Category: Pakistan

At 92, the Bard of Bollywood Is Still Writing About Love

The New York Times – Music:
The poet and lyricist Gulzar has profoundly shaped the idea of tender romance in India through his verse and songs in more than 150 musicals.
As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

The New York Times – Travel:
A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
These Artists May Have Left Pakistan, but It’s Still Present in Their Work

The New York Times – T Magazine:
Is it possible to make art that reflects a country and culture while living outside of it? For members of this diaspora, there’s no other choice.
What Exile Means for an Artist

The New York Times – T Magazine:
For many, the state of ‘in-betweenness’ can be a source of inspiration.
Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long

The New York Times – Business:
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.
How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally

The New York Times – Business:
Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table

The New York Times – Business:
Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.
Surge in Oil Prices Shakes Pakistan’s Already Fragile Economy

The New York Times – Business:
Families preparing for Eid al-Fitr and farmers ready for harvest are being squeezed in a country that gets nearly all its oil through the Persian Gulf.
How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield

The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.