Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman, on Monday, unveiled the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a 10% increase in the salaries of government employees. During his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly, the finance minister stated that salaries for employees from Grade 1 to 22 are being raised by 10%. He further added that a 5% increase in pensions has also been approved. Earlier in the day, Mujtaba presented the province’s ‘zero-tax’ budget, totaling Rs5,335 billion. In a prior statement, the minister had indicated that the budget would reflect Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s development vision and…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Authorities have issued a warning that domestic fuel prices may increase in line with global market trends, as oil prices have surged by 16% due to the Iran-Israel conflict, with no plans to reduce the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL). Reuters reported that global oil prices experienced fluctuations on Monday, following a 7% surge on Friday. This volatility was triggered by renewed strikes between Israel and Iran over the weekend, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict that could disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Brent crude futures saw a slight increase of 6 cents (0.08%) to $74.29 a barrel,…
Immediately after filming The White Lotus, Aimee Lou Wood revealed that her agent presented her with an unexpected task. Catching up with PEOPLE magazine alongside her The White Lotus co-star, Patrick Schwarzenegger, the 31-year-old actress reflected on their recent collaboration with Venmo and their typical spending habits. Wood shared that she primarily uses her money to purchase small items for her home, and even her agent ended up advising her to buy a brand-new wardrobe. When asked about where she spends her money, she replied, “I think I need to go and treat myself more. My agent said this to…
Robin Wright recently engaged in a candid conversation about her struggle for equal pay during her tenure on House of Cards. This discussion took place during a moderated chat with director Leo Barraclough from Variety’s International. In the conversation, Wright explained that a contributing factor to her need to “fight” was her lack of an Academy Award. She began by recalling, “When David Fincher introduced House of Cards to me, he said: ‘This is going to be the future, it’s going to be revolutionary. And look where we are now.’” However, she quickly found herself advocating for her rights, admitting,…
Zara Larsson, the 27-year-old Swedish artist, recently shared her keen interest in collaborating with Tate McRae. Larsson, who is currently supporting McRae on her ‘Miss Possessive’ tour, believes the ‘exes’ singer is “so talented” that she wishes to work with her. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium, Zara stated, “I would love to collaborate with Tate.” She added, “What if we like do this [Summertime Ball] on tour and make a joint album? I really would [love to collaborate with Tate]. I think she’s so talented.” Tate’s “danceable” music has motivated Zara…
During a Q&A session at the FBI Film on Film Festival on Sunday night, June 15, following a special 35mm screening of the Twin Peaks pilot, 66-year-old American actor Kyle MacLachlan revealed he “borrowed some mannerisms” from the late director David Lynch to shape the character of Dale Cooper. MacLachlan stated, “I didn’t really study an FBI agent or anything like that, I kind of just created my own version. But I did borrow from David a bit, I borrowed some of his mannerisms.” He elaborated, “He has great enthusiasm for certain things, you know? Trees and coffee, of course,…
Al Pacino has accumulated numerous accolades throughout his career, but his recent meeting with the American Pope marked a significant milestone as he became the first movie star to meet him. In a statement released by the film’s producer, Andrea Iervolino, it was announced, “We are honored to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience at the Holy See a delegation from the film ‘Maserati: The Brothers,’ including Oscar winner actor Al Pacino and the film’s producer Andrea Iervolino.” The statement continued, “The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration,…
Justin Bieber has taken to social media with a candid message addressing fans who continually urge him to seek help and heal in their DMs and comments. The singer, who has been quite vocal on Instagram recently, wrote, “PEOPLE KEEP TELLING ME TO HEAL.” He then posed the question, “DON’T YOU THINK IF I COULD HAVE FIXED MYSELF I WOULD HAVE ALREADY?” “I KNOW I’M BROKEN,” he admitted. “I KNOW I HAVE ANGER ISSUES.” He elaborated, “I TRIED TO DO THE WORK MY WHOLE LIFE TO BE LIKE THE PEOPLE WHO TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE FIXED LIKE THEM,”…
During a chat with BANG Premier at Capital’s Summertime Ball, Zara Larsson shared her “top tips for aspiring pop stars.” The Swedish songwriter and singer responded, “I would just say if you have the dreams you could do it, like literally, especially now because there’s so many platforms where you could express your music or your style or your opinions like who you are.” She went on to suggest that there are numerous platforms available, such as “post a TikTok,” adding, “I guess so you gotta put yourself out there don’t be shy.” Notably, Zara also offered another ‘important’ piece…
David Beckham, the 50-year-old former English footballer, has launched a new fruit snack brand called BEEUP, inspired by his passion for beekeeping. This brand, a collaboration with Shaun Neff, will offer nutritious, honey-based snacks. In a press release, Beckham shared that his “well-documented love for beekeeping” motivated this new endeavor and his desire to create something packed with nutrition. He explained, “Beekeeping began as a hobby with my sons, but quickly grew into a deep appreciation for honey as a powerful superfood that provides natural energy.” The president and co-owner of Salford City and Inter Miami CF added, “I am…
