Tag: cost

  • How much did it cost Mukesh Ambani to get all three Khans together on stage?

    How much did it cost Mukesh Ambani to get all three Khans together on stage?

    During the recent pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan came together for a spectacular performance on stage, dancing to RRR’s hit song Naatu Naatu.
    Despite speculation about their fees, it has been revealed that the three Khans performed at the billionaire scion’s wedding without charging anything.

    Indian media outlet ‘Times Now’ has reported that the three biggest actors of the industry did not only participate wholeheartedly with their families but also declined any payment for their performance.
    Their decision to perform without payment was seen as a gracious gesture, especially considering the effort required to bring them together.

  • How much did Aamir Khan’s first marriage cost? You will be shocked at the amount

    How much did Aamir Khan’s first marriage cost? You will be shocked at the amount

    Aamir Khan is now one of the biggest names in Bollywood, charging huge amounts to do films, but once upon a time, he was just another broke newcomer in the industry.

    The method actor recently shared an interesting fact about his first wedding with ex-wife Reena Dutta, revealing that their wedding only cost Rs 10 (Indian Rupees). Aamir and Reena got married in 1986 through a court marriage, keeping the ceremony simple and affordable. Only three witnesses were present. The marriage took place just before Aamir’s debut film Qayamat Say Qayamat Tak turned into a smash hit, launching him into the A-List category.

    Aamir explained that he proposed to Reena, but she initially rejected him. Later, they started dating and eventually decided to tie the knot. For their wedding, Aamir took a bus to the registrar’s office, and the ticket cost only 50 paisa. After a short walk from Bandra station, they reached the registrar’s office. In total, their wedding expenses were less than 10 rupees.
    Talking about their separation in 2002 after 16 years of marriage, the actor said that the decision was challenging not only for them but also for family members.

    Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta have two children, daughter Ayra Khan and son Junaid Khan.

  • Fruit and Vegetable prices getting out of control in Quetta

    Fruit and Vegetable prices getting out of control in Quetta

    During the holy month of Ramzan, the price of vegetables and fruits in Quetta rocketed instead of decreasing. Tomatoes, which were previously selling for Rs120 per kilogramme in the vegetable market are now being sold at Rs160.

    Some other reports even suggest that a few shopkeepers were selling tomatoes for up to Rs190, minting money directly in front of the district administration’s eyes.

    Ladyfinger which was sold at Rs240, is now available for Rs280, potatoes, and onions after getting a hike of Rs10 are being sold at Rs50 and Rs60, respectively. Ginger, lemon, and garlic are now priced between Rs300 to Rs320.

    The government of Balochistan has not set up any Ramzan or ‘Sasta bazaar’ this year to facilitate citizens during the holy month of fasting. Formerly, district governments held Ramazan bazaars on the orders of provincial governments to assist the people.

    Previously, the Quetta administration had issued shops with a detailed list of commodities and their pricing. The shop owners, on the other hand, are not obeying the administration’s directives and selling items at their desired rate. These artificial rates have multiplied the problems of the common man.

  • What did PM Imran’s Sri Lanka trip cost taxpayers?

    What did PM Imran’s Sri Lanka trip cost taxpayers?

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s ongoing tour of Sri Lanka cost taxpayers a mere $34,800 (Rs5,507,771 or Rs5.5 million), his special assistant on political communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill, has revealed in a tweet.

    The 2016 visit of former premier Nawaz Sharif to Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had cost the treasury $276,266, he stated further.

    During his two-day-long visit to the country, PM Imran met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his Sri Lankan counterpart besides notable business personalities.

    While Gill went on to say that PM Imran’s trip had proven to be more fruitful as compared to that of Nawaz, Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed also claimed that the incumbent premier’s Sri Lanka visit cost the treasury “just $34,000”.

    The minister further said the premier had cut his office’s expenses by 49%. He maintained the incumbent government was carefully spending public funds that were a sacred trust.

    Saeed’s statements come a week after it was reported that the expenditures of PM House and Office have reportedly reduced by 49% and 29%, respectively.

    According to reports, the total expenditure of the PM House narrowed down to Rs280 million (Rs28 crores) in 2020 from Rs339 million (Rs33 crores) in 2019 and Rs590 million (Rs59 crores) in 2018 — the year when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was handed reins of the country.

    The PM Office witnessed a considerable decrease in its expenditure from 2018 to 2020, but last year was slightly more than in 2019. It stood at Rs334 million (Rs33 crores) in 2020, Rs305 million (Rs30 crores) in 2019 and Rs514 million (Rs51 crores) in 2018.

    The premier, since assuming office in 2018, has been pushing for austerity measures to save taxpayers’ money and reduce the burden on the national exchequer.

    Despite the steps taken by PM Imran in this regard, the austerity drive has faced multiple setbacks owing to the apparent reluctance of the lawmakers in cutting down expenses.

  • ‘Qabr mein sakoon?’ Twitter asks PM after ‘400% increase’ in death certificate cost

    ‘Qabr mein sakoon?’ Twitter asks PM after ‘400% increase’ in death certificate cost

    The cost of death certificate has reportedly been increased by 400 per cent, compelling netizens to take to Twitter and call out the Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan-led government in light of a statement by the premier from last week.

    According to a private media outlet, the cost of death certificate has been increased from Rs300 to Rs1,200. The hike comes a week after PM Imran said that life was not a fairy tale, and “one gets peace only in his or her grave”.

    With the increase in death certificate’s cost making headlines, Twitterati took to the social network to ask if “death actually is when one gets peace”.

    Meanwhile, some pointed out that the deceased would actually be resting in peace and the hike would only be a problem for his or her survivours.

    “Happily ever after is a myth. It’s there only in fairy tales. In real life, one gets peace only when he or she lies in their grave,” the premier had said last Friday as he addressed the inauguration ceremony of a skills development programme called “Hunarmand”.

    It wasn’t later that his statements broke the internet as a majority trolled him, and some criticised his government for its “flawed” policies.

    The Current is attempting to independently verify the report pertaining to the increase in cost of death certificates