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Over 230 publishers, literary organisations to take part in the 11-day festival, ending on January 12; around 50 government stalls to provide information about departments

KARACHI: After 17 years, an antiterrorism court has sentenced two men, including a retired major, to life in prison for abducting a businessman and extorting a total of Rs16 million in ransom.

ISLAMABAD: MOL Pakistan, an operator and 10 per cent shareholder in Tal Block, Kohat, has finalised the sale of gas from the newly developed Razgir field, which is 65pc owned by the state-owned entities (SOEs), to the first privately owned gas firm — Universal Gas Distribution Company Ltd (UGDCL).

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports slowed for the second consecutive month in December due to a steep fall in international demand, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.

Palestine suspends Al Jazeera operations temporarily cites incitement concerns

As India faces Australia in the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who needs just 36 more runs to surpass Rahul Dravid as India's second-highest Test run-scorer at this venue. Kohli has scored 248 runs in three Tests at the SCG, and a good performance from him could be pivotal for India.

ISLAMABAD: Participants of an awareness session on Wednesday urged the Punjab government to raise the minimum age of marriage for girls from 16 to 18 years in the province to ensure a safe future for them.

NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A security official was martyred and another seriously injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in tehsil Speenwam of North Waziristan district on Wednesday.

DERA MURAD JAMALI: Four people were killed and three injured in an armed clash between rival groups of Khosa tribe in Sohbatpur area of Balochistan on Wednesday.

GILGIT: Two people were killed and six injured in an exchange of fire between relatives over a land dispute in Gilgit on Wednesday.

Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report back from their blind date. This week it's Joyce, 22, and Sankalp, 24, but will romance be on the cards for these two hopefuls?

If you're still solely relying on disposable period products in 2025, I just want to talk...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has amassed over 40 projects since its started making movies back in 2008. We’re taking a look at all of the films and TV shows, and calculating which star has been in the most projects. Some of the biggest names in the MCU are on this list, with some surprises, too! [...]

A U.S Navy submarine that played a central role in World War II is scheduled for dry docking for pr...

The FBI says it is investigating the attack, which killed 10 and injured dozens, as an "act of terrorism".

1. 12 Bourbon Street terror attack victims identified  FOX 8 Local First
2. Who was Kareem Badawi? University of Alabama student killed in New Orleans terror attack  Hindustan Times
3. New Orleans terrorist suspect set fire at rental property prior to attack: FBI  Fox News
4. 'I'm happy to be alive, man': Paralyzed survivor describes his ordeal in New Orleans  ABC News

This tiny house on wheels, designed for an artist and her daughter, harmonizes with the serene beauty of a cork oak forest. The exterior is clad in charred Japanese cedar, providing a striking, durable finish that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Large openings made of thermowood enhance this connection to nature, allowing for panoramic views and ample natural light. These openings create a seamless transition between the cozy interior and the lush outdoors, making the forest an integral part of the living experience. Читать дальше...

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1293 on January 2, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

"Why did the employee do this at Planet Fitness?"

That's a question TikToker Camrun (@camrun3) asked in a recent clip that accrued 299,000 views on the popular platform. In the video he details an interaction he had with a worker at the popular gym chain regarding his jacket.

The gym goer says that when he was 40 minutes into an hourlong run, he was approached by the worker. Next, he learned about a gym policy that had never been explained to him before. This is despite visiting... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are spinning a number of plates heading into the transfer window and some stars, including Marcus Rashford, are trying to find a new club in January