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Pak-Afghan conflict demands rational discourse
As leaders trade threats and appeals, Istanbul talks end with fragile hope amid Pakistan-Afghanistan strain
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A republic if you can keep it
India’s 'Trishul' drills, Taliban border exercises spark scrutiny over coordinated pressure on Pakistan
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The paradox of Pakistan's quick fix solutions
From corruption to terrorism, our obsession with short-term fixes deepens crises instead of solving them
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Groundwater emergency
Pakistan faces worsening groundwater crisis, with falling water tables threatening food, economic security
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High wealth concentration
Oxfam says Asia’s richest capture most income while Pakistan’s poor face rising inequality, climate injustice
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Nail-biting deal
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire, establish monitoring to prevent future violations
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Second truth
Live vividly, think freely, stay gentle, even when the world is not
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Turkiye to hold Gaza peace plan meeting for Muslim states
Israel FM Saar says Turkey can’t join talks due to its “hostile approach” toward Israel
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'Hundreds dead' in Tanzania post-election violence, says opposition
UN chief Guterres deeply concerned over reports of deadly violence in Tanzania’s election
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Govt approves 85% increase in house rent ceiling for federal employees
Relief, offered in view of rising living cost, will apply uniformly to employees from Grade 1 to 22
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Health insurance costs to surge, sparking panic across US
Budget standoff over key issue triggers month-long US government shutdown
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Petrol up by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 as govt revises prices
Petrol price rises to Rs265.45 per litre, and high-speed diesel to Rs278.44 per litre for the next 15 days
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Trump declines to rule out underground nuclear tests
Trump orders US military to restart nuclear testing after 33 years, signaling China, Russia
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Pakistan revives offshore oil, gas exploration after 18 years
Bid offers 40 offshore blocks for petroleum exploration, could attract $1 billion investment
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One in three Pakistanis suffering from psychological disorders
Experts urge government to adopt a comprehensive national mental health strategy to address the rising crisis
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Suthra Punjab worsens air quality
28,000 vehicles are deployed daily to collect garbage from the city
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From Gujrat to Goddard : Yasir Tufail's journey as NASA's troubleshooter
He worked on James Webb Space Telescope, Landsat and TRMM satellites and received various awards during his career
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OGRA notifies cut in LPG price by Rs5.88 per kg
After downward revision 11.8kg domestic LPG cylinder will now cost Rs2,378.89
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Punjab jails introduce online booking for prisoner visits
App allows visitors to schedule meetings with prisoners without recommendations except for high-profile inmates
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Court holds waste collection firm, driver responsible in biker’s death, orders Rs42.7m compensation
Verdict announced eight years after accident gives accused one month to pay compensation
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Hurricane Melissa leaves 49 dead in Caribbean, churns north
Melissa tied as 2nd strongest Atlantic hurricane, causing up to $52 billion in Caribbean losses
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Bilawal says PPP is in a strong position to form government in AJK
Says the name of the prime minister of Azad Kashmir will be announced from Kashmir, not from Islamabad
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Pakistan Wrestling Federation laud Hassan Ali's Asian Youth Games medal
The 16-year-old won the bronze medal after defeating an athlete from Tajikistan in beach wrestling
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PSX rises almost 5,000 points on ceasefire optimism
Bulls make a powerful comeback as KSE-100 Index posts 4th-highest single-day gain
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India's Rodrigues beat anxiety and tears to become World Cup star
The 25-year-old batter scored 127 not out as India chased down a record 339 at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium
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K-P governor administers oath to 13-member provincial cabinet
Cabinet includes 10 provincial ministers, two advisors, and one special assistant
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Tough schedule is no problem for Bayern
Kompany confident ahead of Leverkusen clash-coach
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Rebuilt Leverkusen hope to reignite Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern
Alonso's Leverkusen won three and drew three of their six domestic fixtures
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Gold shines again as global prices surge $53 per ounce
Price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 5,300, reaching Rs 424,162
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$142 million magnet plant to boost rare earth sector: PM Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths, JS Link sign a deal to develop a neodymium magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia
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Samina Baig inspires AKU-EB high achievers in Gilgit
'We envision an education system where assessments inspire discovery, schools become centres of innovation'
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Ambitious Paris FC making steady progress after landing in big time
The French capital city's second side have marked their arrival in the top flight by moving into the Stade Jean-Bouin
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DG ISPR reaffirms firm response to any external threat
Discusses Pak-Afghan tensions, says Pakistan taking effective measures against terrorism
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Sinner and Zverev march into Paris Masters last eight
A maiden crown in the French capital will return Sinner to number one in the world rankings
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FO optimistic about next round of talks with Afghan Taliban on Nov 6
'Pakistan has been urging Afghan Taliban regime for years to take decisive, effective measures against terrorists'
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Liverpool feel pressure to end 'crisis' run, Man City test Bournemouth limits
The Gunners hold a four-point lead over Bournemouth
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Amazon shares surge as AWS rebounds, AI demand lifts outlook
Cloud revenue up 20% as CEO Andy Jassy hails fastest growth since 2022
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Real Madrid and Barcelona aim to shake off Clasico aftermath
From the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning recent form of the Catalans
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Khawaja Asif dismisses Afghan claim that TTP militants are ‘Pakistani refugees’
He warned that if Afghan territory is used against Pakistan for terrorist activity, the country would respond
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Blaze in Karachi's Baldia area extinguished after 21 hours
Two killed, six injured in separate fires across metropolis in five days
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Punjab to complete local body delimitations in 10 weeks
ECP awaits new electoral rules under recently passed Local Government Act
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Is Karachi’s landa scene still worth the hype? We went thrifting to find out!
Karachi’s thrift stores are still thriving, even with the new ‘landa’ tax
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Gray imports fill Pakistan’s gadget gap but at the buyer’s expense
Sealed Pixels, Nothing and gaming flagships arrive fast but buyers face PTA costs and shaky warranties
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Halo comes to PlayStation, signals a new direction for Xbox
This signal may mark a strategic pivot: multi-platforming marquee titles and moving away from the console-war paradigm
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Cash shortage deepens Gaza’s economic despair as residents pay heavy fees to access their own money
Palestinians struggle to buy essentials while profiteers charge up to 40% to exchange salaries for cash
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Hamas hands over two deceased Israeli hostages
Tensions rise after deadly Israeli bombardments kill over 100 Palestinians
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Nvidia to supply South Korea with more than 260,000 Blackwell AI chips
Nvidia to supply more than 260,000 AI chips to South Korea's government and some of the country's biggest businesses
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Punjab seeks 'constitutional protection' for local bodies
Provincial assembly pushes Centre to amend Article 140-A mandating local govt polls within 90 days of dissolution
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Pentagon chief meets China, India defence ministers at Southeast Asian summit
US signs 10-year defence pact with India
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Lahore slips to third as Faisalabad becomes most polluted city
Wind in Punjab is blowing from east to west, bringing polluted air from Indian regions into Pakistan
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Three brothers among four dead as shop tenancy dispute turns deadly in Nushki
Deceased were close relatives from same tribe, police say dispute between them had been ongoing for some time
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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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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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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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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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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











































































































