IMF Pushes Pakistan to Revise NFC Award Formula ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to review its National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in a bid to strengthen fiscal discipline, according to official sources. The proposed changes could reduce the provinces’ current share of 57.5 percent from the divisible pool. If the […]
A special award event was held at the House of Lords in the UK. It was led by Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, who gave an award to Shafiq Akbar for his strong leadership, according to Pakistan Television. Shafiq Akbar received this award for helping with big projects like Islamabad’s new downtown area and four Marriott Hotels. […]
The ’30 For 30′ rapper won the best male hip hop artist award, best album of the year, as well as the video of the year award for ‘Not Like Us’. Kendrick Lamar and filmmaker Dave Free also took home the Video Director of the Year award at the event, which was held at the […]
Sources said that the provinces and the Centre have differences of opinion over the delay in the next national finance commission award. The Central authorities opined that the funds could not be allocated to provinces for those departments that have been transferred to them, according to sources. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa argued that the province’s population has […]
Marisa Abela is nominated alongside fellow ‘Industry’ actors David Jonsson, most recently seen in sci-fi horror ‘Alien: Romulus’, and Nabhaan Rizwan. Rizwan’s credits include the film ‘In Camera’ about an aspiring actor facing constant audition rejections and the Netflix series ‘Kaos’, a modern reimagining of Greek mythology. British television drama ‘Industry’ follows a group of […]
The Hollywood star, who recently appeared in ‘Emilia Perez,’ will become the second actor to receive the award during a ceremony, scheduled for February 2 next year. The annual Derek Malcolm Award is named after critic Derek Malcolm, who passed away in August 2023. The first Derek Malcolm Award was handed to actor Colman Domingo […]
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Acclaimed actor and proud daughter, Yami Gautam turned to her Instagram handle on Tuesday, to express her joy in a heartfelt note, as her father, Punjabi filmmaker Mukesh Gautam received an award from Indian President Droupadi Murmu, at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, for his film ‘Baghi Di Dhee (Daughter of a Rebel)‘ (2022). […]
The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award will also go to Palestinian director Elia Suleiman, the organizers added. Recipients of awards will attend the screening of their most popular movies, present their latest productions, and hold masterclasses during the 30th edition of the festival, to be held from August 16-23, the SFF said. View this […]
To celebrate his remarkable career in Indian cinema, Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan will receive the Pardo alla Carriera Award, at Piazza Grande on August 10, announced Locarno Film Festival’s organizers on Tuesday. One of the most acclaimed performances of his career, veteran filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Devdas’, will be screened at the festival, scheduled […]
