Afghanistan’s worsening hunger crisis is being sharply exacerbated by winter and a wave of mass deportations, as millions struggle to secure even a single daily meal. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that 17 million Afghans face acute hunger this season — and the numbers continue to climb amid shrinking international aid. Read More: Millions […]
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Petroleum minister reviews winter load management
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chaired a meeting to review the gas supply situation, winter load management, and consumer complaint redressal across the country. The meeting was briefed by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on gas supply arrangements for the ongoing winter season, said a press […]
Toronto Snowstorm Breaks Records, Disrupts Roads And Early Winter
TORONTO: Residents of Toronto woke up on Monday, November 11, 2025, to an early winter scene following a record-breaking snowstorm that shattered decades-old weather records. The city received 9.8 centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 9, followed by additional snowfall overnight. According to Environment Canada, this was the heaviest snowfall recorded on November 9 in […]
Punjab announces winter vacation schedule
The Punjab government has officially announced the schedule for winter vacations for all educational institutions across the province, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. According to the notification issued by the provincial Education Department, winter holidays will begin on December 23, 2025, and continue until January 10, 2026. All schools are set to reopen on January […]
NDMA warns of drier-than-usual winter across Pakistan
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an early warning for the upcoming winter. Officials say the country may experience below-average rainfall and cooler temperatures this season. The warning is based on global climate trends and data analysis from meteorological experts. NDMA reports that Western winds are expected to weaken, causing dry weather in […]
“Neelofar” Finally Hits Screens This Winter
After a long wait due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the much-anticipated Pakistani film Neelofar, featuring Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan, is finally set to hit theatres this winter. The announcement was confirmed by the actors and filmmakers via an Instagram post, teasing audiences with the caption: “Agli Mulaqat ka intezar rahay ga… Neelofar — This […]
What is the link between winter storms and global warming?
The world is getting warmer, winters included. The United States, however, has experienced severe winter storms in recent years, and experts are taking a closer look at the link between these extreme cold events and climate change. While the link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, the behavior of winter storms is […]
Europe heading for warmer-than-average winter
Europe faces a higher-than-usual chance of a cold blast of weather before the end of the year, but the winter overall is likely to be warmer than average, the continent’s long-range weather forecaster said Thursday. Temperatures this winter will be crucial for homeowners worried about the record cost of heating their homes, and for European […]
Ski resort feasibility on cards to promote winter tourism: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said in a bid to promote winter tourism in the country, the government was working on a ski resorts feasibility. “Exploring winter tourism and ski resorts feasibility, Deosai plains first-ever winter ski traverse,” the prime minister said in a tweet. Imran Khan mentioned that Deosai plains – the […]
#ChaeVsCoffee: Which group are you?
There are two types of people in the world: those who like coffee and those who prefer tea (chae). For some reasons, both of the groups are engaged in the war of words on Twitter. Though people have their own different morning rituals, it is almost impossible for many of us living in the subcontinent to start our mornings […]