KARACHI: The boys are once again back in this teeming city of lights as the HBL PSL 6 season rolls into action — with high hopes of uninterrupted T20 cricket entertainment — when Karachi Kings begin their title defence against the 2019 champions Quetta Gladiators here at the National Stadium on Saturday. It’s not just about the galaxy of stars …

ISLAMABAD: The electricity rates for consumers of 10 distribution companies (Discos) of ex-Wapda may go up by about 93 paisas per unit on account of monthly fuel cost adjustment for January due to higher than estimated power generation cost. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will take up for public hearing on Feb 25 the Discos’ petition seeking increase …

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified exemption of sales tax and value-added tax on import of 500,000 tonnes of sugar, as an international tender has been floated to import at least 50,000 tonnes of the commodity by Eidul Fitr. A sales tax notification (SRO215 of 2021) was issued here to exempt the whole of 17pc sales tax …

ISLAMABAD: Three new companies are set to establish manufacturing units for mobile phones after recent relaxations in withholding tax. However, the investors will have to obtain multiple approvals as both the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP) are the regulatory bodies in this regard. The government recently promulgated an ordinance abolishing WHT on locally …

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday abolished a 10 paisa per unit surcharge on electricity and increased the price of ghee by Rs30 per kg (15 per cent) for sale at Utility Stores. The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet presided over by Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh that also approved …

ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan has agreed to the proposal of the formation of a council to review ‘unwanted’ social media content, as currently there is no proper forum to examine social media feeds, the stakeholders claimed on Friday. AG Khalid Jawed Khan gave his consent while presiding over a meeting with the stakeholders and petitioners, who had challenged …

Sony Pictures Television has teamed up with American model and television personality, Holly Madison, to bring her book, Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny, to television. The Independent Studio has cast Australian actress and model Samara Weaving to play the lead role in a project that is envisioned to be a limited …

Former police procedural drama television series ‘Criminal Minds’ is again in the works at Paramount Plus just a year after it concluded after a 15-season run on CBS. When contacted, the representatives of upstart streamer Paramount Plus and co-producers CBS Studios and ABC Signature did not comment as deals are still being finalised. Erica Messer, the longtime showrunner, may join …

Kim Kardashian has officially filed for divorce from Kanye West  and asked for joint legal and physical custody of their four kids, a media outlet reported on Friday. The celebrity couple’s years-long relationship has reached its breaking point following months of private turmoil. The ‘Keeping Up With The  Kardashians’ star  is reportedly asking for joint legal and physical custody of …

Victoria Beckham has set pulses racing as she shared her stunning picture on Instagram, revealing that she is ‘feeling the love’. The Renowned fashion designer amazed fans with her ultra-glamorous look in a white T-shirt with heart symbols on her chest. The 46-year-old   finished her look with a pair of blue denim shorts. The style queen let her dark tresses …