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Sunday, 16 August 2026 Reading Room

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Pakistan name squads for Women’s Asia Cup, Asian Games

Pakistan have announced 15-member squads for the Women’s Asia Cup and 20th Asian Games, with regular captain Fatima Sana returning to lead the team in both tournaments. Fatima missed Pakistan’s recent T20I series against Sri Lanka because of her commitments in The Hundred, but she will now resume leadership duties for the upcoming international assignments. […]

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Alex Eala soars to career-high world No 18

Alexandra Eala’s win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open on Saturday was hardly a surprise, notwithstanding the fact that the Romanian was forced to give up while trailing 6-1…

·gulfnews.com

My son went to culinary school, and my daughter majors in theater. It's not what I planned for either of them, and that's OK.

My son never liked school and decided to skip college for trade school. My daughter is majoring in theater, which some think is a waste of money.

  • Son enrolled in culinary school after high school, defying author's initial plans
  • Daughter majors in theater, pursuing her passion despite societal scrutiny
  • Author learns to support children's paths, not her own preconceived notions

·businessinsider.com

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