Michael Keaton is back on the big screen in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which is aiming to clear the $100 million mark in its opening weekend at the domestic box office. The long-awaited sequel might be the last time the Oscar-nominated actor is officially credited as Michael Keaton, which has been his stage name since … Read more
The Ministry of Energy has established a four-member committee to explore the feasibility of transitioning Chinese-operated power plants in the country from imported coal to locally sourced coal from the Thar region. An energy ministry’s notification earlier this week announced the formation of a committee led by the additional secretary of the power division. The … Read more
The federal government is considering introducing a prepaid meter system for electricity consumers, similar to the prepaid model used for mobile phones. This initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle electricity theft and improve convenience for consumers. The proposed prepaid meter system would allow consumers to pay for electricity in advance, thereby reducing the … Read more
Blue-Ex Limited said that it is exploring the acquisition of a domestic e-commerce operations currently being offered for sale by a company in the e-commerce sector. This potential move is set to be discussed by Blue-Ex’s Board of Directors at their meeting scheduled for August 30, 2024. In a notification sent to the Pakistan Stock … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is exploring various strategies to lower electricity tariffs, acknowledging the severe financial challenges facing the power sector. Among the proposals under consideration is the closure of domestic Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in both the public and private sectors. Sources indicate that the government is actively working on multiple approaches to rationalize … Read more
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned far-right Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir for threatening to cut fuel and humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, describing it as an incitement to “war crimes” and warning that sanctions against Tel Aviv must now be included on the EU agenda. “While the … Read more