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Bella Hadid loses another major deal

Supermodel Bella Hadid has faced another setback as she was dropped by British beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury, just months after being replaced by an Israeli model in a Dior campaign. The reason for her dismissal is unclear, but some speculate it could be due to her support for the people of Gaza and the 'Free Palestine' movement. She is now set to launch her own makeup and wellness venture in May.

Baidu partners with Lenovo in third AI smartphone deal

Baidu has partnered with Lenovo to integrate its generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Lenovo's smartphones, following similar collaborations with Samsung and Honor. This move reflects the increasing trend of offering AI features in smartphones. The partnership aims to provide practical AI applications and could enable Baidu to gather valuable data for its AI model.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal is in danger?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's future Netflix deal may be in jeopardy, with doubts of renewal due to struggles in creating original content. PR expert Mayah Riaz suggests the couple may not continue the exclusive $100 million deal after it concludes in 2025, as they seek other avenues such as philanthropy and public engagements. The couple's future with Netflix remains uncertain.

IMF resumes Sri Lanka bailout after China’s debt deal

The IMF resumed a $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka after the country reached a debt restructuring deal with China. This move follows the completion of the first review of the Extended Fund Facility, with $337 million released to support economic policies and reforms. Sri Lanka's progress in debt restructuring and policy reforms was noted, along with the need to sustain momentum for a full economic recovery. - Khabristan.PK

Govt asked to slow down work on ML-I financing deal

The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) has recommended caution in finalizing a financing agreement for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Mainline-I (ML-I) project, a nearly $6 billion Chinese loan. This suggestion aims to avoid complications in the project's implementation. The advice comes amid objections from the deputy chairman of the Planning Commission regarding the revision of the project cost without seeking approval from the commission. The ML-I project's cost is reduced to $6.67 billion, and Pakistan expects 85% of the funding as a Chinese loan.

Nawaz’s homecoming not part of any deal: PM

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, on Thursday, dispelled any notion that the decision for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan was part of an arrangement with the interim government.