ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s total debt increased to Rs36.537 trillion by end-January as against Rs32.997tr in the same period last year, up by almost 11 per cent, or Rs3.54tr. Latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Friday showed the central government’s domestic debt also increased to Rs24.502tr at the end of first seven months of 2020-21 when …

KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending March 4 witnessed a jump of 0.16 per cent week-on-week (WoW) and 14.95pc year-on-year (YoY), with the prices of chicken and banana registering a significant hike. The week saw an increase in chicken price by 5.31pc followed by bananas 4.22pc, potatoes 3.76pc, sugar 2.81pc, onions 2.21pc, mustard oil 1.32pc and …

Meghan Markle’s Suits co-star Patrick J Adams, who worked with her for nearly a decade, has spoken up for the Duchess of Sussex’s character and blasted the Royal Family in his own words. Patrick, who played as Meghan’s husband in the hit sitcom, come to her defence after ‘bullying allegations’ ahead of her and Prince Harry’s  bombshell interview with Oprah. …

Kate Walsh shot to fame after starring in famed drama serial  the Grey’s Anatomy for seven years. The actress is now gearing up to make a much-awaited comeback on show that changed her life. Fans started speculating about a plausible return of Walsh, who played Dr. Addison Montgomery after she posted a scene from one of the episodes on her Instagram. “If …

Famed actor Emilia Clarke got candid about the idea of ageing and beauty in a world obsessed with youth. In a chat with Elle UK, the Game of Thrones actor, 34, said that she is completely on board the idea of ageing as it reflects all that she has learnt and experienced during her time on earth. “You’ve got this idea of ageing, …

Beyonce’s father Mathew flew into passion over a comparison between her daughter and  Chloe Bailey during an interview. The Leah’s Lemonade radio show, host Leah A. Henry asked Mathew what he thought about the comparisons between Chloe – who is signed to Beyonce’s Parkwood management company with sister Halle – and a young Beyonce. “Do you see the comparison? Like …

New Bond girl, Ana De Armas said she is very glad for her role in the latest James Bond movie – No Time To Die. She also talked about the gruelling training regime she had to pass through to be able to perform all dangerous stunts herself. Daniel’s final outing is scheduled to hit cinemas on October 8. The Knives …

Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage has reportedly tied the knot with his 26-year-old girlfriend at the Wynn Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. This is  the Oscar winner’s fifth marriage. His new wife is 30 years younger than him. They reportedly  got married on Feb 16. The ‘National Treasure’ actor’s girlfriend Riko, who is four years younger than Cage’s first son …

Cardi B has taken herself off the social media giant for the time being after being slammed by some of her fans for bringing out a doll instead of new music. The 28-year-old musician found a new way to stay away from the  haters as she deactivated Twitter to avoid criticism after fans demanded her to release new music  – …

Gigi and Bella Hadid are not worthy to be called supermodels as they lack what it takes to be of that great stature in the fashion world, said Janice Dickinson, a former supermodel. The Hadid sisters are among the most recognizable faces on the runway in today’s fashion world. The 66-year-old former model was speaking with David Yontef for the …