Business Party's over: Next revision of oil prices due; rates may rise again Zafar Bhutta After a brief respite from rising oil prices, consumers may once again face a hike in petroleum product prices by up to Rs5.64 per litre due to an increase in global oil prices. Under the decision, all products – except High Speed Diesel (HSD) – are expected to become more expensive in the next two weeks. METRO, Makro complete merger Our Correspondents METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan and Makro-Habib Pakistan have announced on Thursday, the completion of their merger, after obtaining approval from shareholders and the anti-trust and corporate authorities of Pakistan. _______________________________________________ Sports 3rd Test: Sri Lanka end series drought with drawn Test Our Correspondents Sri Lanka won their first Test series in three years after the third and final match against Pakistan ended in a thrilling draw in Pallekele yesterday. Cricket: 'Full marks to Shafiq, Junaid' Our Correspondents Despite losing the Test series – the first since August 2010 – the Pakistan team will return home with a few positives. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Bollywood is hard work, says Ali Zafar Saadia Qamar After his energetic performance with actor Humaima Malik at the Lux Style Awards Tuesday night, The Express Tribune caught up with actor-singer Ali Zafar for a quick chat backstage. Ready for 'The Nabeel Nihaal Project?' Rafay Mahmood There is good news for rock music lovers. Two of the finest rockers from Pakistan's pop-rock scene are all set to collaborate on a project. _______________________________________________ |