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Day: March 15, 2023

Sunday’s Oscars TV ratings rise to 18.7 million

Los Angeles: The Oscars television ratings increased for the second year in a row, with 18.7 million viewers tuning in to see hit sci-fi “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” dominate a well-received ceremony, according to the ABC network on Monday. With Jimmy Kimmel returning as host and a number of blockbuster films nominated, including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The…

Govt announces schools, colleges closure in Lahore

LAHORE: The district administration declared on Wednesday that due to the current state of law and order in the city, all educational institutions would remain closed. A notification to this effect was also issued by Lahore Commissioner Ali Randhawa. The announcement stated that “all public and private educational institutions will remain closed” in Garhi Shahu, Jail Road, Mall Road, and…

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro’s Saudi jewels scandal

BRAZIL: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under fire for allegedly attempting to illegally import millions of dollars in jewellery given to him and his wife by Saudi Arabia. Multiple investigations have been launched as a result of the scandal, potentially complicating life for Bolsonaro, who is expected to return to Brazil soon from the United States, where he has…

Fawad appeals CJP to take notice of Zaman Park situation

LAHORE: Fawad Chaudhry, former information minister and senior vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has requested Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to pay attention to the Zaman Park crisis as police try to detain party chairman Imran Khan. PTI leader used Twitter to call for the chief justice to pay attention to the Zaman Park crisis and…

Economic Coordination Committee fixes cotton price

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) set the cotton (phutti) intervention price at Rs8,500 per 40Kg for current sowing to boost cotton production, stabilize the domestic market, and ensure a fair return to farmers in the country. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance and Revenue, presided over the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). The Ministry of National Food Security…

KP governor set May 28 date for province election

ISLAMABAD: The governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stated that the province’s general election will take place on May 28. Governor Ghulam Ali told the media in this location that the province’s Lakki Marwat and Tank districts have recently seen attacks on census workers. He questioned how the candidates could conduct their campaigns under these conditions. The worst security situation has occurred…

LHC orders police to cease operations until today at Zaman Park

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday directed police to halt operations in Lahore’s Zaman Park until Thursday (today) morning, as law enforcement attempted but failed to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan despite the passage of nearly 24 hours. In light of the Pakistan Super League, which has shifted to Punjab’s capital for the playoff stage, the…