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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their upward trend on Tuesday, tracking volatility in the international bullion market where prices slipped from a three-week high amid profit-taking and a stronger US dollar, while investors monitored geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran and awaited clarity on the US tariff policy. In the local market, the price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs3,400 per tola to Rs539,962, according to rates issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams increased by Rs2,915 to Rs462,930. The latest gains follow Monday’s rise, when gold per tola climbed Rs3,000…

. KARACHI: The Hamara Karachi Movement, led by renowned architect Yasmeen Lari, formally launched its citywide civic campaign with a fire safety street assembly at Denso Hall Walking Street. The initiative comes in the wake of the Gul Plaza tragedy and aims to improve fire prevention standards and raise awareness of civic responsibility across Karachi. Organised with the support of the Heritage Foundation Pakistan, Institute of Architects Pakistan, and Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan, the assembly reviewed fire safety arrangements in nearby buildings and the Medicine Market, identifying structural weaknesses, blocked exits, electrical hazards, and lack of evacuation planning. The…

.Robin Hood. Photo: file Robin Hood has been renewed for a second season at MGM+. The drama series, which debuted in November and aired its season finale on Dec. 28, will return with another 10 episodes. Production on Season 2 is set to begin this summer at PFI Studios in Serbia. Jack Patten leads the cast as Rob, aka Robin Hood, opposite Lauren McQueen as Marian. The ensemble also includes Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Lydia Peckham as Priscilla of Nottingham, Steven Waddington as the Earl of Huntingdon and Connie Nielsen as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. The series…

LAHORE: As international demand for chemical-free and traceable food continues to expand, policymakers and exporters are revisiting the potential of the organic sector to secure a stronger foothold in global markets. The worldwide organic food market is expected to reach $300 billion in 2026 and projected to grow even steadily in the coming years. Industry observers believe the opportunity is real, but only if structural gaps are addressed. Najam Mazari, the head of an institute researching organic food and products, has proposed a comprehensive framework to strengthen organic exports and link small farmers with international buyers. He said that the…

Norway’s King Harald hospitalized in Spain while vacationing  King Harald, during a winter vacation in Spain’s Canary Islands, rushed to hospital after being treated for a yet-to-be-announced infection and dehydration, says the Norwegian royal palace. In a statement, the officials say, “His Majesty the King was admitted this evening to the Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife. The king is being treated for an infection and dehydration, and his condition is, under the circumstances, good.” In addition, the statement adds the King’s personal physician will travel to Spain to take a check on him. “The King’s personal physician will travel…

The women’s team turned down an invitation to Trump’s State of the Union address due to scheduling conflicts Flavor Flav has invited the United States women’s hockey team to Las Vegas to celebrate their Olympic gold medal victory following their decision to decline an invitation to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. The women secured gold against Canada at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Shortly after, Trump invited the men’s hockey team to attend his address, adding during a phone call, “I must tell you, we’re going to have to bring the women’s team, you do know that.”…

Faces two counts of first-degree homicide over double killing that sent shockwaves through HollywoodRob Reiner and Nick Reiner. Photos: file LOS ANGELES: The son of US movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday. Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder over the double killing that sent shockwaves through Hollywood days before Christmas. The 32-year-old was arrested on December 14 after the bodies of his filmmaker father and his mother, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were discovered at their home in the…

Apple TV+ unveils show’s Season 5 trailer as tensions rise between Mars colonists and Earth‘For All Mankind’ to feature Mars vs Earth showdown. Photo: File For All Mankind is gearing up for its Season 5 return, and the newly released trailer hints at escalating tensions between Mars and Earth in the show’s alternate version of the 2010s. The 10 episode season premieres March 27 on Apple TV+, with new installments rolling out weekly through May 29. Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, the series imagines a world in which the Soviet Union beat the United States…

A sign with Meta’s logo on it. SOURCE: REUTERS NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO: Meta executives proceeded with a plan to encrypt the messaging services connected to its Facebook and Instagram apps despite internal warnings that it would hinder the social media giant’s ability to flag child-exploitation cases to law enforcement, according to internal company documents filed in a New Mexico state court case. “We are about to do a bad thing as a company. This is so irresponsible,” wrote Monika Bickert, Meta’s head of content policy, in one internal chat exchange dated March 2019, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s public announcement of…

Says he is not right fit to replace Daniel Craig amid ongoing 007 casting speculationTaron Egerton as James Bond. Photo: file Taron Egerton has addressed ongoing speculation about him potentially taking over the role of James Bond, stating he does not believe he is the right fit to replace Daniel Craig as 007. Speaking during a red carpet interview with Variety AU/NZ at Tropfest 2026 in Sydney, Egerton said he has never seen himself as the iconic British spy. “I don’t think I’m right for James Bond,” he said, adding that while the franchise is a major cinematic institution, he…