The first ‘Sahulat-on-the-go bazaars’ will be established along roads in Punjab as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the project in principle. Chairing a meeting in which a briefing was given about the project, she sought a plan for establishing the bazaars at 14 locations in Lahore under a pilot project. . The chief […]
The district administration imposed hefty fines on transporters involved in overcharging and overloading during the Eid holidays. According to Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Secretary Malik Muhammad Tahir, a thorough inspection of 1,265 vehicles was carried out on the Eid days. He said that 70 vehicles were fined for overcharging and overloading, with 43 passenger vehicles […]
A cleanliness drive was carried out under the “Clean Punjab” program by the Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC), clearing 14,632 tons of waste from all four districts over the three days of Eid. FWMC CEO Rauf Ahmed supervised the field officers and staff, ensuring uninterrupted cleanliness services during the holidays. Waste collection figures stood at […]
The suspects of a notorious dacoit gang who had escaped from the CIA police station lockup in Bahawalnagar were re-arrested after a search operation. Three of the seven fugitives were apprehended the same night, while the remaining four were captured three days later. The suspects, wanted for multiple cases of robbery and theft, had recently […]
Bill Burr has sparked controversy once again with his blunt remarks towards journalists who pressed him about Elon Musk and the Free Luigi Mangione movement. During the 2025 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony, Burr, who was there to support Conan O’Brien, found himself in the hot seat when asked about his opinions on […]
One of the country’s most awaited beats has hit the music scene with the release of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) latest official anthem, X Dekho. The star-studded song marks a significant milestone, celebrating the League’s tenth anniversary, which is where the ‘X’ in the title comes from, but of course, one could also appropriately attribute […]
For over four decades, the Karate Kid franchise has been kicking its way into pop culture history, with multiple films and the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai keeping its legacy alive. Now, Karate Kid: Legends is poised to unify the two cinematic iterations of the saga — the beloved 1980s originals featuring Ralph Macchio and the […]
As of Monday, NaNoWriMo, the beloved 25-year-old online writing community-turned-nonprofit, has decided to shelve the draft. The organisation, formally known as National Novel Writing Month, cited financial difficulties and community trust issues as key reasons for its demise, reported The Guardian. NaNoWriMo started as a Yahoo! mailing list in 1999 and became a nonprofit in […]
Artificial intelligence risks taking Japanese anime artists’ jobs but nothing can replicate Hayao Miyazaki, the creative lifeblood of the studio behind classics such as Spirited Away, his son told AFP. Thanks to ChatGPT’s new image generator, the internet is awash with pictures imitating Studio Ghibli’s whimsical style, raising fresh debate over potential copyright infringements. Films […]