In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears
[A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.
Month: March 2026
Rainfall brings relief as weather system moves into Punjab
A weather system carrying clouds and light winds from the west has entered Pakistan on Sunday, triggering rainfall across several parts of Punjab, including Lahore. Rainfall has been reported in several districts of the province, including southern, central and upper Punjab, bringing pleasant weather and lowering temperatures. In Lahore, rain that began late at night, … Read more
Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz
The president said all countries that use the vital shipping route should send warships. Iran has effectively choked off traffic in the narrow waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s oil must transit.
Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in West Bank, Palestinian health authorities say
A mosque, destroyed during the two-year Israeli offensives, is surrounded by tents for displaced Palestinians, in Gaza City, February 11, 2026. Photo: Reuters Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a mother, father and two children, as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said. A mother and father, ages 35 … Read more
Lights, camera … eid
A lot depends on Pakistan’s film and cinema industry this Eid al-Fitr. The long holiday weekend arrives as audiences increasingly choose OTT platforms over theatres, convinced that their time and money are better spent watching content on services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. Recent local releases such as Neelofar and Item haven’t helped matters … Read more
UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught
Dubai police warns against ‘sharing rumours’ but also ‘photographing or sharing security or critical sites’ Plume of smoke rises around Dubai Creek area as seen from Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai is scrambling to preserve its image as a safe haven despite Iran’s onslaught, with influencers … Read more
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Trump adds to speculation about Iranian leader’s condition.
Trump adds to speculation about Iranian leader’s condition.
Of canvas and code
PUBLISHED March 15, 2026 Art in Pakistan is shifting. No longer is it about dusty galleries and oil portraits; it’s the time for glowing screens, a generation that knows how to blend the old with the new. They are building their own platforms, launching startups, and finding their way into a wider conversation. One of … Read more
US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
Discussions expected to focus on US tariffs, flow of Chinese-produced rare earth minerals, magnets to US buyers etc US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025 PHOTO: … Read more