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The Sindh government has announced a groundbreaking plan to introduce 8,000 electric buses into the mass transit system in Karachi. The initiative will be rolled out in three phases, aimed at transforming the city’s public transportation. The first phase will see the deployment of 500 buses within the first year. Currently, 50 buses are already operational, covering major routes in Karachi. An additional 1,500 electric buses will be added in the second phase. The final phase will involve the introduction of 4,000 to 6,000 electric buses over the next four years, accompanied by the development of necessary infrastructure, including charging stations, depots, and bus stations. A key component of this project is the development of a solar plant with a capacity of up to 1GW, which is expected to be completed by the end of Phase 3, contributing to the sustainability of the electric buses. Read more: Sindh to hire female drivers for pink buses A pilot project for 50 electric buses (1...

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Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed rumors regarding his complete bed rest and uncertainty over his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Taking to the microblogging platform X, Bumrah dismissed the reports as fake news. “I know how easy it is to spread fake news, but this one really made me laugh,” he posted, accompanied by several laughing emojis. On Wednesday, January 15, several Indian media outlets claimed that Jasprit Bumrah, who has been dealing with a back issue, has gone on bed rest and is unlikely to participate in the Champions Trophy. According to reports, Jasprit Bumrah sustained the back injury during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. During the series, he bowled a total of 151.2 overs across five matches and emerged as the most successful bowler, taking 32 wickets. The reports further suggested that the updates on Bumrah’s back condition were not encouraging, adding that he would not rush his return to cricket. ...

Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff aka Babbar Sher of Varun Dhawan-led ‘Baby John’ , has finally addressed the Box Office failure of the film. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In a new interview with an Indian media outlet, Jackie Shroff reflected on the poor Box office run of his latest release ‘Baby John’ and shared how the producers have been affected by the loss. “The producers do get affected. They put in a lot of money with trust in these projects. And when they do not recover it, that is sad,” he said. “As actors, of course, you want to be liked for your performance, but you also want it to work well.” “ Dukh hota hai par khud ke liye nahi, producers ke liye (You do feel bad, but not for yourself, but for the producers). You tend to do your job with sincerity, but you also have to think about the people who have put in the money,” added the veteran.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jio Studios (@offi...

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear K-Electric’s (KE) request for a monthly adjustment, which may result in a decrease of Rs. 4.98 per unit of electricity for consumers in the city. K-Electric has filed a petition with NEPRA for the monthly adjustment for November 2024. If approved, the reduction will provide a refund of over Rs. 7 billion, to K-Electric consumers. K-Electric has also requested NEPRA to allow the company to refund the excess amount collected from consumers. The NEPRA will conduct hearing on the KE’s plea on Wednesday. Earlier, the NEPRA reduced electricity prices under the monthly Fuel Price Adjustment (FCA), making electricity cheaper for consumers. According to reports, a reduction of 75 paisas per unit has been announced for consumers of government-owned DISCOs under the November FCA. Additionally, a price reduction of 49 paisas per unit has been approved for K-Electric consumers under the October FCA. Back in ...

Chief Meteorologist, Sardar Sarfaraz on Monday said the current cold wave will persist in Karachi until January 17. Karachi city is currently experiencing an increase in the intensity of cold weather. Sardar Sarfaraz in his statement confirmed that the cold spell will last until January 17. During this period, strong winds are expected to blow in the city, with the possibility of northeastern winds at a speed of 25 to 30 kilometers per hour. From January 15, the nighttime temperature in Karachi could drop to single digits, Sardar Sarfaraz added. He also mentioned that western winds are expected to begin from January 17, which will bring a decrease in the cold intensity in Karachi. Read more: Karachi: Mercury further drops, brings cooler weather With humidity levels at 65% coupled with a 20-kilometre-per-hour wind from the northeast, the minimum temperature is expected to hover between 9°C  and 11°C, added the weather department. Meanwhile, with humidity levels at 65% coupl...