Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pierce Brosnan discusses the “dumb statement” that cost him a titular role

Pierce Brosnan

When Brosnan went to audition for the role of Batman in the Tim Burton-directed movie, he was already a well-known celebrity. I recall making a foolish comment to Tim Burton. Michael Keaton finally won the part, which he went on to reprise in 1992’s “Batman Returns.” Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan, who expertly made the transition … Read more

Pakistan Junior League may cost PKR 80 crores to 1 billion

Pakistan Junior League

Pakistan Junior League, Chairman Ramiz Raja’s ideal project, has begun. Sources claim that costs might range from PKR 80 crores to PKR 1 billion. With PKR 25-30 crores going toward TV production. Pakistan Junior League, Chairman Ramiz Raja’s ideal project, has begun to receive lavish spending from the Pakistan Cricket Board. Sources claim that costs … Read more

Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

Chinese

Some Chinese developers are offering vegetables as down payments for homes. Offers include peaches, watermelons, garlic and watercress. Some of these peculiar offers have now been withdrawn, state-owned media report. In an effort to draw consumers, some Chinese real estate developers recently stated that they would take food as payment for properties. The businesses marketed … Read more

The supermarket rows you don’t usually hear about

Supermarket

Costs are rising at once-in-a-generation rate throughout the whole food supply chain. Suppliers are frequently required to complete a cost justification sheet. Some stores employ delay strategies to avoid an increase altogether. Arguments between major brands and supermarkets typically take place behind closed doors, but one has just suddenly broken open. Tesco, the largest retailer … Read more

Twitter moves forward Ukraine deception battle

Twitter

Twitter has said it intends to put deluding tweets from true records about the Ukraine battle behind advance notice takes note. The change follows uplifted investigation of the online entertainment stage after the conflict released another flood of falsehood, once in a while from government sources. Twitter has previously restricted content from in excess of … Read more

Saudi fintech signs deals with local companies to reduce cost on SMEs

Saudi fintech

RIYADH: Saudi fintech, Thiqah, a business services company, and Emdha, an IT firm, have signed 2 initial agreements, to empower small and medium-sized fintech companies in the kingdom, through reducing the cost of services, Arab News quoted a tweet, as saying. The agreements were signed under the patronage of the Digital Government Authority and Saudi central bank. … Read more

Fuel cost component of power generation surges 85% on yearly basis

Fuel cost

KARACHI: The fuel cost component of the power generation during November 2021 surged 85 per cent YoY to Rs6.32/kWh, mainly due to a rise in the furnace oil, coal and regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)-based cost of generation, official data suggests. “[The] RLNG-based cost of generation increased 166 per cent YoY to Rs17.29/kWh due to … Read more

Tim Paine – the fallen skipper once hailed Australian cricket saviour

Paine

SYDNEY: Tim Paine, who quit Friday as Test skipper, was hailed as Australian cricket’s saviour when he took over the captaincy in 2018 after a ball-tampering scandal left the team’s reputation in tatters. A journeyman wicketkeeper-batsman, Paine was 33 at the time and considering retirement before being unexpectedly appointed to the most scrutinised role in Australian … Read more