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And because she's a low-budget director, Lakshmipriya said she's still not getting that "Wow, something has changed" feeling. It took a couple of months before I could look at the footage objectively from a distance," Lakshmipriya told PTI in an interview. Recalling the making of the film, Lakshmipriya said the cast and crew comprised different ethnicities from Manipur and maintained a "spirit of community" after the conflict began. Despite the international acclaim, Devi is in no hurry to capitalise on her BAFTA win. Buoyed by its BAFTA win, the film re-released on March 6.

It is often an old motorcycle, a tattered register in hand, and eyes heavy with the burden of domestic inflation. The private education sector is even more alarming; dominated by an ‘education mafia,’ it exploits the youth by offering pittance in exchange for grueling labor. Much like the PMDC for doctors or the Bar Council for lawyers, Pakistan needs a “National Teaching Council.” Teaching must be a licensed profession. When a teacher is equipped with laptops, tablets, and digital tools, the tech-savvy generation will naturally gravitate toward the field. *Disclaimer: The information and opinions presented in this article are solely responsibility of the author and are provided for informational purposes only.

Then came German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, quick to declare that Iran is not protected by international law, arguing that such rules lose their meaning when countries repeatedly violate them. As Ben Saul, a professor of International Law at the University of Sydney, puts it: “Preemptive war is clearly illegal under international law. “There’s no evidence that Iran has given an order to use weapons it doesn’t have against Israel or the US. Then there is the nuclear question—and Trump’s own role in creating the very crisis he now claims to solve in Iran. “One of the first things Trump did in his administration the first time around was to cancel the Iran nuclear agreement that President Obama created.

Sindh government recommends nomination of IG Police Javed Alam Odho for Civil Award. A statement issued by the Ministry of Interior said that in recognition of Javed Alam Odho’s outstanding performance and services, the Sindh government has recommended nomination for the Civil Award. The Sindh government has recommended nomination for the Civil Award in recognition of the leadership and services of IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho. The statement said that in recognition of his services to law and order and the public, the Home Department has recommended his name because Javed Alam Odho’s leadership is commendable.

Gold prices recorded an increase after a four-day break in global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market increased by $61 to $5,171. The price of gold per tola in the country also increased by Rs6,100 to Rs539,862, in addition to this, the price of gold per ten grams increased by Rs5,230 to Rs462,844. The price of silver per tola increased by Rs17 to Rs8,931, and the price of silver per ten grams also increased by Rs14 to Rs7,656.

Govt vehicles restricted to essential duties only, officials directed to maximise use of online platforms for meetingsFinance Department Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. As PM Shehbaz Sharif’s government struggles to finalize energy conservation measures, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Department has issued notification, restricting travel and use of official vehicles to save fuel. Federal authorities have maintained that domestic petroleum stocks remain adequate for current needs, while urging measures to prevent hoarding and promote conservation at provincial levels. People also reported disputes at petrol pumps, where attendants were refusing to dispense fuel worth less than one litre. The rise in petrol prices also pushed up the cost of fruits, vegetables and other daily necessities.

According to Shaza Fatima, the Pakistan Digital Authority will be responsible for drafting a comprehensive national digital master plan. On cybersecurity preparedness, Shaza Fatima informed the house that Pakistan already has a national cybersecurity framework in place to protect government networks and public-sector digital infrastructure. She told lawmakers that the country had enacted the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, marking the first major legal framework designed to guide Pakistan’s digital development strategy. Under this legislation, the government has created two key institutions — the Pakistan Digital Authority and the National Digital Commission — to oversee and coordinate digital initiatives at the national level. According to Shaza Fatima, the Pakistan Digital Authority will be responsible for drafting a comprehensive national digital master plan.

A transition toward digital administration would not only reduce fuel usage but also improve efficiency and transparency within government institutions. The crucial question, however, is whether the government truly had no alternative but to raise fuel prices so dramatically. Unfortunately, the easiest path, raising petrol prices was chosen once again, leaving citizens to absorb the consequences. Another practical measure could have been the adoption of modern working systems to reduce fuel consumption across the public sector. A transition toward digital administration would not only reduce fuel usage but also improve efficiency and transparency within government institutions.

Source: XTwo people, including a woman, were killed and four others injured in separate traffic accidents in the city. According to reports, in the Airport police station area on Jhang Road, a speeding tractor-trolley driver allegedly struck a 19-year-old youth, Zain, and his friend Qasim due to reckless driving. As a result, Zain died on the spot while Qasim was injured and shifted to hospital. In another incident near 204 Pull in the Madina Town, a speeding unidentified Vigo pickup reportedly hit a motorcycle carrying a family from Islam Pura. As a result, Rubina Bibi, her two children, and a man identified as Aslam were injured.

Prime Minister, Pakistan does not need more speeches about reform. Across Pakistan, fuel adulteration has become a widespread and dangerous practice. Transform OGRA into a transparent AI-driven regulator capable of tracking every litre of petroleum from refinery to retail outlet. Yet inside Islamabad, another battle is being lost — the battle against corruption, negligence, and regulatory failure in the energy sector. Prime Minister, Pakistan does not need more speeches about reform.

PHOTO: AFP/FILEPakistan's stock market registered a sharp decline on Friday as investors resorted to profit-taking ahead of the weekend amid growing geopolitical uncertainty, which dragged the benchmark KSE-100 index down by 3,715 points to close near 157,500. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a significant loss of 3,714.58 points, or 2.30%, and settled at 157,496.10. Overall trading volumes were recorded at 363.1 million shares compared with the previous tally of 723.9 million. K-Electric was the volume leader with trading in 36.9 million shares, losing Rs0.24 to close at Rs7.81. It was followed by Cnergyico PK with 22.4 million shares, losing Rs0.28 to close at Rs6.70 and Unity Foods with 19.05 million shares, losing Rs0.62 to close at Rs9.46.

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded that Pakistan immediately increase the price of petrol and diesel in line with global prices. Virtual talks between Pakistan and the IMF are underway. According to sources, the IMF has said that the Pakistani government should not provide any subsidy on petrol and diesel and should immediately increase the price of petrol and diesel in line with global prices. IMF officials, while emphasizing the immediate passage of the increase in global prices of petroleum products, said that the target of Rs 1468 billion for petrol and diesel development levy by June 30 should be met.

The government has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 55 per liter, the implementation of which started at 12 midnight, while now the prices will change every week. The Deputy Prime Minister, while holding a joint press conference with the Finance Minister and the Petroleum Products Minister, said that after the tension in the Middle East, the prices of petroleum products have increased by 50 percent worldwide, while the Prime Minister is looking into this matter so that the burden does not fall on the people. He said that the Prime Minister has also formed a high-level committee to minimize the burden, which I am heading, and in this regard, we are also considering the global market prices every day. The Deputy Prime Minister said that we are in constant contact regarding the tension, I am in contact with the Foreign Ministers, the Prime Minister, the heads of state and the field marshals of the military leadership so that the problems can be resolved. Currently in a stable position, Finance MinisterThe Finance Minister said that the committee formed by the Prime Minister has been working for five days, the prices of petroleum products are also increasing significantly at the global level and we are holding daily meetings in this regard.

According to Israeli media, several rockets fired by Hezbollah evaded Israeli air defense systems and fell very close to a military camp in northern Israel. A statement issued by the Israeli army said that eight soldiers, including the son of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, were seriously injured in the Hezbollah rocket attacks. According to the Israelis, the injured include the son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who is currently serving in the Israeli army. The Israeli army said that after the attack, Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon were targeted. Meanwhile, a statement issued by Hezbollah said that the attack was in response to Israeli attacks and was intended to target Israeli military targets.