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Express Tribune
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Country's first electric tram arrives
Lahore is set to see electric trams on its roads, marking a new milestone following the Metro Bus, Orange Line Metro Train, Speedo feeder buses, and Electro Green buses. The first electric tram, imported from China, has arrived in the city and is currently being assembled at the Ali Town Depot. Officials said the tram, designed to operate without a conventional rail track, will initially run as a pilot project along the Canal Road. A demonstration for senior government officials and transport specialists is expected in the first or second week of August at the Lahore Expo Centre. The state-of-the-art tram consists of three interconnected compartments and can carry more than 200 passengers. Fully electric, it can travel up to 27 kilometres on a 10-minute charge. Although capable of autonomous operation through a digital navigation system, it will be manually operated by drivers in Pakistan due to safety considerations. The vehicle is equipped with steering controls and is designed to operate alongside regular traffic without requiring significant infrastructure changes. "This is the latest technology, recently introduced in cities like Abu Dhabi and two Chinese urban centres, and soon to begin operations in Budapest," said Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan. "We are optimistic that Lahore and Gujranwala will see this service before Budapest." The minister added that the tram would operate along the Canal Road corridor, from Thokar Niaz Baig to Harbanspura, during the trial phase. Authorities will monitor the tram's interaction with existing traffic and assess whether a dedicated lane is necessary. However, constructing such a lane could involve cutting trees and road expansion — options the government aims to avoid to keep project costs under control. A test run is also proposed for Main Boulevard, Gulberg. If successful, the tram system may be expanded to other cities, including Faisalabad and Gujranwala, during the current fiscal year. The initiative is part of Punjab's five-year transport modernisation strategy approved earlier this year. At a February meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, officials outlined plans for an Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system, a cutting-edge, trackless electric bus network modelled after systems already operational in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, and Qatar. The ART vehicles will feature three coaches, accommodating up to 300 passengers, with onboard Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, and rapid charging capabilities at solar-powered smart stations. The system is designed to reduce the need for specialised tracks, making it cost-efficient and space-saving. "The goal is to introduce modern public transportation not just in major urban centres, but also in smaller cities across Punjab," said the CM. "This initiative will improve quality of life and reduce disparities across the province." The ART system is expected to be rolled out in 10 cities over three phases, beginning with Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala.
Express Tribune
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Lahore set to launch Pakistan's first electric tram
Listen to article Lahore is set to see electric trams on its roads, marking a new milestone following the Metro Bus, Orange Line Metro Train, Speedo feeder buses, and Electro Green buses. The first electric tram, imported from China, has arrived in the city and is currently being assembled at the Ali Town Depot. Officials said the tram, designed to operate without a conventional rail track, will initially run as a pilot project along the Canal Road. A demonstration for senior government officials and transport specialists is expected in the first or second week of August at the Lahore Expo Centre. The state-of-the-art tram consists of three interconnected compartments and can carry more than 200 passengers. Fully electric, it can travel up to 27 kilometres on a 10-minute charge. Although capable of autonomous operation through a digital navigation system, it will be manually operated by drivers in Pakistan due to safety considerations. The vehicle is equipped with steering controls and is designed to operate alongside regular traffic without requiring significant infrastructure changes. 'This is the latest technology, recently introduced in cities like Abu Dhabi and two Chinese urban centres, and soon to begin operations in Budapest,' said Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan. 'We are optimistic that Lahore and Gujranwala will see this service before Budapest.' Also Read: Eight SBCA officers get bail in building collapse case The minister added that the tram would operate along the Canal Road corridor, from Thokar Niaz Baig to Harbanspura, during the trial phase. Authorities will monitor the tram's interaction with existing traffic and assess whether a dedicated lane is necessary. However, constructing such a lane could involve cutting trees and road expansion — options the government aims to avoid to keep project costs under control. A test run is also proposed for Main Boulevard, Gulberg. If successful, the tram system may be expanded to other cities, including Faisalabad and Gujranwala, during the current fiscal year. The initiative is part of Punjab's five-year transport modernisation strategy approved earlier this year. At a February meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, officials outlined plans for an Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system, a cutting-edge, trackless electric bus network modelled after systems already operational in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, and Qatar. Read More: Commercial waste pollutes water bodies in K-P The ART vehicles will feature three coaches, accommodating up to 300 passengers, with onboard Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, and rapid charging capabilities at solar-powered smart stations. The system is designed to reduce the need for specialised tracks, making it cost-efficient and space-saving. 'The goal is to introduce modern public transportation not just in major urban centres, but also in smaller cities across Punjab,' said the CM. 'This initiative will improve quality of life and reduce disparities across the province.' The ART system is expected to be rolled out in 10 cities over three phases, beginning with Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jenna Bush Hager slammed by NYC dad for body shaming — after ‘Today' splashes his Speedo pics on national TV
Last week on an episode of 'Today with Jenna and Friends,' Jenna Bush Hager gave her thoughts on men wearing Speedos — leading to body shaming accusations leveled against the morning show personality. In a segment called 'The Internet's Divided,' Hager and guest co-host Dwyane Wade discussed an NYC dad who went viral for wanting to 'normalize' dads wearing Speedos. Advertisement 'If my husband brought out a Speedo, I'd be shocked,' the 43-year-old AM chatter claimed, looking at an image of Big Apple public school teacher Tyler Moore, the daring dad who sparked the conversation with a social media post. 'And by the way, a man thigh?' she continued disapprovingly, to which Wade responded, 'Yeah, a hairy man thigh, nobody wants to see that.' Moore, known to his fans as Tidy Dad, took to his platform to call out the anchor for 'body shaming.' Advertisement 'Last week, my decision to wear a Speedo while lap swimming and open water swimming was discussed on The Today Show,'' the disgruntled Gothamite posted on Threads. 'It's a surreal experience to have your body publicly discussed and shamed on national television,' he shared. Hager herself is no stranger to the scourge of body shaming. 6 Tyler Moore, known on social media as Tidy Dad, bashed the anchor for 'body shaming.' Threads/@tidydad Advertisement 6 Tyler Moore went viral for wanting to 'normalize' dads wearing Speedos. Threads/@tidydad/post 6 Tyler Moore wearing a Speedo that matches his daughter's bathing suit. Threads/@tidydad/post In 2023, she shared with viewers how her late grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush, made a comment about her body when she was a teenager that stuck with her. 'I was laying next to my sister [Barbara Bush], and my grandmother, who I adored, but had kind of a biting personality, said something like, 'Oh, Jenna! Looking chubby,'' Hager recalled. 'I remember feeling like I wanted to hide in it,' she said. Advertisement 6 Jenna Bush Hager said she would be 'shocked' if she saw her husband in a Speedo. NBC 6 The late Barbara Bush once called Jenna Bush Hager 'chubby' when she was a teenager. Jenna Bush Hager/Twitter The Post has reached out to 'Today' for comment. Meanwhile, Hager and Wade also further discussed their opinions about Speedo-wearing men — particularly those with bigger butts. 6 Jenna Bush Hager and Dwyane Wade gave their thoughts on dads wearing Speedos on vacation. NBC 'I got glutes,' the 43-year-old basketball legend said. 'I'm not putting no Speedos on 'cause I've got glutes. I think Speedos are not for people with glutes.' 'When I'm on vacation and I see guys walking with the Speedo, it's like, 'What are you doing, bro? We don't want to see all that,'' Wade continued.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Calgary diver claims 3 gold medals at diving championship two years in a row
A local diver won three gold medals at the 2025 Speedo Junior Elite National Championships being held in Edmonton, a feat achieved two years in a row. Calgary's Chase Shaw scored 365.20 points in the boys' Group B (divers aged 14 or 15) one-metre diving contest, earning him gold in the category. He also competed in the three-metre contest and the platform event, where he won the top spots in each competition. • The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App 'I never thought I'd win all three events, especially for a second year in a row! It was a tough challenge, against very strong competitors,' said Shaw. '[Winning those events] really helped me a lot! It showed me that I have what it takes to beat my opponents. I did hope to win a medal in today's finals, but I really didn't expect to win gold because the level of competition was so high,' he said. The championships are being held at the Kinsmen Sports Centre and wrap up Sunday afternoon.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
From runway to poolside, skimpy men's swim briefs make a stylish comeback
This season, after years of fielding requests for a particular swimsuit online and at his retail stores, menswear designer Todd Snyder gave those who had been asking what they wanted: a swim brief. Snyder, who is known for making modern versions of classic items in the American man's wardrobe, said that even though he had a sense of customers' appetite for swim briefs, he was surprised by his version's reception. 'It's been doing killer,' he said of the brief, a new addition to his namesake brand's swimwear offerings – competing 'neck and neck' with the trunks his brand sells. The Todd Snyder Mykonos brief, which is sold in three solid colours and has an inside pocket for small items such as keys, is among the latest iterations of a swimsuit being revisited by some luxury brands (most are European) and by men bold enough to wear it. They do not include Snyder. 'I think I'm past that,' the 57-year-old designer said, laughing. 'Those days are gone.' Bode expanded its line of nostalgic and embroidered clothing to include solid-colour swim briefs last year, and other rarefied styles currently for sale include asymmetrically cut briefs by Rick Owens, a rococo pair by Versace, a leopard pair by Dolce & Gabbana, a checked pair by Burberry and logo-stamped styles by Louis Vuitton and Gucci. But no luxury brand has leaned in quite like Miu Miu, the womenswear label beloved by many men, which was ahead of the pack when it showed swim briefs styled with T-shirts, polos and low-slung shorts in its Spring 2024 collection. Read more: Step up, guys! Let these stylish celebrities inspire your shoe game Now the brand offers a pair in seven colours and 14 sizes. Its three-figure price, like those of some other styles, is just as likely to cause a double take as the briefs themselves are. Like other trendy items, swim briefs are available at fast-fashion retailers including Zara, which is selling lower-priced pairs. They have also been promoted by style publications. Cultured magazine featured actor Walton Goggins sitting spread-legged in a fluorescent yellow Speedo on a spring cover. GQ, citing that photo (and other factors), suggested in May that briefs were poised to have a 'breakout summer'. The Guardian and CNN have also reported on their resurgence in recent years. Douglas Conklyn, senior vice president of global design at Speedo, said the amount of attention being paid lately to swim briefs reached levels he had typically seen only during the Olympics. 'The more people that are talking about the briefs, the better it is,' Conklyn said. 'This Walton Goggins moment has certainly gotten Speedo back in the conversation,' he added, and it has given swim briefs relevance outside sports. 'It's putting it in a context with beautiful fashion photography, on beautiful people, and it's all of a sudden feeling aspirational.' Next to athletes, swim briefs are probably most commonly associated with specific groups of men. The image of Goggins, a virile straight man, in a Speedo also gave briefs a more universal relevance. Time will tell whether they can infiltrate straight men's wardrobes in the ways that pearl necklaces and short shorts have (with help from straight men including Harry Styles and Paul Mescal). Swim briefs have made waves in fashion before – see: Tom Ford's spring 1998 Gucci show featuring male models in them – without significantly altering men's bathing suit preferences. And some trendy men's swimwear labels like Orlebar Brown, the British brand that helped popularise slimmer and shorter trunks in the 2010s, have had less success with briefs. Read more: Once mocked, now coveted – 'dad style' is the fashion trend redefining cool After introducing them in 2017, Orlebar Brown discontinued the style in 2023 to focus on other products, its founder, Adam Brown, said. CDLP, a Swedish brand founded by Christian Larson and Andreas Palm, offers four men's swimsuits: three trunks and a brief. The swim brief is about as popular as any of the trunks, the founders said, accounting for 25% to 30% of their men's swimwear sales. Larson said there 'has absolutely been a culture shift' around wearing swim briefs in the years since CDLP started offering swimwear in 2018. Palm painted a picture of some of the people who had gravitated toward them. 'I have friends that I went to business school with who are working in private equity, and they were all in our swim briefs,' he said. 'I don't think they would've gone for that 10 years ago.' – ©2025 The New York Times Company This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
