CHRISTCHURCH: New Black Caps coach Rob Walter says Kane Williamson still wants to represent New Zealand in international cricket despite opting out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket for this season, enabling him to pick and choose his availability and take up…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar, waiving 53% in import taxes to offset the negative impact of its earlier decision to allow sugar exports despite objections from the finance ministry. The cabinet waived all the duties and taxes on the import of sugar, which has also…
Actor Zara Noor Abbas has taken to Instagram with a heartfelt message urging women to embrace ageing and to stay clear of dangerous anti?ageing practices. In a recently posted Instagram story, she said: “Let’s please stop promoting anti-ageing. Ageing is going to happen. That’s the only natural and beautiful truth. Accept it. Let this be…
For those of you harbouring the impression that a career in the Pakistani television industry equates to a thriving bank account, director and producer Mehreen Jabar is here to burst that bubble. “Our drama industry has progressed a lot, and there has been a very high viewership,” conceded Mehreen during a virtual interview with Drama…
After the pink-heavy Barbie extravaganza of three years ago, some of you may be wistful for a film dedicated specifically to the little Hot Wheels cars of your youth. If this oddly specific desire applies to you, you are in luck: as per Variety, Wicked director Jon M Chu will direct a live-action film for…
LOS ANGELES: Vampires, zombies and the Grim Reaper are killing it at the box office. At a time when superheroes, sequels and reboots have grown stale among audiences, horror has emerged as an unlikely saviour, entertainment industry veterans say. This year, scary films account for 17 per cent of the North American ticket purchases, up…
After the French parliament voted on Monday to return to Ivory Coast a “talking drum” that colonial troops took from the Ebrie tribe in 1916, here is a recap of other disputes over artefacts looted from Europe’s former colonies, reports AFP. The Djidji Ayokwe, the beloved “talking drum” is one of tens of thousands of…
The luxury streetwear brand Rastah blends traditional South Asian craftsmanship with modern Western designs. Founded in Lahore by cousins Zain Ahmad, Ismail Ahmad, and Adnan Ahmad, the brand celebrates the fusion of cultural heritage with contemporary style. Since its inception in 2018, Rastah has redefined South Asian fashion by creating an innovative identity. Now, the…
BEIJING: Chinese video games are increasingly connecting ancient culture with younger generations. Through immersive digital design and real-world collaborations, homegrown titles are inspiring young players to rediscover traditional arts, driving tourism and reinforcing cultural confidence. One prime example, Ashes of Kingdom, immediately captured players’ imaginations after its domestic launch last September, attracting fans with its…
DUBAI: The race for the top ranking for T20I bowlers tightens as a host of players from England and India make gains on the latest batter rankings. India spinner Deepti Sharma is on the cusp of becoming the No.1 ranked bowler in T20I cricket after she moved within eight rating points of top spot on…
