Believe It or Not, That $12 Million Gold Toilet Was Bought by … Ripley’s
The entertainment company plans on displaying the toilet, saying its team is exploring “whether visitors may someday be allowed to use it.”
Month: November 2025
Dry fruit prices skyrocket across twin cities
. ISLAMABAD: With the onset of winter, prices of dry fruits have surged sharply across Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and adjoining areas. Residents complain that shopkeepers are charging arbitrary prices in the absence of effective monitoring by district price control committees. Citizens Shakil Sheikh, Zahid Khan, and Rizwan Ahmed Abbasi said profiteers raise prices ahead of winter … Read more
What Happened to Europe’s Terrorism Problem?
Not that long ago, big attacks were a daily concern. We look at why it feels different now.
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 65% to $31.9 Billion. Is It Enough for Wall Street?
The company, which makes the computer chips essential to the artificial intelligence boom, also said revenue in its recent quarter rose to $57 billion.
Alberta Invokes Last-Resort Constitutional Clause to Shield Trans Laws From Challenges
The western province’s conservative government has invoked a rarely used clause in Canada’s Constitution to shield its bills limiting transgender rights from legal challenges.
Cantt officials face graft probe
Statements have been recorded from the former Assistant Secretary of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board, two former Cantonment Executive Officers, and several subordinate staff members as part of a high-level inquiry into alleged corruption, malpractice, and assets reportedly exceeding known sources of income. All individuals under investigation have also submitted their formal defences. A five-member high-level … Read more
Henry Todd, LSD Kingpin Turned Everest Guide, Dies at 80
He helped make and distribute millions of LSD tablets in the 1970s. After seven years in prison, he ran mountain climbing expeditions in the Himalayas.
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire, Officials Say
Israel’s military said it had launched attacks across Gaza after Palestinian militants shot at its troops. The six-week-old cease-fire has been pierced periodically by bursts of violence.
Arshad Nadeem and Yasir Sultan win gold and silver medals at Islamic Solidarity Games 2025
Pakistanis dominated the javelin throw event, as the Olympic gold medallist successfully defended his title Arshad Nadeem, Salman Iqbal Butt, and Yasir Sultan. PHOTO: Yasir Sultan social media pages LAHORE/ ISLAMBAD: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and Asian Championship 2023 bronze medallist Yasir Sultan finished first and second at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity … Read more
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