Five arrested over pro-Palestine protests at Gal’s filming in UK By: Agencies on May 30, 2025London police arrested five people for trying to disrupt the filming of a movie starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, a statement said. Gadot, star of “Wonder Woman” and in “Fast and Furious” is in London to film a new thriller “The Runner”. She has been criticised by pro-Palestinian groups for expressing her support of Israel […]
Ajoka Theatre steals the spotlight on opening day of Asia Festival in Kunming, China By: News Desk on May 30, 2025The 2nd South and Southeast Asia Theatre Festival opened with an engaging and well-received workshop conducted by Ajoka Theatre. Ajoka offering included a documentary on four decades of the group’s work, followed by a talk by Ajoka head and eminent playwright Shahid Nadeem. He spoke about the influence of oriental theatre on Pakistani theatre and […]
Pakistan projects 3-4pc inflation next month ahead of June 10 budget By: News Desk on May 30, 2025Pakistan expects inflation to pick up to between 3 percent and 4 percent in June, the Finance Ministry said in its monthly economic report released Thursday, as the country prepares to announce its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on June 10, a date that falls during the Eid Al-Adha holidays. The ministry said […]
Pakistan, ADB eye carbon markets as next frontier for green growth By: News Desk on May 30, 2025Authorities in Islamabad and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to chart a collaborative strategy on carbon markets and climate innovation. The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, with a high-level delegation of the ADB, led by Toru Kubo, Senior Director of Climate […]
Pakistan invites Japanese collaboration in value-added sectors to spur growth By: APP on May 30, 2025In a concerted diplomatic and economic outreach to Japan’s public and private sectors, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal has invited Japanese collaboration in the country’s under explored mineral sector, with a strong emphasis on joint ventures in exploration, processing, and value addition. During a high-profile series of meetings in Tokyo with the Japan International Cooperation […]
Govt trashes rumours about budget date extension By: Agencies on May 30, 2025Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said that no decision has been made to postpone the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, clarifying that the previously announced date of June 10 remains unchanged. Amid media reports claiming that the budget had once again been rescheduled due to the Eidul Azha holidays, […]
PSX stays bullish, gains 638 more points By: APP on May 30, 2025The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 638.50 points, a positive change of 0.54 percent, closing at 118,971.41 points as compared to 118,332.91 points on the last trading day. A total of 741,654,162 shares were traded during the day as compared to 690,389,276 shares the previous trading […]
Gold prices remain unchanged at Rs349,300 per tola By: APP on May 30, 2025The price of 24 karat per tola gold remained unchanged at Rs.349,300 on Thursday, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association reported. The prices of 10 grams of 24 karat and 10 grams of 22 Karat gold also witnessed no change and were traded at Rs 299,468 and Rs.274,522, respectively. Per tola and ten gram […]
Rupee gains 11 paisa against US Dollar By: APP on May 30, 2025The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 11 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 282.06 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 282.17. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 282.65 and […]
New tariff policy expected to be announced soon by PM: Awais By: APP on May 30, 2025Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday said that a new tariff policy is expected to be announced soon by the Prime Minister to make industries more competitive. Addressing at a Princeton Energy Workshop here, the minister highlighted recent reforms, future plans, and the ongoing shift towards decentralized and renewable energy […]