LAHORE: Punjab’s food sector circular debt has risen to a staggering Rs560bn, equal to the Annual Development Programme for the year 2021-22, giving a nightmare to the finance wizards in the province. Punjab harvested a bumper wheat crop, about 22 million tonne this season and the department procured at least 3.5 million tonne of it at a rate of Rs1,800 …

ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted two committees to prepare a comprehensive plan by the end of current month for expansion of tax base through identification of new taxpayers. The committees [will work] on broadening of tax base and incentivising consumers through a system of prizes on sales tax receipts by the end of July, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister …

KARACHI: The stock market remained lifeless for all the outgoing week with the KE-100 index putting up a volatile activity and finally closing with a nominal gain of 271 points, or 0.6 per cent, at 47,834. The important resistance level of 48,000 level could not be breached. The week was full of uncertainties that drove away investors resulting in low …

Romeo Beckham – the middle son of soccer star David Beckham and fashionista Victoria Beckham – keeps his social media life up to date. Recently, Romeo celebrated his younger sister birthday where he looked exactly like pop singer Justin Bieber. Taking to Instagram, Romeo posted a picture of himself carrying his little sister Harper in his embrace with a wide …

CANNES: If you blinked you will have missed Renate Reinsve´s movie career until she became the undisputed breakout star of the Cannes film festival, taking home the best actress award on Saturday. At 33 the Norwegian actress was at an age many in her shoes start thinking about another career, and that they really should have listened to their parents. …

America’s mega music star Billie Eilish readily confessed that she feels “ashamed” about the remarks that she gave while she was just 14. She also freely expressed what she felt about her past actions. The 19-year-old singer came under criticism when her video – where she is seen using an offensive word referring to a China-origin person – resurfaced on …

CANNES: With so few red carpets to walk this past year, stars, celebs and the world´s sharpest-elbowed influencers piled onto the “tapis rouge” at the Cannes film festival. Not even the absence of Lea Seydoux — sidelined by a last-minute case of Covid — could dim the glamour. Here is our pick of the most unforgettable looks of the fortnight: …

Bassist and co-vocalist of Blink-182, Mark Hoppus confirmed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 49-year-old singer revealed details of his diagnosis on a Twitch stream, saying he has “diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Stage 4-A”. “My classification is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Stage 4-A, which means, as I understand it, it’s entered four different parts of my body,” the …

Prince William has reportedly reached out to extend support to the England football players who had to face racist attacks after the loss in the Euro 2020 final. The Daily Mail reported that the Duke of Cambridge had consoled the trio, who are Black, by heading down to the dressing room following England’s defeat against Italy in the final last Sunday. An …

Scott Disick is taking time out to be with girlfriend Amelia Hamlin and his children. On Saturday, the KUWTK star was spotted posing with Hamlin and six-year-old son Reign at the end of a dock. “Great night just a little smelly for reign out on these old docks,” Disick captioned on the picture as Reign pinched his nose shut. In …