South Asia In pictures: Plenty of colour but no masks during Holi celebrations in South Asia Revellers play with colours and dance in merriment, paying little regard to rising coronavirus cases in the region. Updated 29 Mar, 2021 12:31am
In pictures: The 'saintly' tree that is the centrepiece of spring in Thar Imtiaz Dharani Published 23 Mar, 2021 08:37am Experts stress the need to protect the tree species from the timber mafia.
World Water Day serves a stark reminder on Thar's thirst Mohammad Hussain Khan Updated 22 Mar, 2021 08:43pm Waterborne diseases from consumption of brackish water are a common phenomenon in Achhro Thar.
In pictures: Women across the world make their voices heard on Int'l Women's Day Dawn.com Updated 09 Mar, 2021 05:31am Rallies and marches held to demand equal rights for women and an end to gender-based violence.
In pictures: Myanmar citizens stage mammoth rallies to protest military coup AFP Published 17 Feb, 2021 11:11pm “We have to fight until the end,” says a young protester.
In pictures: Pakistanis come together to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day with rallies, marches Dawn.com Updated 06 Feb, 2021 03:32am Thousands of people from all walks of life took part in anti-India rallies across the country.
In pictures: Pakistan launches Covid-19 vaccination drive, days after receiving doses from China AP | AFP Published 03 Feb, 2021 09:36pm The government has said it plans to vaccinate 70 per cent of the country's high-risk population by the end of the year.
In pictures: Venice has people in masks but no Carnival fun Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:49pm Confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy were only 133 when Venice Carnival shuddered to a stop last year; now they have crossed 2.5m.
In pictures: Indian farmers enter Delhi's Red Fort as protests break out across the country Dawn.com Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:16pm Some protesters hoisted the Khalistan flag on a minaret of the historic Red Fort monument.
In pictures: Top moments from the Biden-Harris swearing-in ceremony Dawn.com Updated 21 Jan, 2021 05:23am The ceremony had been largely stripped of its usual pomp and circumstance due to Covid-19 and security concerns.
In pictures: Coronavirus fails to deter India's massive Ganges pilgrimage AFP Updated 14 Jan, 2021 11:17pm “The pandemic is a bit of a worry, but we are taking all precautions,” says organiser.
In pictures: Protesters take to the streets in several cities against Mach massacre Dawn.com Updated 07 Jan, 2021 04:42pm Demonstrators have blocked several roads in Karachi; Shia Hazara community braves freezing temperatures during sit-in.
In pictures: Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress Dawn.com Updated 07 Jan, 2021 07:42pm Trump supporters broke into the Capitol building in bid to overturn US election results.
Poachers' paradise: Gulf hunts fuel falcon trafficking in Pakistan AFP Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:17pm “The illegal trade is growing, there is more money being spent, more pursuit from the Gulf.”
From the highways to the skies: Pakistan's famous truck art goes airborne Reuters Published 01 Jan, 2021 03:26pm With elaborate and flamboyant motifs, truck art is one of Pakistan’s best known cultural exports and inspires exhibitions abroad.
In pictures: Fireworks explode over empty streets as 2020 slinks away into history Reuters Published 31 Dec, 2020 10:30pm With over 1.7 million people dead and 82m infected globally with Covid, this year's end is like none other in memory.
In pictures: Pakistani Christians celebrate Christmas under pandemic's shadow Dawn.com Updated 25 Dec, 2020 11:17pm Special services and cake-cutting ceremonies were held in illuminated churches across the country.
Once upon a time: Pakistan's fabled storytellers fade away AFP Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:33am “Now the only way to see storytellers in Peshawar is to go to the cemetery.”
In pictures: Jubilant crowds gather across Sindh to celebrate Culture Day Dawn.com | Imtiaz Ali Updated 07 Dec, 2020 12:40am Men, women and children gathered in traditional Sindhi attire to sing and dance on Culture Day.
