Enhanced capacity on Jhelum, Chenab will increase flood, drought risks for Pakistan; At federal-provincial dialogue, Wapda chief stresses need for large dams.

Says recent escalation has "heightened tensions in an already volatile and fragile environment"; Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against Afghanistan in self-defence.

Such perceptions are “devoid of facts” and are being spread by “agents of chaos,” he says.

Cabinet committee formed by PM Shehbaz to monitor petroleum prices to meet daily; told national stock of petroleum products at comfortable levels.

The president's address was punctuated with sloganeering from the opposition.

Islamabad Police say Margalla Road, route via Islamabad Marriott Hotel will remain open for entry into Red Zone.

Says that e-tagging will be mandatory for all vehicles in the province, including motorcycles.

Petition also seeks permission for his personal physicians to be involved in all examination and treatment procedures.

Court directs office to place case file before chief justice for appropriate reassignment orders.

The court observed that the order of the trial court could not be sustained and restored the bail.

Embassy directs nationals residing in country or in transit to register.

Six people under treatment; police arrest one suspect, recover 16 small and three large bottles of illicit liquor from the suspect's possession.

PICSS says first two months of 2026 see almost half of all 2025 suicide attacks.

The Rawalpindi’s party formation has now been instructed to join the Sargodha division’s sit-in in front of the Supreme Court on March 4.

Political leaders across country denounce Khamenei’s assassination, express solidarity with Iran.

Sindh govt forms JIT on Karachi incident; crowd outside Lahore's US Consulate dispersed; curfew in Skardu after protests in GB; rallies held in KP.

According to Basra, Pakistan gains ground only when Indian onions become expensive, scarce, or subject to export restrictions.

At least two dead, 15 injured in clashes; Furious protesters torched a police check post, attempted to reach US embassy.

In the absence of traffic signal enforcement, many drivers disregard basic traffic rules worsening the situation.

It noted that the right to legal identity was intrinsically linked with the right to life and dignity guaranteed under Articles 9 and 14 of the Constitution and the state.

After the caretaker set-up lifted price controls under the deregulation policy, prompting concern among officials and calls for the pharmaceutical industry to explain the steep hikes.

The secretary interior says that no relocation programme had been implemented by the ministry.

Three more bodies sent to Gilgit'; Condolence meeting at Nishtar Park today.

Govt bans public gatherings over fears of sectarian unrest and after clash with protesters.

Iran confirms supreme leader’s death, declares 40-day mourning; Hospital targeted as Israeli missiles pound Tehran, other areas.

The building has remained unutilised for the past four years, and no maintenance work has been carried out due to its “incomplete status”, the report stated.

Crackdown on unlawful immigrants continues across KP.

A local resident says that the incident occurred inside the house of a police constable, Inamullah.

Speakers grieved by the assassination of Khamenei, other leaders; urge Pakistan to speak up.

Demonstrators including women and children stopped from marching towards US consulate.

Tells nationals to remain indoors where possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly adhere to the instructions and advisories issued by the respective host governments.

"It is an age-old convention that the heads of state/government should not be targeted," he says.

Postpones visit to Russia, citing regional and internal situation.

Info ministry says 331 Taliban combatants killed, 104 posts destroyed so far.

Although economic concerns rem­ain the most worrying, their intensity has fallen sha­rply across all indicators since the first quarter of 2024.

Cabinet committee formed by PM Shehbaz to monitor petroleum prices to meet daily; told national stock of petroleum products at comfortable levels.

The IMF mission led by Iva Petrova had to immediately relocate to Istanbul; Fund says discussions to continue virtually.

Analysts note the sharp sell-off was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions globally, triggering widespread risk-off sentiment and heavy selling pressure across the board.

Bullion, a traditional safe-haven asset, has hit successive record highs this year due to heightened global political and economic uncertainty.

Analysts note that while the markets are acknowledging the seriousness of the conflict, they are also signalling that, for now, this is a geopolitical shock, not a systemic crisis.

US dollar rate Rs280.35 for buying and Rs282.15 for selling in the open market; Rs279.35 for buying and Rs279.85 for selling in the interbank market.

Pakistan’s National Consumer Price Index rate edged close to 7pc in February 2026, marking the highest annual reading since October 2024.

The State Bank’s latest data shows that profit and dividend outflows on foreign investment during July-January 2026 jumped by 26pc to $1.68bn.

Resolving a typical commercial dispute in Pakistani courts takes over five years, while only a small fraction settle within one to three years.

UAE's two exchanges are home to some of the region's most valuable listed companies, and their closure keeps billions of dollars in listed assets in suspension.

“While the military attacks are themselves supportive for oil prices, the key factor here is the closing of the Strait of Hormuz,” says Ajay Parmar.

Records 11pc YoY rise to Rs8.121tr; income, sales tax collection falls.

Remittances likely to decline during Ramazan.

Foreign investors seek ‘super tax’ abolition.

Companies remain cautiously optimistic for 2026, focusing on brand investment, operational efficiency.

After the increase, the price of petrol has jumped from Rs258.17 to Rs266.17 per litre while high-speed diesel's price now stands at Rs280.86.

High costs, energy tariffs choke growth.

The benchmark KSE-100 index fell 831 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 168,062 after a volatile, range-bound session.

The prolonged upward trend has been largely driven by sharp increases in the prices of vegetables and other perishable items.

Finance ministry cites uncertainty, commodity price volatility; projects inflation at 6-7pc in February.

Approves Rs6.61bn for Thar Coal Rail Link.

Official sources say benchmark crude prices have slightly moved up this week, therefore, the prices of all petroleum products were inching up.

The bill states that “whoever, willfully, provides an unlicenced virtual asset service shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term up to five years, or with fine up to Rs50 million, or both”.

Engro Holdings (ENGROH) released its results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Friday. The results were better than expected due to lower than expected Effective Tax Rate (ETR), according to analysts.

The conflict is likely to exacerbate volatility across global markets, which have already swung wildly this year owing to Trump's tariffs and a sharp tech selloff.

Uncertainty over US tariff policies and tensions between the US and Iran boost the metal’s safe-haven appeal.

EFERT saw earnings drop 19pc compared with last year, to Rs8.4bn in 4Q2025, mainly due to lower gross margins and adjustments for the super tax, according to Topline Securities.

Industrialists claim tariff relief has eroded; govt insists Rs15bn ‘free’ working capital is being recovered.

Local firms get exploration rights; investment of Rs8.66bn on cards.

Planning minister advocates measures to incentivise poverty reduction, sustainability, population stabilisation; Punjab minister for protecting rights of smaller provinces.

Investors fear US-Iran conflict may trigger sharp correction in emirate’s property prices.

United Bank Ltd records highest ever profit-after-tax of Rs130bn.

Upon completion of the transaction, Fauji Cement and Kapco will acquire control of ACPL.

KCCI president says objective of proposed amendment to ensure parity and consistency.

Judgement observes Section 175 can be invoked for enforcement of any provision of tax ordinance.

“We must strengthen our nuclear deterrent in the face of multiple threats," President Emmanuel Macron says.

All six crew members ejected from the aircraft safely were recovered and are in stable condition, the central command says.

Such perceptions are “devoid of facts” and are being spread by “agents of chaos,” he says.

“Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust, and positivity,” says Indian PM Modi.

Israeli military says ‘unaware of the attack’; US claims strike reports being looked into.

Briefings last more than 90 minutes; democrats criticise 'war of choice'.

Law enforcement officials say suspect had a history of mental health conditions.

Hacked Iranian app urges armed forces to disarm; ‘wiper’ attacks deleting Israeli data.

Iran confirms supreme leader’s death, declares 40-day mourning; Hospital targeted as Israeli missiles pound Tehran, other areas.

Modi says accident “deeply distressing”, wishes speedy recovery to survivors.

Vessel intercepted in North Sea with aerial support from French military helicopters, Belgian government says.

State media says attack that claimed Khamenei's life "occurred in the early hours of Saturday"; 40 days of mourning and seven days of public holidays announced in Iran.

Ambassador Ahmad made clear that Pakistan’s concern extends beyond any single capital.

“While the military attacks are themselves supportive for oil prices, the key factor here is the closing of the Strait of Hormuz,” says Ajay Parmar.

Court upends the promise of a 1980 law that says refugees “be given a chance at a new beginning in safety”.

The star had been cla­­­ssif­ied as an extreme red supergiant but rapidly bec­ame a yellow hypergiant.

Zelensky says will issue fresh directives to Ukraine’s negotiating team at the talks.

28 injured as hospitals launch emergency blood donation drive.

The plant will convert advanced semiconductor wafers from Micron’s global network into finished memory and storage products.

The words “free Palestine” and “stop the genocide” were among the words sprayed on the statue.

"They cannot have nuclear weapons, and we’re not thrilled with the way they’re negotiating,” Trump tells reporters.

Urges all sides to refrain from actions that may undermine the security and territorial integrity of other countries; PM Shehbaz speaks to Saudi crown prince, UAE president.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead diplomatic scramble; Iran offers to facilitate talks.

CEO Sam Altman says the Pentagon shared its principles for human responsibility over weapon systems and for having no mass US surveillance.

Kyiv says the pipeline was shut down after being damaged during a Russian attack near the Ukrainian city of Brody on January 27.

Juan Carlos, who abdicated in favour of his son Felipe IV in 2014, left Spain in 2020 to live in the United Arab Emirates after a financial scandal tarnished his reputation.

“States must investigate all alleged crimes, protect survivors, and ensure justice without fear or favour,” says UN chief.

Israel’s Supreme Court freezes ban on foreign aid organisations in enclave.

“These threats do not change our position: we cannot in good conscience accede to their request,” Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei says in a statement.

During his rule spanning more than three decades, Khamenei worked with six elected presidents, shaping domestic policy and guiding foreign relations.

We are only here because he hid it from everyone so well for so long,” he says.

Councillor Hannah Spencer wins on the back of unique campaign which used Urdu and Bangla to spread her message.

Report sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency ahead of a quarterly meeting next week of its 35-country board.

Abbas Araghchi tells his Egyptian counterpart that “success in this path requires seriousness and realism from the other side".

Germany deports 20 convicted criminals to Afghanistan.

The squad has been filed for "poor performance" at the event, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Palace had taken an early lead at Old Trafford when Maxence Lacr­oix outmuscled Leny Yoro to guide in a header from Brennan Johnson’s corner.

Put in to bat first, Pakistan lost opening batter Gul Feroza early before Sadaf and Sidra Amin (41) stitched a 130-run partnership.

“We have a huge goal to reach with teams behind us who continue collecting points,” said Allegri to DAZN.

Co-hosts knock out West Indies with a five-wicket win in Kolkata.

The insistence in sticking with the out-of-sorts Babar Azam did nothing to help the team’s shaky batting.

Dewald Brevis hits 42 off 18 balls as the Proteas reach 154-5 in 17.5 overs.

Pakistan do unearth talented new cricketers, but the problem is that the development of these cricketers is failing.

Although Sunday's clash is nominally a Super Eights game, it is in reality a straight shootout.

The 2024 runners-up have already secured a semi-final place ahead of their match in New Delhi on Sunday.

“We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations," he says; adds that he will not make an immediate call on whether to stand down as captain.

Defeat deals another blow to the Hammers’ hopes of survival as they remain two points adrift of safety.

The result left New Zealand with four points, with England already through with six.

The former cricketer says he is responding because his son is old enough to read the gossip.

Celtic bowed out of Europe after losing 4-2 on aggregate to Stuttgart despite a 1-0 away win in the second leg of their knockout phase play-off tie.

Aprilia’s Bezzecchi roared round the Buriram course in 1 min 28.526 sec to top the timesheets, 0.421 sec in front of Ducati’s second-placed Marquez.

New Zealand have to wait on the outcome of Saturday’s clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Kandy to know if they have qualified for the semis.

India batter Tilak Varma remains cautious of his team’s plans against the West Indies.

Vinicius scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory on the night to secure a 3-1 aggregate success for Real in the play-off tie in Madrid.

Cricket has yet to resume in Afghanistan due to the political situation and the national side play their home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates.

The former world number one boasts 22 career titles but has never won the same tournament twice.

“Most teams have moved on with the times playing T20 cricket, but we have stagnated and made little progress," former captain Marvan Atapattu says.

A win for New Zealand in Friday's Super Eights clash in Colombo will see them top Group 2 and join the already-qualified England in the final four.

“We are committed to taking Pakistan hockey to new heights,” Mohyuddin says.

“The four matches that we’ve played here, conditions have played very differently throughout the game" he says.

Having already beaten Inter at home 3-1, the Scandinavians edged the Italians 2-1 at the iconic San Siro on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Black Caps secure 61-run win against co-hosts.

Mexico is one of the three host countries for the World Cup, along with the United States and Canada.

“But I think you pick a squad of 15, knowing that you could potentially be in both countries on slightly slower wickets, on some flat ones as well.” he says.

Sesko started the move that led to the winning goal as all of United’s 200 million ($270 million) trio of attacking signings last summer combined to great effect.

France enjoyed their best ever Winter Games haul in Milano-Cortina. Their 23 medals included eight golds.

"We need to beat Sri Lanka in our last match on Saturday and then hope other results go our way," he says.

"I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly," Moroccan footballer says.

They might just spend the night figuring out how Usman Tariq managed to drop Jacob Bethell's catch.

ECB asks franchises to be wary of discrimination.