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Hypercharge Announces Brokered LIFE Offering of Units for Gross Proceeds of up to $4 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC; OTC: HCNWF; FSE: PB7) (the “Company” or “Hypercharge”), a leading, smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider and network operator is pleased to announce that […]

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Bears injury report: Kicker Cairo Santos' health improves

Kicker Cairo Santos would have practiced Thursday had the team not been off, the Bears said in a projected injury report.The Bears did not practice Thursday but will go Friday and Saturday to prepare for Monday night's game against the Commanders.Three starters would not have practiced: safety Jaquan Brisker, who has a quad injury; right tackle Darnell Wright, who has an elbow problem; and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who missed the Raiders game with a knee injury.Cornerback Kyler Gordon (hamstring), tight end Colston Loveland (hip) and guard Jonah Jackson (rib) would have been limited....

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British diplomat and Memon discuss energy initiatives in Sindh
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British diplomat and Memon discuss energy initiatives in Sindh

British Deputy High Commissioner Lance Dome met Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport & Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi Both leaders discussed the province’s energy initiatives, development projects, and opportunities for international cooperation. During the meeting, Sharjeel Inam Memon briefed Dome on the province’s ongoing energy projects, including Thar coal power plants, solar and wind hybrid energy schemes, and the home solarisation programme. He said that with the support of the World Bank, new solar and wind hybrid power plants will soon be launched. He added that both Pakistan and the United Kingdom are eager to enhance cooperation in the energy sector to expand renewable energy initiatives. Sharjeel Inam Memon noted that Sindh is rich in natural resources and that the provincial government is committed to achieving energy self-sufficiency through the effective use of local resources and the promotion of clean energy. The Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon also apprised the British diplomat of the world’s largest housing project for flood-affected families, under which 2.1 million homes are being built across Sindh. Dome praised the Sindh government’s efforts and said its welfare and development projects are commendable. Senior Political Adviser at the British High Commission, Huda Ikram, also attended the meeting. At the end of the meeting, Sharjeel Inam Memon presented traditional Sindhi lungis to the visiting dignitaries.

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Karachi mayor unveils Rs 281m road rehabilitation scheme in central district
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Karachi mayor unveils Rs 281m road rehabilitation scheme in central district

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that the people of Karachi were shown beautiful dreams, grand promises, and tall claims, but none were fulfilled. To avoid criticism over unkept promises, those individuals left Karachi for Lahore and now visit the city once a week merely to stage protests on its roads, adding to the public’s inconvenience. Those in whom Karachiites placed their hopes failed to resolve their problems, whereas the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has always followed a manifesto of serving the public without discrimination. He said that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had promised that representatives of the party in every district, town, and neighborhood of Karachi would treat public authority as a sacred trust and utilize it for the welfare of the people. “My presence here today along with the KMC engineering team is proof that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), in accordance with the PPP’s manifesto, is practically working for the city’s development,” the Mayor stated. “We do not see whether an area belongs to the PPP, MQM, Jamaat-e-Islami, or Muslim League; for us, every area belongs to Karachi’s people, and serving them is our mission,” he added. The Mayor said that KMC has launched a citywide service drive, under which 106 major roads, playgrounds, and parks are being restored and rehabilitated. “We understand that when an ordinary citizen leaves home, a smooth road, a clean environment, and access to basic facilities are his right – and the PPP will ensure this right reaches every citizen,” he emphasized. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held on Thursday to lay the foundation stone of various development schemes in different UCs of District Central. KMC Deputy Parliamentary Leader in City Council Dil Muhammad, PPP Organization President Sardar Khan, General Secretary Shehzad Majeed, Asad Hanif, elected representatives, and others were present on the occasion. Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that construction and rehabilitation work is underway on internal roads of UC-7 and UC-8 in District Central, while carpeting and paver block work continues rapidly in New Karachi Phase-II, particularly in UC-03, UC-9B, and sectors 11-E and 11-D. The Mayor informed that these projects will cost over Rs 281 million. “Fifty thousand cubic feet of sub-base course has been completed, and over 350,000 cubic feet of aggregate base course will be laid. In addition, 330,000 square feet of carpet work and more than 350,000 square feet of paver blocks will be installed,” he said. He added that the rehabilitation of these roads will significantly improve commuting convenience for citizens and enhance traffic flow. “These works are part of my vision for the complete reconstruction of Karachi’s infrastructure – upgrading roads, parks, and civic facilities according to modern standards,” the Mayor noted. He said that in the New Karachi Kala School area, 250,000 square feet of paver blocks will be laid to ensure better travel facilities for citizens. “Some people engage in hypocrisy every day but do not practically do a single rupee’s worth of work. Town administrations collected money for road-cutting fees but failed to carry out construction,” he said. He pointed out that in Hyderi, near Madni Mall on Hashim Raza Road, road conditions are being improved, while in North Nazimabad – a town known as the ‘Town of Angels’ – Rs 2.5 billion were collected under road-cutting fees, yet ground realities tell a different story. “KMC is now constructing roads and stormwater drains in North Nazimabad under the PPP administration. Those who deceived the public will be exposed before the people,” he asserted. “Relief will be provided to citizens in every area of Karachi through practical work, and the politics of service will continue to strengthen the city’s infrastructure on modern lines,” he vowed. Mayor Wahab announced that Rs 28 billion will be spent this year on improving Karachi’s infrastructure, and development work is now visible in every street and neighborhood. “Karachi belongs to all its citizens, beyond distinctions of race or ethnicity. We must end the politics of prejudice and criticism and instead unite hearts,” he said. “Wherever Murtaza Wahab goes, work surely follows,” he remarked, recalling an elderly citizen’s comment that in the past, people only came to cut ribbons, but “I will come and ensure the work is completed.” He said that the people of Karachi do not want symbolic gestures – they want real, practical service. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari personally takes interest in Karachi’s development projects and asks what steps are being taken for the city’s residents. “If work is not being done in any area, citizens can directly question the party representatives,” he added. Mayor Wahab vowed that the journey of progress and improvement will continue with the same passion. “KMC, with a spirit of public service, is committed to making Karachi cleaner, better, and more modern,” he said. He informed that steps are being taken to improve Manghopir Road, while discussions are underway with the federal government regarding the construction of flyovers at Power House and 4-K Chowrangi. “Public representatives have taken an oath to resolve people’s problems, so everyone must focus on practical work,” he said. “I myself studied in a yellow school and now sit in the yellow-stone building,” the Mayor remarked humorously, adding, “Are these roads being built with Al-Khidmat’s money?” He said that when encroachments on stormwater drains are removed, some people rush to the courts. “Work is also underway on an alternate route at Natha Khan Bridge, while the E-Challan system is being enhanced by the traffic police. Strict electronic challans will also be issued against heavy vehicles and dumpers, not just motorcyclists or car owners, to improve traffic discipline,” he concluded.

Sajid Salamat
Nepra imposes Rs 25 million fine on KE
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Nepra imposes Rs 25 million fine on KE

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has ordered Karachi-based distribution company K-Electric (KE) to pay a fine of Rs25 million within 15 days over its failure to fulfil its responsibilities. A Nepra notification stated that the penalty was issued over a nationwide power breakdown in January 2023. Nepra noted that KE attempted to restore electricity amid a major power breakdown in January 2023 through ‘black start facilities’, which are used to restore power in the event of a blackout at KE plants, but attempts failed due to frequent tripping. “Repeated failed attempts on the black start facilities of most of the power plants in the licensee’s (KE) fleet and their frequent tripping indicates the lack of mock testing of the black start facility by the licensee,” the notification read. “The mock testing is a crucial step for the preparation of the licensee and all relevant stakeholders to handle a blackout scenario, as it ensures the healthiness of [the] black start facility.” KE responded by attributing the power grid collapse to the National Transmission and Dispatch Company’s (NTDC) own power network. “The authority (Nepra) has gone through the submissions of the licensee and observes that the licensee’s response attempts to justify the power breakdown on [January 23, 2023] by attributing the primary cause to disturbances in NTDC’s 500 kV network, which led to a cascading failure in its own system,” the notification read. “While it is true that interconnected power systems are vulnerable to disruptions in the larger grid, the licensee’s argument that its stability is entirely dependent on NTDC’s network raises concerns about its own preparedness as a vertically integrated utility,” the authority stated. Nepra observed that KE failed to perform its operations in accordance with Section 14B(4) of the Nepra Act, Rule 10(6) of the Nepra Licensing (Generation) Rules, 2000 and Clauses OC 8.1.1, 8.1.4, 8.2.1 8.2.2 and 8.2.3 of the Grid Code, imposing a Rs25m fine which would be payable within 15 days. Failure to pay would lead Nepra to “recover the amount due under Section 41 of the Nepra Act, read with relevant provisions of the Fine Regulations, 2021, as arrears of the land revenue”. Reacting to the development, the KE spokesperson in a statement termed the penalty “surprising”. “K-Electric is currently reviewing the honourable authority’s detailed decision and will determine the future course of action.”

Sajid Salamat
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Theatrical Release in the United States
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MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Theatrical Release in the United States

Main Visual and Trailer Unveiled for the Continuation of the Hathaway Saga in the Gundam Film Series NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At New York Comic Con 2025, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that the latest installment in the Gundam animated film series, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, directed by the acclaimed Shukou Murase, will land in theaters across the United States. A new main visual and trailer have been revealed for the highly anticipated next chapter in the renowned Gundam film series, featuring a powerful performance by Kensho Ono portraying protagonist Hathaway Noa. Watch the latest trailer here:https://youtu.be/fAW_xmAahsc MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is the highly anticipated latest installment in the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY film series, which first premiered in theaters in Japan in 2021 and achieved major box office success. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY is regarded as one of the most emotionally intense human dramas in the Gundam franchise. The story focuses on protagonist Hathaway Noa, leader of the anti-Earth Federation Movement "MAFTY," whose fate becomes intertwined with the mysterious young woman Gigi Andalucia, and Captain Kenneth Sleg, an officer of the Earth Federation Forces. In this latest installment, the film continues to follow Hathaway as he struggles between his unresolved feelings for Gigi and his mission aligned with MAFTY, Kenneth preparing for the suppression of MAFTY, and Gigi herself, whose presence will alter the course of both men's destinies in an intense space opera of drama, combat, and emotional complexity. The film arrives in theaters across Japan this winter and the United States at a date to be confirmed. Brought to life by a stellar voice cast, led by Kensho Ono together with director Shuko Murase and a team of highly accomplished staff, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe will deliver a supreme visual experience that can truly be called the pinnacle of the Gundam series. Kensho Ono (voicing Hathaway Noa), Reina Ueda (voicing Gigi Andalucia), and Junichi Suwabe (voicing Kenneth Sleg) share their thoughts on portraying characters within this impactful film. Kensho Ono (Hathaway Noa) Comment: "This is all crazy. Hathaway is a man who questions the world itself — torn by doubts about what justice means and what he is truly fighting for. He suffers in solitude as he struggles with those questions, while Gigi's presence grows ever larger, spiraling out of control. Is it the world that's gone mad, or is it something else? I hope you look forward to seeing the answer unfold on screen." Reina Ueda (Gigi Andalucia) Comment: "Does Gigi truly realize that she holds the power to influence the course of this conflict — or not? There are moments where it almost sounds as if she's toying with the very syllables of "Hathaway Noa," yet beneath that playfulness lies someone who struggles and thinks deeply. I hope audiences will be able to feel that sincerity and complexity in her performance." Junichi Suwabe (Kenneth Sleg) Comment: "Thank you all for your patience — I've been eagerly waiting for this moment myself. The second chapter of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway is finally here! The trailer alone gave me goosebumps with its escalating tension. The story of those swept along by destiny moves forward once again. Please look forward to it!" For more information, visithttps://en.gundam-official.com/hathaway. The Ultimate Portal site for the Gundam Series: "GUNDAM Official Website" Grand Opening! The official Gundam information portal site previously known as "Gundam Info" has been relaunched as the "GUNDAM Official Website." The GUNDAM Official Website has been revamped with the goal of making Gundam information instantly accessible to fans across the globe anytime, anywhere. As the ultimate online hub for the Gundam series, the site comprehensively covers everything related to Gundam, from series information and the latest news to product updates and exclusive original content. Visit the new website here: gundam-official.com Worldwide "Global Gundam Poll 2025" Kicks Off To commemorate the launch of the GUNDAM Official Website, the first-ever official global Gundam project will be held: The Worldwide Global Gundam Poll 2025. Voting will be open until Thursday, December 25, 11:59 PM (JST), allowing each participant to cast one vote per day for their favorite Gundam. The poll is available in 10 languages (*1). Eligible candidates include Gundam-type mobile suits (*3) and other mobile suits bearing the "Gundam" name (*4) appearing in both the Universal Century and Alternative Series (*2), as featured on this website. Votes collected from around the world will be tallied to determine regional rankings by language as well as a global ranking. Additionally, the top-ranked Gundam will be commemorated with a newly drawn illustration created especially for this campaign. Global Gundam Poll 2025: https://en.gundam-official.com/feature/vote2025 *1…Supported languages — Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong), Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Thai, French, Italian, Spanish, and Korean. Simplified Chinese support will be added at a later date. *2…Some titles are excluded. *3…The definition of "Gundam" for this project follows internal criteria. *4…Some mobile suits are excluded. The Gundam Official Website will continue to share updates and launch a variety of projects, starting with MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. Please look forward to more information available only on the GUNDAM Official Website. Assets pertaining to these announcements are available HERE. Title Information Title: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Release: Nationwide in Japan on Friday, January 30, 2026. United States release information to be determined Distribution: Bandai Namco Filmworks / Shochiku Credit: ©SOTSU・SUNRISE Information Official Website: https://en.gundam-official.com/ Official X (posted in Japanese): https://x.com/gundam_hathaway Story Synopsis The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. "MAFTY" has begun resisting the Federation government's tyrannical rule by assassinating its high-ranking officials. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray. A girl named Gigi Andalusia, who displays uncanny powers, has reminded Hathaway of a past trauma. Though he is bewildered by her words, he prepares to carry out an air raid on the Adelaide conference, determined to fulfill MAFTY's goals and lay his own past to rest. Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to the mysterious girl Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY's mission — the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg of the Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY, when he is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role. Original Story: Yoshiyuki Tomino / Hajime Yatate Director: Shukou Murase Script: Yasuyuki Muto Character Design: pablo uchida / Naoyuki Onda / Shigeki Kuhara Original Character Design: Haruhiko Mikimoto Mechanical Design: Hajime Katoki / Kimitoshi Yamane / Seiichi Nakatani / Nobuhiko Genma Original Mechanical Design: Yasuhiro Moriki / Kazumi Fujita Art Setting: Tomoaki Okada Art Director: Kinichi Ohkubo Color Setting: Takako Suzuki / Yuichi Kuboki Display Design: Yoshinori Sayama CG Director: Ryukow Masuo Director of Photography: Yoshihisa Oyama VFX Director: Manabu Kadono Editing: Daisuke Imai Sound Supervisor: Koji Kasamatsu Recording Supervisor: Eriko Kimura Music: Hiroyuki Sawano Planning & Production: SNRISE Produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. Distribution by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. and Shochiku Co., Ltd. Hathaway Noa: Kensho Ono Gigi Andalucia: Reina Ueda Kenneth Sleg: Junichi Suwabe Lane Aim: Soma Saito About Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. We at Bandai Namco Filmworks develop and produce film video titles. We not only distribute them through various media such as television, movie theaters and Internet streaming but also bring them to fans throughout the world by licensing and managing their copyrights, developing and marketing film video-related merchandise and other services. As a comprehensive entertainment enterprise handling the A to Z of film & video business, we continue to create "Awesome works" and make them readily available to everyone. For more information visit https://www.bnfw.co.jp/en/. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway-the-sorcery-of-nymph-circe-theatrical-release-in-the-united-states-302580229.html SOURCE Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.

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Sherry urges shift to renewables for energy sovereignty
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Sherry urges shift to renewables for energy sovereignty

Senator Sherry Rehman has called for a decisive shift towards renewable energy to ensure Pakistan’s energy sovereignty, security, and affordability. Speaking as the chief guest at the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy, themed “Implications of IGCEP 2025: Politics of Energy Generation in Pakistan”, she stressed that electricity is a fundamental human right and must be accessible, sustainable, and affordable for all. “Energy represents wealth for a country – it is the foundation of energy democracy, security, and sovereignty,” Senator Rehman said. “Every industry, household, school and farm depends on low-cost, sustainable energy to power growth and development.” Highlighting global trends, she noted that renewable energy overtook coal as the leading source of electricity worldwide in the first half of 2025, with solar and wind growth meeting all of the increase in global demand. Pakistan, she said, is making notable progress: “In 2024, 47% of Pakistan’s electricity came from low-carbon sources, and the Ministry of Energy estimates this figure at 55% – well above the global average of 41%.” Pakistan now ranks as the sixth largest solar market globally, according to the World Economic Forum. Senator Rehman reaffirmed Pakistan’s climate commitments under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): achieving 60% of power generation from renewables by 2030, net-zero emissions by 2050, a 30% transition to electric vehicles by 2030, and a ban on imported coal. She praised the Sindh government’s early solar initiatives, including the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP), which aims to provide affordable solar power to 500,000 low-consumption households, prioritising beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme. However, she criticised government’s current energy planning as outdated, arguing that the Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025 lacked proper provincial consultation and excluded significant renewable projects. “This intervention requires parliamentary consensus and provincial consultation – not just box-ticking exercises,” she said. She also pointed to weaknesses in regulatory frameworks, citing NEPRA’s failure to create a predictable environment for investors and concerns over the ongoing debate on privatising distribution companies. Despite a nominal energy surplus, Senator Rehman warned that unannounced power outages and high tariffs still leave millions without reliable access to affordable electricity. “No Pakistani should be left outside the electricity tent,” she declared, urging policymakers to incentivise renewables and ensure reforms are communicated in a clear and understandable way. “We don’t need miracles, we just need systems that work.”

Sajid Salamat
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