Month: April 2026

Zaidi now has 30 days to form a cabinet and present it to parliament for approval BAGHDAD: Iraq’s alliance of Shia political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, said a coalition statement. Zaidi, in his 40s, is an Iraqi multimillionaire with interests spanning … Read more

No-phone gig with Weyes Blood offers first glimpse of emotionally charged upcoming album Olivia Rodrigo. photo: file Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled a new, emotionally charged track during an intimate Los Angeles performance, offering fans an early glimpse into her forthcoming album while deepening anticipation around what promises to be her most introspective release yet. The … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made national security, spectrum management and security requirements essential components of the framework to launch satellite-based internet services in the country. The regulatory framework for launching satellite internet has entered its final stages, and the federal cabinet will approve the licensing framework for fixed satellite services (FSS). Federal Minister for IT … Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in Saint Petersburg. PHOTO: REUTERS Russian President Vladimir Putin ‌on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of US and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do all it … Read more

[ FPCCI Regional Chairman Zaki Aijaz said cargo transported by rail is considerably more economical LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has urged the Punjab government to immediately withdraw the 0.9% Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess (PIDC) imposed in the province, according to a statement issued on Monday. … Read more

NEW DELHI: India named veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as its next high commissioner to Bangladesh on Monday, in a rare appointment of a non-foreign service officer as New Delhi seeks to reset ties with its eastern neighbour. Trivedi, 75, a former railways and health minister, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party in 2021 … Read more

[ State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The business community has strongly criticised the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to increase the key policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5%, noting that the decision comes despite acknowledgment that inflation is expected to stay below the upper bound. The business community described the … Read more

Emily Blunt’s candid recollection of her early days on the set of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ offers a revealing glimpse into the intensity behind one of modern cinema’s most memorable performances, just as the film’s long-awaited sequel prepares for release. Speaking during a SiriusXM Front Row reunion hosted by Andy Cohen, Blunt admitted she was … Read more