Our hearts still go on

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SLOUGH, ENGLAND: We are more than half way through April, which can only mean one thing for us dinosaurs who enjoy a cathartic weeping marathon: it is time for that annual rewatch of James Cameron’s Titanic. Although be warned: unlike in 1998 when you revelled in the fountain of youth, there is no way you … Read more

Ponting backs Aus top order for Ashes

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday threw his support behind Australia’s current top-order lineup ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series against England later this year. Speaking on the ICC digital, Ponting offered his thoughts on who should occupy the top three batting positions for the Ashes and the start of Australia’s new World … Read more

‘Facing Pakistan won’t be easy’

Bangladesh captain Litton Das on Wednesday described the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan as a significant challenge, emphasising the strength of Pakistan’s bowling attack. Speaking at a press conference after the third T20I against Sri Lanka, he acknowledged that conditions in Dhaka could be difficult and that Pakistan would present a formidable test. “Both series … Read more

Govt poised to do away with cross-subsidies for gas

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government is set to end cross-subsidy for domestic gas consumers and introduce a direct budgeted subsidy model by 2026, in line with the mechanism established for the Power Division. The federal government is locked in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility to replace cross-subsidies … Read more

Israel bombs Syria army headquarters

Listen to article DAMASCUS: Israel bombed the Syrian army’s headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the country’s Druze minority alone, as authorities announced a ceasefire in the community’s southern heartland after deadly sectarian clashes. Syrian government forces entered the majority-Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday with the stated aim of overseeing … Read more

The fathers are the stars of the show

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Parwarish continues to stand tall as the magnum opus of Pakistani television in recent years. With each episode, it chips away at the familiar formula and leans into something much more grounded: the messiness of modern parenting, the weight of intergenerational silence, and what it takes to actually show up for the people you love. … Read more