The standing committee, which met…

.Customs data. Photo: file LAHORE: Pakistan Customs and the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan have operationalised the electronic exchange of pre-arrival customs information, following the MoU signed between the two sides. As part of the initiative, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) played a central role in enhancing the WeBOC system, ensuring that customs officers can access the exchanged data for operational use, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The system upgrades have streamlined the processing of customs declarations, strengthened risk assessment capabilities and reduced consignment dwell time at border stations.