Jennifer Lopez is revisiting her complicated relationship with Hollywood’s awards season, making it clear she no longer views an Oscar as the defining measure of her career and stressing that she enjoys her acting more than collecting accolades. In a candid conversation with ‘CBS Sunday Morning’, the star admitted she is once again hearing awards…
KARACHI: Dr Umair Haroon, television producer and director, has been elected as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS), the organisation behind the prestigious International Emmy Awards. Dr Umair Haroon – with a career spanning more than 200 documentaries and television projects – is currently the only Pakistani serving on…
LAHORE: Pakistan’s music industry is flourishing rapidly, powered by new voices and talented artists who are bringing fresh energy to the stage. Among these emerging names, Sara Altaf has quickly distinguished herself, capturing hearts with her distinctive style and enchanting voice. Altaf began her career in 2021, and from the outset, her emotionally charged performances…
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the deadline for taxpayers to submit their income tax returns for the financial year 2024-2025 by October 15. The decision to extend the deadline was made in response to requests from various business associations, tax bar associations, and the general public. In a circular issued by the Federal…
Britain plans to tighten the rules over how migrants can settle permanently by making applicants prove their value to society, including being able to speak a “high standard” of English, interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Monday. The plan is the latest government effort to dent the rising popularity of the populist Reform UK party,…
The federal government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products, with the new rates taking effect from October 1. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs4.07 per litre, while high-speed diesel prices have increased by Rs4.04 per litre. Following the…
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab criticised the federal government for announcing Rs20 billion for Karachi, terming it a “lollipop” compared to the city’s actual need of Rs200 billion, saying those sitting in Islamabad cannot solve Karachi’s problems. He made the remarks while speaking to the media after inaugurating Imam Mehdi Park and Sports Ground in New…
Qatar said it was set to hold talks with Hamas negotiators, Egypt and Turkiye Tuesday to discuss US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, adding that Hamas would study it “responsibly”. Trump unveiled a plan in Washington calling for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of the group and a gradual…
AI is coming for your jobs…but which jobs,and how quickly? Associate Professor of Economics at Lahore University of Management Sciences Ali Hasanain held a session on Tuesday at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry about the Economics of AI. He explained the current state of LLMs, the potential effects of advanced models on…
By Staff Reporter Dr Ansab Ali Lahore — Commissioner Punjab Social Security, Muhammad Ali, inaugurated the expansion project of the Emergency Block at Shahdara Social Security Hospital during his visit on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Medical Advisor Dr. Humaira Buzdar, Medical Superintendent Dr. Mazhar Awan, and other senior officials. The Emergency Ward capacity…
