Author: Admin

Billy Joel leaves loved ones worried with his ‘dangerous’ comebackBilly Joel has sparked concerned among his loved ones as he returns to the stage.The legendary Piano Man is said to be pushing himself too far, too soon, raising serious health concerns, as per Radar Online. Joel revealed last year that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The disorder can affect balance, memory, and overall mobility and often requires long-term treatment and rest.However, Joel recently surprised audiences in Florida by joining tribute band Turnstiles for brief performance, earning standing ovations for classics like We didn’t start the Fire and…

Nepra officials warned Gepco over the illegal installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) on small meters. They said that the company was installing AMI without approval of the regulator and even without data backup. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has projected the collection of an additional Rs132 billion annually from power consumers through fixed charges across various domestic categories. However, the net impact on cross-subsidy is estimated at Rs101 billion, as the government has reduced electricity tariffs by up to Rs1.53 per unit for CY2026. On Tuesday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a public hearing on a…

Further Rs30m lost due to loss of interest income, Rs15m overspent on salaries. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to clear liabilities of banks and employees of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) by disposing of the old stored wheat through competitive bidding. Passco has been holding stocks of imported wheat since 2022 and paying billions of rupees in interest costs. During discussions in a recent meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the Ministry of National Food Security & Research explained the background of the case and the factors behind the decision to go for competitive…

Maximum limit per person, per calendar year, to buy foreign currency, in the form of cash or outward remittances, will also be reduced from $100,000 to $50,000. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.46 billion in workers’ remittances in January 2026, maintaining strong external inflows despite mixed performance across major corridors, with Europe and Western economies showing robust growth while remittances from the United States and parts of Asia weakened, according to provisional data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The January inflows were slightly lower than the $3.59 billion recorded in December 2025, but significantly higher than $3.00…

US singer had been represented by ‘Wasserman’ which boasts other high-profile clients Chappell Roan. Photo: file WASHINGTON: US singer-songwriter Chappell Roan announced on Monday that she had left her talent agency, after its CEO was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed overwhelmingly by Congress in November, compelled the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all of the documents in its possession related to the disgraced financier. Roan, 27, had been represented by “Wasserman,” an agency that boasts a number of high-profile clients, including Adam Sandler and Brad Pitt,…

Fahad Mustafa, Mahira Khan. Photo: file KARACHI: The trailer of the upcoming Pakistani film Aag Lage Basti Mein, starring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, has been unveiled ahead of its scheduled Eid-ul-Fitr release, drawing attention from across the country’s entertainment industry. The film, written and directed by Bilal Atif Khan, blends comedy, action and romance, and is positioned as a commercial entertainer aimed at festive audiences. The story follows Barkat, played by Fahad Mustafa, an honest but struggling man, and his wife Almaas, portrayed by Mahira Khan, who grows frustrated with what she sees as his idealistic approach to life.…

. KARACHI: Aga Khan University Hospital organised a colourful and fun-filled event for children undergoing cancer treatment, giving the young patients a chance to enjoy games, face painting, and a magic show. The fair featured a variety of activities, including hand painting, target shooting, and play-dough sessions, bringing smiles to the children’s faces. Some children had butterfly and spider designs painted on their faces, while others created shapes like bears and flowers out of play-dough. The event not only entertained the children but also encouraged their creativity and imagination. Cancer survivor children were also invited to the event to share…

February 11, 2026 1 min read The rollout of Pakistan’s new grading policy for matriculation and intermediate exams has once again hit a snag, as Punjab and Balochistan have yet to issue official notifications. Despite approval from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and later the Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC), the two provinces remain hesitant, creating uncertainty with annual exams only weeks away. Sources say both provincial governments are reluctant to enforce the policy, which was designed for simultaneous implementation across all four provinces and Azad Kashmir starting with the 2026 exams. Sindh’s boards have already begun preparations,…

What initially appeared to be yet another daring robbery at a jewellery shop in the Preedy police remits turned out to be a carefully crafted lie, as police investigations exposed the incident as a fake, staged by the shop owner to buy time for repayment of a loan. According to police, the owner, identified as Mehroze Ali, initially claimed that an armed suspect entered his shop while his accomplice waited outside on a motorcycle. He alleged that the suspects looted gold jewellery worth Rs4 million before fleeing the scene. DSP Preedy Liaquat Hayat said that since no CCTV cameras were…

KARACHI: The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the provincial government to withdraw the Maintenance of Public Order notification, terming it unconstitutional and in violation of established legal principles. The bench gave the order while hearing petitions filed against the “preventive detention” of PTI workers on Tuesday. The counsel for the petitioners, Barrister Ali Tahir, informed the court that the illegal detentions were affecting more than 187 families. He argued that his clients were being held under false claims of disturbing public order, and that police were conducting illegal raids on their homes. Speaking to the…