CITYRising petrol prices have increased demand for electric bikes in Rawalpindi, with traders reporting brisk sales in major motorcycle markets. Buyers say lower running costs and easier handling are driving the shift from petrol-powered bikes.
NATIONALSindh has procured only about 65,000 tonnes of wheat by May 12 against a target of one million tonnes, while open market prices have climbed sharply. Growers’ representatives say delayed procurement and lower official rates pushed farmers to sell to private buyers.
A woman from Multan working as a butcher ahead of Eid al-Adha has sparked admiration and virality.
SportsManchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup, with Antoine Semenyo scoring the only goal through a back-heel finish. The victory gave Pep Guardiola’s side their eighth FA Cup title and a second trophy of the season.
Lahore-based TV anchor harasses a hijab-wearing girl and her cousin, and incites violence against them. Critics demand PEMRA and CCD Punjab action over media ethics.
A 700-kg buffalo in Bangladesh has gone viral online after a woman compared its facial features and “hairstyle” to Donald Trump. Photos and videos sparked Trump-style jokes and speeches.
InternationalCentcom chief Admiral Brad Cooper has described Pakistan as a critical counterterrorism partner in the fight against Daesh. The US command also highlighted bilateral humanitarian coordination after flooding in Pakistan last September.
NATIONALGovernor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday administered the oath to five new Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ministers at the Governor House in Peshawar. The ceremony followed approval of a summary for the induction of 18 new cabinet members.
NATIONALThe FIA has arrested two people, including a woman, in Karachi for allegedly posing as government officials and using fake documents bearing the state emblem. Officials said the suspects could not provide any legal authority for their claims.
A viral post alleges celebrity photographer Irfan Ahsan refused to refund a Rs1.5 million wedding advance after the bride died. No public response has been issued yet.
The New York Post is slammed online after an opinion piece called Gaza “luxurious” tent cafes, sparking claims it ignores genocide allegations and the enclave’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
CITYWildlife experts say the increase in snake sightings in Islamabad is linked to the monsoon breeding season. They say snakes should not be killed and advise safe removal and prompt anti-venom treatment in bite cases.
