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McLaren’s Lando Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One championship for the first time and ended Max Verstappen’s four-year reign with a nervy third place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull’s Verstappen, who ended the campaign with more wins (eight) than any driver, triumphed in the season-ender with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri second and 12.5 seconds behind at the chequered flag. Norris, Britain’s 11th Formula One world champion, took his points tally to 423 with Verstappen on 421 and Piastri third with 410. McLaren, who secured the constructors’ championship in October…
A security guard standing outside Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. Photo: AFP The Election Commission of Pakistan has refused to recognise Barrister Gohar Ali Khan as the chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in reply to Gohar’s previously issued letter, stated that on November 13, he had requested that the affiliation of independent senators with PTI be acknowledged. The commission said the PTI intra-party elections case is still pending, and the party has obtained a stay order from the Lahore High Court (LHC). According to the ECP, he cannot be…
Fizkes | Istock | Getty ImagesDivorce always raises thorny questions of how to divide marital property. In most cases, the remedy is pretty straightforward, requiring a surgical split between the two parties’ assets — although you can’t do that with the family dog or aquarium. But if you thought deciding who gets the dog was complicated, here comes cryptocurrency. With the crypto wealth accumulation phase still new within many households, and the recent sharp decline in digital assets including bitcoin and ether dinging the confidence of investors who had just seen record highs, the path forward is murky. But for…
Tourists pose for photos during an ice collecting festival in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 7, 2025. Marking the beginning of Harbin’s ice collecting season, the sixth ice collecting festival kicked off here by the Songhua River on Sunday, attracting lots of people with ice collecting ceremony and folk custom experience activities. (Photo by Yuan Yong/Xinhua)HARBIN, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — On a frozen stretch of the Songhua River, China’s “ice city” Harbin opened its annual ice-harvesting festival on Sunday, signaling the start of a bustling winter tourism season for the northeastern city.Wrapped in red cotton coats, dozens of ice…
ISLAMABAD: Three weeks into its existence, the newly minted Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) is struggling to find its bearings, having yet to leave a visible imprint on the country’s judicial landscape. Despite disposing of 99 cases, it has not issued a single reported judgment, leaving lawyers and observers waiting to see what kind of jurisprudence the new apex court intends to craft. So far, it has disposed of 99 cases, even as just 11 new matters have been filed by the country’s former apex court. Perhaps most tellingly, the FCC has yet to put its stamp on any reported judgment…
* During the recent visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to China, China and France issued joint statements on strengthening global governance, joint response to global climate and environmental challenges, continuous promotion of cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy, exchanges and cooperation in agriculture and food, and the situations in Ukraine and Palestine.* Experts believe that the visit marked a significant step in strengthening China-France ties and fostering confidence in deeper cooperation on global issues, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a multipolar world order and multilateralism.* The visit helps boost confidence for businesses, and that the high-level…
Militants from Chakrani tribe pledge loyalty to Pakistan; Five terrorists killed in Dera Bugti IBO, says ISPR RAWALPINDI/DERA BUGTI: Five terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan, the military said in a statement on Saturday. The development came on a day when more than 100 former militants — including a senior commander of the outlawed Baloch Republican Army (BRA) — surrendered voluntarily in what is being described as a major development for security and reconciliation efforts in the volatile province. Acting on an intelligence tip-off about the presence of terrorists belonging to “Indian proxy…
PUBLISHED December 07, 2025 Sometimes trivial issues often become major national fixations in our society due to a combination of political and economic instability, a weak sense of national identity, and the influence of social and cultural norms. These factors create a space where superficial concerns can overshadow more significant challenges like economic vulnerability, political corruption, and lack of educational equity. For instance, a major discussion was sparked began in Pakistan about Lazawal Ishq, a reality show with bright visuals, bold fashion, and open conversations about dating. Many young viewers enjoy it because it depicts non-traditional ideas that are usually…
PUBLISHED December 07, 2025 The themes emerging from early Best Picture predictions for the 2026 Oscars reveal a great deal about what filmmakers are choosing to spotlight—and what audiences are responding to. Together, these strikingly emotional and socially charged narratives offer a vivid snapshot of where both creators and viewers find themselves in this moment, shaping the tone of the upcoming awards season. Family, brotherhood, sibling relationships Sinners and Sentimental Value have themes like family, brotherhood, and sibling relationships. An emotional connection with the characters and story matters the most to the audience. People crave narratives that highlight intimacy in…
Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series. The hosts chased down the paltry target of 65 in just 10 overs, captain Steve Smith pulling Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg for the winning runs. Although not as humiliating as the two-day loss in the first Test at Perth, England were comprehensively outplayed in every department. “Great day. First two days were pretty even, game turned when we were able to extend to get the new ball under…