Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Friday issued a high flood warning for the Indus River at Kalabagh and Chashma, following the province’s deadliest day of the ongoing monsoon season a day earlier, which claimed at least 63 lives amid widespread urban and riverine flooding. The Flood Forecasting Division has warned that the Indus […]
After the death of Linkin Park’s lead vocalist, Chester Bennington in 2017, the band is finally ready to make a comeback. In conversation with The Guardian, singer-songwriter Mike Shinoda and vocalist Emily Armstrong discussed the band’s rebirth and the backlash they have dealt with. 25 years since its formation, Linkin Park has become one of […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
Microsoft has issued an apology after a recent Windows update caused confusion among users, with the company acknowledging a mistake in its handling of the issue. The apology comes after the company mistakenly claimed that a Windows 11 24H2 bug had been resolved, only for the problem to worsen. The issue, which stems from a […]
Canada’s International Trade Minister said on Thursday that there was interest from both sides to advance trade talks with the South American bloc Mercosur, as Ottawa seeks new deals in a push to diversify from the US. Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team have been locked in talks with US President Donald Trump to […]