A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a robust rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index jumping 1,945.50 points, or 1.22%, to close…
Treasury firms chase lesser-known coins for returns, triggering warnings over instability As companies focused on stockpiling bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies come under pressure amid market saturation and souring sentiment, new entrants are pushing into less popular tokens, stoking worries over increased volatility. Buoyed by US President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance and inspired by the meteoric success of Michael…
In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News Gold prices surged in both international and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $74 to reach $4,075. Spot gold climbed 2% to $4,078.45 per ounce by…
Successive govts have ignored traditional economic fundamentals such as high aggregate demand, real exchange rate LAHORE: The macroeconomic policy framework of successive regimes is composed of fiscal prudence and tight monetary policy to achieve low inflation rate. These so-called good macroeconomic fundamentals have hindered the desired structural change in the economy. These macroeconomic fundamentals have…
Lea Michele. Photo: File Lea Michele has come home. Decades after first stepping onto the stage of Broadway’s Imperial Theatre as a young actor in ‘Les Miserables’, the now-seasoned star returns — older, wiser, and once again centre stage, this time in the Cold War musical ‘Chess’. The ‘Glee’ alum, who made her professional debut at…
Rhea Seehorn and Vince Gilligan at a promotional event for ‘Pluribus’. Photo: The Hollywood Reporter Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’, has returned to television with ‘Pluribus’, a high-concept sci-fi drama starring Rhea Seehorn. The series, which premiered on Apple TV on November 7 with two episodes, departs from Gilligan’s…
Ayaz Samoo lifts the lid on how male stars are joining the cosmetic trend once reserved for women Ayaz Samoo. Photo: file KARACHI: In a world where appearances shape careers and social media drives visibility, Pakistani entertainers — men and women alike — are increasingly embracing cosmetic enhancements once reserved for women. The discussion, long whispered about,…
NEW YORK: The standoff between YouTube TV and Disney over carriage fees continued into the weekend, with both sides expressing willingness to reach an agreement but failing to resolve key financial disputes that have left millions of subscribers without access to popular channels, including ABC and ESPN. The blackout began late last Thursday after negotiations…
During a lie detector test, stars reflect on their iconic franchises while teasing the future of their careers Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence. Photos: INKL Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson reunited in the spotlight for their upcoming 2025 film ‘Die My Love’, bringing back memories of their early Hollywood days and iconic young adult franchises….
Talks progress for co-producing a film and a series to celebrate the life, vision and legacy of the Poet of the East LAHORE: The idea of an international film on Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s life and philosophy has moved from conversation to serious consideration as Pakistani and Iranian officials explore co-production opportunities to bring the poet’s…
