Govt to provide free electric bikes to top students

Federal government will provide free electric bikes to top-performing students across all educational boards in Pakistan, including the Federal Board, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday. Chairing a high-level meeting on electric vehicle (EV) promotion, the prime minister said the initiative aims to reward academic excellence while supporting the government’s broader push for cleaner, […]

Cop martyred, three injured in Mastung

A police officer was martyred and three others injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle near Choto along the National Highway in Mastung district on Friday, provincial officials said. According to a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, Shahid Rind, the targeted vehicle belonged to an acting Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). DSP remains […]

T.J. Watt re-signs with Steelers on record $123 million extension

T.J. Watt has agreed to a three-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $123 million, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The 31-year-old linebacker’s deal includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing, with an average annual salary of $41 million, surpassing the $40.25 million earned by Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase and Cleveland’s Myles Garrett […]

Lahore zoo offers 50% discount on recreational facilities

In a citizen-friendly move, the Lahore Zoo administration has announced a 50% discount on several recreational facilities to provide financial relief and boost footfall at one of the city’s most visited attractions. While entry and parking fees remain unchanged, notable discounts have been introduced for key attractions, including the Reptile House, Fish Aquarium, Holoverse, Virtual […]

Perplexity targets India in bid to rival OpenAI’s dominance

Perplexity, an AI startup aiming to challenge OpenAI’s dominance, is targeting India as a key market. The company, which has gained significant traction in the US, is now focusing on India, the second-largest internet and smartphone market globally, for expansion. This week, Perplexity announced a major partnership with Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator. The […]