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‘Political consensus’ urged for average gas pricing


July 26, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Amid system challenges, the Petroleum Division is seeking an average national basket price for natural gas — both local and imported — through a distant ‘political consensus’ even though it has fixed price commitments with various consumer groups. This comes at a time when the energy sector is facing serious gas and electricity shortages and both gas and power …

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Abu Dhabi slashes business registration costs by 90pc


July 26, 2021

Abu Dhabi will slash the cost of establishing new businesses by “more than 90 per cent” from Tuesday to increase the emirate’s — already a magnet for commerce — “competitiveness regionally and internationally”. In recent weeks, authorities have ramped up efforts to woo new business to Abu Dhabi, one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Corporate …

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Pakistani fintech Dastgyr raises $3.5 million in seed round


July 26, 2021

Dastgyr, a B2B marketplace based out of Karachi connecting suppliers to mom-and-pop retailers, has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by SOSV. This takes the total capital secured so far to $4m, including the angel round in July 2020. With fresh capital in the kitty, the startup wants to mark its entry into the fintech space by offering products to …

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Camila Cabello responds to accusations of her using blackface in her new music video


July 26, 2021

Vocal powerhouse Camila Cabello is responding to allegations of her including blackface in her new music video. t Turning to Twitter, the singer cleared the air, saying the dancer in her performance of Don’t Go Yet, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, was supposed to look like “a white man with a terrible spray tan.” Cabello wrote: “hey! so this dude …

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Reese Witherspoon oozes oomph in blue swimsuit


July 26, 2021

Reese Witherspoon grabbed eyeballs with her jaw-dropping look, giving fans major summer vibes in blue swimsuit. The award-winning star shared the snap to Instagram on Sunday, looking radiant as she is seen standing in front of a pond in a backyard. Jennifer Aniston’s friend was looking smashing in a pink and blue floral swimsuit, giving fans major summer vibes. The …

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Anne-Marie reveals she battled paranoia after people made her feel she’s ‘hated’


July 26, 2021

Anne-Marie came forth letting her inner demons out. The Rockabye Baby crooner said she sought therapy after paranoia made her feel people ‘hated her.’ In an interview with Metro UK, the 2002 singer said she became fearful simply leaving her house but the sessions worked wonders. ‘I almost felt like a bit of an [expletive] saying to everyone, “You know what, I am not …

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Malaika Arora shares Jennifer Lopez’s steamy snap with Ben Affleck, hails her as queen


July 26, 2021

Malaika Arora paid a birthday tribute to the world’s renowned singer Jennifer Lopez, sharing her sizzling photo with Ben Affleck. Sharing her reaction to Instagram Stories, Malaika posted the picture of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez kissing along with the caption, “ufffffff” and a fire emoji. Jennifer Lopez celebrated her  52nd birthday in style as she took to Instagram to …

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Lady Gaga showcases her stunning beauty in chic outfit


July 26, 2021

Lady Gaga showed off  her smashing look as she wore a chic pink top with her dark locks styled to the side, with pearl earrings and dark cat eye sunglasses. The musical artist took to Instagram on Sunday and shared a clip in which she is seen playing her collaboration of Heaven with Tony Bennett ahead of a pair of …

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