Pakistan’s monthly imports of goods reached $5.2 billion in December 2024, the highest figure in two years and an increase of $800 million compared to November 2024’s $4.4 billion. This recovery comes after a decline to $4.5 billion in December 2023, reflecting renewed momentum in trade flows and regional partnerships. Imports from Iran saw a … Read more
George Folsey Jr., the veteran film editor who directed such classics as “Coming to America” and “Animal House,” died Dec. 29. He was 84. diverse I learned the news from Ryan Fulci, Fulci Jr.’s son, who is also an editor. Fulci Jr. was the son of cinematographer George J. Fulci. Fulci Jr. collaborated frequently with … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled “Uran Pakistan: Domestic National Economic Plan 2024-2029”, which aims to address the economic challenges faced by Pakistan through a targeted framework called “The Five”: Exports, e-Pakistan, Equality and Empowerment, Environment and Equality. . Food security, energy and infrastructure. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz … Read more
Kieran Turner, the documentary filmmaker who created the web series “Wallflowers,” died Dec. 23 in West Hollywood. He was 56 years old. Turner’s death after a battle with cancer was confirmed by Christy Gross, president of CLG3 Communications. In addition to creating “Wallflowers,” Turner wrote and produced the online web series that ran for two … Read more
Canadian actress and model Dale Haddon died on Friday following a carbon monoxide poisoning accident at the home of her brother-in-law Mark Blucas, who starred in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” according to local authorities. . She was 76 years old. Haddon was discovered at the Blucas’ home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. CBS … Read more
Olivia Hussey-Easley, the British-Argentine actress who rose to fame as a teenager playing Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” and then starred in the 1978 cult classic “Black Christmas” and “Death on Earth.” Nile died on Friday. She was 73 years old. Hussey’s death was confirmed to the San Francisco … Read more
MT Vasudevan Nair, the famous Indian screenwriter, director and novelist, died on December 25 in a hospital in Kozhikode after being admitted due to breathing difficulties. He was 91 years old. His contributions to Malayalam language cinema and literature redefined storytelling in the southern Indian state of Kerala where he was born. Nair’s early exposure … Read more
Dubai’s main stock index reached its highest level in more than a decade on Wednesday, rising 0.1% to close at 5,084 points, its highest level in 10 years and three months. Other Gulf markets were weak as investors expected smaller interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Emirates NBD Bank shares gained … Read more
Art Evans, the film and television actor known for his roles in “Die Hard 2” and “Fright Night,” died on December 21 at the age of 82. Evans’ death was confirmed diverse By publicist Erica Huntzinger. The cause of death was not revealed, although the obituary noted that he “died peacefully” while “surrounded by his … Read more
The Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (PSER 2024) released by Invest2Innovate (i2i) highlights the resilience of Pakistani founders in a challenging global environment while identifying key opportunities and barriers to entrepreneurial growth in the country. The report, launched on Thursday, is the fourth edition of i2i’s flagship initiative and was presented during an event attended … Read more