KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has asked banks to stop online payments for electronic media content from India with immediate effect. “We are in receipt of a letter from the cabinet division, Government of Pakistan, whereby they have instructed to stop different modes of payments, including credit cards, for subscribing (to) Indian Content in Pakistan, including Zee5 video-on-demand service,” …

ISLAMABAD: In two major developments on Thursday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) declined interest payments on the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) loans in hydroelectricity tariff while the government reduced return on its Wapda equity to 10 per cent from 17pc at present as part of efforts to reduce capacity payments. As such, the power regulator reserved …

Reese Witherspoon cannot contain her excitement after shoot for The Morning Show resumes with Jennifer Aniston. The actress expressed her happiness on going back to the set, after COVID-19 outbreak hampered everything around the world. In an Instagram post, Witherspoon said, “Wakey wakey. It’s back to work!” She can be seen holding a mug with ‘wakey wakey’ written on it. …

In light of Covid-19 safety measures, the Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) has decided to host all of BTS’s virtually broadcasted performances. This is not the group’s first virtual transition either, they previously opted to go virtual during their US performances on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. With the monumental way BTS is bringing South Korea a plethora of international attention, the CHA …

Home Alone director Chris Columbus is against the idea of the age old Christmas classic being rebooted with any ‘fresh new’ perspective. Chris shared his thoughts during an interview with Insider and was even quoted telling the publication that “It’s a waste of time as far as I’m concerned.” After all, “What’s the point? Chris explained, “I’m a firm believer that you don’t …

Demi Lovato’s quarantine routine has nosy fans curious; many even wonder how the singer is spending her free time alone in single-city, without ex fiancé Max Ehrich by her side. At the beginning of quarantine I got really into meditation, actually. I started meditating more.” Lovato admitted on the Late Night With Seth Meyers. “It was something I had kind of …

Meghan Markle’s close friend Jessica Mulroney has been caught up in a row over an Instagram post. Taking to Instagram on Friday, she shared a picture with a caption that read,  “Next chapter begins now.  Always remember the work you’ve put in and keep doing it.” The Canadian stylist, who  regularly contributes to Good Morning America, criticised for posting a …

Hollywood actress Amber Heard has slammed a ‘campaign’ demanding the filmmakers to remove her from starring in the upcoming movie ‘Aquaman 2’ amid Johnny Depp’s legal battle. The charming actress, who received the wrath of  Johnny Depp’s fans after he lost his libel case against a UK tabloid, remained confident that she would be returning to the role when the …

It seems like reality TV stars Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick love to pull the family’s leg as the friendly exes joked about having a fourth child  in the season 19 finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians .  The duo already has two sons Mason, 10, and Reign, 5½, as well as one daughter Penelope, 8. It was during Scott’s …

Vocal powerhouse Demi Lovato has said that her politically-charged song Commander in Chief was inspired by another singer. In a conversation on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the vocal powerhouse said that she wanted her songs to resonate with today’s reality rather than just her personal life. “I was thinking about the music that’s out there right now, and I was like, …