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First e-balloting for e-bikes kicks off, scheme offers subsidies up to Rs400,000

[ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production, through the Engineering Development Board (EDB), on Wednesday conducted the first-ever Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme e-balloting to allocate subsidised electric two- and three-wheelers across Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. According to an official statement, the secure digital balloting was held via the PAVE … Read more

Broadway braces for first strike in decades

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NEW YORK: Broadway faces the prospect of going dark as Actors’ Equity, the union representing more than 900 performers and stage managers, warned it is preparing to strike after failing to reach a new labour contract with the Broadway League. The move threatens to shut down 32 productions just as New York’s theatre season approaches … Read more

Pakistan outplays New Zealand in ATF 12 & under championships

Pakistan’s junior tennis team pulled off a remarkable victory on the second day of the ATF 12 & Under Intercontinental Team Championships 2025, outplaying strong contenders New Zealand 2–1 in an exciting clash. Placed in Group C alongside Korea and New Zealand, Pakistan showcased determination and resilience in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, where 12 nations from across the … Read more

Tennis schedule under renewed scrutiny as injuries, criticism mount

HONG KONG: Carlos Alcaraz added his voice to the criticism and pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with “physical issues” as the packed schedule for elite tennis players came under renewed scrutiny this week. With another season approaching its climax, six-time major champion Alcaraz and fellow Grand Slam winners Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff all … Read more

Martinelli extends Arsenal’s perfect start in Champions League

LONDON: Gabriel Martinelli extended Arsenal’s perfect start in the Champions League as the Brazilian forward inspired a 2-0 victory against Olympiakos on Wednesday. After winning 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener, Arsenal dispatched the Greek champions at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their 100 percent record in the league phase. Martinelli netted … Read more