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Huge rise in Karachi Medical and Dental College fee sparks protests

Students at Karachi Medical and Dental College protested a 185% fee increase, with admission fees rising from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 for open merit and Rs 100,000 for self-finance. The tuition fee also jumped from Rs 50,000 to Rs 117,600. The students urged Mayor Murtaza Wahab to reverse the hike, citing nationwide financial struggles. - Khabristan.PK

Ravi Teja stars in and as ‘Mr Bachchan’; first look out!

South Indian actor Ravi Teja will be portraying a young Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming film 'Mr. Bachchan'. The first look poster features Teja imitating the Bollywood veteran's iconic look from the 70s and 80s. The film marks Teja's third collaboration with director Harish Shankar and is planned for a theatrical release next year. - Khabristan.PK

I ignore cheap banter: Gohar Rasheed on tackling colourism and trolls

Pakistani actor Gohar Rasheed engaged in an Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session, candidly addressing questions about his personal life and future projects. When asked about dealing with remarks on his skin, he emphasized ignoring negativity and cheap banter. He also discussed potential collaborations and expressed admiration for fellow actors. Read more at: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2450406/i-ignore-cheap-banter-gohar-rasheed-on-tackling-colourism-and-trolls - Khabristan.PK

‘Ate and left no crumbs’: Ayeza Khan applauded for brilliant performance in ‘Mein’

Ayeza Khan's stellar performance in the latest episode of 'Mein' has garnered widespread acclaim, with netizens praising her for portraying a range of emotions with finesse. Fellow actor Aagha Ali hailed her as 'phenomenal', while social media users lauded her award-worthy acting. The drama marks a collaboration between Ayeza Khan and Wahaj Ali, airing on ARY Digital. - Khabristan.PK

Hamas battling Israeli troops in and around Gaza’s biggest cities

In Gaza, the Palestinian group Hamas clashed with Israeli forces on Friday as Israel continued its offensive. The conflict has resulted in a death toll exceeding 17,000 in Gaza, primarily affecting women and children. Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer, known for writing in English, was killed in an Israeli strike. Israeli forces claimed to have surrounded major urban centers to eliminate Hamas, but resistance fighters persist.

Russia and Saudi Arabia urge all OPEC+ powers to join oil cuts

In Moscow, the world's top two oil-exporting nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia, issued a joint call on Thursday for all OPEC+ members to join an agreement on output cuts in the interest of the global economy. This plea came shortly after a tense meeting of the OPEC+ producers. Following a hastily arranged visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a joint statement was released by the Kremlin summarizing their discussions.

Pakistan Condemns Bannu Attack and Summons Afghan Diplomat

Pakistan has summoned an Afghan diplomat to the foreign ministry over yesterday's horrific Bannu attack. The involvement of an Afghan citizen in the attack on November 26 has been strongly condemned by Pakistan. The country has demanded immediate and strict action against the mastermind and facilitators of the attack, as well as a stop to the use of Afghan soil by terrorists against Pakistan. Pakistan also urged Afghanistan to hand over Hafiz Gul Bahadur to face justice.