/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*              Hero Section                  */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.background.front-page{
   margin-top: -27px; 
}
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    /* Fallback image if video isn't available */
    background-image: url('../images/empowering.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: left;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-height: 90vh;
    /* Full screen height */
    /* padding-top: 60px; */
    /* Account for fixed navbar */
    /* margin-top: 68px; */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Remove background image when video is present */
.hero-section.hero-has-video {
    background-image: none !important;
}

/* Static background mode (when no repeater items have media) */
.hero-section-static {
    position: relative;
}

/* Text-only carousel (slides only text/content, background stays static) */
.hero-banner-text-only {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-banner-text-only .item {
    min-height: auto;
}

/* Position dots consistently at bottom of banner for both modes */

/* Full carousel mode - dots are siblings to .item, position relative to carousel */
.hero-banner-carousel:not(.hero-banner-text-only) {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-banner-carousel:not(.hero-banner-text-only).owl-theme .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Text-only carousel mode - dots are inside carousel, position relative to hero-section-static */
.hero-section-static {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible; /* Allow dots to escape container constraints */
}

/* Override overflow hidden from base hero-section for static mode */
.hero-section.hero-section-static {
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Ensure container and Bootstrap grid don't clip the dots */
.hero-section-static .container,
.hero-section-static .container .row,
.hero-section-static .container .row [class*="col-"] {
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Ensure carousel doesn't interfere with dot positioning */
.hero-section-static .hero-banner-text-only {
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Position dots relative to hero-section-static, matching full carousel mode exactly */
/* Target dots both when they're in the carousel (before JS moves them) and after JS moves them */
.hero-section-static .hero-banner-text-only.owl-theme .owl-dots,
.hero-section-static > .owl-dots,
.hero-section-static > .owl-theme.owl-dots {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 30px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Ensure dots container is properly styled */
.hero-section-static > .owl-dots.owl-theme,
.hero-section-static > .owl-theme.owl-dots {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 30px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

/* 1. Big Title Typography */
.hero-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Bold */
    font-size: 60px;
    /* 60px */
    line-height: 1.3;
    /* 130% */
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    /* -0.5% */
    color: #000000;
}

/* 2. Description Typography */
.hero-description {
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Medium */
    font-size: 20px;
    /* 20px */
    line-height: 1.5;
    /* 150% */
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    /* -0.5% */
    color: #000000;
}

/* 3. Button Styling */
.btn-custom {
    background-color: #192D50;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 60px;
    /* 60px radius */
    padding: 8px 24px 8px 24px;
    /* Adjust padding to match height ~41px */
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    /* Estimated font size for button text */
    border: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-custom:hover {
    background-color: #12223d;
    /* Slightly darker on hover */
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Circle with > icon */
.btn-custom .icon-circle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    /* Thin white border */
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.btn-custom .icon-circle i {
    font-size: 10px;
    /* Small chevron icon */
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 140px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
        /* Smaller title on mobile */
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .col-lg-6 {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*              Impact Section                */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.background {
    position: relative;
}

.background::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: var(--background-pattern-url, url('../images/background.svg'));
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: top center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: -1;
}
/* 
.background::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
} */

/* Mobile: Show full pattern contained instead of cover */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .background::before {
        background-size: contain;
        background-position: top center;
    }
}

.impact-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 32px;
    /* Standard section title size, adjust if needed */
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Flex Container for Cards */
.impact-cards-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: 330px;
    /* Fixed height for the cards */
    /* padding-left: 20px; */
    /* Add some padding to account for the overlap shift if needed */
}

/* .impact-cards-container:hover {
    max-width: 1000px;
} */
.impact-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 77%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 20px;
}
/* Remove white overlay on hover */
.impact-card:hover::before {
   opacity: 0;
}
/* Individual Card Styling */
.impact-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* cursor: pointer; */
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 225px;
    margin-left: -20px;
    padding: 25px;
    /* SMOOTH TRANSITIONS */
    /* animate flex (width), transform (scale), and background-color (fade to transparent) */
    transition: flex 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
        transform 0.4s ease,
        background-color 0.4s ease;
    /* BACKGROUND CONFIGURATION */
    background-image: var(--bg-img);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right bottom;
    /* SET SIZE FROM SCREENSHOT */
    /* Width 108px, Height auto (or 238px if you want to force it) */
    background-size: 108px auto;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Shadow setup */
    box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);   
}


/* HOVER STATE */
.impact-card:hover {
    flex: 1.75;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    background-color: transparent;
    /* Reveal gradient */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(25, 45, 80, 0.15);
    max-width: 400px !important;
}

.impact-card:not(:first-child) {
    margin-right: -90px;    
    /* opacity: 0.7; */
}

.impact-card:last-child {
    margin-right: 0;
}

/* The Background Icon Image */
.card-bg-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    /* Adjust to push it slightly off screen like the design */
    right: -10px;
    /* Adjust to push it slightly off screen like the design */
    width: 150px;
    /* Set a fixed width or percentage */
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.5;
    /* Adjust transparency if needed */
    z-index: 0;
    /* Sit behind the text */
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Click through to the card */
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    /* Optional: animate slightly on hover */
}

/* Ensure Text stays on top */
.card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Sit on top of the image */
    min-width: 200px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Optional: Move image slightly on hover for effect */
.impact-card:hover .card-bg-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.impact-card:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Fix the first card so it doesn't pull off screen */
.impact-card:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

/* Expand on Hover */
/* .impact-card:hover {
    flex: 3; /* Expands */
/* z-index: 10; /* Bring to front on hover */
/* transform: scale(1.02); /* Slight pop up effect */
/* box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(25, 45, 80, 0.2); /* larger shadow */
/* } */

/* Also make the first one active by default or if you want one always open */
/* .impact-card.active { flex: 3; } */
/* Only use .active if you want one expanded by default without hover */

/* Typography */
.card-content {
    min-width: 200px;
    /* Prevents text wrapping too tightly when collapsed */
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Keeps text on same lines during animation */
}

.card-number {
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Semi Bold */
    font-size: 35px;
    /* 35px */
    line-height: 1.1;
    /* Adjusted from 35% to be readable */
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    /* -0.5% */
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-text {
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Medium */
    font-size: 24px;
    /* 24px */
    line-height: 1.4;
    /* 140% */
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    /* -0.5% */
    color: #000000;
}

.digital-transformation-card {
    /* Define background layers */
    background: #fff url('../images/digits-transformation-projects.svg') no-repeat right bottom;
    /* Fix: Use only two values (Width Height) */
    background-size: 200px 238px;
}

.digital-transformation-card:hover {
    background: url('../images/digits-transformation-projects.svg') no-repeat right bottom,
        linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F2FF 0%, #6EA8FE 100%);

    /* Fix: First layer (image) size, Second layer (gradient) size */
    background-size: 200px 238px, auto;
}

.e-services-card {
    background: #fff url('../images/e-services-implemented.svg') no-repeat right bottom;
    background-size: 234px 238px;
}

.e-services-card:hover {
    /* Correct Syntax: Image FIRST, then Gradient */
    background: url('../images/e-services-implemented.svg') no-repeat right bottom,
        linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F2FF 0%, #6EA8FE 100%);

    /* Ensure background size stays consistent */
    background-size: 234px 238px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

.public-servants-card {
    background: #fff url('../images/public-servants-trained.svg') no-repeat right bottom;
    background-size: 234px 238px;
}


.public-servants-card:hover {
    /* Correct Syntax: Image FIRST, then Gradient */
    background: url('../images/public-servants-trained.svg') no-repeat right bottom,
        linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F2FF 0%, #6EA8FE 100%);

    /* Ensure background size stays consistent */
    background-size: 234px 238px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

.reform-programs-card {
    background: #fff url('../images/reform-programs.svg') no-repeat right bottom;
    background-size: 200px 238px;
}


.reform-programs-card:hover {
    /* Correct Syntax: Image FIRST, then Gradient */
    background: url('../images/reform-programs.svg') no-repeat right bottom,
        linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F2FF 0%, #6EA8FE 100%);

    /* Ensure background size stays consistent */
    background-size: 200px 238px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

.anti-corruption-card {
    background: #fff url('../images/anti-corruption-initiatives.svg') no-repeat right bottom;
    background-size: 200px 238px;
}

.anti-corruption-card:hover {
    /* Correct Syntax: Image FIRST, then Gradient */
    background: url('../images/anti-corruption-initiatives.svg') no-repeat right bottom,
        linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F2FF 0%, #6EA8FE 100%);

    /* Ensure background size stays consistent */
    background-size: 200px 238px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

/* Responsive: Two columns on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .impact-cards-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
        height: auto;
        padding: 0 15px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .impact-card {
        height: 165px;
        /* Fixed height for mobile items */
        width: 100%;
        flex: none !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        /* Disable flex expansion on mobile */
        pointer-events: none;
        /* Disable clicks on mobile */
    }
    
    /* Disable hover effects on mobile */
    .impact-card:hover {
        flex: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
        max-width: none !important;
    }
    
    .impact-card:hover::before {
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .card-content {
        white-space: normal;
    }

    
.digital-transformation-card {
    background-size: 110px 135px;
}

.digital-transformation-card:hover {
    /* Fix: First layer (image) size, Second layer (gradient) size */
    background-size: 110px 135px, auto;
}

.e-services-card {
    background-size: 110px 135px !important;
}

.e-services-card:hover {
    background-size: 110px 135px, auto;

}

.public-servants-card {
    background-size: 110px 135px;
}


.public-servants-card:hover {
    background-size: 110px 135px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

.reform-programs-card {
    background-size: 110px 135px;
}


.reform-programs-card:hover {

    background-size: 110px 135px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

.anti-corruption-card {
    background-size: 110px 135px;
}

.anti-corruption-card:hover {
  
    background-size: 110px 135px, auto;
    /* First size for image, second for gradient */
}

}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*              Pillars Section               */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.section-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    height: 350px;
    /* Fixed height to match design aspect */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: bottom center;
    background-size: inherit;
    background-color: #192D50;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Title Typography */
.pillar-title {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

/* Description Typography */
.pillar-desc {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 90%;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.pillar-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.pillar-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.pillar-arrow {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: block;
}

/* Background Image Layer */
.pillar-digital {
    background-image: url('../images/digital-transformation-icon.svg');
}

.pillar-corruption {
    background-image: url('../images/anti-corruption-icon.svg');
}

.pillar-reform {
    background-image: url('../images/admin-reform-icon.svg');
}


/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillar-card {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 260px;
    }
    .pillar-title {
    font-size:20px;
    
}

/* Description Typography */
.pillar-desc {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: 18px;
    
}
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*           Latest Projects Section          */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.latest-projects-section {
    /* Assuming you want the same background pattern continuing or a specific one */
    /* background-color: ...; */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Hide scrollbar if items pop out */
}

.project-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 330px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    /* opacity: 0.6; */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    margin: 20px 0;
    /* Ensure the background is positioned right on mobile */
}

/* Background image layer for zoom effect using transform */
.projects-carousel .project-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 110%;
    height: 110%;
    background-image: inherit;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}


.projects-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

/* LEFT FADE */
/* .projects-carousel-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, transparent);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
} */

/* RIGHT FADE */
/* .projects-carousel-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #fff, transparent);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
} */

/* Clickable shadow overlays */
.carousel-shadow-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 11;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.carousel-shadow-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, transparent);
}

.carousel-shadow-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #fff, transparent);
}
/* Ensure radius is visible and background position is correct on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .project-card {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 320px;
        background-position: right center !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        /* Ensure the overflow is hidden so border-radius works */
        overflow: hidden !important;
        transform: scale(1);
        /* Reset scale on mobile if needed */
        opacity: 1;
        /* Make fully visible */
        margin: 10px 16px; /* horizontal margin so left/right radius is visible */
    }

    .project-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .owl-item.center .project-card {
        transform: none;
    }

    /* Adjust container padding if needed */
    .projects-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }
    .title-section{
        margin-bottom: unset !important;
    }
    .projects-carousel-wrapper::before,
    .projects-carousel-wrapper::after{
        content: unset !important;
    }
    .carousel-shadow-overlay {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* The Overlay (Gradient Blue) */
.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    /* Blue gradient overlay similar to design */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(110, 168, 254, 0.85) 0%, rgba(224, 242, 255, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content Styling */
.project-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    color: #fff;
}

.project-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 44px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.project-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    max-width: 80%;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ensure non-center items always maintain base styling */
.owl-item:not(.center) .project-card {
    transform: scale(1.0) !important;
    /* opacity: 0.6 !important; */
}

/* Active/Center Item Styling */
.owl-item.center .project-card {
    /* Combine Scale + Move Up */
    /* scale(1.1) makes it slightly larger than 'normal' size if needed, or keep 1 if others are 0.85 */
    /* translateY(-20px) moves it UP */
    transform: scale(1) translateY(-30px);

    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Add padding to the top of the carousel stage so the lifted item doesn't get cut off */
.projects-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
    padding-top: 20px;
    overflow: unset !important;
    /* Space for the translateY(-30px) */
    /* Ensure overflow isn't clipping the pop-out */
    /* Owl Carousel applies overflow:hidden to .owl-stage-outer by default. 
       Adding padding INSIDE this wrapper fixes the clip. */
}

.projects-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span,
.hero-banner-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span,
.hero-section-static > .owl-dots .owl-dot span,
.hero-section-static > .owl-theme.owl-dots .owl-dot span,
.news-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span{
    background: transparent !important;
    border: #192D50 1px solid !important;
    width: 10px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 5px 7px !important;
}

.projects-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.hero-banner-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.hero-section-static > .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.hero-section-static > .owl-theme.owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.news-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span{
    background: #192D50 !important;
    border-color: #192D50 !important;
}




/* Owl Dots Styling */
.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    margin: 5px 7px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #6EA8FE;
}

.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: #6EA8FE;
}

@media(min-width: 1919px) {
    .project-card {
        height: 280px;
    }
    /* .project-title {
    font-size: 20px;
}


.project-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
} */
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*            Latest News Section             */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.latest-news-section {
    overflow: hidden; /* Hide overflow to create cut-off effect */
}
.carousel-container.col-12{
    padding-right: 0px;
    padding-left: 0px;
}
/* Spacing for the cut-off effect */
.news-carousel .item {
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.news-carousel .owl-item:first-child .item {
    margin-left: 0;
}

/* Ensure the carousel container clips the overflow */
.news-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ensure news carousel items have overflow hidden for zoom effect */
.news-carousel .item {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.news-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 370px;
    /* Updated from screenshot (approx 430.36) */
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* Updated from screenshot */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Background image layer for zoom effect using transform */
.news-carousel .news-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 110%;
    height: 110%;
    background-image: inherit;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ensure content stays above the background layer */
.news-card .news-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.news-card:hover,.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Zoom effect on the background image using transform scale */
.news-carousel .news-card:hover::before,
.projects-carousel .project-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Dark Overlay */
/* The screenshot showed 30% opacity on a layer. 
   Assuming this is the gradient overlay strength or a base tint. */
.news-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    /* Gradient from transparent to black. 
       Adjusted bottom opacity to 0.9 based on readability needs, 
       but you can lower it to 0.3 if the image is meant to be brighter. */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.news-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-start;
    color: #fff;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.news-date-icon {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 28px;
    margin-right: 8px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.news-date i {
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.news-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 23px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 110px;
}

.news-content .btn {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 24px;
}
.view-all-btn{
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.news-carousel .owl-nav.disabled+.owl-dots {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}
.access-info-card {
    background-color: #F8F9FA;
    /* Light gray/white background */
    /* Add your pattern image here if you have one */
    background-image: url('../images/pattern-bg.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Optional shadow */
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); */
}

/* Badge / Pill Title */
.badge-custom {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #E0F2FF;
    /* Light Blue */
    color: #0056b3;
    /* Darker Blue Text */
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Typography */
.access-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #000;
}

.access-desc {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 90%;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary-custom {
    background-color: #192D50;
    /* Deep Blue */
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background-color: #12223d;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #192D50;
    border: 1px solid #192D50;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background-color: #192D50;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Image Styling */
.access-img {
    max-height: 350px;
    /* Adjust based on image aspect ratio */
    /* If you want the image to hang off the bottom or have specific positioning, adjust here */
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*             Minister Section               */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.minister-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    /* Add the subtle line pattern background image here if available */
    background-image: url('../images/fadi-pattern.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 24px;
    /* Soft large shadow */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: visible;
    /* Allow image to overlap if needed, or hidden if contained */
    position: relative;
}

/* Blue Badge */
.badge-minister {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, #4C8CFE 0%, #A9C8FF 100%);
    /* Lighter Blue from design */
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    /* Slightly squared corners */
}

/* Name Title */
.minister-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Semibold Bold */
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #000;
}

/* Quote Body */
.minister-quote {
    /* Or a Serif font if preferred */
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    /* max-width: 95%; */
    text-align: justify ;
}

/* Attribution */
.quote-author {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #000;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Image Styling */
.minister-img {
    /* Adjust styling to match the cutout look */
    max-height: 400px;
    vertical-align: bottom;
    /* Aligns image to bottom of col */
    margin-bottom: -1px;
    /* Fix specific pixel gaps */
    border-bottom-right-radius: 24px;
    /* Match card radius if contained */
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .minister-card {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .minister-img {
        max-height: 300px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .col-lg-7.p-5 {
        padding: 2rem !important;
    }
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*            Testimonials Section            */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.testimonials-section {
    /* Adjust if section needs background */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 70px 40px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.8;
    /* Fade inactive items slightly */
    transform: scale(0.9);
    min-height: 450px;
    /* Scale down inactive items */
}

/* Quote Icon */
.quote-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background-image: url('../images/quote.svg');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: left top;
    background-size: contain;
}

/* Text */
.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Author */
.author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.author-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*        Center / Active Item Styles         */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.owl-item.center .testimonial-card {
    background: url('../images/voices-pattern.svg');
    background-size: auto;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(-40px);
    /* Pop up effect */
    opacity: 1;
    color: #000;
    /* Keep text dark as per screenshot, or white if preferred */
}

/* Change icon color on active card */
.owl-item.center .quote-icon {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Darker quote icon */
}

/* Ensure text colors work on the blue background */
.owl-item.center .testimonial-text {
    color: #192D50;
}

.testimonial-author .author-name, .author-role{
    color: #000;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* .testimonial-author .author-name{
    font-weight: 700;
} */

/* .owl-item.center .author-name {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
}

.owl-item.center .author-role {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
} */

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*             Navigation Arrows              */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Allow clicks to pass through the container area */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    pointer-events: auto;
    /* Re-enable clicks on buttons */
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    /* Position them outside the items */
    position: absolute;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -40px;
    /* Adjust based on container width */
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -40px;
    /* Adjust based on container width */
}

/* Hover effect for arrows */
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {
    color: #6EA8FE !important;
}

/* Container padding to show shadow/pop-up without clip */
.testimonials-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
    /* padding-top: 70px; */
    /* padding-bottom: 50px; */
    /* Allow visible overflow if arrows need to sit outside or cards pop out */
    overflow: visible;
}
.testimonials-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span{
    background: #6EA8FE !important;
    border: #6EA8FE;
}

.testimonials-carousel.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span{
    background: #0066ff !important;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav.disabled+.owl-dots {
    margin-top: -35px !important;
}

/* Ensure dots are clickable on mobile */
.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot button {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}



@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
   
    .section-title,.impact-title{
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    .card-text{
        font-size: 16px;

    }
    .card-number{
        font-size: 18px;

    }
}

@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pillars-section .col-md-4 {
        width: 50%;
    }
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-item.active{
    margin-top: 30px;
}

/* Footer styles moved to css/header-footer.css */

.no-style-link {
    color: inherit;       /* Use parent text color instead of default blue */
    text-decoration: none; /* Remove underline */
}


.owl-dots.owl-theme .owl-dot{
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*        Digital Transformation Stats Cards  */
/*        Hover Effect (like homepage)        */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

/* White overlay that fades on hover - use ::after for overlay */
.dt-stat-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 77%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: inherit;
    opacity: 0; /* Cards have full opacity by default (no overlay) */
}

/* Overlay stays hidden on hover - cards remain fully visible */
.dt-stat-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Hover state - scale and reveal gradient */
.dt-stat-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.dt-stat-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(25, 45, 80, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Background gradient on hover - default colors (can be overridden by Elementor) */
.dt-stat-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F2FF 0%, #6EA8FE 100%);
}

/* Keep icon visible on hover - ::before contains the icon from widget */
.dt-stat-card::before {
    z-index: 1;
}

.dt-stat-card:hover::before {
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Ensure card content stays on top */
.dt-stat-card .card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}