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First-ever prizes to be presented on Sunday to those who create perfect alchemy on set HOLLYWOOD: When a film stays with you, it is often because of the magical chemistry among the actors. You can thank casting directors for that, and finally, the Academy is honoring them too. After nearly a century of handing out … Read more
[Families preparing for Eid al-Fitr and farmers ready for harvest are being squeezed in a country that gets nearly all its oil through the Persian Gulf.
Debris from a NATO air defence system missile interception is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkiye. Photo: Reuters ANKARA: Turkey’s defence ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces, the third such incident of the Middle East war. “A ballistic munition launched … Read more
. View of D-8 summit in Cairo, Egypt on December 19, 2024. Photo: file JAKARTA: An April summit of the D-8 bloc of Muslim-majority developed countries that includes Iran has been postponed due to the war in the Middle East, host Indonesia said Friday. No new date was announced for the meeting that was to … Read more
[ New products reduce financial uncertainty, help retirees convert savings into regular income stream ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved several new annuity products to strengthen retirement income security and support the development of Pakistan’s annuity market. The approved products include life-contingent annuities, deferred annuities, annuities with guaranteed payments and … Read more
Britain warns its citizens in Dubai they could be jailed for sharing photos of damage from airstrikes.
[ Experts highlight potential for $500b intra-D-8 trade, stronger Pakistan-Indonesia cooperation ISLAMABAD: A discussion session on the role and future of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation was held at the National Library of Pakistan. The event, titled “Towards the D-8 Summit: The Relevance of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation Amid Global Challenges,” was … Read more
Debut of Tilly Norwood’s music video shows limits of artificial intelligence in performing arts Just in time for awards season, Hollywood received a reminder of what makes human actors irreplaceable. The AI “actress” Tilly Norwood, created by Dutch performer and producer Eline van der Velden, released a debut single and music video titled ‘Take the … Read more
. HAVANA: Cuba’s communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump. The Justicia 11J rights group said it had been able to confirm the release of two people jailed for taking part in major … Read more
[ Inflows stand at $241.8m in Feb; gold plunges Rs7,100/tola despite firm global market KARACHI: The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative continues to show robust momentum, with total inflows reaching $12.17 billion by the end of February 2026. According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the month of February … Read more