Film Independent announced the winners of its three Emerging Filmmaker Awards at its annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch on Saturday. Winners in the remaining categories are scheduled to be announced on February 22. Opening remarks were delivered by Film Independent Board Chair Brenda Robinson, who recalled the organization’s late president Josh Welch during her speech. … Read more
HSBC and the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation will provide financing for trade deals worth up to US$1 billion to address the funding shortfall in emerging markets trade. The financing arrangement will see the two institutions equally sharing the risks of a portfolio of trade-related assets held by banks in 20 countries in Africa, Asia, … Read more
Islamabad: Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday stressed the importance of striking a balance between available resources and emerging needs to ensure sustainable economic growth and social prosperity in the country. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Poverty Estimation Training Series, the Minister emphasized that access to scientifically … Read more
A representative image showing Pakistani and Indian cricket fans holding their national flags during a match. — AFP/File LAHORE: Right-handed batter Mohammad Haris will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the Asian Cricket Council Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Cup, where the national team is expected to face arch-rivals India. Before leaving for the tournament, which is scheduled … Read more