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LONDON: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, has reportedly been taken into custody over allegations of misconduct in public office. According to reports, Andrew — formally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — is accused of providing confidential government documents to disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein. Investigators from Thames Valley Police detained him on Thursday for questioning in connection …

As families across the globe prepare for Ramazan, the iftar table remains one of the most anticipated highlights of the day. After long hours of fasting and prayer, it is natural to crave favourite foods. Here’s how you can make your iftar both delicious and nourishing this Ramazan. Hydration Beyond Just Water While drinking water at iftar is essential, nutritionists …

As families across the globe prepare for Ramazan, the iftar table remains one of the most anticipated highlights of the day. After long hours of fasting and prayer, it is natural to crave favourite foods. Here’s how you can make your iftar both delicious and nourishing this Ramazan. Hydration Beyond Just Water While drinking water at iftar is essential, nutritionists …

Opener Brian Bennett remained unbeaten on 63, guiding his side home with composure. Web Desk February 19, 2026 COLOMBO: Zimbabwe pulled off an impressive six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a thrilling ICC T20 World Cup encounter. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to bat first and posted 178 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka led …

During the session, the KSE-100 Index plunged by as much as 7,145 points. Web Desk February 19, 2026 KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp downturn on Thursday, with heavy selling pressure dragging the benchmark index deep into negative territory by the close of trading. During the session, the KSE-100 Index plunged by as much as 7,145 points, …

The price of gold per tola surged by Rs7, 900, reaching Rs523, 962 nationwide. Web Desk February 19, 2026 KARACHI:  Gold prices continued their upward trend across Pakistan on Thursday, registering a sharp increase of thousands of rupees in a single day. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola surged by …

Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned the Afghan Taliban’s deputy head of mission in Islamabad and delivered a formal demarche protesting a cross‑border terrorist attack that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers and seriously wounded others in Bajaur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. In its statement, Islamabad condemned the February 16 assault in the strongest terms, describing it as a vehicle‑borne suicide attack followed by …

A newly launched online platform is challenging conventional assumptions about automation by advancing an unconventional proposition enabling artificial intelligence to hire human workers. The service, titled RentAHuman, has swiftly captured attention within the technology sphere for its paradoxical premise. Rather than displacing employment, AI systems are now generating it. Introduced earlier this month, the platform permits autonomous AI agents to …

More than 200 journalists were killed during Israel’s two-year war in Gaza. Web Desk February 19, 2026 A recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) suggests alarming abuses faced by Palestinian journalists detained by Israeli authorities amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The CPJ collected 59 testimonies from media professionals since October 7, 2023, …

The Sonic cinematic universe is expanding once again and this time, a major Hollywood voice is stepping into one of the franchise’s most beloved roles. Paramount Pictures has confirmed that Kristen Bell will voice Amy Rose in the forthcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4, marking a significant addition to the live-action and CGI hybrid series. The announcement was made by Ben …