KARACHI: The overall security environment in Pakistan has improved in the past year, according to the Annual Security Survey 2021 conducted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), a representative body of top 200 foreign investors. The security environment improved especially in Lahore (as per 61 per cent of the respondents), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (59pc), the rest of …

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday finalised about 21 paisa per unit reduction in electricity rates for ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) for a month under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA). At a public hearing presided over by Nepra chairman Tauseef H. Farooqui, the regulator did not agree immediately to a Rs13.4bn worth of three year-old …

Persistent rainfall forced the abandonment of the first T20 International of a four-match series between the West Indies and Pakistan as a no-result at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday. After steady rain delayed the start of play by almost three hours and reduced the match to nine overs-per-side, West Indies totalled 85 for five batting first. Captain Kieron Pollard …

ISLAMABAD: The government has informed a parliamentary committee that salvaging the cargo vessel, which ran aground at the Seaview beach, Karachi, was the responsibility of the ship’s owners and the insurance company. The Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs met here on Wednesday for a briefing on the vessel that has become an environmental hazard. Ministry of Maritime Affairs Secretary …

US actor Bob Odenkirk was in a stable condition in hospital Wednesday after collapsing on the set of popular television drama Better Call Saul, his representatives said. Odenkirk was rushed to hospital due to “a heart-related incident” while filming in New Mexico on Tuesday, according to a statement released to US media. “We can confirm Bob is in stable condition… …

Kourtney Kardashian won heart of Travis Barker’s daughter as she called her ‘stepmum’,  getting the seal of approval from  the teenager. The ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ beauty – who is already a proud mum to three children, has cemented her relationship with the Blink-182 drummer, as his sweet daughter Alabama labelled her as part of the family. Barker’s daughter …

The animated comedy series, The Prince, that the British royal family has perhaps been dreading, is finally seeing the light of day! The first 12 episodes of the HBO Max original will be getting released on Thursday, bringing to light the inner workings of the Palace through the character of the young Prince George—third in line to the throne. The eldest …

Renowned singer Adele and 39-year-old entrepreneur and sports agent Rich aren’t ‘super-serious’ yet, according to reports. Source told a US publication: ‘It’s not super serious, but they’re having a good time. They have mutual friends in common, so that’s been nice. The singer and LeBron James’ agent confirmed their relationship while enjoying a romantic dinner date last week, after being …

Prince Harry’s friends are reportedly looking into performing the ultimate mutiny against him. This observation has been brought forward in a claim by royal expert Daniela Elser in her piece for the New Zealand Herald. She wrote, “This week various groups who once made up Harry’s inner circle are reportedly considering committing what used to be the ultimate sin in the …

Team GB boxer Lauren Price was recently interviewed by Prince William in Kensington Palace. The duo talked about Price’s extraordinary life story and preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The video of their interview has received more than 118k views on the YouTube channel which William and Kate launched recently. The royal couple’s channel is subscribed by more than …