/*
Theme Name: IFTIKHAR
Theme URI: https://iftikhar.in/
Author: Iftikhar Qureshi
Author URI: https://iftikhar.in/
Description: Premium editorial personal website theme for IFTIKHAR — SEO, WordPress, web and reviews.
Version: 16.0.0
Text Domain: iftikhar
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
*/

:root{
  --ink:#090a0c;
  --ink-2:#111318;
  --ink-3:#1c2026;
  --paper:#f3f5f7;
  --white:#fff;
  --muted:#59616d;
  --muted-light:#b6beca;
  --line:#d9dee5;
  --line-dark:#2c3139;
  --accent:#82e35c;
  --accent-2:#6858ff;
  --accent-blue:#59a7ff;
  --shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(9,10,12,.08);
  --radius:26px;
  --radius-sm:18px;
  --container:1240px;
  --sans:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --display:'Sora','Manrope',var(--sans);
  --mono:'DM Mono',ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
body.nav-open,body.search-open{overflow:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit}
button{cursor:pointer}
.container{width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--container));margin-inline:auto}
.skip-link{position:fixed;left:16px;top:16px;z-index:10000;background:#fff;color:#000;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;transform:translateY(-140%)}
.skip-link:focus{transform:none}

/* Header */
.site-header{height:82px;background:#15171a;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);position:relative;z-index:1000}
.nav-wrap{height:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:28px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;min-width:0}
.brand img{display:block;width:235px;height:auto;object-fit:contain}
.header-main{position:relative;min-width:0;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.primary-nav{width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:center}
.header-menu{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px}
.header-menu>li{position:relative}
.header-menu>li>a,.nav-parent-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:48px;padding:0 16px;border-radius:14px;color:#f1f3f6;font-weight:750;white-space:nowrap;transition:.2s ease}
.header-menu>li>a:hover,.nav-parent-link:hover{background:#22252a;color:#fff}
.nav-dropdown-line{display:flex;align-items:center;background:transparent;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid transparent}
.nav-dropdown-line:hover{background:#22252a}
.nav-dropdown-line .nav-parent-link{padding-right:10px;background:transparent}
.dropdown-toggle{border:0;background:transparent;color:#cdd1d8;width:32px;height:40px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:10px;padding:0}
.dropdown-toggle:hover{color:#fff}
.nav-dropdown.dropdown-open .nav-dropdown-line{background:#22252a;border-color:#2f343c}
.nav-panel{position:absolute;top:60px;left:50%;width:min(740px,calc(100vw - 28px));transform:translate(-50%,8px);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;background:#121419;border:1px solid #2a2e35;border-radius:24px;padding:18px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.38);transition:.2s ease}
.nav-dropdown.dropdown-open .nav-panel{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translate(-50%,0)}
.nav-panel:before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-8px;left:50%;width:14px;height:14px;background:#121419;border-left:1px solid #2a2e35;border-top:1px solid #2a2e35;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-panel-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:4px 4px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #252930}
.nav-panel-head strong{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:15px;margin-top:2px}
.nav-panel-head>a{color:#bdb7ff;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center}
.nav-panel-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
.nav-panel-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr 16px;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:12px 10px 12px 12px;border:1px solid #292d34;background:#181a1f;border-radius:16px;transition:.2s ease}
.nav-panel-item:hover{border-color:#434952;background:#1d2025;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.nav-panel-item strong{font-size:13px;color:#fff;display:block;line-height:1.35}
.nav-panel-item small{color:#8e96a3;font-size:11px;display:block;margin-top:3px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.nav-item-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;background:#fff;color:#111;border-radius:13px}
.nav-panel-item>svg{color:#7f8794}
.nav-panel-empty{padding:20px 4px;color:#9ba2ae}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:10px}
.nav-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid #343840;border-radius:15px;background:#17191d;color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}
.nav-cta,.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;min-height:48px;padding:0 19px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:800;transition:.22s ease}
.nav-cta{background:#fff;color:#111;padding-inline:20px}
.nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.menu-toggle{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid #343840;background:#17191d;color:#fff;place-items:center}
.header-search{position:absolute;inset:9px 0;display:none;align-items:center;background:#14161a;border:1px solid #343840;border-radius:17px;padding:0 14px 0 16px;z-index:3}
body.search-open .header-search{display:flex}
body.search-open .search-trigger{display:none}
body.search-open .primary-nav{visibility:hidden}
.header-search-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;color:#9ba2ad;margin-right:9px}
.header-search input{width:100%;border:0;outline:0;background:transparent;color:#fff;font-size:17px}
.header-search input::placeholder{color:#7d8591}
.header-search-close{width:36px;height:36px;border:0;background:transparent;color:#a8afb9;display:grid;place-items:center}

/* Shared */
.eyebrow{font:500 12px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6153ee;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.eyebrow:before{content:'';width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#6c55ff;display:inline-block}
.dark-eyebrow{color:#d0ccff}.dark-eyebrow:before{background:#59a7ff}
.meta-row{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;color:#858c98;font:500 11px/1.2 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase}
.meta-category{color:#5f52e8}
.section-intro-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;margin-bottom:28px}
.section-intro-row h2{margin:9px 0 0;font:800 36px/1.05 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.04em}
.section-intro-row>p{max-width:420px;color:#737a86;margin:0;font-size:14px}
.section-link{font-weight:800;display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;white-space:nowrap}
.section-link:hover{color:#5d51e6}
.dark-row h2,.dark-row>p{color:#fff}.dark-row>p{color:#8f97a3}
.btn{border:1px solid transparent;font-size:14px}
.btn-primary{background:var(--accent);color:#08100a}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(127,225,83,.2)}
.btn-dark{background:#0d0f12;color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:#1a1d21;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:#1a1d21}
.btn-outline{border-color:#d9dde3;background:#fff;color:#111}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:#b7bdc6;background:#f8f9fa}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}

/* Homepage */
.home-hero{background:#090a0c;color:#fff;padding:86px 0 72px}
.home-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.04fr .96fr;gap:68px;align-items:center}
.home-hero-copy h1{font:800 clamp(46px,5vw,64px)/1.01 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:18px 0 20px;max-width:760px}
.home-hero-copy>p{max-width:650px;color:#c1c8d2;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 28px}
.home-hero .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:#0d0f12}
.home-hero .btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.home-hero .btn-ghost{border-color:#32363d}
.hero-note{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:26px;color:#7f8793;font-size:12px;max-width:610px}
.hero-note .dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:#7fe153;border-radius:50%;margin-top:8px;flex:0 0 auto}
.home-profile-card{display:block}
.profile-visual{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/4.8;border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#23272d,#5d626b);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.profile-image,.who-portrait,.about-profile{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.profile-overlay{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:15px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);background:rgba(10,11,13,.66);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-radius:18px;color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}
.profile-placeholder{height:100%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,#768081,#292d31 60%,#141619);color:#fff}
.profile-placeholder span{font:800 84px/1 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.08em}
.latest-section{padding:88px 0 92px;background:var(--paper)}
.latest-feature-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:26px}
.featured-post-card,.mini-post-card,.post-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.02)}
.featured-post-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.featured-cover{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:#dfe3e8}
.featured-cover img,.mini-post-media img,.post-card-media img,.article-cover img,.page-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;display:block;transition:transform .45s ease}
.featured-post-card:hover .featured-cover img,.post-card:hover .post-card-media img,.mini-post-card:hover .mini-post-media img{transform:scale(1.035)}
.featured-content{padding:28px 30px 32px}
.featured-content h3{font:800 clamp(30px,4vw,48px)/1.05 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.045em;margin:14px 0}
.featured-content p{max-width:720px;color:#6e7580;margin:0 0 22px}
.latest-stack{display:grid;gap:16px}
.mini-post-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:170px 1fr;min-height:154px}
.mini-post-media{display:block;overflow:hidden;background:#dfe3e8}
.mini-post-body{padding:18px 18px 17px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.mini-post-body h3{font:800 20px/1.12 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:9px 0 6px}
.mini-post-body p{color:#7a818d;font-size:13px;margin:0;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.topics-section{padding:84px 0 90px;background:#0a0b0d;color:#fff}
.topic-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}
.topic-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:42px 1fr 16px;align-items:center;gap:12px;border:1px solid #282c32;background:#111318;border-radius:17px;padding:12px 13px;color:#fff;transition:.2s ease}
.topic-card:hover{background:#171a1f;border-color:#3b414a;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.topic-icon{width:42px;height:42px;background:#fff;color:#101214;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.topic-card strong{display:block;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2}
.topic-card small{display:block;color:#8f97a3;font-size:11px;margin-top:4px}
.topic-card>svg{color:#777f8a}
.about-band{padding:88px 0;background:#f8f9fb}
.about-band-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,.7fr) minmax(0,1.3fr);gap:30px;align-items:stretch}
.about-band-photo{min-height:480px;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;background:#dfe3e8}
.about-band-copy{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:44px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.about-band-copy h2{font:800 clamp(32px,4vw,48px)/1.03 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:14px 0 16px}
.about-band-copy p{max-width:720px;color:#6d7480;font-size:17px}
.about-tags,.contact-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:24px 0}
.about-tags span,.contact-badges span{padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e3e7;border-radius:999px;font:500 12px var(--mono);color:#646b77;background:#fafbfc}
.connect-band{padding:88px 0;background:#0a0b0d;color:#fff}
.connect-band-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:40px}
.connect-band h2{font:800 clamp(34px,4vw,54px)/1.02 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:10px 0}
.connect-band p{margin:0;color:#969da7}
.connect-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Listing / archive */
.listing-hero,.standard-page-hero,.library-hero,.contact-hero,.who-hero-new,.article-hero-new{background:#0a0b0d;color:#fff}
.listing-hero{padding:74px 0 72px}
.listing-hero h1,.standard-page-hero h1,.library-hero h1,.contact-hero h1{font:800 clamp(46px,6vw,70px)/1 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:18px 0 16px;max-width:920px}
.listing-hero p,.standard-page-hero p,.library-hero p,.contact-hero p{max-width:760px;color:#9ca3ae;font-size:18px;margin:0}
.breadcrumbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:#7f8793;font:500 11px/1.3 var(--mono);margin-bottom:24px}
.breadcrumbs a:hover{color:#fff}
.dark-breadcrumbs{color:#717985}.dark-breadcrumbs span:last-child{color:#a3abb6}
.listing-main{padding:70px 0 92px}
.archive-toolbar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:16px;margin-bottom:24px;color:#747b86;font:500 12px var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase}
.archive-toolbar a{color:#111;font:700 13px var(--sans);text-transform:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.post-grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
.post-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.post-card-media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:#dfe3e8}
.post-card-body{padding:22px 22px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.post-card h2{font:800 25px/1.08 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:12px 0 9px}
.post-card h2 a:hover{color:#5d51e6}
.post-card p{margin:0 0 17px;color:#757c87;font-size:14px;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.text-link{font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center}
.text-link:hover{color:#5d51e6}
.post-cover-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;display:grid;place-items:center;align-content:center;gap:7px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6fc845,#dff6ce 160%);color:#0e130f;text-align:center;padding:18px}
.post-cover-fallback b{font:800 32px/1 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.05em}.post-cover-fallback small{font:500 11px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.post-cover-fallback.large{min-height:100%}.pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:7px;margin-top:34px}.pagination .page-numbers{min-width:42px;height:42px;padding:0 13px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;font-weight:700}.pagination .current{background:#111;color:#fff;border-color:#111}
.empty-state-card{grid-column:1/-1;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:44px}.empty-state-card h2{font:800 34px/1.1 var(--display);margin:0 0 8px}.empty-state-card p{color:#747b86}
.archive-listing-hero,.category-hero{padding-top:52px}.search-listing-hero{padding-bottom:56px}
.archive-search-form{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;max-width:760px;margin-top:28px;padding:6px;border:1px solid #31353c;background:#121419;border-radius:16px}.archive-search-form>span{margin-left:12px;color:#9098a4}.archive-search-form input{flex:1;min-width:0;background:transparent;border:0;outline:0;color:#fff;padding:14px 4px;font-size:16px}.archive-search-form input::placeholder{color:#707885}.archive-search-form button{border:0;background:#fff;color:#111;border-radius:11px;padding:12px 17px;font-weight:800;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}

/* Single article */
.reading-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:4px;width:0;background:var(--accent);z-index:2000}
.article-hero-new{padding:60px 0 76px}
.article-hero-grid-new{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(420px,.95fr);gap:60px;align-items:center}
.article-title-block h1{font:800 clamp(46px,5.5vw,70px)/1.01 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:14px 0 18px;max-width:750px}
.article-title-block>p{font-size:17px;color:#a8afb9;max-width:720px;margin:0 0 22px}
.article-kicker{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;align-items:center;color:#8f97a3;font:500 11px var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}.article-kicker span:first-child{color:#b8b0ff}
.author-line{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;color:#89919c;font:500 11px var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase}.author-line strong{color:#fff}.author-mini{width:26px;height:26px;background:#fff;color:#111;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font:800 10px var(--sans)}
.article-cover{aspect-ratio:16/12;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);background:#1b1f24;box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.article-cover img{object-position:center}
.article-fallback{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#77d64d,#172019);color:#0a100c}
.single-body{padding:86px 0 100px;background:var(--paper)}
.single-body-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:230px minmax(0,800px);gap:56px;justify-content:center}
.side-sticky{position:sticky;top:110px;display:grid;gap:18px}
.share-card,.toc-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:16px}
.side-button{width:100%;margin-top:8px;border:1px solid #e1e4e8;background:#fafbfc;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#414752;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-align:left}.side-button:hover{background:#f2f4f7}
.toc-list{display:grid;gap:5px;margin-top:9px}.toc-list a{font-size:12px;color:#656c76;padding:7px 8px;border-radius:9px}.toc-list a:hover{background:#f1f3f6;color:#111}.toc-list a.sub{padding-left:18px;color:#818894}.muted{color:#9299a3;font-size:12px}
.prose{color:#20242a;font-size:18px;line-height:1.82}.article{min-width:0}
.article-answer{border-left:4px solid var(--accent-2);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left-width:4px;border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:32px}.article-answer p{margin:7px 0 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#545c67}
.prose h2{font:800 34px/1.12 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:46px 0 16px}.prose h3{font:800 25px/1.2 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:34px 0 12px}.prose h4{font:800 19px/1.3 var(--display);margin:26px 0 9px}.prose p{margin:0 0 22px}.prose a{color:#5b4ff3;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}.prose strong{font-weight:800}.prose ul,.prose ol{padding-left:23px;margin:0 0 24px}.prose li{margin:7px 0}.prose blockquote{margin:30px 0;padding:21px 24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid #111;border-radius:0 17px 17px 0;font:700 21px/1.45 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.025em}.prose pre{overflow:auto;background:#0f1114;color:#e7eaf0;border-radius:16px;padding:19px 20px;font:14px/1.65 var(--mono);margin:28px 0}.prose code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.92em;background:#eef0f3;border-radius:6px;padding:2px 6px}.prose pre code{background:none;padding:0}.prose table{width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;margin:28px 0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}.prose th,.prose td{text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);border-right:1px solid var(--line)}.prose th:last-child,.prose td:last-child{border-right:0}.prose tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}.prose th{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--mono);background:#f6f7f8}.prose img{height:auto;border-radius:17px;margin:24px auto}.page-links{margin:28px 0}.article-tags{margin-top:28px}.article-tags a{display:inline-flex;margin:0 7px 7px 0;padding:7px 11px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font:500 11px var(--mono);color:#5d6570}
.author-card{margin-top:46px;padding:26px;background:#111317;color:#fff;border-radius:24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start}.author-avatar{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:#111;display:grid;place-items:center;font:800 18px var(--display)}.author-card h2{font:800 27px/1.1 var(--display);margin:8px 0}.author-card p{color:#a2a9b3;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px}
.article-cta{margin-top:22px;background:#7fe153;color:#071006;border-radius:24px;padding:26px 28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px}.article-cta h2{font:800 26px/1.12 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:9px 0 5px}.article-cta p{margin:0;color:#335032;font-size:14px}.article-cta .btn{background:#101312;color:#fff}
.related-section{margin-top:70px}.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}.related-grid .post-card h2{font-size:20px}.comments-area{margin-top:70px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.comments-title{font:800 26px/1 var(--display)}.comment-list{padding-left:0;list-style:none}.comment-list li{margin:18px 0}.comment-body{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:15px}.comment-form-wrap{margin-top:24px}.comment-form-wrap input,.comment-form-wrap textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid #dfe3e8;border-radius:12px;padding:12px;background:#fff}.comment-form-wrap .submit{background:#111;color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:999px;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:800}

/* Who I’m */
.who-hero-new{padding:78px 0 82px}.who-hero-grid-new{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}.who-hero-copy-new h1{font:800 clamp(56px,7vw,82px)/.95 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:18px 0}.who-hero-copy-new p{color:#9da4af;font-size:18px;max-width:660px;margin:0 0 26px}.who-portrait-wrap{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden;background:#2a2f34;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}.who-portrait{display:block}.portrait-stamp{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:16px;padding:17px 18px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(10,11,13,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff}.portrait-stamp strong{font:800 18px var(--display)}.portrait-stamp span{font:500 10px var(--mono);color:#a7afba;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.who-story-section{padding:88px 0}.who-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:68px;align-items:start}.who-story-intro h2{font:800 clamp(36px,4vw,54px)/1.04 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:16px 0}.large-copy{font-size:19px;color:#555d68;line-height:1.7}.who-story-copy{padding-top:5px}.who-story-copy p{color:#5c6470}.facts-section{padding:0 0 88px}.facts-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}.fact-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:22px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(9,10,12,.04)}.fact-kicker{font:500 11px var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#6d7380}.fact-card strong{display:block;font:800 26px/1.1 var(--display);margin:10px 0}.fact-card p{margin:0;color:#737b86;font-size:13px}.dark-panel-section{background:#0a0b0d;color:#fff;padding:88px 0}.work-grid-new{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}.work-grid-new article{border:1px solid #2a2e34;background:#111318;border-radius:22px;padding:24px}.work-grid-new article>svg{display:block;color:#fff;margin:12px 0 22px}.work-number{font:500 11px var(--mono);color:#7b8390}.work-grid-new h3{font:800 25px/1.1 var(--display);margin:0 0 12px}.work-grid-new p{color:#949ca7;font-size:14px;margin:0}.social-section{padding:88px 0 100px}.social-grid-new{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px}.social-card-new{display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr 18px;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;border-radius:18px;transition:.2s ease}.social-card-new:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(9,10,12,.07);border-color:#cdd2d9}.social-icon-big{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:15px;background:#111;color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}.social-card-new strong{display:block;font-size:15px}.social-card-new small{display:block;color:#7a828d;margin-top:3px;font-size:12px}.whatsapp-card{background:#e7fbdc;border-color:#c9e9b5}

/* Contact */
.contact-hero{padding:76px 0 80px}.contact-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}.contact-direct-card{background:#fff;color:#111;border-radius:24px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e6e9ed}.contact-direct-card h2{font:800 28px/1.1 var(--display);margin:12px 0 20px}.direct-email{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:16px;color:#5b4ff3;font-weight:700;font-size:13px}.contact-form-section{padding:88px 0 100px}.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.75fr 1.25fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}.contact-intro h2{font:800 clamp(38px,4.5vw,56px)/1.03 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:14px 0}.contact-intro p{color:#6e7681;max-width:520px}.contact-form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.iftikhar-contact-form{display:grid;gap:17px}.iftikhar-contact-form label>span{display:block;color:#3e454e;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:7px}.iftikhar-contact-form input,.iftikhar-contact-form textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid #dfe3e8;background:#fbfcfd;outline:none;border-radius:13px;padding:13px 14px;color:#111;transition:.2s ease}.iftikhar-contact-form input:focus,.iftikhar-contact-form textarea:focus{border-color:#9da5ae;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(127,225,83,.13)}.form-row.two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}.captcha-box{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 140px;gap:16px;align-items:center;background:#f4f6f8;border:1px solid #e1e5e8;border-radius:15px;padding:16px}.captcha-box strong{display:block;margin-top:5px;font:800 18px var(--display)}.captcha-box input{background:#fff}.honeypot{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}.form-alert{border-radius:14px;padding:13px 15px;display:grid;gap:4px;font-size:13px}.form-alert.success{background:#ecfae5;border:1px solid #cce9b9;color:#22481b}.form-alert.error{background:#fff0f0;border:1px solid #f0caca;color:#7b1c1c}.submit-btn{border:0}

/* SEO library */
.library-content{padding:82px 0 100px}.library-intro{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:50px;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:30px}.library-intro h2{font:800 40px/1.05 var(--display);margin:11px 0 0;letter-spacing:-.04em}.library-intro>p{max-width:600px;color:#737b86;margin:0}.library-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;margin-bottom:52px}.library-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:50px 1fr 18px;gap:15px;align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:16px 18px;transition:.2s ease}.library-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:#b8b1ff;box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(55,47,160,.08)}.library-icon{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:15px;background:#111;color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}.library-card strong{font:800 16px var(--display)}.library-card p{margin:4px 0 0;color:#77808b;font-size:12px}.library-letter-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:12px}.library-letter{min-height:100px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;padding:16px}.library-letter span{font:800 22px var(--display)}.library-letter p{margin:7px 0 0;color:#939aa4;font-size:12px}

/* Generic page */
.standard-page-hero{padding:66px 0 72px}.page-main{padding:82px 0 100px}.page-main-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,800px) 300px;gap:50px;justify-content:center}.page-cover{margin:0 0 35px;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px}.page-aside{padding-top:4px}.aside-card{position:sticky;top:110px;background:#111317;color:#fff;border-radius:22px;padding:22px}.aside-card h2{font:800 25px/1.1 var(--display);margin:12px 0}.aside-card p{color:#9da5af;font-size:13px}.aside-card .text-link{color:#fff}
.error-page{background:#0a0b0d;color:#fff;min-height:76vh;display:grid;place-items:center}.error-inner{padding:100px 0}.error-inner h1{font:800 clamp(50px,7vw,88px)/.96 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.06em;max-width:760px;margin:18px 0}.error-inner p{color:#9ea5af;font-size:18px;max-width:560px}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{background:#0a0b0d;color:#fff;padding:74px 0 22px;border-top:1px solid #181b20}.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .7fr .7fr 1fr;gap:38px;padding-bottom:48px}.footer-brand{display:block;width:max-content}.footer-brand img{width:210px}.footer-brand-block p{color:#8f97a3;max-width:440px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin-top:19px}.footer-title{display:block;font:500 11px var(--mono);color:#727a85;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px}.footer-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:9px}.footer-list a{color:#d9dde3;font-weight:600;font-size:13px}.footer-list a:hover{color:#fff}.footer-connect{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}.footer-contact{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#dfe2e6;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px}.footer-contact:hover{color:#fff}.footer-socials{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:6px}.footer-socials a{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid #2a2e34;background:#111318;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff}.footer-socials a:hover{background:#1a1d22}.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid #1d2026;padding-top:18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;color:#717984;font:500 10px var(--mono)}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  :root{--container:980px}
  .nav-wrap{grid-template-columns:185px 1fr auto;gap:16px}.brand img{width:190px}
  .header-menu>li>a,.nav-parent-link{padding-inline:10px;font-size:14px}
  .nav-cta{padding-inline:16px}
  .home-hero-grid,.who-hero-grid-new,.contact-hero-grid,.article-hero-grid-new{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
  .topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .post-grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr}
  .footer-connect{grid-column:1/-1}
  .single-body-grid{grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,780px);gap:32px}
  .facts-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .container{width:min(calc(100% - 32px),var(--container))}
  .site-header{height:72px}.nav-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}.brand{flex:0 0 auto}.brand img{width:185px}.header-main{flex:1}
  .primary-nav{display:none}
  .menu-toggle{display:grid}
  .nav-cta{display:none}
  .nav-actions{gap:7px}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{display:block;position:fixed;top:72px;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;background:#0b0d0f;padding:22px 16px;overflow:auto}
  body.nav-open .header-menu{display:grid;justify-content:stretch;gap:7px;width:100%}
  body.nav-open .header-menu>li>a,.nav-parent-link{display:flex;width:100%;justify-content:space-between;min-height:52px;padding:0 15px}
  body.nav-open .nav-dropdown-line{background:#15181c;justify-content:space-between}
  body.nav-open .nav-dropdown-line .nav-parent-link{width:auto}
  .nav-panel{position:static;width:100%;transform:none!important;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;display:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:18px;margin-top:7px;padding:12px;background:#111318}
  .nav-dropdown.dropdown-open .nav-panel{display:block}
  .nav-panel-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nav-panel-item small{white-space:normal}
  .home-hero,.who-hero-new,.contact-hero,.listing-hero,.standard-page-hero,.library-hero,.article-hero-new{padding-block:64px}
  .home-hero-grid,.who-hero-grid-new,.contact-hero-grid,.article-hero-grid-new,.who-story-grid,.contact-grid,.page-main-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .home-profile-card{max-width:650px;margin-inline:auto;width:100%}
  .article-cover{max-width:760px}
  .latest-feature-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:210px 1fr}
  .single-body-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-side{order:2}.side-sticky{position:static;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .library-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .library-letter-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .social-grid-new{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .work-grid-new{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column}
}
@media (max-width:620px){
  body{font-size:15px}
  .container{width:min(calc(100% - 24px),var(--container))}
  .site-header{height:70px}.nav-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px}.brand img{width:152px}.header-main{position:static;flex:0 0 auto}.nav-icon{width:42px;height:42px}.menu-toggle{width:42px;height:42px}
  .header-search{inset:8px 0}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{top:68px}
  .section-intro-row,.library-intro,.connect-band-inner{display:block}.section-link{margin-top:14px}.section-intro-row>p{margin-top:12px}.section-intro-row h2{font-size:30px}
  .home-hero-copy h1{font-size:44px;max-width:560px}.home-hero-copy>p{font-size:16px}
  .profile-visual{aspect-ratio:1/1.1;border-radius:24px}.profile-overlay{left:11px;right:11px;bottom:11px}
  .latest-section,.about-band,.topics-section,.connect-band,.who-story-section,.facts-section,.dark-panel-section,.social-section,.contact-form-section,.library-content,.page-main,.listing-main,.single-body{padding-block:64px}
  .topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.topic-card{grid-template-columns:36px 1fr 14px;padding:10px}.topic-icon{width:36px;height:36px}
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;min-height:125px}.mini-post-body{padding:13px}.mini-post-body h3{font-size:16px}.mini-post-body p{font-size:12px}.mini-post-media{min-height:100%}
  .about-band-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-band-photo{min-height:340px}.about-band-copy{padding:26px}.about-band-copy h2{font-size:32px}
  .connect-actions{margin-top:22px}
  .post-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}.post-card h2{font-size:23px}.post-card-body{padding:18px}.listing-hero h1,.standard-page-hero h1,.library-hero h1,.contact-hero h1{font-size:45px}
  .article-title-block h1{font-size:44px}.article-title-block>p{font-size:16px}.article-cover{aspect-ratio:1/1}.article-hero-grid-new{gap:26px}.article-hero-new{padding-bottom:52px}
  .prose{font-size:17px}.prose h2{font-size:29px}.prose h3{font-size:23px}
  .side-sticky{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-cta{display:block}.article-cta .btn{margin-top:18px}
  .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.author-card{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr}.author-avatar{width:52px;height:52px}
  .who-hero-copy-new h1{font-size:52px}.who-story-intro h2{font-size:35px}.large-copy{font-size:17px}.facts-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.social-card-new{grid-template-columns:46px 1fr 15px}.social-icon-big{width:46px;height:46px}.contact-form-card{padding:21px}.form-row.two,.captcha-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}.captcha-box input{max-width:180px}
  .library-letter-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-brand img{width:190px}
  .archive-search-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr}.archive-search-form>span{display:none}.archive-search-form input{padding:12px}.archive-search-form button{width:100%}
}
@media (max-width:390px){
  .home-hero-copy h1{font-size:39px}.topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.facts-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.library-letter-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}


/* IFTIKHAR v7 refinement layer */
.header-search{inset:8px -2px;overflow:visible}
body.search-open .header-search{display:flex}
body.search-open .primary-nav{visibility:hidden;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
body.search-open .search-trigger{display:none!important}
body.search-open .nav-cta{visibility:hidden;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.live-search-results{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:calc(100% + 10px);background:#121419;border:1px solid #30343c;border-radius:20px;padding:10px;box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45);display:none;max-height:min(520px,calc(100vh - 120px));overflow:auto}
.live-search-results.has-results{display:grid;gap:7px}
.live-search-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;column-gap:10px;row-gap:2px;padding:12px 13px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid transparent;background:#181a1f;color:#fff}
.live-search-item:hover{background:#1e2127;border-color:#343943}
.live-search-item strong{font-size:14px;line-height:1.35}.live-search-item small{grid-column:2;color:#9098a4;font-size:11px;line-height:1.45;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}.live-search-type{font:500 10px var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#9c91ff;padding-top:2px}.live-search-all{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:11px 12px;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:12px;border-radius:12px;background:#252931}.live-search-empty{padding:18px;color:#9ba2ae;font-size:13px}
.article-breadcrumb-row{padding-top:18px}.article-breadcrumb-row .breadcrumbs{margin:0}
.article-hero-new{padding:8px 0 84px}.article-hero-grid-new{align-items:center;gap:74px;padding-top:34px}.article-title-block h1{font-size:clamp(48px,5vw,70px);line-height:1.01;max-width:760px}.article-title-block>p{max-width:650px;color:#c1c8d2;font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;margin:22px 0 26px}.article-cover.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:0;position:relative}.article-cover .media-main-image{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;position:relative;z-index:2}.article-cover .media-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:-8%;background-image:var(--media-url);background-size:cover;background-position:center;filter:blur(26px);transform:scale(1.06);opacity:.23;z-index:0}
.media-frame{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#e7e9ed}.media-frame .media-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:-8%;background-image:var(--media-url);background-position:center;background-size:cover;filter:blur(18px);transform:scale(1.08);opacity:.16;z-index:0}.media-frame .media-main-image{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;display:block}.featured-cover.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#e8edf2}.mini-post-media.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#e8edf2}.post-card-media.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#e8edf2}.page-cover.media-frame{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#e8edf2}
.featured-post-card,.post-card,.mini-post-card{overflow:hidden}.featured-cover,.post-card-media,.mini-post-media{overflow:hidden}
.search-intro-copy{color:#a4abb6!important;font-size:15px!important;margin-top:10px!important}
.library-content{padding-top:76px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f3f5f7 0%,#f8f9fb 100%)}.library-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.library-card{min-height:112px}.library-card p{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}.library-articles{margin-top:72px}.library-articles .section-intro-row{margin-bottom:26px}.library-articles .post-grid-3{margin-bottom:0}
.listing-hero h1,.standard-page-hero h1,.library-hero h1,.contact-hero h1{max-width:820px}.listing-hero{padding-bottom:78px}.listing-main{padding-top:74px}
.post-card-media{display:block;min-height:260px}.mini-post-media{display:block;min-height:170px}.featured-cover{display:block;min-height:420px}
.post-card-body h2{font-size:23px}.mini-post-body h3{font-size:18px}
.who-main .who-hero-new{padding-bottom:84px}
@media(max-width:860px){
 .header-search{inset:7px 0}.live-search-results{left:-2px;right:-2px}.article-breadcrumb-row{padding-top:14px}.article-hero-new{padding-top:0}.article-hero-grid-new{padding-top:28px}.featured-cover{min-height:320px}.post-card-media{min-height:240px}.mini-post-media{min-height:0}.library-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 body.search-open .nav-cta,body.search-open .menu-toggle{visibility:hidden;display:none}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
 .site-header{height:70px}.brand img{width:178px}.container{width:min(calc(100% - 24px),var(--container))}
 .article-title-block h1{font-size:42px;line-height:1.02}.article-title-block>p{font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 22px}.article-cover.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:22px}.article-hero-new{padding-bottom:58px}.article-breadcrumb-row{padding-top:12px}.article-breadcrumb-row .breadcrumbs{font-size:10px}
 .featured-cover{min-height:0}.post-card-media{min-height:0}.mini-post-media{min-height:0}.media-frame .media-main-image{object-fit:cover}.library-content{padding-top:56px}
 .live-search-results{top:calc(100% + 7px);max-height:60vh}
}

/* v7 taxonomy / cover polish */
.featured-listing-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(0,.92fr);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin-bottom:22px}.featured-listing-media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:0}.featured-listing-body{padding:44px 42px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}.featured-listing-body h2{font:800 clamp(32px,3.4vw,52px)/1.02 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:16px 0}.featured-listing-body p{color:#737b86;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:560px}.featured-listing-body .btn{width:max-content}.taxonomy-post-grid{margin-top:22px}.taxonomy-post-grid .post-card-media{min-height:0}
.archive-toolbar{margin-bottom:18px}.archive-toolbar>a{font-weight:800;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:#111}.archive-toolbar>a:hover{color:#5a4cf4}
.article-content-body h2,.article-content-body h3{scroll-margin-top:110px}
@media(max-width:860px){.featured-listing-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.featured-listing-media{min-height:340px}.featured-listing-body{padding:30px}.featured-listing-body h2{font-size:38px}.taxonomy-post-grid{margin-top:18px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.featured-listing-media{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/9}.featured-listing-body{padding:24px}.featured-listing-body h2{font-size:32px}.featured-listing-body p{font-size:14px}}


/* IFTIKHAR v8 polish */
.article-hero-new{background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 36%,rgba(104,88,255,.09),transparent 32%),#090a0c}
.article-cover,.featured-cover,.post-card-media,.mini-post-media,.page-cover,.featured-listing-media{background:#dfe5ea}
.article-cover .media-main-image,.featured-cover .media-main-image,.post-card-media .media-main-image,.mini-post-media .media-main-image,.page-cover .media-main-image,.featured-listing-media .media-main-image{object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.article-cover .media-backdrop,.media-frame .media-backdrop{opacity:.08;filter:blur(22px)}
.library-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 40%,rgba(104,88,255,.16),transparent 32%),#090a0c}
.nav-panel-head>a{color:#bdb7ff}
.nav-panel-item strong{font-size:14px}
.nav-panel-item small{color:#a3abb7}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .nav-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
  .header-main{position:static;flex:1;min-width:0}
  .nav-actions{flex:0 0 auto}
  .brand{flex:0 0 auto}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{display:block}
  .article-side{order:1}
  .article{order:2}
  .side-sticky{position:static;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
  .toc-card{order:-1}
  .share-card{order:2}
  .article-cover.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .featured-listing-media{aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:0}
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .site-header{height:68px}
  .nav-wrap{height:68px}
  .brand img{width:148px}
  .nav-actions{gap:6px}
  .nav-icon,.menu-toggle{width:40px;height:40px}
  .header-search{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:7px;height:54px;inset:7px 0 auto 0;margin:0;border-radius:15px}
  body.search-open .brand,body.search-open .nav-actions{visibility:hidden;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  body.search-open .header-main{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;top:7px;height:54px;z-index:5}
  body.search-open .header-search{display:flex}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{top:68px}
  .article-breadcrumb-row{padding-top:10px}
  .article-title-block h1{font-size:40px;line-height:1.04}
  .article-title-block>p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}
  .single-body-grid{gap:22px}
  .article-side{margin-bottom:2px}
  .toc-card{padding:14px}
  .toc-list a{font-size:13px;padding:8px 9px}
  .share-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:9px}
  .share-card .eyebrow{grid-column:1/-1}
  .side-button{margin:0}
  .featured-cover,.post-card-media,.mini-post-media,.page-cover,.featured-listing-media,.article-cover{aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .featured-listing-body h2{font-size:30px}
  .library-intro{gap:22px}
  .library-grid{gap:10px}
  .library-card{grid-template-columns:46px 1fr 16px;padding:14px}
  .library-icon{width:46px;height:46px}
}
\n\n.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;padding:0!important;margin:-1px!important;overflow:hidden!important;clip:rect(0,0,0,0)!important;white-space:nowrap!important;border:0!important}\n.library-search-wrap{position:relative;max-width:560px;margin:0 0 28px}.library-search-wrap input{width:100%;height:54px;padding:0 18px 0 48px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;color:#101216;outline:0;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(17,19,24,.04);font-size:15px}.library-search-wrap input:focus{border-color:#aaa1ff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(104,88,255,.10)}.library-search-icon{position:absolute;left:17px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:#6d657e;display:grid;place-items:center;pointer-events:none}\n.library-card[hidden]{display:none}\n

/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v9 — visual refinement
   ========================================================= */

/* Header: SEO Library is now a normal page link. */
.header-menu>li>a{font-size:15px;padding-inline:16px}
.header-menu>li>a:hover{background:#22252a}
.header-menu>li.current-menu-item>a,.header-menu>li.current-page-item>a{background:#22252a}
.brand img{width:248px}

/* Search remains in the header; when open it fully replaces nav + actions. */
.header-search{left:0;right:0;top:9px;bottom:9px}
body.search-open .primary-nav,body.search-open .nav-actions{visibility:hidden;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
body.search-open .header-main{z-index:5}

/* Featured media: show the whole source artwork wherever possible. */
.media-frame{background:#e9edf1}
.media-frame .media-main-image,
.article-cover .media-main-image,
.featured-cover .media-main-image,
.post-card-media .media-main-image,
.mini-post-media .media-main-image,
.page-cover .media-main-image,
.featured-listing-media .media-main-image{
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  background:#e9edf1;
}
.media-frame .media-backdrop{opacity:.10;filter:blur(26px);transform:scale(1.12)}
.featured-post-card .featured-cover,.post-card .post-card-media,.mini-post-card .mini-post-media,
.related-grid .post-card-media,.article-cover,.featured-listing-media,.page-cover{background:#e9edf1}

/* Never let text inside generated green surfaces lose contrast. */
.post-cover-fallback{color:#0a100c !important}
.post-cover-fallback b,.post-cover-fallback small{color:#0a100c !important}
.article-cta .eyebrow{color:#172015 !important}
.article-cta .eyebrow:before{background:#31512c}
.article-cta h2{color:#071006 !important}
.article-cta p{color:#294529 !important}

/* Single article sidebar: TOC first, Share second. */
.side-sticky{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.toc-card{order:1}
.share-card{order:2}

/* SEO Library: new visual treatment inspired by the supplied glossary reference. */
.library-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%,rgba(114,96,255,.40),transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 90%,rgba(62,141,255,.22),transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#2638d8 0%,#4b53ff 48%,#6b53f6 100%);
  padding:86px 0 92px;
}
.library-hero:after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width:520px;height:520px;
  right:-170px;top:-250px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 60px rgba(255,255,255,.035),0 0 0 120px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.library-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.library-hero h1{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(54px,7vw,88px);
  line-height:.96;
  max-width:980px;
  margin:18px 0 20px;
}
.library-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.90);font-size:20px;max-width:860px}
.library-hero .dark-eyebrow{color:#fff}.library-hero .dark-eyebrow:before{background:#a9c9ff}
.library-hero-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:28px}
.library-hero-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-radius:999px;color:#fff;font:500 11px var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.library-content{background:#f4f6f8;padding-top:74px}
.library-intro h2{font-size:44px}
.library-intro>p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}
.library-search-wrap{max-width:none;margin:0 0 24px}
.library-search-wrap input{height:60px;border-radius:18px;padding-left:52px;font-size:16px}
.library-card{min-height:126px}
.library-card strong{font-size:17px}
.library-card p{font-size:13px}

/* Clean shortcode remnants from old Rank Math breadcrumb content in library cards. */
.library-card p{word-break:normal}

/* Related cards: fixed image frame and typography. */
.related-grid .post-card{min-width:0}
.related-grid .post-card-media{aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:0}
.related-grid .post-card-media img{width:100%;height:100%}
.related-grid .post-card-body h2{margin-top:11px}

/* Mobile header remains one horizontal row. */
@media(max-width:860px){
  .site-header{height:72px}
  .nav-wrap{height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px}
  .brand{flex:0 0 auto}.brand img{width:190px}
  .header-main{position:static;display:block;flex:0 0 auto;height:auto}
  .nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
  .nav-icon,.menu-toggle{display:grid;width:42px;height:42px}
  .header-search{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;top:8px;bottom:8px;height:56px;inset:auto 12px 8px;border-radius:16px}
  body.search-open .brand,body.search-open .nav-actions{visibility:hidden;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  body.search-open .header-main{position:static;flex:1}
  body.search-open .header-search{display:flex}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{top:72px}
  .article-side{order:1}
  .article{order:2}
  .toc-card{order:1}
  .share-card{order:2}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .site-header,.nav-wrap{height:68px}
  .brand img{width:170px}
  .nav-icon,.menu-toggle{width:40px;height:40px}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{top:68px}
  .header-search{left:10px;right:10px;top:7px;height:54px;inset:7px 10px auto}
  .library-hero{padding:64px 0 70px}
  .library-hero h1{font-size:50px}
  .library-hero p{font-size:16px}
  .library-intro h2{font-size:34px}
  .library-card{min-height:0;padding:15px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .article-cover{aspect-ratio:16/9 !important}
}

/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v10 — final media + typography fixes
   ========================================================= */
/* Keep editorial artwork fully visible. Never zoom/crop featured images. */
.featured-cover.media-frame,
.mini-post-media.media-frame,
.post-card-media.media-frame,
.page-cover.media-frame,
.featured-listing-media.media-frame,
.article-cover.media-frame,
.related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame{
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  min-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#edf1f4;
}
.featured-cover .media-main-image,
.mini-post-media .media-main-image,
.post-card-media .media-main-image,
.page-cover .media-main-image,
.featured-listing-media .media-main-image,
.article-cover .media-main-image,
.related-grid .post-card-media .media-main-image{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  display:block;
  transform:none !important;
  background:#edf1f4;
}
/* Do not let hover scaling crop artwork that contains typography. */
.featured-post-card:hover .featured-cover img,
.post-card:hover .post-card-media img,
.mini-post-card:hover .mini-post-media img,
.related-grid .post-card:hover .post-card-media img{transform:none !important}
/* Keep the ambient image layer subtle so it never competes with the actual artwork. */
.featured-cover .media-backdrop,
.mini-post-media .media-backdrop,
.post-card-media .media-backdrop,
.page-cover .media-backdrop,
.featured-listing-media .media-backdrop,
.article-cover .media-backdrop,
.related-grid .post-card-media .media-backdrop{opacity:.04 !important;filter:blur(22px);transform:scale(1.1)}

/* More controlled single-post title scale. */
.article-title-block h1{
  font-size:clamp(42px,4.2vw,58px) !important;
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  max-width:700px;
}
.article-title-block>p{
  max-width:640px;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.62;
}

/* Home feature artwork should read as artwork, not as a text layer. */
.featured-cover{min-height:0 !important}
.featured-content h3{font-size:clamp(28px,3.1vw,40px);line-height:1.07}
.mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,36%) 1fr}
.mini-post-media{min-height:0 !important}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .article-title-block h1{font-size:46px !important}
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:180px 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:620px){
  .article-title-block h1{font-size:34px !important;line-height:1.06}
  .featured-content h3{font-size:29px}
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr}
  .featured-cover,.post-card-media,.mini-post-media,.page-cover,.featured-listing-media,.article-cover{aspect-ratio:16/9}
}


/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v11 — adaptive media + reliable mobile navigation
   ========================================================= */

/* Never crop editorial artwork. The image's own aspect ratio drives the height. */
.featured-cover.media-frame,
.mini-post-media.media-frame,
.post-card-media.media-frame,
.page-cover.media-frame,
.featured-listing-media.media-frame,
.article-cover.media-frame,
.related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame{
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  height:auto !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#eef2f5;
}

.featured-cover .media-main-image,
.mini-post-media .media-main-image,
.post-card-media .media-main-image,
.page-cover .media-main-image,
.featured-listing-media .media-main-image,
.article-cover .media-main-image,
.related-grid .post-card-media .media-main-image{
  width:100% !important;
  height:auto !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  max-height:none !important;
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  display:block;
  transform:none !important;
  background:#eef2f5;
}

/* The original artwork is the visual source of truth; no blurred clone behind it. */
.featured-cover .media-backdrop,
.mini-post-media .media-backdrop,
.post-card-media .media-backdrop,
.page-cover .media-backdrop,
.featured-listing-media .media-backdrop,
.article-cover .media-backdrop,
.related-grid .post-card-media .media-backdrop{
  display:none !important;
}

/* Keep no-thumbnail fallbacks at a useful editorial ratio. */
.post-cover-fallback:not(.article-fallback){aspect-ratio:16/9;height:auto;min-height:0}
.post-cover-fallback.large{min-height:0}
.article-fallback{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/9}

/* Mobile menu: keep the control above the fixed navigation panel so it can
   always be pressed repeatedly to open/close the menu. */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .site-header{z-index:3000}
  .nav-wrap{position:relative;z-index:3002;min-height:72px}
  .brand{position:relative;z-index:3004}
  .nav-actions{position:relative;z-index:3004;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex:0 0 auto}
  .menu-toggle,.nav-icon{position:relative;z-index:3005;flex:0 0 auto;touch-action:manipulation}
  .primary-nav{z-index:2998}
  body:not(.nav-open) .primary-nav{pointer-events:none}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{pointer-events:auto}
  body.nav-open .menu-toggle{z-index:3006}
  .menu-toggle:focus-visible,.nav-icon:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #7fe153;outline-offset:3px}
  .header-main{min-width:0}
  .brand img{max-width:100%;height:auto}
}

@media (max-width:620px){
  .site-header,.nav-wrap{height:68px;min-height:68px}
  .nav-wrap{gap:8px}
  .brand img{width:140px !important;max-width:140px}
  .nav-actions{gap:6px}
  .nav-icon,.menu-toggle{width:40px;height:40px}
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{top:68px;max-height:calc(100dvh - 68px);padding:16px 12px 28px}
  body.search-open .header-main{z-index:3010}
  body.search-open .header-search{z-index:3011}
  body.search-open .header-search input{font-size:16px}

  /* Preserve complete featured artwork on small screens too. */
  .featured-cover.media-frame,
  .mini-post-media.media-frame,
  .post-card-media.media-frame,
  .page-cover.media-frame,
  .featured-listing-media.media-frame,
  .article-cover.media-frame,
  .related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame{
    aspect-ratio:auto !important;
    height:auto !important;
  }
  .featured-cover .media-main-image,
  .mini-post-media .media-main-image,
  .post-card-media .media-main-image,
  .page-cover .media-main-image,
  .featured-listing-media .media-main-image,
  .article-cover .media-main-image,
  .related-grid .post-card-media .media-main-image{
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
    object-fit:contain !important;
  }
  .featured-post-card,.mini-post-card,.post-card,.featured-listing-card{overflow:hidden}
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(112px,34%) 1fr}
  .mini-post-media{align-self:start}
  .featured-content h3{font-size:28px;line-height:1.1}
  .featured-content{padding:22px 20px 24px}
  .article-cover{border-radius:22px}
}

@media (max-width:380px){
  .brand img{width:126px !important;max-width:126px}
  .nav-icon,.menu-toggle{width:38px;height:38px}
  .nav-actions{gap:5px}
}

/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v12 — gradient visual system
   Inspired by the supplied SEO Library reference:
   deep charcoal + electric green + violet/blue accents.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --gradient-hero:
    radial-gradient(circle at 4% 50%, rgba(104,226,74,.48), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 18%, rgba(114,96,255,.30), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 88%, rgba(72,174,255,.16), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#263d18 0%,#10150f 38%,#0b0d0f 58%,#15102f 100%);
  --gradient-dark:
    radial-gradient(circle at 2% 55%, rgba(96,217,72,.20), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 15%, rgba(111,91,255,.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#0f1510 0%,#0b0c0f 52%,#12102a 100%);
  --gradient-paper:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%, rgba(130,227,92,.10), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 96% 14%, rgba(104,88,255,.08), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#f7f8fa 0%,#f1f4f7 100%);
  --gradient-card:
    linear-gradient(145deg,#ffffff 0%,#fbfcfd 62%,#f5f2ff 100%);
}

body{background:var(--gradient-paper)}
.site-header{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%,rgba(112,234,82,.08),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 0%,rgba(107,92,255,.10),transparent 30%),
    #15171a;
}
.site-footer,
.topics-section,
.connect-band,
.dark-panel-section,
.error-page{
  background:var(--gradient-dark) !important;
}

/* Give every major heading/intro surface the same visual language. */
.listing-hero,
.standard-page-hero,
.contact-hero,
.who-hero-new,
.article-hero-new{
  background:var(--gradient-hero) !important;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.listing-hero::after,
.standard-page-hero::after,
.contact-hero::after,
.who-hero-new::after,
.article-hero-new::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:420px;height:420px;
  right:-150px;top:-220px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 55px rgba(255,255,255,.025),0 0 0 110px rgba(255,255,255,.018);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.listing-hero > .container,
.standard-page-hero > .container,
.contact-hero > .container,
.who-hero-new > .container,
.article-hero-new > .container{position:relative;z-index:1}

.library-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 50%, rgba(97,222,66,.46), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(118,96,255,.34), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 92%, rgba(67,173,255,.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#274514 0%,#14210f 33%,#0c1010 58%,#18112d 100%) !important;
}
.library-content,
.latest-section,
.about-band,
.social-section,
.contact-form-section,
.page-main,
.listing-main,
.single-body,
.who-story-section,
.facts-section{
  background:var(--gradient-paper);
}

/* Soft gradient edges on content cards. */
.featured-post-card,
.mini-post-card,
.post-card,
.library-card,
.social-card-new,
.contact-form-card,
.about-band-copy,
.fact-card,
.featured-listing-card,
.aside-card,
.toc-card,
.share-card{
  background:var(--gradient-card);
}

/* Green surfaces keep strong readable dark type. */
.article-cta,
.whatsapp-card,
.btn-primary{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#8de75f 0%,#79da4e 68%,#6dcc45 100%) !important;
}
.article-cta .eyebrow,
.article-cta .eyebrow:before,
.article-cta h2,
.article-cta p{color:#081008 !important}

/* Homepage hero gets a subtle version of the same gradient. */
.home-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 40%, rgba(92,215,67,.24), transparent 31%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 93% 8%, rgba(102,86,255,.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#10160f 0%,#090a0c 55%,#12102b 100%) !important;
}

/* Featured media frames: keep neutral enough that artwork stays visible. */
.media-frame,
.featured-cover,
.post-card-media,
.mini-post-media,
.page-cover,
.article-cover,
.featured-listing-media{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 10%,rgba(130,227,92,.14),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 90%,rgba(104,88,255,.10),transparent 28%),
    #e9edf1;
}

/* Gradient section separators so the page feels intentional between blocks. */
.latest-section::before,
.about-band::before,
.social-section::before,
.contact-form-section::before,
.page-main::before,
.listing-main::before,
.single-body::before,
.who-story-section::before,
.facts-section::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:1px;
  margin-bottom:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(104,88,255,.18),rgba(130,227,92,.22),transparent);
}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .listing-hero::after,
  .standard-page-hero::after,
  .contact-hero::after,
  .who-hero-new::after,
  .article-hero-new::after{width:260px;height:260px;right:-120px;top:-130px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .library-hero,
  .listing-hero,
  .standard-page-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .who-hero-new,
  .article-hero-new{background-position:center top}
}


/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v13 — unified gradient canvas + cleaner article cards
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --iftikhar-site-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 3% 48%, rgba(109,226,76,.28), transparent 31%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 9%, rgba(116,96,255,.24), transparent 31%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 88%, rgba(64,168,255,.12), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#172311 0%,#0c100c 35%,#090b0d 58%,#17112d 100%);
  --iftikhar-card-bg:linear-gradient(145deg,#ffffff 0%,#fbfcfd 65%,#f5f1ff 100%);
}

/* Use one premium canvas throughout the site instead of mixing flat gray/pastel sections. */
body{background:var(--iftikhar-site-bg);color:#fff;}
.latest-section,
.about-band,
.social-section,
.contact-form-section,
.page-main,
.listing-main,
.single-body,
.who-story-section,
.facts-section,
.library-content{
  background:var(--iftikhar-site-bg) !important;
  color:#fff;
}

/* White cards remain high-contrast against the unified gradient canvas. */
.featured-post-card,
.mini-post-card,
.post-card,
.library-card,
.social-card-new,
.contact-form-card,
.about-band-copy,
.fact-card,
.featured-listing-card,
.toc-card,
.share-card,
.empty-state-card,
.contact-direct-card{
  background:var(--iftikhar-card-bg);
}

.section-intro-row h2,
.library-intro h2,
.contact-intro h2,
.who-story-intro h2,
.related-section h2,
.latest-section h2{
  color:#fff;
}
.section-intro-row>p,
.library-intro>p,
.contact-intro>p,
.who-story-copy p,
.large-copy,
.archive-toolbar{
  color:#c1c7d0;
}
.section-link{color:#fff}
.section-link:hover{color:#9b8fff}
.archive-toolbar{border-bottom-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.archive-toolbar a{color:#fff}

/* The mini cards on the right of the homepage now crop the lower empty margin
   in artwork previews, while leaving the large feature and article cover uncropped. */
.mini-post-media.media-frame{
  aspect-ratio:16/9 !important;
  height:auto !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#e7edf0;
}
.mini-post-media.media-frame .media-main-image{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  min-height:100%;
  object-fit:cover !important;
  object-position:center top !important;
  display:block;
  transform:none !important;
  background:#e7edf0;
}
.mini-post-card:hover .mini-post-media img{transform:none !important}

/* Keep the main featured artwork crisp and avoid any duplicated blur layer. */
.featured-cover.media-frame .media-backdrop,
.article-cover.media-frame .media-backdrop,
.post-card-media.media-frame .media-backdrop,
.featured-listing-media.media-frame .media-backdrop,
.page-cover.media-frame .media-backdrop,
.related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame .media-backdrop{display:none !important}
.featured-cover.media-frame .media-main-image,
.article-cover.media-frame .media-main-image,
.post-card-media.media-frame .media-main-image,
.featured-listing-media.media-frame .media-main-image,
.page-cover.media-frame .media-main-image,
.related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame .media-main-image{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  transform:none !important;
}

/* On dark sections, make the small metadata and utility copy easy to read. */
.latest-section .meta-row,
.latest-section .mini-post-body p,
.latest-section .featured-content p,
.listing-main .meta-row,
.related-section .meta-row{color:#bac1cc}
.latest-section .meta-category,
.listing-main .meta-category,
.related-section .meta-category{color:#8e84ff}

/* The SEO Library stays on the same premium gradient canvas as its hero. */
.library-content{padding-top:74px !important}
.library-card p{color:#6f7783}
.library-card strong{color:#0a0b0d}
.library-content .library-articles .section-link{color:#fff}

/* Make the body copy of a single article readable on the unified dark canvas. */
.single-body .prose{color:#edf1f5}
.single-body .prose h2,
.single-body .prose h3,
.single-body .prose h4{color:#fff}
.single-body .prose p,
.single-body .prose li{color:#d0d6de}
.single-body .prose a{color:#9b8fff}
.single-body .comments-area{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .latest-feature-layout{gap:18px}
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:35% 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .mini-post-card{grid-template-columns:36% 1fr}
  .mini-post-media.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9 !important;height:auto !important}
  .mini-post-media.media-frame .media-main-image{height:100% !important;min-height:100%}
}


/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v14 — tighter editorial cards + footer separation
   ========================================================= */

/* Right-side latest-post cards: make the artwork column fill the entire card
   height so it never leaves a pale/empty strip below the image. The source
   artwork is intentionally allowed to crop in this compact card only. */
.latest-stack .mini-post-card{
  height:184px;
  min-height:184px;
  grid-template-columns:38% 62%;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame{
  height:100% !important;
  min-height:100% !important;
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  align-self:stretch;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#e9edf1;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame .media-main-image{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  min-height:100% !important;
  max-height:none !important;
  object-fit:cover !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  display:block;
  background:#e9edf1;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-body{
  min-width:0;
  min-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-body h3{
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp:2;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-body p{
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp:2;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* Remove any legacy SEO-library search field left by an older template/cache. */
.library-content .library-search-wrap,
.library-content form.library-search-form,
.library-content input[placeholder*="SEO topic" i]{
  display:none !important;
}

/* Strong visual break between the final contact/CTA band and the footer. */
.connect-band{
  position:relative;
  border-bottom:0 !important;
}
.connect-band::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:0;
  height:5px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7fe153 0%,#55d7a0 30%,#6c63ff 68%,#8d77ff 100%);
  box-shadow:0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.site-footer{border-top:0 !important;}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .latest-stack .mini-post-card{
    height:176px;
    min-height:176px;
    grid-template-columns:36% 64%;
  }
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  /* On phones, restore a natural compact image ratio so the card can grow
     with its text without forcing an oversized media column. */
  .latest-stack .mini-post-card{
    height:auto;
    min-height:0;
    grid-template-columns:36% 64%;
    align-items:stretch;
  }
  .latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame{
    height:100% !important;
    min-height:0 !important;
  }
  .latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame .media-main-image{
    height:100% !important;
    min-height:100% !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v15 — localized gradients + proper editorial media
   Keep gradients to intentional hero/CTA surfaces only.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --paper:#f3f5f7;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --surface:#ffffff;
  --surface-soft:#f7f8fa;
  --line:#d9dee5;
  --text:#090a0c;
  --muted:#69717d;
  --hero-gradient:
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 50%,rgba(104,226,74,.34),transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(104,88,255,.20),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#14220f 0%,#0a0c0d 56%,#14102c 100%);
}

/* The site canvas stays solid. Gradients are reserved for deliberate hero/CTA surfaces. */
body{background:var(--paper) !important;color:var(--text) !important;}
.latest-section,
.about-band,
.social-section,
.contact-form-section,
.page-main,
.listing-main,
.single-body,
.who-story-section,
.facts-section,
.library-content{
  background:var(--paper) !important;
  color:var(--text) !important;
}

/* Hero / heading sections only. */
.home-hero,
.listing-hero,
.standard-page-hero,
.library-hero,
.contact-hero,
.who-hero-new,
.article-hero-new,
.error-page{
  background:var(--hero-gradient) !important;
}

/* Keep cards clean and high-contrast. */
.featured-post-card,
.mini-post-card,
.post-card,
.library-card,
.social-card-new,
.contact-form-card,
.about-band-copy,
.fact-card,
.featured-listing-card,
.aside-card,
.toc-card,
.share-card,
.empty-state-card,
.contact-direct-card{
  background:var(--surface) !important;
  color:var(--text) !important;
}

/* Restore readable dark text on the light latest/articles canvas. */
.latest-section .section-intro-row h2,
.latest-section .featured-content h3,
.latest-section .featured-content h3 a,
.latest-section .mini-post-body h3,
.latest-section .mini-post-body h3 a,
.latest-section .mini-post-body p,
.latest-section .featured-content p,
.latest-section .meta-row,
.listing-main .post-card h2,
.listing-main .post-card h2 a,
.listing-main .post-card p,
.listing-main .meta-row,
.related-section h2,
.related-section .post-card h2,
.related-section .post-card h2 a,
.related-section .post-card p,
.related-section .meta-row{
  color:var(--text) !important;
}
.latest-section .featured-content p,
.latest-section .mini-post-body p,
.listing-main .post-card p,
.related-section .post-card p{color:#69717d !important;}
.latest-section .meta-category,
.listing-main .meta-category,
.related-section .meta-category{color:#5b4ff3 !important;}

/* Right-side/latest cards: no artificial fixed height and no white text washout. */
.latest-stack .mini-post-card{
  height:auto !important;
  min-height:152px !important;
  grid-template-columns:38% 62% !important;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame{
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  height:100% !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  align-self:stretch;
  background:#e7ebef !important;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame .media-main-image{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  min-height:100% !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  transform:none !important;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-body{background:#fff !important;}

/* Use the source artwork at full visibility. A subtle blurred duplicate fills
   the frame so contain-mode never leaves an awkward blank strip. */
.media-frame .media-backdrop{
  display:block !important;
  inset:-10% !important;
  background-image:var(--media-url) !important;
  background-position:center !important;
  background-size:cover !important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat !important;
  filter:blur(24px) saturate(1.03) !important;
  transform:scale(1.12) !important;
  opacity:.12 !important;
  z-index:0 !important;
}
.media-frame .media-main-image{
  position:relative !important;
  z-index:1 !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  transform:none !important;
  background:transparent !important;
}

/* All editorial media frames use a stable ratio but never crop the source image. */
.featured-cover.media-frame,
.post-card-media.media-frame,
.page-cover.media-frame,
.featured-listing-media.media-frame,
.article-cover.media-frame,
.related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame{
  aspect-ratio:16/9 !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  background:#e8edf1 !important;
}

/* The large homepage feature should breathe, not become an oversized poster wall. */
.featured-cover.media-frame{min-height:0 !important;}
.featured-content h3{font-size:clamp(32px,3.2vw,46px) !important;line-height:1.06 !important;}

/* Single post hero title is premium, but not overwhelming. */
.article-title-block h1{
  font-size:clamp(44px,4.5vw,62px) !important;
  line-height:1.03 !important;
  max-width:720px !important;
}

/* On article pages the light body must remain light. */
.single-body .prose{color:#20242a !important;}
.single-body .prose h2,
.single-body .prose h3,
.single-body .prose h4{color:#111318 !important;}
.single-body .prose p,
.single-body .prose li{color:#555e69 !important;}
.single-body .prose a{color:#5b4ff3 !important;}
.single-body .comments-area{border-top-color:var(--line) !important;}

/* CTA may keep a localized gradient; it should not affect the whole page. */
.connect-band{
  background:var(--hero-gradient) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
}
.connect-band h2{color:#fff !important;}
.connect-band p{color:#b8c0cc !important;}
.connect-band::after{height:4px;}

/* SEO Library content is intentionally white/soft-gray; only its hero carries the gradient. */
.library-content{background:var(--paper) !important;}
.library-card p{color:#69717d !important;}
.library-card strong{color:#090a0c !important;}
.library-content .section-intro-row h2,
.library-content .section-intro-row>p{color:#090a0c !important;}
.library-content .section-intro-row>p{color:#69717d !important;}
.library-content .library-articles .section-link{color:#090a0c !important;}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .latest-stack .mini-post-card{min-height:136px !important;grid-template-columns:38% 62% !important;}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .latest-stack .mini-post-card{min-height:0 !important;grid-template-columns:38% 62% !important;}
  .latest-stack .mini-post-media.media-frame{aspect-ratio:16/9 !important;}
  .article-title-block h1{font-size:40px !important;line-height:1.04 !important;}
}

/* =========================================================
   IFTIKHAR v16 — natural featured-image sizing
   =========================================================
/*
 * Featured artwork should define the media height instead of being forced
 * into an artificial 16:9 box. This keeps text-heavy blog thumbnails intact
 * and removes blank/letterboxed space around images.
 */
.featured-cover.media-frame,
.mini-post-media.media-frame,
.post-card-media.media-frame,
.page-cover.media-frame,
.featured-listing-media.media-frame,
.article-cover.media-frame,
.related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame{
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  height:auto !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:transparent !important;
}

.featured-cover .media-backdrop,
.mini-post-media .media-backdrop,
.post-card-media .media-backdrop,
.page-cover .media-backdrop,
.featured-listing-media .media-backdrop,
.article-cover .media-backdrop,
.related-grid .post-card-media .media-backdrop{
  display:none !important;
}

.featured-cover .media-main-image,
.mini-post-media .media-main-image,
.post-card-media .media-main-image,
.page-cover .media-main-image,
.featured-listing-media .media-main-image,
.article-cover .media-main-image,
.related-grid .post-card-media .media-main-image{
  position:relative !important;
  display:block !important;
  width:100% !important;
  height:auto !important;
  max-width:100% !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  object-fit:initial !important;
  object-position:initial !important;
  transform:none !important;
  background:transparent !important;
}

/* The large homepage feature follows the source image's native ratio. */
.featured-post-card .featured-cover{
  line-height:0;
}

/* Right-side latest cards: the image column grows naturally with the image. */
.latest-stack .mini-post-card{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,38%) minmax(0,1fr);
  min-height:0;
  height:auto;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-media{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  line-height:0;
  height:auto;
}
.latest-stack .mini-post-body{
  min-width:0;
}

/* Archive/category/search/recommendation cards also follow native artwork size. */
.post-card-media,
.featured-listing-media,
.related-grid .post-card-media,
.page-cover{
  line-height:0;
}

/* Keep card contents aligned even when source images have different ratios. */
.post-card-media img,
.related-grid .post-card-media img,
.featured-listing-media img{
  vertical-align:top;
}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .featured-listing-media.media-frame,
  .featured-cover.media-frame,
  .mini-post-media.media-frame,
  .post-card-media.media-frame,
  .page-cover.media-frame,
  .article-cover.media-frame,
  .related-grid .post-card-media.media-frame{
    aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  }

  .latest-stack .mini-post-card{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(150px,34%) minmax(0,1fr);
  }
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .latest-stack .mini-post-card{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(120px,38%) minmax(0,1fr);
  }

  .featured-cover .media-main-image,
  .mini-post-media .media-main-image,
  .post-card-media .media-main-image,
  .page-cover .media-main-image,
  .featured-listing-media .media-main-image,
  .article-cover .media-main-image,
  .related-grid .post-card-media .media-main-image{
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
  }
}