:root{
	--ct-bg:#f5f7f8;
	--ct-paper:#ffffff;
	--ct-ink:#0b1e30;
	--ct-navy:#0b2a4a;
	--ct-navy-2:#071827;
	--ct-orange:#ff6b3d;
	--ct-green:#169b62;
	--ct-muted:#6d7984;
	--ct-line:#e1e7eb;
	--ct-soft:#eef2f5;
	--ct-shadow:0 18px 55px rgba(11,42,74,.08);
	--ct-radius:22px;
	--ct-radius-sm:14px;
	--ct-container:1320px;
}
html[data-theme="dark"]{
	--ct-bg:#06111c;
	--ct-paper:#0b1a28;
	--ct-ink:#edf4f8;
	--ct-navy:#dcebf6;
	--ct-navy-2:#06111c;
	--ct-muted:#9cadb9;
	--ct-line:#203243;
	--ct-soft:#102234;
	--ct-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
	margin:0;
	background:var(--ct-bg);
	color:var(--ct-ink);
	font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
	-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
	text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
body.ct-lock-scroll{overflow:hidden}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit}
[hidden]{display:none!important}
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.ct-container{width:min(calc(100% - 32px),var(--ct-container));margin-inline:auto}
.ct-section{padding:76px 0}
.ct-site-content{min-height:55vh}
.ct-icon{width:20px;height:20px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ct-overline{display:inline-block;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ct-primary-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding:0 18px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border:0}
.ct-reading-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:9999;width:100%;height:3px;background:var(--ct-orange);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left center}
.ct-utility{background:var(--ct-navy-2);color:#dce7ee}
.ct-utility__inner{height:32px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.ct-utility__left,.ct-utility__nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700}
.ct-utility__nav a{color:#dce7ee;text-decoration:none;opacity:.74}
.ct-utility__nav a:hover{opacity:1}
.ct-dot-sep{opacity:.35}
.ct-icon-btn--plain{border:0;background:transparent;color:#dce7ee;padding:0;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer}
.ct-theme-icon--sun{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ct-theme-icon--sun{display:block}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ct-theme-icon--moon{display:none}
.ct-language-switch{font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif;font-size:.8rem!important}
.ct-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:900;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ct-bg) 94%,transparent);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-header__main{height:82px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,250px) minmax(260px,1fr) auto;align-items:center;gap:24px}
.ct-brand-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.ct-brand{text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.ct-brand .custom-logo{display:block;max-width:220px;max-height:58px;width:auto;height:auto}
.ct-brand__text{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto auto;align-items:end;column-gap:6px;line-height:.9}
.ct-brand__text strong,.ct-brand__text em{font-size:1.75rem;letter-spacing:-.06em;font-style:normal;font-weight:900}
.ct-brand__text strong{color:var(--ct-ink)}
.ct-brand__text em{color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-brand__text small{grid-column:1/-1;margin-top:6px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.48rem;letter-spacing:.2em;font-weight:800}
.ct-header-search{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 42px;align-items:center;max-width:540px;width:100%;justify-self:center;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--ct-paper);overflow:hidden}
.ct-header-search input{height:46px;border:0;outline:0;background:transparent;color:var(--ct-ink);padding:0 14px;font-size:.8rem}
.ct-header-search button{height:38px;width:38px;margin-right:4px;border:0;border-radius:10px;background:var(--ct-navy-2);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer}
.ct-header__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.ct-social-icons{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.ct-social-icons a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;text-decoration:none;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:900}
.ct-wa-btn{height:40px;padding:0 13px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-green);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:800;white-space:nowrap}
.ct-wa-btn--group{background:#118957}
.ct-wa-dot{font-size:.65rem}
.ct-mobile-menu-btn,.ct-mobile-search-btn{display:none;width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);place-items:center}
.ct-nav-row{border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-nav-row__inner{height:48px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.ct-primary-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.ct-primary-menu a{text-decoration:none;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-primary-menu a:hover{color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-pro-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-navy-2);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.63rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.08em}
.ct-pro-pill .ct-icon{width:15px;height:15px}
.ct-mobile-panel{border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);padding:14px 0 20px;background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ct-mobile-panel__search{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 42px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:13px;background:var(--ct-paper);overflow:hidden}
.ct-mobile-panel__search input{height:46px;border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--ct-ink);padding:0 14px}
.ct-mobile-panel__search button{border:0;background:var(--ct-navy-2);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}
.ct-mobile-panel__nav{display:grid;margin-top:12px}
.ct-mobile-panel__nav a{padding:12px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none;font-weight:800}
.ct-mobile-panel__social{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.ct-mobile-panel__social a{text-align:center;padding:12px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-green);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-search-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;background:rgba(6,17,28,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);color:#fff}
.ct-search-overlay__close{position:absolute;right:30px;top:24px;border:0;background:transparent;color:#fff;font-size:2rem;cursor:pointer}
.ct-search-overlay__inner{width:min(92%,860px);margin:20vh auto 0}
.ct-search-overlay form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;margin-top:18px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.ct-search-overlay input{height:72px;border:0;background:transparent;color:#fff;outline:0;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,3.2rem);font-weight:700}
.ct-search-overlay button{border:0;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:0 22px;font-weight:800;margin:12px 0}
.ct-home-top{padding:24px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ct-navy-2),#0d3557)}
.ct-home-top__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.85fr) minmax(300px,.85fr);gap:16px}
.ct-hero-story{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;min-height:560px;background:#071827}
.ct-hero-story__media{position:relative;display:block;min-height:560px;height:100%;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
.ct-hero-story__media>img,.ct-hero-story__media>.ct-media-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-hero-story__shade{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,15,26,.03) 30%,rgba(4,15,26,.9) 100%)}
.ct-hero-story__content{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:clamp(24px,4vw,46px);z-index:2}
.ct-hero-story__badges{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ct-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-soft);color:var(--ct-ink);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none}
.ct-badge--accent{background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff}
.ct-badge--pro{background:#071827;color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.ct-badge--live{background:#fff2ed;color:#e45022}
.ct-badge--live i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#ff542d;display:inline-block;animation:ctPulse 1.6s infinite}
@keyframes ctPulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,84,45,.35)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(255,84,45,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,84,45,0)}}
.ct-badge .ct-icon{width:12px;height:12px}
.ct-hero-story h1{max-width:880px;margin:14px 0 10px;font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.2vw,5rem);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.055em}
.ct-hero-story p{max-width:800px;margin:0 0 20px;color:#dbe5ec;line-height:1.62;font-size:1rem}
.ct-hero-story__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#dbe5ec;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700}
.ct-hero-story__meta img{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-trending-panel{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:20px;color:#0b1e30;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.14)}
.ct-panel-title{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding-bottom:10px}
.ct-panel-title>div{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.ct-panel-title h2{margin:0;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ct-panel-title>a{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}
.ct-flame{color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-trending-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 62px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid #edf0f2;color:#0b1e30;text-decoration:none}
.ct-trending-item__rank{font-size:1.65rem;font-weight:800;color:#c5cbd0}
.ct-trending-item__thumb{width:62px;height:54px;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:#e9eef1}
.ct-trending-item__thumb img,.ct-mini-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-mini-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;background:#0b2a4a;color:rgba(255,255,255,.24);font-weight:900}
.ct-trending-item__copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-trending-item__copy strong{font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.35}
.ct-trending-item__copy small{margin-top:5px;color:#84909a;font-size:.6rem}
.ct-section-heading{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;margin-bottom:24px}
.ct-section-heading>div:first-child{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.ct-section-heading h2{margin:0;font-size:1.55rem;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.ct-section-heading p{margin:4px 0 0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.72rem}
.ct-section-heading__icon{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:2rem;line-height:1}
.ct-section-heading__bar{display:block;width:4px;height:28px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-carousel-controls{display:flex;gap:6px}
.ct-carousel-controls button{width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);cursor:pointer}
.ct-view-all{font-size:.65rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none}
.ct-spike-section{padding-top:38px}
.ct-spike-row{display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-auto-columns:minmax(210px,1fr);gap:12px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:none;padding-bottom:4px}
.ct-spike-row::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.ct-spike-card{scroll-snap-align:start}
.ct-spike-card>a{display:block;text-decoration:none}
.ct-spike-card__media{aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-soft)}
.ct-spike-card__media img,.ct-spike-card__media .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease}
.ct-spike-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}
.ct-spike-card__category{display:block;margin-top:10px;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.ct-spike-card h3{margin:6px 0 0;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ct-latest-section{background:var(--ct-paper);border-block:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-latest-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px;gap:18px;align-items:start}
.ct-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.ct-story-grid--archive{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.ct-story-card{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:var(--ct-radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-paper);box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(11,42,74,.035);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.ct-story-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--ct-shadow)}
.ct-story-card__media{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--ct-soft);overflow:hidden}
.ct-story-card__media>img,.ct-story-card__media>.ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s}
.ct-story-card:hover .ct-story-card__media>img{transform:scale(1.025)}
.ct-story-card__badges{position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ct-story-card__body{padding:18px}
.ct-story-card__title{margin:0;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.ct-story-card__title a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-story-card__excerpt{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.58}
.ct-story-card__meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-top:16px;padding-top:13px;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700}
.ct-featured-video{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:var(--ct-radius);background:var(--ct-paper);padding:14px;position:sticky;top:148px}
.ct-featured-video__title{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin:2px 0 12px}
.ct-featured-video__title span{color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-featured-video__title h2{font-size:.95rem;margin:0}
.ct-featured-video__media{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-navy-2)}
.ct-featured-video__media img,.ct-featured-video__media .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-play-button{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:#0b1e30;display:grid;place-items:center}
.ct-featured-video h3{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.1;margin:14px 0 10px}
.ct-featured-video h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-featured-video__meta{display:flex;gap:7px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.62rem}
.ct-authors-section{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ct-authors-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 220px;gap:14px}
.ct-authors-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px}
.ct-author-card{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:16px;text-align:center}
.ct-author-card__avatar{display:block;width:82px;height:82px;margin:0 auto 12px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden}
.ct-author-card__avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-author-card h3{margin:0;font-size:.82rem}
.ct-author-card h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-author-card p{margin:5px 0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.61rem;min-height:2.4em}
.ct-author-card>span{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.58rem}
.ct-write-card{border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0b2a4a,#061827);color:#fff;padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.ct-write-card__icon{font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-write-card h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:14px 0 8px}
.ct-write-card p{color:#a8bac6;font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.5}
.ct-write-card a{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:8px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:900}
.ct-editorial-grid-section{padding-top:10px}
.ct-editorial-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.ct-focus-card,.ct-analysis-list,.ct-urdu-desk,.ct-podcast-box{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:14px;min-width:0}
.ct-mini-section-title{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:12px}
.ct-mini-section-title>span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-weight:900}
.ct-mini-section-title h2{font-size:.92rem;margin:0}
.ct-focus-card__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.ct-focus-card__media img,.ct-focus-card__media .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-focus-card h3{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;margin:12px 0}
.ct-focus-card h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-compact-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none}
.ct-compact-story__thumb{width:56px;height:48px;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.ct-compact-story__thumb img,.ct-compact-story__thumb .ct-mini-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-compact-story>span:last-child{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-compact-story strong{font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.35}
.ct-compact-story small{margin-top:4px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.56rem}
.ct-urdu-desk{font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif}
.ct-urdu-desk__lead{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.ct-urdu-desk__lead img,.ct-urdu-desk__lead .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-urdu-desk h3{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:2;margin:8px 0 3px}
.ct-urdu-desk h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-urdu-desk small{color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ct-podcast-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:58px 1fr 28px;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none}
.ct-podcast-row__thumb{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}
.ct-podcast-row__thumb img,.ct-podcast-row__thumb .ct-mini-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-podcast-row>span:nth-child(2){display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-podcast-row small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.55rem}
.ct-podcast-row strong{font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.3;margin-top:3px}
.ct-podcast-row__play{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.65rem}
.ct-empty-card{padding:20px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--ct-soft);color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.75rem}
.ct-pro-section__card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr auto;align-items:center;gap:32px;padding:42px;border-radius:28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2a4a,#061827);color:#fff}
.ct-pro-section h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,4rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:10px 0}
.ct-pro-section p{color:#a6b7c4;max-width:600px;line-height:1.65}
.ct-pro-section ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:#dce6ed;line-height:1.9;font-size:.78rem}
.ct-pro-section__card>a{padding:12px 17px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:900;white-space:nowrap}
.ct-media-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0b2a4a,#061827);color:rgba(255,255,255,.16);font-size:4rem;font-weight:900}
.ct-community-cta{padding:70px 0;background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ct-community-cta__card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:60px;padding:42px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:28px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-community-cta h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,4.5rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:10px 0}
.ct-community-cta p{color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ct-community-links{border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-community-links a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:17px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none}
.ct-community-links strong{font-size:.84rem}
.ct-community-links span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.64rem;font-weight:900}
.ct-footer{padding:52px 0 22px;background:#04111c;color:#dce8ef}
.ct-footer__top{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}
.ct-footer-brand{text-decoration:none}
.ct-footer-brand .custom-logo{max-width:300px;max-height:80px;width:auto;height:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.ct-footer-brand>span{font-size:2rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.05em}
.ct-footer-brand em{font-style:normal;color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-footer__top p{color:#7f94a4}
.ct-footer__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px;margin-top:28px;padding-top:25px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.ct-footer__grid>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-footer__grid h3{color:#ff9068;font-size:.62rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;margin:0 0 9px}
.ct-footer__grid a{color:#dce8ef;text-decoration:none;font-size:.75rem;padding:4px 0}
.ct-footer__bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:36px;padding-top:17px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#61798a;font-size:.58rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-mobile-bottom{display:none}
.ct-archive-page,.ct-author-page,.ct-search-page{padding-top:46px}
.ct-archive-head,.ct-search-page__head{max-width:900px;margin-bottom:30px}
.ct-archive-head h1,.ct-search-page__head h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,5.5rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:10px 0}
.ct-archive-description{color:var(--ct-muted);max-width:760px}
.ct-pagination{margin-top:36px}
.ct-pagination .nav-links{display:flex;gap:7px;justify-content:center}
.ct-pagination a,.ct-pagination span{min-width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;text-decoration:none}
.ct-pagination .current{background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-empty-state{padding:60px;border:1px dashed var(--ct-line);border-radius:24px;background:var(--ct-paper);text-align:center}
.ct-author-profile{display:grid;grid-template-columns:180px 1fr auto;gap:34px;align-items:start;padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:28px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-author-profile__avatar img{width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:24px;object-fit:cover}
.ct-author-profile h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,4.8rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:8px 0}
.ct-author-profile__role{color:var(--ct-orange);font-weight:800}
.ct-author-profile__bio{color:var(--ct-muted);max-width:760px;line-height:1.7}
.ct-author-profile__stats{display:flex;gap:28px;margin-top:20px}
.ct-author-profile__stats div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-author-profile__stats strong{font-size:1.4rem}
.ct-author-profile__stats span{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ct-author-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;margin:26px 0}
.ct-author-tabs a{padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-author-tabs a.is-active{background:var(--ct-navy-2);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ct-navy-2)}
.ct-search-filters{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,1fr) repeat(3,minmax(130px,auto)) auto;gap:8px;margin-top:24px}
.ct-search-filters input,.ct-search-filters select{height:46px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);padding:0 12px}
.ct-search-filters button{border:0;border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;padding:0 18px;font-weight:800}
.ct-article-header{padding:48px 0 30px}
.ct-article-header__inner{max-width:1120px}
.ct-breadcrumbs{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.64rem}
.ct-breadcrumbs a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-article-header__meta-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
.ct-update-label{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700}
.ct-article-header h1{font-family:"Newsreader",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,6.7rem);font-weight:600;line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:18px 0}
.ct-article-dek{max-width:900px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.4vw,1.35rem);line-height:1.65}
.ct-article-byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-top:26px}
.ct-article-byline__avatar img{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-article-byline>div:nth-child(2){display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-article-byline strong a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-article-byline>div:nth-child(2)>span{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.64rem;margin-top:3px}
.ct-article-byline__details{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-left:8px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.65rem}
.ct-article-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
.ct-action-btn,.ct-save-button{min-height:40px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);padding:0 13px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer}
.ct-action-btn .ct-icon,.ct-save-button .ct-icon{width:16px;height:16px}
.ct-share-menu{position:relative}
.ct-share-menu>.ct-action-btn{display:none}
.ct-share-menu__panel{position:absolute;top:48px;left:0;z-index:30;min-width:160px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--ct-paper);box-shadow:var(--ct-shadow);padding:8px}
.ct-share-menu__panel a,.ct-share-menu__panel button{display:block;width:100%;padding:9px;border:0;border-radius:8px;background:transparent;color:var(--ct-ink);text-align:left;text-decoration:none;font-size:.7rem}
.ct-share-menu__panel a:hover,.ct-share-menu__panel button:hover{background:var(--ct-soft)}
.ct-article-hero{margin-bottom:42px}
.ct-article-hero__image{display:block;width:100%;max-height:760px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:26px}
.ct-article-caption{margin:8px 4px 0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.65rem}
.ct-article-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,760px) minmax(240px,300px);justify-content:center;gap:38px;align-items:start}
.ct-article-share-rail__sticky{position:sticky;top:180px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.ct-article-share-rail__sticky>span{font-size:.55rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ct-article-share-rail a,.ct-article-share-rail button{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);display:grid;place-items:center;text-decoration:none;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:900;cursor:pointer}
.ct-article-main{min-width:0}
.ct-article-prose{font-family:"Newsreader",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1vw + .7rem,1.22rem);line-height:1.92;color:var(--ct-ink)}
.ct-article-prose>*+*{margin-top:1.25em}
.ct-article-prose h2,.ct-article-prose h3,.ct-article-prose h4{font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin-top:1.8em}
.ct-article-prose h2{font-size:2rem}
.ct-article-prose h3{font-size:1.5rem}
.ct-article-prose a{color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-article-prose img{border-radius:16px}
.ct-article-prose blockquote{margin:1.6em 0;padding:22px 24px;border-left:4px solid var(--ct-orange);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;background:var(--ct-soft);font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.55}
.ct-audio-card,.ct-key-points,.ct-sources-box,.ct-paywall{margin:0 0 28px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:20px}
.ct-audio-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr minmax(260px,auto);align-items:center;gap:20px}
.ct-audio-card>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-audio-card span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.12em}
.ct-key-points{border-left:4px solid var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-key-points h2{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.1rem}
.ct-key-points p,.ct-key-points li{font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.65}
.ct-paywall{text-align:center;padding:34px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ct-paper),var(--ct-soft))}
.ct-paywall h2{font-size:2rem;margin:12px 0 8px}
.ct-paywall p{color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ct-paywall>a{display:inline-flex;margin-top:12px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:.72rem}
.ct-sources-box summary{font-weight:900;cursor:pointer}
.ct-sources-box div{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.6;margin-top:12px}
.ct-article-tags{display:flex;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-article-tags a{padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-soft);text-decoration:none;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700}
.ct-private-notes-section{margin-top:28px}
.ct-article-side{position:relative}
.ct-side-panel{position:sticky;top:165px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:15px}
.ct-side-story{display:block;padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none}
.ct-side-story span{display:block;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.56rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-side-story strong{display:block;font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.38;margin-top:4px}
.ct-author-box{max-width:880px!important;margin-top:62px;padding:26px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:22px;background:var(--ct-paper);display:grid;grid-template-columns:96px 1fr;gap:20px}
.ct-author-box>img{width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:20px;object-fit:cover}
.ct-author-box h2{margin:5px 0;font-size:1.7rem}
.ct-author-box h2 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-author-box p{color:var(--ct-muted);line-height:1.6}
.ct-author-box>div>a:last-child{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ct-related{padding-bottom:58px}
.ct-comments-section{padding:58px 0;background:var(--ct-soft);border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-comments-wrap{max-width:860px!important}
.ct-comments{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:24px}
.ct-comment-list{list-style:none;padding:0}
.ct-comment-list .comment-body{padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-comment-list .comment-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.ct-comment-list .avatar{border-radius:50%}
.comment-form textarea,.comment-form input[type="text"],.comment-form input[type="email"],.comment-form input[type="url"]{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-bg);color:var(--ct-ink);padding:12px}
.ct-profile-page{min-height:65vh}
.ct-login-card{max-width:760px;margin:30px auto;padding:46px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:28px;background:var(--ct-paper);text-align:center}
.ct-login-card h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,5rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:12px 0}
.ct-login-card p{color:var(--ct-muted);line-height:1.7}
.ct-login-card__actions{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:9px;margin-top:24px}
.ct-login-card__actions a{padding:11px 16px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:.72rem}
.ct-login-card__actions a.is-secondary{background:var(--ct-soft);color:var(--ct-ink)}
.ct-pro-page{padding:70px 0}
.ct-pro-hero__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.ct-pro-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,7rem);line-height:.82;letter-spacing:-.07em;margin:14px 0}
.ct-pro-hero p{color:var(--ct-muted);max-width:620px;line-height:1.7}
.ct-pro-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.ct-pro-feature-grid article{padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-pro-feature-grid strong{font-size:1rem}
.ct-pro-feature-grid p{font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.55}
.ct-private-notes{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:20px}
.ct-private-notes textarea{width:100%;min-height:130px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-bg);color:var(--ct-ink);padding:12px;resize:vertical}
.ct-private-notes__actions{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:10px}
.ct-private-notes button{border:0;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;padding:9px 14px;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer}
.ct-member-dashboard{display:grid;grid-template-columns:230px 1fr;gap:20px}
.ct-member-dashboard__sidebar{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:18px;height:max-content;position:sticky;top:165px}
.ct-member-dashboard__user{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ct-member-dashboard__user img{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%}
.ct-member-dashboard__nav{display:grid;margin-top:12px}
.ct-member-dashboard__nav a{padding:10px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-member-dashboard__nav a.is-active,.ct-member-dashboard__nav a:hover{background:var(--ct-soft)}
.ct-member-dashboard__content{min-width:0}
.ct-dashboard-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}
.ct-dashboard-card{padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-dashboard-card strong{display:block;font-size:1.7rem}
.ct-dashboard-card span{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.66rem}
@media(max-width:1160px){
	.ct-header__main{grid-template-columns:210px 1fr auto}
	.ct-social-icons{display:none}
	.ct-wa-btn--group{display:none}
	.ct-primary-menu{gap:18px}
	.ct-home-top__grid{grid-template-columns:1.45fr .75fr}
	.ct-story-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.ct-authors-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
	.ct-editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ct-article-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,760px) 260px}
	.ct-article-share-rail{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
	.ct-utility{display:none}
	.ct-header{top:0}
	.ct-header__main{height:70px;grid-template-columns:1fr auto}
	.ct-brand-wrap{grid-column:1}
	.ct-brand .custom-logo{max-width:170px;max-height:48px}
	.ct-brand__text strong,.ct-brand__text em{font-size:1.35rem}
	.ct-header-search,.ct-wa-btn,.ct-nav-row{display:none}
	.ct-header__actions{grid-column:2}
	.ct-mobile-menu-btn,.ct-mobile-search-btn{display:grid}
	.ct-brand-wrap .ct-mobile-menu-btn{display:grid}
	.ct-home-top{padding-top:14px}
	.ct-home-top__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-trending-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 18px}
	.ct-panel-title{grid-column:1/-1}
	.ct-latest-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-featured-video{position:static}
	.ct-authors-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-write-card{min-height:200px}
	.ct-pro-section__card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-community-cta__card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
	.ct-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ct-article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-article-side{display:none}
	.ct-article-header h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,9vw,5rem)}
	.ct-search-filters{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ct-search-filters button{min-height:46px}
	.ct-author-profile{grid-template-columns:140px 1fr}
	.ct-author-profile__avatar img{width:140px;height:140px}
	.ct-author-profile__action{grid-column:2}
	.ct-pro-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-member-dashboard{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-member-dashboard__sidebar{position:static}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
	.ct-container{width:min(calc(100% - 20px),var(--ct-container))}
	.ct-section{padding:54px 0}
	body{padding-bottom:66px}
	.ct-header__main{height:62px}
	.ct-brand__text small{display:none}
	.ct-brand .custom-logo{max-width:148px;max-height:42px}
	.ct-home-top__grid{width:100%;padding-inline:10px}
	.ct-hero-story,.ct-hero-story__media{min-height:480px;border-radius:20px}
	.ct-hero-story h1{font-size:2.2rem}
	.ct-hero-story p{font-size:.86rem}
	.ct-hero-story__meta span:nth-of-type(3),.ct-hero-story__meta span:nth-of-type(4){display:none}
	.ct-trending-panel{display:block;border-radius:20px}
	.ct-spike-row{grid-auto-columns:78%}
	.ct-story-grid,.ct-story-grid--archive{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-section-heading{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
	.ct-carousel-controls{display:none}
	.ct-authors-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.ct-author-card{padding:13px}
	.ct-author-card__avatar{width:70px;height:70px}
	.ct-editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-pro-section__card{padding:28px;border-radius:22px}
	.ct-community-cta{padding:54px 0}
	.ct-community-cta__card{padding:28px;border-radius:22px}
	.ct-footer__top{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
	.ct-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ct-footer__bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
	.ct-mobile-bottom{position:fixed;left:8px;right:8px;bottom:8px;z-index:950;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ct-paper) 94%,transparent);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);box-shadow:0 14px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.16);padding:7px}
	.ct-mobile-bottom a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:3px;color:var(--ct-muted);text-decoration:none;font-size:.52rem;font-weight:800}
	.ct-mobile-bottom a.is-active{color:var(--ct-orange)}
	.ct-mobile-bottom .ct-icon{width:18px;height:18px}
	.ct-article-header{padding-top:30px}
	.ct-article-header h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,12vw,4rem)}
	.ct-article-dek{font-size:1rem}
	.ct-article-byline{align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap}
	.ct-article-byline__details{width:100%;margin-left:65px;margin-top:-10px}
	.ct-article-actions>.ct-action-btn:first-of-type{display:none}
	.ct-share-menu>.ct-action-btn{display:inline-flex}
	.ct-article-hero{width:100%!important}
	.ct-article-hero__image{border-radius:0}
	.ct-article-layout{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),760px)!important}
	.ct-article-prose{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.85}
	.ct-audio-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-author-box{width:min(calc(100% - 20px),880px)!important;grid-template-columns:72px 1fr;padding:18px}
	.ct-author-box>img{width:72px;height:72px}
	.ct-search-filters{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-author-profile{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
	.ct-author-profile__avatar img{width:130px;height:130px}
	.ct-author-profile__avatar{margin:0 auto}
	.ct-author-profile__stats{justify-content:center}
	.ct-author-profile__action{grid-column:1}
	.ct-pro-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ct-login-card{padding:30px 20px}
	.ct-dashboard-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
	*,*:before,*:after{scroll-behavior:auto!important;animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
}


/* Directory & member dashboard additions */
.ct-authors-directory{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.ct-author-directory-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;gap:20px;align-items:start;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:22px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-author-directory-card__avatar{display:block;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden}
.ct-author-directory-card__avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-author-directory-card h2{margin:2px 0 5px;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.ct-author-directory-card h2 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-author-directory-card__role{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-author-directory-card>div>p:not(.ct-author-directory-card__role){color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.6}
.ct-author-directory-card__link{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--ct-orange);text-decoration:none}
.ct-member-dashboard__user>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-member-dashboard__user span{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.6rem;margin-top:2px}
.ct-member-dashboard__content>h1{font-size:2.3rem;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin-top:0}
.ct-member-dashboard__content>h2{font-size:1.2rem;margin:26px 0 12px}
.ct-dashboard-list{display:grid;gap:9px}
.ct-dashboard-list__item{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:15px;background:var(--ct-paper);overflow:hidden}
.ct-dashboard-list__item>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:82px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:center;text-decoration:none}
.ct-dashboard-list__item img{width:82px;height:70px;object-fit:cover}
.ct-dashboard-list__item span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding-right:12px}
.ct-dashboard-list__item strong{font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.35}
.ct-dashboard-list__item small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.58rem;margin-top:4px}
.ct-dashboard-notes{display:grid;gap:10px}
.ct-dashboard-notes article{padding:18px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:16px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-dashboard-notes h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1rem}
.ct-dashboard-notes h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-dashboard-notes p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.6;white-space:pre-wrap}
.ct-dashboard-authors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}
.ct-dashboard-authors>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:54px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:12px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:15px;background:var(--ct-paper);text-decoration:none}
.ct-dashboard-authors img{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-dashboard-authors span{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ct-dashboard-authors small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.6rem;margin-top:2px}
.ct-private-notes h3{margin:4px 0}
.ct-private-notes p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.72rem}
.ct-private-notes__actions span{align-self:center;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.62rem}
.ct-save-button.is-saved{background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ct-orange)}
@media(max-width:800px){.ct-authors-directory{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){
	.ct-author-directory-card{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;padding:15px}
	.ct-author-directory-card__avatar{width:80px;height:80px;border-radius:16px}
	.ct-dashboard-authors{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


.ct-article-video{margin-bottom:42px}
.ct-article-video iframe,.ct-article-video video{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;height:auto;border:0;border-radius:26px;background:#000}
.ct-page__inner{max-width:900px!important}
.ct-page__header h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:0 0 30px}
@media(max-width:650px){.ct-article-video{width:100%!important}.ct-article-video iframe,.ct-article-video video{border-radius:0}}


/* Media archives */
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.ct-media-card,.ct-podcast-archive-card{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:22px;background:var(--ct-paper);overflow:hidden}
.ct-media-card__image{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--ct-soft);overflow:hidden}
.ct-media-card__image img,.ct-media-card__image .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-media-card__image>small,.ct-short-card__image>small{position:absolute;right:12px;bottom:12px;padding:5px 8px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(5,15,25,.78);color:#fff;font-size:.58rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-media-card>div{padding:18px}
.ct-media-card h2,.ct-podcast-archive-card h2{font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:9px 0}
.ct-media-card h2 a,.ct-podcast-archive-card h2 a{text-decoration:none}
.ct-media-card p,.ct-podcast-archive-card p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.6}
.ct-podcast-archive-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.ct-podcast-archive-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:180px 1fr}
.ct-podcast-archive-card__image{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:1/1;background:var(--ct-soft);overflow:hidden}
.ct-podcast-archive-card__image img,.ct-podcast-archive-card__image .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-podcast-archive-card__image .ct-podcast-row__play{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:14px}
.ct-podcast-archive-card>div{padding:20px}
.ct-podcast-archive-card small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.62rem}
.ct-shorts-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.ct-short-card{min-width:0}
.ct-short-card__image{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:9/16;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-soft)}
.ct-short-card__image img,.ct-short-card__image .ct-media-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-short-card h2{font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.25;margin:10px 2px}
.ct-short-card h2 a{text-decoration:none}
@media(max-width:1000px){.ct-media-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.ct-shorts-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
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/* =========================================================
   CREED TIMES 2.1 — LIGHT NEWSROOM HOMEPAGE + HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.ctn-topbar{
	background:#f8fafb;
	color:#607080;
	border-bottom:1px solid #e8edf0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-topbar{background:#081522;color:#b7c5cf;border-color:var(--ct-line)}
.ctn-topbar__inner{
	height:30px;
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
	justify-content:space-between;
	gap:20px;
	font-size:.59rem;
	font-weight:700;
	letter-spacing:.025em;
}
.ctn-topbar__left,.ctn-topbar__right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.ctn-topbar__left i{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-orange)}
.ctn-topbar__right a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;opacity:.82}
.ctn-topbar__right a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--ct-orange)}

.ctn-header{
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	top:0;
	z-index:1000;
	background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ct-paper) 94%,transparent);
	backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
	border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
.ctn-header__inner{
	height:76px;
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:200px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
	align-items:center;
	gap:26px;
}
.ctn-brand-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;min-width:0}
.ctn-brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;text-decoration:none;min-width:0}
.ctn-brand .custom-logo{display:block;width:auto;max-width:190px;max-height:52px;object-fit:contain}
.ctn-brand__fallback{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto auto;column-gap:5px;align-items:end;line-height:.9}
.ctn-brand__fallback strong,.ctn-brand__fallback em{font-style:normal;font-size:1.65rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.06em}
.ctn-brand__fallback strong{color:var(--ct-ink)}
.ctn-brand__fallback em{color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ctn-brand__fallback small{grid-column:1/-1;margin-top:5px;font-size:.43rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ct-muted);font-weight:800}
.ctn-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(13px,1.35vw,22px);min-width:0}
.ctn-nav a{
	position:relative;
	color:var(--ct-ink);
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.7rem;
	font-weight:800;
	white-space:nowrap;
}
.ctn-nav a:after{
	content:"";
	position:absolute;
	left:50%;
	right:50%;
	bottom:-11px;
	height:2px;
	border-radius:2px;
	background:var(--ct-orange);
	transition:.22s ease;
}
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.ctn-nav a:hover:after,.ctn-nav a.is-active:after{left:0;right:0}
.ctn-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.ctn-social{display:flex;gap:5px}
.ctn-social a,.ctn-action-btn{
	width:36px;
	height:36px;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:11px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	color:var(--ct-ink);
	display:grid;
	place-items:center;
	text-decoration:none;
	cursor:pointer;
	transition:.2s ease;
}
.ctn-social a:hover,.ctn-action-btn:hover{border-color:#cbd5dc;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(11,42,74,.06)}
.ctn-social .ct-brand-icon{width:15px;height:15px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6}
.ctn-wa{
	height:38px;
	padding:0 13px;
	border-radius:12px;
	background:#1a9f63;
	color:#fff;
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
	gap:7px;
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.63rem;
	font-weight:900;
	box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(26,159,99,.16);
}
.ctn-wa .ct-brand-icon{width:16px;height:16px}
.ctn-mobile-btn{display:none;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:11px;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);place-items:center}
.ctn-mobile-panel{border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);background:var(--ct-paper);padding:12px 0 18px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(11,42,74,.08)}
.ctn-mobile-search{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 44px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:13px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-mobile-search input{height:46px;border:0;outline:0;background:transparent;color:var(--ct-ink);padding:0 14px}
.ctn-mobile-search button{border:0;background:var(--ct-navy-2);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}
.ctn-mobile-panel nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 18px;margin-top:12px}
.ctn-mobile-panel nav a{padding:11px 2px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800}
.ctn-mobile-cta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.ctn-mobile-cta a{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:11px;border-radius:12px;background:#1a9f63;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:850}
.ctn-mobile-cta .ct-brand-icon{width:15px;height:15px}

.ctn-home{overflow:hidden;background:#f7f8fa}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-home{background:var(--ct-bg)}

.ctn-briefbar{
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
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	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
	align-items:center;
	gap:18px;
}
.ctn-briefbar__label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctn-briefbar__label i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-orange);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,107,61,.1)}
.ctn-briefbar__stories{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;min-width:0;overflow:hidden}
.ctn-briefbar__stories a{
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	flex:1;
	padding:0 16px;
	border-left:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	color:var(--ct-ink);
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.65rem;
	font-weight:700;
	white-space:nowrap;
	overflow:hidden;
	text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.ctn-briefbar__stories a span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.54rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin-right:6px}
.ctn-briefbar__all{font-size:.6rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}

.ctn-hero-section{padding:46px 0 34px}
.ctn-hero-heading{
	display:grid;
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	align-items:end;
	gap:50px;
	margin-bottom:24px;
}
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	display:inline-block;
	color:var(--ct-orange);
	font-size:.61rem;
	font-weight:900;
	letter-spacing:.14em;
	text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ctn-hero-heading h1{
	margin:8px 0 0;
	font-size:clamp(2.9rem,5.1vw,6rem);
	line-height:.83;
	letter-spacing:-.072em;
	font-weight:800;
}
.ctn-hero-heading h1 em{font-style:normal;color:#8b98a3;font-weight:700}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-hero-heading h1 em{color:#768797}
.ctn-hero-heading>p{margin:0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.7}

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.ctn-lead-card{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(310px,.78fr);
	min-height:500px;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:24px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	overflow:hidden;
	box-shadow:0 16px 45px rgba(11,42,74,.055);
}
.ctn-lead-card__media{position:relative;display:block;min-height:500px;background:var(--ct-soft);overflow:hidden}
.ctn-cover,.ctn-lead-card__media>.ctn-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.ctn-lead-card__media img{transition:transform .45s ease}
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.ctn-lead-card__badge{
	position:absolute;
	left:16px;
	top:16px;
	padding:7px 10px;
	border-radius:999px;
	background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
	color:#0b1e30;
	font-size:.58rem;
	font-weight:900;
	text-transform:uppercase;
	letter-spacing:.08em;
	box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
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.ctn-story-topline span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctn-story-topline small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.58rem}
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.ctn-author-line strong{font-size:.67rem}
.ctn-author-line span{font-size:.57rem;color:var(--ct-muted);margin-top:3px}
.ctn-author-line>a{font-size:.6rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--ct-orange);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}

.ctn-pulse{
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:24px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	padding:16px 17px;
	box-shadow:0 16px 45px rgba(11,42,74,.04);
}
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.ctn-pulse__head span{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:900}
.ctn-pulse__head a{font-size:.58rem;font-weight:850;color:var(--ct-muted);text-decoration:none}
.ctn-pulse-item{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:66px 1fr 24px;
	gap:11px;
	align-items:center;
	padding:13px 0;
	border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	text-decoration:none;
}
.ctn-pulse-item__img{width:66px;height:62px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-soft)}
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.ctn-pulse-item__copy strong{font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.34;margin:4px 0;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.ctn-pulse-item__copy small{font-size:.54rem;color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ctn-pulse-item>b{align-self:start;color:#c5ced5;font-size:.65rem}

.ctn-section{padding:68px 0}
.ctn-section-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-bottom:24px}
.ctn-section-head h2{margin:7px 0 0;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,3.75rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.055em}
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.ctn-section-actions button{width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-paper);color:var(--ct-ink);cursor:pointer}
.ctn-text-link{font-size:.61rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none;padding-bottom:3px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-orange)}

.ctn-spike{padding-top:40px;background:var(--ct-paper);border-block:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
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.ctn-spike-card h3{margin:6px 0 11px;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ctn-spike-card h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctn-spike-card__copy>div{display:flex;gap:10px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.54rem}

.ctn-latest{background:#f7f8fa}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-latest{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-latest-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 290px;gap:18px;align-items:start}
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.ctn-story-card{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper);overflow:hidden;transition:.25s ease}
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.ctn-story-card__copy{padding:16px}
.ctn-story-card h3{margin:0;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.032em}
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.ctn-popular__head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding-bottom:8px}
.ctn-popular__head span{font-size:.61rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.12em}
.ctn-popular__head i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-orange)}
.ctn-popular>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:32px 1fr;gap:9px;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none}
.ctn-popular>a>b{font-size:1.25rem;color:#c5ced5}
.ctn-popular>a>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ctn-popular>a span{font-size:.52rem;color:var(--ct-orange);font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}
.ctn-popular>a strong{font-size:.73rem;line-height:1.35;margin:4px 0}
.ctn-popular>a small{font-size:.52rem;color:var(--ct-muted)}

.ctn-authors{background:var(--ct-paper);border-block:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ctn-author-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 250px;gap:12px}
.ctn-author-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px}
.ctn-author-card{padding:16px 10px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:#fbfcfd;text-align:center}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-author-card{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-author-card__avatar{position:relative;display:block;width:72px;height:72px;margin:0 auto 11px;border-radius:50%;overflow:visible}
.ctn-author-card__avatar img{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}
.ctn-author-card__avatar span{position:absolute;right:-2px;bottom:-2px;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.55rem;border:3px solid var(--ct-paper)}
.ctn-author-card h3{margin:0;font-size:.77rem}
.ctn-author-card h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctn-author-card p{margin:4px 0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.57rem;min-height:2.3em}
.ctn-author-card small{font-size:.53rem;color:#99a4ad}
.ctn-contribute{border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f2f5f7,#e8edf1);padding:22px;color:#0b1e30;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-contribute{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0d2233,#091724);color:#eef4f8}
.ctn-contribute__mark{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:900}
.ctn-contribute small{display:block;margin-top:18px;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.55rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctn-contribute h3{margin:6px 0;font-size:1.22rem;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.ctn-contribute p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.68rem;line-height:1.5}
.ctn-contribute>a{align-self:flex-start;color:var(--ct-ink);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-orange)}

.ctn-analysis{background:#f1f4f6}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-analysis{background:#081522}
.ctn-analysis-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr .75fr;gap:14px}
.ctn-analysis-card{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper);overflow:hidden}
.ctn-analysis-card--lead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr}
.ctn-analysis-card__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--ct-soft);overflow:hidden}
.ctn-analysis-card--lead .ctn-analysis-card__media{height:100%;aspect-ratio:auto}
.ctn-analysis-card__media img,.ctn-analysis-card__media .ctn-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ctn-analysis-card__copy{padding:18px}
.ctn-analysis-card__copy>span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.55rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctn-analysis-card h3{margin:8px 0;font-size:1.22rem;line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.033em}
.ctn-analysis-card--lead h3{font-size:1.65rem}
.ctn-analysis-card h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctn-analysis-card p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.7rem;line-height:1.55}
.ctn-analysis-card small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.54rem}

.ctn-media{background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ctn-media-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(250px,.55fr);gap:14px}
.ctn-media-feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:#f8fafb}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-media-feature{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-media-feature__media{position:relative;display:block;min-height:350px;background:var(--ct-navy-2);overflow:hidden}
.ctn-media-feature__media img,.ctn-media-feature__media>.ctn-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ctn-play{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:#0b1e30;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.ctn-media-feature>div:last-child{padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.ctn-media-feature>div:last-child>span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.56rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctn-media-feature h3{font-size:1.8rem;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.045em;margin:10px 0}
.ctn-media-feature h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctn-media-feature p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.6}
.ctn-media-side{display:grid;gap:10px}
.ctn-media-side>a{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:#f8fafb;text-decoration:none;min-height:106px}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-media-side>a{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-media-side>a>span{font-size:.54rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--ct-orange);letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctn-media-side>a>strong{font-size:1rem;margin-top:5px}
.ctn-media-side>a>b{position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:.85rem;color:#9ca8b1}

.ctn-urdu{background:#f7f8fa;font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-urdu{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-section-head--urdu h2{font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif;font-weight:600;line-height:1.8;letter-spacing:0;margin:0}
.ctn-section-head--urdu .ctn-kicker{font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif;letter-spacing:0;font-size:.82rem}
.ctn-section-head--urdu .ctn-text-link{font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif;font-size:.84rem}
.ctn-urdu-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.ctn-urdu-grid article{min-width:0}
.ctn-urdu-card__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:17px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ct-soft)}
.ctn-urdu-card__media img,.ctn-urdu-card__media>.ctn-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ctn-urdu-grid article>span{display:block;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:10px}
.ctn-urdu-grid h3{font-family:"Noto Nastaliq Urdu",serif;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:2;margin:1px 0 4px;font-weight:600}
.ctn-urdu-grid h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctn-urdu-grid small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.64rem}

.ctn-pro{padding:0 0 72px;background:#f7f8fa}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-pro{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctn-pro__card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;padding:32px 38px;border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d3556,#071827);color:#fff}
.ctn-pro h2{margin:7px 0 6px;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,3.2rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.05em}
.ctn-pro p{margin:0;color:#a9bac6;font-size:.76rem}
.ctn-pro__card>a{flex:0 0 auto;padding:11px 15px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:900}
.ctn-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8edf1,#dce5eb);color:#8ca0ae;font-weight:900;font-size:1.5rem}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctn-fallback{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#102739,#091724);color:#526878}

@media(max-width:1180px){
	.ctn-nav{gap:12px}
	.ctn-nav a{font-size:.65rem}
	.ctn-social{display:none}
	.ctn-header__inner{grid-template-columns:185px 1fr auto}
	.ctn-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-pulse{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 18px}
	.ctn-pulse__head{grid-column:1/-1}
	.ctn-story-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.ctn-author-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
	.ctn-analysis-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ctn-analysis-card--lead{grid-column:1/-1}
}
@media(max-width:950px){
	.ctn-topbar__right a:not(:last-child){display:none}
	.ctn-header__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;height:68px}
	.ctn-nav{display:none}
	.ctn-mobile-btn{display:grid}
	.ctn-brand-wrap{grid-column:1}
	.ctn-actions{grid-column:2}
	.ctn-theme{display:none}
	.ctn-hero-heading{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:13px}
	.ctn-hero-heading>p{max-width:620px}
	.ctn-lead-card{grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr}
	.ctn-latest-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-popular{position:static}
	.ctn-author-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-contribute{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:16px}
	.ctn-contribute small{margin-top:0}
	.ctn-media-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-media-side{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
	.ctn-urdu-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
	.ctn-topbar{display:none}
	.ctn-header__inner{height:62px}
	.ctn-brand .custom-logo{max-width:150px;max-height:44px}
	.ctn-brand__fallback strong,.ctn-brand__fallback em{font-size:1.3rem}
	.ctn-brand__fallback small{display:none}
	.ctn-actions .ctn-wa{width:38px;padding:0;justify-content:center}
	.ctn-actions .ctn-wa span{display:none}
	.ctn-actions .ctn-wa .ct-brand-icon{width:17px;height:17px}
	.ctn-mobile-panel nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-mobile-cta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-briefbar__inner{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr}
	.ctn-briefbar__stories a:not(:first-child),.ctn-briefbar__all{display:none}
	.ctn-briefbar__stories a{border-left:1px solid var(--ct-line);padding-right:0}
	.ctn-hero-section{padding:28px 0 26px}
	.ctn-hero-heading h1{font-size:clamp(2.55rem,13vw,4.4rem)}
	.ctn-lead-card{display:block;min-height:0;border-radius:20px}
	.ctn-lead-card__media{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:4/3}
	.ctn-lead-card__copy{padding:20px}
	.ctn-lead-card h2{font-size:2rem}
	.ctn-author-line{grid-template-columns:36px 1fr}
	.ctn-author-line img{width:36px;height:36px}
	.ctn-author-line>a{grid-column:1/-1;margin-top:4px}
	.ctn-pulse{display:block;border-radius:20px}
	.ctn-section{padding:52px 0}
	.ctn-section-head{align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex-direction:column}
	.ctn-section-head h2{font-size:2.25rem}
	.ctn-section-actions{display:none}
	.ctn-spike-row{grid-auto-columns:78%}
	.ctn-story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-author-row{display:flex;overflow:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding-bottom:4px}
	.ctn-author-card{min-width:42%;scroll-snap-align:start}
	.ctn-contribute{display:flex}
	.ctn-analysis-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-analysis-card--lead{display:block;grid-column:auto}
	.ctn-analysis-card--lead .ctn-analysis-card__media{aspect-ratio:16/10;height:auto}
	.ctn-media-feature{display:block}
	.ctn-media-feature__media{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/10}
	.ctn-media-feature>div:last-child{padding:20px}
	.ctn-media-feature h3{font-size:1.45rem}
	.ctn-media-side{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctn-urdu-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:11px}
	.ctn-urdu-grid h3{font-size:.95rem}
	.ctn-pro{padding-bottom:56px}
	.ctn-pro__card{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;padding:27px;border-radius:20px}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
	.ctn-topbar{display:none}
	.ctn-pulse-item{grid-template-columns:58px 1fr 20px}
	.ctn-pulse-item__img{width:58px;height:56px}
	.ctn-author-card{min-width:48%}
	.ctn-urdu-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* =========================================================
   CREED TIMES 2.2 — BRAND, ARCHIVES, ABOUT, IMAGE QUALITY
   ========================================================= */
.ctn-brand__default{
	display:block;
	width:auto;
	max-width:198px;
	max-height:54px;
	object-fit:contain;
}
.ct-footer-default-logo{
	display:block;
	width:min(320px,72vw);
	height:auto;
	filter:brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.ct-story-card__media>img,
.ctv-lead-story__media>img,
.ctn-story-card__media>img,
.ctn-spike-card__media>img,
.ctn-lead-card__media>img{
	image-rendering:auto;
	backface-visibility:hidden;
}

/* Archive / category pages */
.ctv-archive{
	background:#f7f8fa;
	min-height:70vh;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctv-archive{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctv-archive-hero{
	padding:46px 0 24px;
	background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbfcfd,#f5f7f8);
	border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctv-archive-hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b1927,#081522)}
.ctv-archive-hero__top{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
	align-items:end;
	gap:40px;
}
.ctv-kicker{
	display:inline-block;
	color:var(--ct-orange);
	font-size:.61rem;
	font-weight:900;
	letter-spacing:.14em;
	text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ctv-archive-hero h1{
	margin:8px 0 0;
	font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5.4rem);
	line-height:.86;
	letter-spacing:-.065em;
	font-weight:800;
}
.ctv-archive-description{
	margin-top:14px;
	max-width:700px;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.82rem;
	line-height:1.65;
}
.ctv-archive-description p{margin:0}
.ctv-archive-hero__meta{
	text-align:right;
	padding-bottom:7px;
}
.ctv-archive-hero__meta span{
	display:block;
	font-size:2rem;
	font-weight:800;
	letter-spacing:-.05em;
}
.ctv-archive-hero__meta small{
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.58rem;
	text-transform:uppercase;
	letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.ctv-topic-nav{
	display:flex;
	gap:8px;
	overflow:auto;
	scrollbar-width:none;
	margin-top:28px;
	padding-bottom:2px;
}
.ctv-topic-nav::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.ctv-topic-nav a{
	flex:0 0 auto;
	padding:8px 11px;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:999px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	color:var(--ct-ink);
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.61rem;
	font-weight:800;
}
.ctv-topic-nav a:hover{
	border-color:var(--ct-orange);
	color:var(--ct-orange);
}
.ctv-archive-lead{padding:26px 0 18px}
.ctv-lead-story{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(320px,.7fr);
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:24px;
	overflow:hidden;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	box-shadow:0 16px 45px rgba(11,42,74,.045);
}
.ctv-lead-story__media{
	position:relative;
	display:block;
	min-height:450px;
	background:var(--ct-soft);
	overflow:hidden;
}
.ctv-lead-story__media img,
.ctv-lead-story__media>.ctn-fallback{
	width:100%;
	height:100%;
	object-fit:cover;
	transition:transform .45s ease;
}
.ctv-lead-story:hover .ctv-lead-story__media img{transform:scale(1.015)}
.ctv-image-label{
	position:absolute;
	left:16px;
	top:16px;
	padding:7px 10px;
	border-radius:999px;
	background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
	color:#0b1e30;
	font-size:.56rem;
	font-weight:900;
	text-transform:uppercase;
	letter-spacing:.08em;
	box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.ctv-lead-story__copy{
	padding:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);
	display:flex;
	flex-direction:column;
	justify-content:center;
}
.ctv-lead-story h2{
	margin:12px 0 13px;
	font-size:clamp(2rem,3vw,3.6rem);
	line-height:.95;
	letter-spacing:-.052em;
}
.ctv-lead-story h2 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctv-lead-story__copy>p{
	margin:0;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.8rem;
	line-height:1.7;
}
.ctv-lead-story__footer{
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
	justify-content:space-between;
	gap:18px;
	margin-top:28px;
	padding-top:18px;
	border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
.ctv-lead-story__footer>div{
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
	gap:9px;
}
.ctv-lead-story__footer img{
	width:40px;
	height:40px;
	border-radius:50%;
	object-fit:cover;
}
.ctv-lead-story__footer>div>span{
	display:flex;
	flex-direction:column;
}
.ctv-lead-story__footer strong{font-size:.65rem}
.ctv-lead-story__footer small{
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.54rem;
	margin-top:3px;
}
.ctv-lead-story__footer>a{
	flex:0 0 auto;
	color:var(--ct-orange);
	font-size:.6rem;
	font-weight:900;
	text-decoration:none;
}
.ctv-archive-feed{padding:48px 0 72px}
.ctv-feed-head{
	display:flex;
	justify-content:space-between;
	align-items:end;
	margin-bottom:22px;
}
.ctv-feed-head h2{
	margin:6px 0 0;
	font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,3rem);
	line-height:.95;
	letter-spacing:-.05em;
}
.ctv-story-grid{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
	gap:14px;
}
.ctv-story-grid .ct-story-card{
	border-radius:19px;
	box-shadow:none;
}
.ctv-story-grid .ct-story-card__media{
	aspect-ratio:16/10;
}
.ctv-story-grid .ct-story-card__title{
	font-size:1.08rem;
}
.ctv-story-grid .ct-story-card__excerpt{
	font-size:.72rem;
}
.ctv-story-grid .ct-story-card__body{
	padding:16px;
}

/* About page */
.ctv-about{
	background:#f7f8fa;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctv-about{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctv-about-hero{
	padding:64px 0 56px;
	background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f6f8f9);
	border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctv-about-hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b1a28,#081522)}
.ctv-about-hero__inner{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(270px,.65fr);
	gap:70px;
	align-items:center;
}
.ctv-about-hero h1{
	margin:10px 0 16px;
	font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,6.7rem);
	line-height:.84;
	letter-spacing:-.072em;
	font-weight:800;
}
.ctv-about-hero h1 em{
	font-style:normal;
	color:#8e9ba6;
	font-weight:700;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctv-about-hero h1 em{color:#718493}
.ctv-about-hero__copy>p{
	max-width:760px;
	margin:0;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.91rem;
	line-height:1.75;
}
.ctv-about-hero__actions{
	display:flex;
	flex-wrap:wrap;
	gap:8px;
	margin-top:26px;
}
.ctv-about-hero__actions a{
	display:inline-flex;
	align-items:center;
	justify-content:center;
	min-height:42px;
	padding:0 14px;
	border-radius:999px;
	background:var(--ct-orange);
	color:#fff;
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.66rem;
	font-weight:900;
}
.ctv-about-hero__actions a.is-secondary{
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	color:var(--ct-ink);
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
.ctv-about-hero__brand{
	aspect-ratio:1/1;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:30px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	display:flex;
	flex-direction:column;
	align-items:center;
	justify-content:center;
	gap:18px;
	box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(11,42,74,.06);
}
.ctv-about-hero__brand img{
	width:42%;
	max-width:150px;
	height:auto;
}
.ctv-about-hero__brand span{
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.54rem;
	font-weight:800;
	letter-spacing:.14em;
}
.ctv-about-stats{padding:22px 0 0}
.ctv-about-stats__grid{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
	gap:10px;
}
.ctv-about-stats article{
	padding:20px;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:18px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
}
.ctv-about-stats article>span{
	display:block;
	color:#bac4cb;
	font-size:1.4rem;
	font-weight:800;
}
.ctv-about-stats strong{
	display:block;
	margin-top:14px;
	font-size:.87rem;
}
.ctv-about-stats p{
	margin:5px 0 0;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.66rem;
	line-height:1.5;
}
.ctv-about-section{padding:74px 0}
.ctv-about-section--soft{
	background:#eef2f4;
	border-block:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ctv-about-section--soft{background:#081522}
.ctv-about-split{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
	gap:70px;
}
.ctv-about-split h2,
.ctv-about-head h2{
	margin:8px 0 0;
	font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4vw,4.7rem);
	line-height:.9;
	letter-spacing:-.06em;
}
.ctv-about-copy{
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.86rem;
	line-height:1.8;
}
.ctv-about-copy p:first-child{margin-top:0}
.ctv-about-head{
	display:flex;
	align-items:end;
	justify-content:space-between;
	gap:30px;
	margin-bottom:28px;
}
.ctv-about-head>div{max-width:850px}
.ctv-about-head>a{
	flex:0 0 auto;
	color:var(--ct-orange);
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.63rem;
	font-weight:900;
}
.ctv-format-grid{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
	gap:12px;
}
.ctv-format-grid article{
	padding:24px;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:18px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
}
.ctv-format-grid b{
	font-size:.9rem;
}
.ctv-format-grid p{
	margin:8px 0 0;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.69rem;
	line-height:1.55;
}
.ctv-about-authors{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
	gap:10px;
}
.ctv-about-authors article{
	padding:15px 10px;
	border:1px solid var(--ct-line);
	border-radius:18px;
	background:var(--ct-paper);
	text-align:center;
}
.ctv-about-authors img{
	width:72px;
	height:72px;
	border-radius:50%;
	object-fit:cover;
}
.ctv-about-authors h3{
	margin:10px 0 3px;
	font-size:.76rem;
}
.ctv-about-authors h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctv-about-authors p{
	margin:0;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:.56rem;
}
.ctv-about-connect{padding:0 0 74px}
.ctv-about-connect__card{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;
	gap:60px;
	padding:38px;
	border-radius:24px;
	background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d3556,#071827);
	color:#fff;
}
.ctv-about-connect h2{
	margin:8px 0 8px;
	font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,4.2rem);
	line-height:.9;
	letter-spacing:-.055em;
}
.ctv-about-connect p{
	margin:0;
	color:#a9bbc7;
	font-size:.75rem;
}
.ctv-about-connect__card>div:last-child{
	border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.ctv-about-connect__card>div:last-child a{
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
	justify-content:space-between;
	padding:15px 3px;
	border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
	color:#fff;
	text-decoration:none;
	font-size:.72rem;
	font-weight:800;
}
.ctv-about-connect__card>div:last-child a span{color:#ff946e}

@media(max-width:1050px){
	.ctv-story-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.ctv-about-authors{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
	.ctv-lead-story{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-lead-story__media{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/9}
	.ctv-about-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-about-hero__brand{aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:260px}
	.ctv-about-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ctv-about-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
	.ctv-format-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ctv-about-connect__card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
	.ctn-brand__default{max-width:154px;max-height:44px}
	.ctv-archive-hero{padding:30px 0 20px}
	.ctv-archive-hero__top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
	.ctv-archive-hero__meta{text-align:left;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:7px}
	.ctv-archive-hero__meta span{font-size:1.45rem}
	.ctv-archive-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,13vw,4.3rem)}
	.ctv-archive-lead{padding-top:16px}
	.ctv-lead-story{border-radius:20px}
	.ctv-lead-story__media{aspect-ratio:4/3}
	.ctv-lead-story__copy{padding:20px}
	.ctv-lead-story h2{font-size:2rem}
	.ctv-lead-story__footer{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
	.ctv-story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-about-hero{padding:42px 0 36px}
	.ctv-about-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,14vw,4.6rem)}
	.ctv-about-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ctv-about-section{padding:54px 0}
	.ctv-format-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-about-authors{display:flex;overflow:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory}
	.ctv-about-authors article{min-width:43%;scroll-snap-align:start}
	.ctv-about-connect{padding-bottom:56px}
	.ctv-about-connect__card{padding:28px;border-radius:20px}
}
@media(max-width:430px){
	.ctv-about-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-about-authors article{min-width:50%}
}


/* =========================================================
   CREED TIMES 2.3 — FINAL POLISH
   ========================================================= */
body.ct-site{
	font-family:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
}
.ctn-hero-heading h1,
.ctn-section-head h2,
.ctv-page-hero h1,
.ctv-page-head h2,
.ctv-about-story h2,
.ctv-contribute-form-layout h2,
.ctv-contact-layout h2,
.ctv-author-profile-card h2,
.ct-article-header h1,
.ct-author-profile h1{
	font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,sans-serif;
}
.ctn-brand .ct-exact-logo,
.ct-footer-brand .ct-exact-logo,
.ctv-contact-logo .ct-exact-logo,
.ctv-about-brand-card .ct-exact-logo{
	display:block;
	width:auto;
	height:auto;
	object-fit:contain;
}
.ctn-brand .ct-exact-logo{max-width:190px;max-height:52px}
.ct-footer-brand .ct-exact-logo{max-width:260px;max-height:72px}
.ctv-contact-logo .ct-exact-logo{max-width:260px;max-height:110px;margin-inline:auto}
.ctv-about-brand-card .ct-exact-logo{max-width:260px;max-height:130px;margin-inline:auto}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ct-exact-logo{
	filter:brightness(0) invert(1);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ct-fallback-logo{
	filter:brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.ct-brand-icon{width:18px;height:18px;flex:0 0 auto}
.ctn-wa .ct-brand-icon{width:16px;height:16px}

/* Shared premium page system */
.ctv-page{background:var(--ct-bg)}
.ctv-page-hero{
	padding:76px 0 60px;
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 82% 0%,rgba(255,107,61,.10),transparent 31%),
		linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ct-paper),var(--ct-bg));
	border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);
}
.ctv-page-hero--compact{padding-bottom:54px}
.ctv-page-hero__inner{max-width:1050px}
.ctv-page-hero h1{
	margin:12px 0 16px;
	font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,6.8rem);
	line-height:.88;
	letter-spacing:-.065em;
}
.ctv-page-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ctv-page-hero__inner>p{
	max-width:780px;
	margin:0;
	color:var(--ct-muted);
	font-size:1rem;
	line-height:1.75;
}
.ctv-kicker{
	display:inline-block;
	color:var(--ct-orange);
	font-size:.63rem;
	font-weight:900;
	letter-spacing:.15em;
	text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ctv-page-section{padding:76px 0}
.ctv-page-section--soft{background:var(--ct-soft);border-block:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ctv-page-head{
	display:flex;
	align-items:end;
	justify-content:space-between;
	gap:24px;
	margin-bottom:26px;
}
.ctv-page-head h2{
	margin:8px 0 0;
	font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,4rem);
	line-height:.95;
	letter-spacing:-.05em;
}
.ctv-page-head>a{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-orange);padding-bottom:3px}
.ctv-page-copy{color:var(--ct-muted);line-height:1.75}
.ctv-primary-action,.ctv-secondary-action{
	display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding:0 17px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:900;
}
.ctv-primary-action{background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff}
.ctv-secondary-action{background:var(--ct-paper);border:1px solid var(--ct-line);color:var(--ct-ink)}

/* About */
.ctv-about-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(300px,.65fr);gap:50px;align-items:center}
.ctv-about-actions{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}
.ctv-about-brand-card{
	min-height:330px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:28px;background:var(--ct-paper);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:34px;box-shadow:var(--ct-shadow);
}
.ctv-about-brand-card__logo{display:grid;place-items:center}
.ctv-about-brand-card p{margin:18px 0 0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.63rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ctv-about-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:70px}
.ctv-about-story h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,4.7rem);line-height:.93;letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:8px 0}
.ctv-about-story>div:last-child{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.8}
.ctv-format-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}
.ctv-format-grid article{padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ctv-format-grid article>span{display:block;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:18px}
.ctv-format-grid b{display:block;font-size:1.05rem}
.ctv-format-grid p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.75rem;line-height:1.6}
.ctv-about-authors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:10px}
.ctv-about-authors article{text-align:center;padding:16px 10px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ctv-about-authors img{width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}
.ctv-about-authors h3{font-size:.8rem;margin:10px 0 3px}
.ctv-about-authors h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctv-about-authors p{margin:0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.58rem}
.ctv-about-manifesto{padding:88px 0;background:#071827;color:#fff}
.ctv-about-manifesto__inner{max-width:1000px!important}
.ctv-about-manifesto blockquote{margin:14px 0 14px;font:700 clamp(2.4rem,5vw,5.5rem)/.95 "Manrope",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.055em}
.ctv-about-manifesto p{max-width:760px;color:#9fb1bd;line-height:1.7}
.ctv-about-connect{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:60px}
.ctv-about-connect h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,4rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:8px 0}
.ctv-about-connect>div:last-child{border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ctv-about-connect>div:last-child a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:16px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none;font-weight:800}
.ctv-about-connect>div:last-child a span:last-child{margin-left:auto;color:var(--ct-orange)}
.ctv-about-connect .ct-brand-icon{width:17px;height:17px}

/* Authors directory */
.ctv-authors-directory{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.ctv-author-profile-card{padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:22px;background:var(--ct-paper);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(11,42,74,.035)}
.ctv-author-profile-card__top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:104px 1fr;gap:18px}
.ctv-author-profile-card__avatar{display:block;width:104px;height:104px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden}
.ctv-author-profile-card__avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ctv-author-profile-card__role{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctv-author-profile-card h2{margin:5px 0 7px;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.ctv-author-profile-card h2 a{text-decoration:none}
.ctv-author-profile-card p{margin:0;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.75rem;line-height:1.55}
.ctv-author-profile-card__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin-top:19px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line)}
.ctv-author-profile-card__meta span{font-size:.6rem;color:var(--ct-muted)}
.ctv-author-profile-card__meta span strong{color:var(--ct-ink);font-size:.85rem}
.ctv-author-profile-card__meta a{font-size:.59rem;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ct-muted);text-align:right}
.ctv-author-profile-card__button{display:inline-flex;margin-top:16px;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none}

/* Contact */
.ctv-page-hero--contact{text-align:center}
.ctv-contact-logo{margin:22px auto 18px}
.ctv-page-hero--contact h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5.4rem)}
.ctv-page-hero--contact p{margin-inline:auto}
.ctv-contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px}
.ctv-contact-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper);text-decoration:none;transition:.2s ease}
.ctv-contact-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--ct-shadow);border-color:#cfd8de}
.ctv-contact-card>span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.56rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ctv-contact-card strong{font-size:.95rem;margin:15px 0 8px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.ctv-contact-card small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.62rem}
.ctv-contact-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(290px,.65fr);gap:50px;align-items:start}
.ctv-contact-layout h2,.ctv-contribute-form-layout h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4vw,4.2rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:8px 0}
.ctv-social-panel{border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:22px;background:var(--ct-paper);padding:18px}
.ctv-social-panel h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:7px 0 15px}
.ctv-social-panel>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr auto;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);text-decoration:none}
.ctv-social-panel>a>.ct-brand-icon{width:19px;height:19px;justify-self:center}
.ctv-social-panel>a>span{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ctv-social-panel strong{font-size:.75rem}
.ctv-social-panel small{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.56rem;margin-top:3px}
.ctv-social-panel b{color:var(--ct-orange)}

/* Public forms */
.ct-public-form{margin-top:24px;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-public-form__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.ct-public-form label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-public-form input,.ct-public-form textarea,.ct-public-form select{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--ct-bg);color:var(--ct-ink);padding:12px;outline:0}
.ct-public-form input:focus,.ct-public-form textarea:focus,.ct-public-form select:focus{border-color:var(--ct-orange);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,107,61,.08)}
.ct-public-form button{border:0;border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:900;cursor:pointer}
.ct-honeypot{position:absolute!important;left:-99999px!important;opacity:0!important;pointer-events:none!important}
.ct-form-notice{margin:0 0 14px;padding:11px 13px;border-radius:11px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700}
.ct-form-notice.is-success{background:#e9f8ef;color:#11653e;border:1px solid #bfe6cd}
.ct-form-notice.is-error{background:#fff0ec;color:#9f3217;border:1px solid #ffd0c3}

/* Contribute */
.ctv-contribute-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px}
.ctv-contribute-grid article{padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ctv-contribute-grid span{color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:900}
.ctv-contribute-grid h3{font-size:1rem;margin:18px 0 8px}
.ctv-contribute-grid p{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.6}
.ctv-contribute-form-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.75fr 1.25fr;gap:60px;align-items:start}

/* App */
.ctv-app-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .7fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.ctv-app-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.2rem,6vw,6.5rem);line-height:.85;letter-spacing:-.07em;margin:12px 0}
.ctv-app-hero p{max-width:620px;color:var(--ct-muted);line-height:1.7}
.ctv-app-device{min-height:430px;border-radius:34px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0b2a4a,#06111c);padding:24px;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(6,17,28,.22)}
.ctv-app-device>div{width:62%;aspect-ratio:9/18;border-radius:34px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#eef3f6);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 7px #071827;text-align:center}
.ctv-app-device span{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-orange);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900}
.ctv-app-device strong{margin-top:18px;font-size:.9rem;color:#0b1e30}
.ctv-app-device small{margin-top:5px;color:#6d7984;font-size:.45rem}
.ctv-app-pending{display:block;margin-top:20px;color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.72rem}

/* Article sharing */
.ct-share-menu__panel a,.ct-share-menu__panel button{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.ct-share-menu__panel .ct-brand-icon,.ct-share-menu__panel .ct-icon{width:16px;height:16px}
.ct-article-share-rail a,.ct-article-share-rail button{display:grid;place-items:center}
.ct-article-share-rail .ct-brand-icon,.ct-article-share-rail .ct-icon{width:17px;height:17px}
.ct-article-share-bottom{margin:38px 0 28px;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-article-share-bottom h3{margin:5px 0 0;font-size:1.15rem}
.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons{display:flex;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:16px}
.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons a,.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons button{min-height:38px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:0 11px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:999px;background:var(--ct-bg);color:var(--ct-ink);text-decoration:none;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer}
.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons .ct-brand-icon,.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons .ct-icon{width:15px;height:15px}

/* Normalize legacy Elementor/CMSMasters article content inside the new reader */
.ct-article-prose .elementor,.ct-article-prose .elementor-section,.ct-article-prose .elementor-container,.ct-article-prose .elementor-widget-wrap,.ct-article-prose .cmsmasters-wrap{
	max-width:100%!important;width:100%!important;margin-left:0!important;margin-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important;padding-right:0!important;
}
.ct-article-prose [class*="elementor-"]{font-family:inherit}
.ct-article-prose [style*="font-family"]{font-family:inherit!important}
.ct-article-prose [style*="color"]{color:inherit}
.ct-article-prose .elementor-widget-image img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px}

/* Footer refresh */
.ct-community-links strong{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.ct-community-links .ct-brand-icon{width:16px;height:16px}
.ct-footer__social-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.ct-footer__social-row>span{color:#7f94a4;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ct-footer__social-row>div{display:flex;gap:7px}
.ct-footer__social-row a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#dce8ef}
.ct-footer__social-row .ct-brand-icon{width:15px;height:15px}
.ct-footer-logo{display:block}

/* Keep wordmark crisp */
.ctn-brand img,.ct-footer-brand img,.ctv-contact-logo img,.ctv-about-brand-card img{image-rendering:auto}

@media(max-width:1050px){
	.ctv-about-hero-grid,.ctv-about-story,.ctv-about-connect,.ctv-contact-layout,.ctv-contribute-form-layout,.ctv-app-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-about-brand-card{min-height:240px}
	.ctv-about-authors{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
	.ctv-contact-grid,.ctv-contribute-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.ctv-app-device{min-height:360px}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
	.ctv-page-hero{padding:52px 0 42px}
	.ctv-page-section{padding:54px 0}
	.ctv-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,12vw,4.4rem)}
	.ctv-format-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-authors-directory{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-about-authors{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.ctv-contact-grid,.ctv-contribute-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-public-form__row,.ct-public-form__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.ctv-author-profile-card__top{grid-template-columns:82px 1fr}
	.ctv-author-profile-card__avatar{width:82px;height:82px;border-radius:18px}
	.ctv-author-profile-card__meta{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
	.ctv-app-device{min-height:300px}
	.ctv-app-device>div{width:48%}
	.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons a,.ct-article-share-bottom__buttons button{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 7px);justify-content:center}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
	.ctv-about-authors{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.ctv-app-device>div{width:58%}
	.ct-footer__social-row{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
}


/* 2.3 profile + media archive finishing */
.ctv-profile-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}
.ctv-page-hero--profile h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5.5rem)}
.ctv-profile-user{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:12px 15px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--ct-paper);box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(11,42,74,.05)}
.ctv-profile-user img{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}
.ctv-profile-user>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ctv-profile-user strong{font-size:.8rem}
.ctv-profile-user span{margin-top:3px;color:var(--ct-orange);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:900}
.ct-login-card h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin:0 0 8px}
.ct-media-toolbar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin:-10px 0 24px;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--ct-line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--ct-paper)}
.ct-media-toolbar>span{color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800}
.ct-media-toolbar>a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:var(--ct-ink);text-decoration:none;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:900}
.ct-media-toolbar .ct-brand-icon{width:16px;height:16px;color:#ff0033}
.ct-media-card__meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-top:13px;padding-top:11px;border-top:1px solid var(--ct-line);color:var(--ct-muted);font-size:.56rem}
.ct-media-grid .ct-media-card__image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ct-media-grid .ct-media-card__image{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.ct-pagination ul.page-numbers{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:7px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
@media(max-width:700px){
	.ctv-profile-hero{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
	.ctv-profile-user{width:100%}
	.ct-media-toolbar{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
}