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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IMF Rejects Pakistan's Proposal to Subsidize Power for Bitcoin Mining: Reports
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan's repeated proposals to provide subsidized electricity to bitcoin (BTC) mining and other energy-intensive industries, according to reports. Secretary of Power Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan said that the IMF was concerned about market distortions in a session with the Senate Standing Committee on Power on Thursday. The government had planned to allocate 2,000 megawatts from its 7,000 MW electricity surplus to crypto mining at rates of 23-24 pakistani rupee ($0.08) per kilowatt-hour (kWh). However, the IMF remained unconvinced, warning that such incentives resemble tax holidays that often undermine market efficiency. The IMF questioned how the government would transition the subsidized electricity back to market rates and argued that similar concessions had failed to deliver results in the past. Originally pitched in September 2024 as a six-month marginal cost tariff package, the plan was scaled back to three months under IMF pressure. A follow-up targeted subsidy proposal in November was also rejected. Dr. Irfan added that the government were still in talks with international institutions to refine the plan. Pakistan's government unveiled plans to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve and support BTC mining in May inspired by the plans of President Donald Trump's administration in the U.S. The country's Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto cited the possibilities of giving the 100 million unbanked Pakistanis the tools for saving and investment as a motivation for the government's plans. "We want them to break their economic classes. And I really believe that crypto and blockchain can help us take that quantum leap,' Bin Saqib said at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priyanka Chopra's cousin, actress Meera Chopra, slams Diljit Dosanjh over the casting of Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3': These people can't respect their own country
Diljit Dosanjh , a Punjabi actor-singer who became a global icon in the past few years, is currently embroiled in a controversy over the casting of Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3.' Though the movie is not releasing in India, the inclusion of Pakistani artist Hania in the film during the strained Indo-Pak relations had lead to heavy criticism. A lot of people from the entertainment world have also expressed their disapproval over the movie. While a few wrote cryptic notes, many used clear words to slam Diljit Dosanjh and his movie. The recent one to join the bandwagon is Priyanka Chopra 's cousin, and actress, Meera Chopra. Meera Chopra takes a dig at Diljit Dosanjh amid the Sardaar Ji 3 controversy Taking to her X handle, Meera Chopra accused Diljit of not respecting his own country and tagged him as an 'anti-national' entity. She wrote - 'Nothing was ever fine between India and Pakistan and specially after #phulwama #uri for #DiljitDosanjh to cast and work with a pakistani actor #HaniaAamir. These people can't respect their own country, their own people and their own soldiers fighting on the border. This drama needs to get over! Stop making them our heroes!' 'The only heroes we have are the ones standing on the border for our sefety!!! #antinational #IndiaFirst," concluded Meera. Sardaar Ji 3 controversy Following the terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year, the Indian authorities called for a strict ban on Pakistani artists and content. Amid these troubled times, Hania being a part of Diljit's movie has sparked a debate. Film bodies like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) expressed their disapproval of the movie. They even demanded a ban on Diljit and his future projects in India. Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence on Hania Aamir's casting While speaking to BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh shared that when they made the movie in February, the situation was fine. And later, when things changed, the producers decided not to release the film in India. He added, 'Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi. Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them."
News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Priyanka Chopra's Cousin Meera Slams Diljit Dosanjh: 'Can't Respect Their Own Country'
Last Updated: Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. Global icon Priyanka Chopra's cousin, Meera Chopra, has lashed out at Diljit Dosanjh for working with Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. Recently, Meera took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle and accused the Punjabi star of not respecting his own country. She went on to call him an 'anti-national' and argued that people need to stop treating him as a 'hero". 'Nothing was ever fine between India and Pakistan and specially after #phulwama #uri for #DiljitDosanjh to cast and work with a pakistani actor #HaniaAamir. These people cant respect their own country, their own people and their own soldiers fighting on the border. This drama needs to get over! Stop making them our heroes! The only heroes we have are the ones standing on the border for our sefety!!! #antinational #IndiaFirst," she wrote. Nothing was ever fine between India and Pakistan and specially after #phulwama #uri for #DiljitDosanjh to cast and work with a pakistani actor # people cant respect their own country, their own people and their own soldiers fighting on the drama… — Meerra Chopraa (@MeerraChopra) June 26, 2025 For the unversed, Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. The Punjabi singer-actor has been accused of hurting national sentiments, especially after the shocking terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year. Organisations like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) have also demanded a ban on Diljit and his future projects in India. Recently, Diljit Dosanjh also broke his silence on the controversy and BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced. 'Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in February and then everything was fine. Uske baad, bhut saari badi cheezen humare haath mein nahi hai. Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India toh nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi," he said, adding that the makers are aware they will incur losses. 'Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them." Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Amar Hundal, is set for an overseas release on June 27. However, it will not be released in Indian theatres. First Published:
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First Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' to not release in India due to Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, netizens react as trailer drops
Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not been replaced or removed from the ensemble amid the Pahalgam attacks that happened in April read more Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' is all set for a release on June 27 but as the trailer dropped, it seems the film won't be able to release in India as the cast also includes Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not been replaced or removed from the ensemble amid the Pahalgam attacks that happened in April. Here's what netizens are saying as the trailer dropped: 'Inko Desh se koi matlab nahin Inka film release honi chahie.' A second wrote- 'I wanted to see this movie but because of this pakistani actress,I am never going watch this movie..' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A third said, 'Diljit paji agar hania india mein movie ke sath dekhe to movie ko mega boycott karyenge ham BHARAT KE LOG.' Another commented- 'Awesome all my favourites in one movie I become crazy to watch this can't wait for it realese.' Diljit Dosanjh is an actor and singer par excellence but now, he has made a shocking announcement of not performing live on stage in India. I want to tell the designated authorities that India does not have the infrastructure for live shows. This is a big revenue generating space. It also gives livelihood to many. Please focus on this space as well," Diljit told the crowd. 'I will try to set up a stage in the middle while the crowd is distributed around it (to improve concert experience). I will not perform shows here until things improve here. Instead of troubling us, improve the infrastructure," he added. Dosanjh dedicated his 'Dil-Luminati' concert in Chandigarh for India's D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title by beating Cina's Ding Liren on Thursday. 'I dedicate the show to Gukesh because he (Gukesh) had thought of becoming a world champion and he became," said Diljit. Gukesh became only the second Indian Grandmaster, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to win the World Chess Championship title. Gukesh, 18, also became the youngest-ever world chess champion.
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Sindoor Is For Love, Not War': Wedding Photographer's Post Sparks Debate On Social Media
Last Updated: Many users condemned the post, accusing the photographer of being insensitive and disrespectful to those who lost loved ones in the Pahalgam attack A debate has started on social media over a wedding photographer's Instagram post that sparked mixed reactions, specifically due to its caption referencing sindoor, a symbol that recently took on new meaning amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The wedding photography company, 'The Wedding Filmer', which has over 258,000 followers on Instagram, shared a photo of the Hindu marriage ceremony of its owner, Vishal Punjabi. In the picture, Punjabi can be applying sindoor (vermilion) to Nikki Krishan's hair parting. The caption reads, 'Sindoor is for love. Not war." While the photo appeared to be a celebration of tradition and love, the caption struck a nerve with many users—especially in the wake of ' Operation Sindoor,' India's military action in response to the the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. 'Living In Fool's Paradise' Many users condemned the post, accusing Punjabi of being insensitive and disrespectful to those who lost loved ones in the attack. One user expressed disappointment, implying that Vishal was siding with those across the border: 'I expected better out of you!!! Where were these lines when 26 women lost their men! In that case if u are so sympathetic about someone across the border might as well go n stay there… as it is u were not an indian!" Another user pointed out the emotional weight of sindoor in this context: 'I loved the beautiful real stories you made.. however, this post of yours really compelled me to comment rather than loving this beautiful picture! C'mon sir.. think about those wives who lost their SINDOOR in front of them. I can see a few pakistani aavam admiring your post..& I'm not surprised either." Some comments accused Punjabi of being out of touch with reality: 'You're probably living in a fool's paradise where idealistic things are easy to talk about. You need to understand that the love you're talking about was brutally lost by many." A particularly angry comment accused him of being unpatriotic: 'This is so anti-nationalist of you. Reported this to ministry of Information beaureau and police." 'Sane People Still Exist' While criticism was widespread, there was also a notable group of users who praised Vishal for his courage in promoting peace during such a tense time. One supporter wrote, 'Thank you for preaching peace. I'm sure you will get a lot of hate for posting this but thank you for speaking up." Another added, 'Its very brave of you to say this. I can image the backlash you must be receiving. Let sense and peace prevail." Others left brief but supportive messages such as, 'Thank you for SPEAKING UP!!," another added, 'Glad to see some sane people still exist! God save humanity, may every child, every soul stay safe and protected." First Published:
