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Maintenance for parents
Lahore High Court’s ruling on parental maintenance rights sparks debate over morality, legality, judicial overreach
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Prioritising denuclearisation
Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing risks undoing decades of global progress toward disarmament, stability
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Amendment, again!
Proposed 27th Amendment risks altering constitutional balance, curbing provincial autonomy, judicial independence
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Of degree and demand
Universities treating education as a market commodity risk losing curiosity, creativity, deeper purpose of learning
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Microsoft announces $15.2b AI, cloud investment in UAE
Microsoft has invested $7.3 billion in the UAE since 2023 and plans to add $7.9 billion more by 2029
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Canada’s visa curbs hit Indian student applicants hardest
Canada rejected 74% of Indian study permit applications in August, up sharply from 32% last year
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Jail superintendent, subordinates held responsible for Malir jailbreak
Report cites poor supervision, failure of command and control systems as main reasons behind incident
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Three dead, eight missing in Nepal Himalayan avalanche
Four injured climbers were airlifted to safety as rescue teams and helicopters searched for the missing
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Balochistan intensifies drive against illegal cannabis
Using drones, satellite mapping, and heavy machinery, authorities eradicated cannabis fields hidden in rugged terrain
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Sindh police announce 50% discount on e-challans, tougher penalties for non-payers
Fines for 50 types of violations set up to Rs5,000 which can reduce to half if paid within the 15 days
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Remittances termed invisible bridge that keeps families united
Pakistan remains one of top remittance-receiving countries in world
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Karachi Grammar School successfully defend Sindh Women's Swimming Championship 2025
They led the event with 533 points and CAS School secured the second
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Lyari Football Academy ready for Sanga Cup
Around 160 teams from 13 countries are participating in the tournament in junior categories
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Bull reins in bourse as KSE-100 index gains 1,172 points to 162,803
FFC, Engro, NBP, HUBC, and TRG scripts dominate market activity
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All Pakistan Inter University Taekwondo Championship concludes
Around 25 universities is participate in the event 160 athletes and 35 officials from all over Pakistan
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Pakistan's foreign policy has entered a new phase: Khawaja Asif
Country is emerging as a reliable partner at the global level, says defence minister at a seminar in Islamabad
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World Junior Tennis Championship J-60 kicks off in Islamabad
The tournament is featuring players from 12 countries
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International cricket returns to Faisalabad after 17 years
Pakistan and South Africa will lock horns in first ODI today
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COMMENT: Long Live Pakistan Cricket
Pakistan defeated South Africa in a T20 series but our team’s performance has been disappointing overall recently
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Barca beat Elche to recover from Clasico loss
They continued to struggle in defence and Elche had chances to cause an upset
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Barnstorming Bayern face acid test at reigning champions PSG
They have won 15 from 15 matches in all competitions so far this campaign
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DG ISPR rejects claims of any Pakistan-US deal on drone attacks in Afghanistan
Afghan Taliban were never our darlings, those advocating talks with Taliban regime should go to Afghanistan: DG ISPR
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Haaland fires Man City up to second in Premier League
He scored twice in the 3-1 win over Bournemouth
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Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy
The 21-year-old batter scored an attacking 87 and took two crucial wickets in the final
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Milan deny Roma top spot in Serie A
Inter Milan needed a late own goal to beat Verona 2-1
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Sinner returns to world number one with Paris Masters win
The Italian first claimed the number one ranking in June last year and held it for 65 weeks
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Zahid Ahmed takes aim at 'Lazawal Ishq' and content creation, internet fires back
The actor's latest remarks have the internet divided.
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Pakistan Sports Board finally bans controversial weightlifting officials and athletes
The decision came due to violations established by the World Anti-Doping Agency and International Testing Agency
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Besa Mafia: The dark web’s murder-for-hire scam
The operation revealed how the boundaries between digital deception and physical violence could blur
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Sabalenka blast past Paolini in WTA finals opener
It was her 60th win of the season. She trails only Iga Swiatek on the WTA leaderboard
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PIMEC continues for its second day at Karachi Expo Centre
Second international expo showcases unmanned sea vessels, drone jammers, VR ship training and aquaculture tech
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Govt outlines reform roadmap for tax, energy and technology
Finance, energy and IT ministers, along with FBR chairman, address a joint press conference in Islamabad
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Gold prices rise again in global, local markets
Price of 24-carat gold in Pakistan rises by Rs1,300 per tola
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Karachi’s new e-challan system drains traffic police earnings
Officers lament loss of ‘income’ and authority as digital fines replace manual challans
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'Just the beginning' as India lift first Women's World Cup
They beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament
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Light rain expected to bring temporary relief to smog-hit Lahore
The city's average Air Quality Index was recorded at 312, indicating 'very unhealthy' conditions
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Sindh launches sensor scanner stick for visually impaired
Other advanced medical devices develop to empower special-needs children, individuals with disabilities
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Chaos and mismanagement reported at Atif Aslam concert in Karachi
Attendees report hours-long queues, poor crowd control, and rude staff at the Moin Khan Academy event
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CCP proposes creation of separate steel ministry
Report highlights raw material shortages, import dependency, policy uncertainty among challenges facing industry
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Pakistan Navy set to induct first Chinese-designed submarine next year
Pakistan already launches three submarines into China’s Yangtze River from shipyard in Hubei
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In-house change in AJK postponed due to PPP’s pending nomination
Delay links to PML-N’s demand for early elections, current assembly’s term ends in July, 2 months before elections
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Trump alleges secret nuclear tests by Pakistan, China, Russia
'United States operates more transparently than others'
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Shehbaz led PML-N delegation approached PPP to back 27th Amendment: Bilawal
Party’s Central Executive Committee to meet on November 6 to decide on policy
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Low-cost airline begins flight operations to Lahore
New twice-weekly flights raise weekly services to 18
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Asian markets climb despite pressure from strong US dollar
Stocks gain on upbeat tech sentiment but a stronger dollar keeps investors cautious
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EPA demolishes polluting industrial unit in anti-smog crackdown
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz declares zero-tolerance policy against industrial pollution
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Promise to protect: will Pakistan end polio by 2030?
Each unvaccinated child reminds Pakistan of challenges in eradicating polio
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Trump says there 'could be' US troops on ground in Nigeria, air strikes
Trump makes comment Sunday evening while heading back to Washington after Florida vacation
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Gujranwala tops region with AQI 762 as smog blankets Punjab
Winds are currently blowing from east, southeast, carrying smoke, particulate matter from Indian Punjab
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Drones bring peace between farmers and elephants in Kenya
New technology helps communities protect crops, wildlife, through a balance of sound, flight, coexistence
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Sindh Assembly passes amended Thar Coal Energy Board Bill
Lawmakers extend greetings to the Christian community as the House adopts Christmas resolution
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Rickshaws banned on 25 major roads in Karachi to alleviate traffic congestion
Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included
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LHC upholds custody of 12-year-old girl with maternal grandmother, says child’s voice is decisive
Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality
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K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations
Areas in summer zone to observe holidays from Jan 1 to 15, while vacations in winter zones to be from Dec 23 to Feb 28
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal










































































































