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LAHORE: The Mines and Minerals Department Punjab and NESPAK have joined hands for the Attock Placer Gold Project, marking a significant milestone in country’s mining sector. It was stated by Zargham Eshaq Khan, Managing Director NESPAK, here on Thursday. The undertaking of the Attock Placer Gold Deposits Project by NESPAK is a significant development in the mineral sector. In this regards, NESPAK has signed a contract for “Consultancy Services for Preparing Bidding Documents and Transaction Advisory Services for Nine Placer Gold Blocks along River Indus in District Attock.” Pakistan is endowed with abundant mineral resources, including construction materials, industrial minerals, and precious metals, which hold immense potential for driving the country’s economic growth. Properly addressing the challenges and capitalizing on opportunities in this sector can position Pakistan as a key player in the global mining industry. NESPAK has long been a cornerstone of Pakistan’s developme...

GAZA CITY: Hamas handed over the coffins of four hostages early Thursday, Israeli authorities confirmed, followed soon after by the return of hundreds of freed Palestinian prisoners to the West Bank and Gaza. Prime Minister’s office confirmed Israel had received the coffins of “four fallen hostages”, and a process to formally identify them had started. In the West Bank and Gaza, AFP journalists saw hundreds of Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive on buses accompanied by Red Cross vehicles. More than 600 were due to be released in the latest exchange, while Al Jazeera reported nearly 100 would be deported to Egypt. They were supposed to have been freed last weekend, but Israel stopped the process following outrage over elaborate ceremonies Hamas had been holding to hand over hostages seized in its shock October 7, 2023, attack. The row had threatened the first phase of a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect on January 19 and ends on Saturday. Hamas said Thurs...

In a viral legal decision, New Zealand’s iconic Taranaki Maunga (Mount Taranaki) has been granted the same legal rights as a human. This viral move comes as part of the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill, passed by parliament on Thursday. The landmark settlement aims to rectify historical injustices inflicted on the Māori people of the Taranaki region during colonization. The viral agreement, the result of years of negotiations, recognizes the Māori worldview that natural features, like mountains, are living ancestors and grants Taranaki Maunga the right to “own itself.” Read More: Alaska lawmakers push back on Trump’s mountain nam e change A viral collaborative management structure will oversee the mountain’s well-being, involving representatives from the eight local Iwi (tribes) and the government. Additionally, the bill officially restores the mountain’s Māori name, Taranaki Maunga, replacing the colonial name, Mount Egmont, given by British explorer James Cook. The sur...

Michelle Trachtenberg, the talented actress known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has tragically passed away at the age of 39. Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle at approximately 8 a.m local time on Wednesday, as confirmed by police sources. According to these sources, Michelle Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications related to the procedure. While no foul play is suspected, an autopsy will be carried out by the medical examiner’s office to confirm the cause and manner of her death. Born in New York City, Michelle Trachtenberg made her acting debut as a child star with roles in Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” and the movie “Harriet the Spy,” before rising to fame in her iconic roles on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl.” Her passing marks a heartbreaking loss to the entertainment industry and her fans around ...

Superhero fans, get ready to step into the action! Invincible , the widely loved comic series and hit animated show on Amazon Prime, is being adapted into a roleplaying (RPG) game. Developed by Free League Publishing and Skybound Entertainment, the Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying game will let players join the world of Mark Grayson, Atom Eve, The Immortal, and more of the iconic characters from the series. Written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, Invincible originally ran for 144 issues under Image Comics. The series follows Mark Grayson, a teenager who inherits his father’s superpowers, embarking on a journey filled with danger, growth, and heart-pounding superhero battles. The comic was later adapted into a highly successful animated series on Amazon Prime. The game is being designed by a top-tier team, including Adam Bradford, founder of D&D Beyond, and Tomas Härenstam, co-founder of Free League. Read More: Assassin’s Creed Shadows l...

Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen are still eagerly awaiting updates on the highly anticipated Season 3 of the anime series. After the release of Season 2 in July 2023, there’s been a lot of speculation but little concrete news about when Season 3 will arrive. Despite confirmation from TOHO Animation about its development in December 2023, the wait continues. The anime’s vast following, which has grown immensely with each new season, is now on tenterhooks, especially after Season 2 left fans craving more. While there have been some small hints about Season 3 , like teaser images shared by the show’s X account in December 2024, the absence of major updates has left fans guessing. In addition to the anime series, there’s also a Jujutsu Kaisen movie scheduled for release in 2025, which may be a contributing factor to the delay of Season 3 . However, the excitement around Season 3 continues to build, especially since it will adapt the “Culling Games” arc, one of the darkest and most...

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has slammed Pakistan cricket team following their disappointing loss to India, saying the national team lacks required skills to compete on the biggest occasion. During a recent cricket show, Shoaib Akhtar said, “We always speak about intent but I think they also lack skills. If they had skills, they wouldn’t have played like way.” He also expressed his discontent with the team’s management and captaincy during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, labeling them as “clueless” and “brainless”. “Clueless management to be honest, brainless captaincy… absolutely average team who displayed the skills there… nothing to talk about it,” he added. Shoaib Akhtar taking a jibe at the team for their ‘successive’ failures in the past few years. “It is not unusual (from Pakistan team). Nothing to talk about it… they don’t know what to do… honestly nothing,” Shoaib Akhtar added. Earlier on Sunday, a masterful century from Virat Kohli, coupled with disciplined bowling, prope...