Death toll from clashes in wake of Khamenei assassination reaches 20; Cases over Gilgit, Skardu violence registered under anti-terrorism laws, says IGP.

PTI leaders incarcerated at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail call on govt to reconsider its approach towards the party and Imran.

National interest demands govt revisit its approach towards PTI, its founder, party leaders say.

Shuts door on ‘perpetual litigation’ by rejecting plea against MDA filed by landowner’s legal heirs.

The development comes a day before the term of incumbent NAB Chairman Lt General (retired) Nazir Ahmed is set to expire; bill rushed through Parliament amid opposition's outcry.

IT minister claims TV channel hacking linked to PakSat satellite.

"Pakistan does not wish to attack anyone; our priority remains the country’s security,” he says.

Bugti says over 2,000 enter Pakistan via the Taftan, Gabad crossings; provincial government closely monitors the situation.

Ogra says authorities are closely monitoring the supply chain to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products nationwide.

The chief election commissioner was informed that the interior secretary had been sent three letters by the ECP; however, no response has yet been received.

The blast, which was caused by explosive material, occurred near the Gordon home of the tribal figure, authorities reported.

NEOC says Pakistan has reduced polio cases by 99.8pc since 1994 due to vaccination; underscores need for continued robust, targeted efforts.

“A state whose actions necessitated the establishment of global export controls is now being granted preferential access under selective arrangements," FO spokesperson says.

25.37 million children remain out-of-school in Pakistan; country continues to face critical challenges in financing education, according to a govt report.

“No such order has been issued by the Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs,” information ministry clarifies.

Sindh CM says alternative routes for citizens should be publicised on mainstream and social media.

Police say security to remain on high alert, search strategy in place.

UN relief coordinator regrets that respect for international law being challenged and eroded again.

Amid regional tensions, key civil-military forum directs intelligence-led operations, crackdown on illegal weapons.

Balochistan apex body reviews law and order; IGP says 1,115 cops laid down their lives.

Takes notice of person in courtroom recording hearing on a mobile phone — a practice not permitted under court rules.

Trial court to determine whether a compromise reached between the surviving heirs of the victim could be considered compoundable.

Orders his release if not wanted in any other case.

Remaining 400 hold a small quantity of drinking water.

Civil Judge Naseem Akhtar Naz removed after formal departmental inquiry.

Deputy PM Dar says development underscores global trust in our nuclear safety, security, nonproliferation and peaceful nuclear programme”.

NA speaker, Senate chairman urged not to entertain legislative proposals concerning establishment of universities before clearance.

CM announces to launch such schemes in all divisional headquarters.

Her accomplice also gets the same sentence along with fine.

AI-based traffic management system being introduced; Chinese nationals to be escorted by police.

Piler study recommends workers’ welfare fund to provide off-grid solar energy systems for low-income households.

Three Khosa tribesmen killed due to old enmity between groups.

Naseer sued for libel in England and Wales, where Raja currently resides.

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says opposition should demonstrate seriousness on issues of national interest.

Bilawal, Fazl, Khalid Maqbool attend meeting on Pak-Afghan situation and Iran war; PTI skips; Rana Sanaullah says Islamabad "communicating" between Riyadh, Tehran.

Establishment of Daanish school in AJK approved with a budget of Rs4.688bn upon request from newly-elected PM Rathore.

Foreign exchange reserves of SBP rise by $87m to $16.300bn during week ending Feb 27.

Berlin has says assets “decoupled” from their Russian parent company but has held off from full nationalisation.

BoI Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh informs delegation about extensive investment opportunities in Pakistan.

System to be implemented in 1.5 years; e-Bilty mechanism to curb smuggling, boost revenues.

All issues affecting sector discussed during meeting, a, including export growth opportunities, domestic industry challenges, regulatory concerns.

US crude futures hit their highest since July 2024 during session.

The plan will be presented to PM Shehbaz on Friday; following his clearance, it will be taken up the Economic Coordination Committee for formal approval.

Ogra says authorities are closely monitoring the supply chain to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products nationwide.

The central bank has cut the key rate by a cumulative ⁠11.5 percentage points since mid-2024, from a record high of 22pc.

“No such order has been issued by the Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs,” information ministry clarifies.

Positive momentum, lower volatility compared to previous sessions this week, pushed Pakistan's benchmark index into the green with HUBC, OGDC, FFC, ENGROH, and MEB leading the charge.

Nepra allows Rs1.63 per unit higher fuel costs in March and about 35 paise per unit other charges for the next three months.

Bullion, viewed as a safe-haven asset, has risen about 20pc this year, notching successive record highs amid heightened global political and economic uncertainty.

Investors took reprive in a report that Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with the CIA and upbeat US economic data released on Wednesday

Urea plant shuts due to RLNG supply suspension; Indus Motor Company anticipates disruptions and delays in imported parts.

The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably. Gold has swung sharply, and the dollar — which has been out of favour in the past year — has bounced back.

Cosco blames the disruption on “the escalating conflicts in the Middle East region and the resultant restrictions on maritime traffic”.

Rise by 18.78 per cent in the first seven months of 2025-26, mainly driven by higher earnings from information technology.

Five-year bond to raise awareness of glacier melt, engaging with investors on ADB’s projects and programmes.

Returns rise to 11pc — 50bps more than SBP policy rate.

Ask FBR to change current transhipment rules to allow storing cargo at off-dock terminals.

Commission not supplying Senate committee with information on foreign travels by SECP officials.

Crisis deepens as US sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87; Hormuz shipping paralysed for fifth day.

Fuel prices may be revised on a weekly basis; govt to consider mandatory work-from-home wherever possible.

Warns "things could become serious" if war drags on, suggests conserving fuel as preventative measure.

While the local bourse appeared to be stabilising after Monday’s shock, geopolitical tensions continued, causing oil prices to reach a 19-month high.

Petroleum minister says Pakistan closely monitoring situation on daily basis.

Gold prices in Pakistan drop Rs10,000 per tola.

Trump stated the US Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, adding he ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf.

Trade gap widens by one-fourth to $25.04bn in 8MFY26.

Reports suggest that Pakistani textile mills have already signed import agreements for more than four million bales.

Individual projects eligible for financing of up to Rs 5m, with flexibility to expand in innovative cases.

Fauji Fertiliser does not offer any discounts for second consecutive month.

Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, tops $85 a barrel for the first time since July 2024.

“Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” he says.

Prosecutors reject Merchant’s claim of duress, cite lack of evidence to support ‘coercion’ defence.

Policy has unnerved some traditional US partners in Latin America.

China has maintained a steady increase in military spending of around 7-8pc each year since 2016.

Britain, France, Italy lead push with deployment of warships, air defences ; Spain breaks ranks, drawing Trump’s ire after denying base access.

President insists Colombo is neutral, acting only to ‘safeguard lives’; Araghchi calls US attack on ship in international waters ‘atrocity’.

US crude futures hit their highest since July 2024 during session.

Noem criticised for approach to immigration crackdown, management of homeland security department.

“While reaffirming Pakistan's strong solidarity with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, we call for restraint and the use of dialogue and diplomacy to maintain regional peace and stability,” FO says.

“I am not part of my husband’s business activities and neither I nor my children are part of this investigation,” Labour lawmaker Joani Reid says.

United States was moving towards “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says.

Earlier, the IAF reported that Su-30 MKI had not returned or made contact at its expected time after taking off from Assam at 7:42pm local time.

Ex-Khamenei aide says Tehran has no intention of negotiating; Israel plans another "one, two weeks" of attacks; death toll in Iran crosses 1,000.

The election has seen a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle Nepal’s woeful economy.

Joani Reid, whose husband was reported to have been arrested, said she had “never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law”.

Delhi rubbishes “baseless and fabricated” claim of ex-US Army colonel published by One America News.

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of first supreme leader Imam Khomeini, also said to be in running.

“Unfortunately, the path we’re on right now is this race to replace,” Max Tegmark says.

NYT reports Iranian intelligence signals "off-ramp" talks; Tehran rejects report as "psychological warfare".

Crisis deepens as US sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87; Hormuz shipping paralysed for fifth day.

A top banking industry official says lenders are very concerned about the risk of cyberattacks, which they see as likely.

"The EU will always ensure that the interests of its member states are fully protected,” says European Council President Antonio Costa.

The offer was made through an unnamed country’s spy agency, according to the New York Times.

"The Constitution says we’re not supposed to be at war without a vote of Congress,” says Senator Tim Kaine.

Says no change to the status of embassy in Islamabad, which was to resume normal consular services on March 3.

Platform's head of product says current AI technologies make it “trivial to create content that can mislead people”.

Says updates regarding resumption of services to be communicated “in due course” through its official channels.

Bahreini claims Gulf neighbours working for diplomacy were disappointed with US betrayal.

Two evacuation flights with 200 passengers each landed in the Czech capital Prague on Tuesday morning.

Iran says building housing Assembly of Experts, tasked with electing new supreme leader, was ‘not in use’.

Internet analytics site DataReportal estimates more than 56pc of Nepal’s 30 million people are online.

Common reasons for not reporting violence include shame, self-blame, fear, and distrust in law enforcement.

Noem defends department’s actions, says US-Mexico border crossings have plummeted to historic lows.

UN calls for probe into deadly school strike; Pentagon says it is investigating incident.

Says he never visited Epstein’s island, claims ignorance of sex offender’s 17 White House visits during his 1993-2001 presidency.

After Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7, England fell just short in what would have been a record chase, finishing on 246-7.

“There may be questions about Litton Das’s recent ODI form, but he has been working closely with the coaches on his game,” says chief selector.

“Agenda-driven fake news targeting the character of our players is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” PCB says.

“I think hopefully everyone gets behind us and rallies around us for Sunday,” says Allen, who hit the fastest-ever T20 World Cup century.

Former captain Jos Buttler’s form has been scrutinised, with the opener making only 62 runs in seven matches.

In the final quarter, Austria got a couple of penalty corners but could not score.

This is the third time the venue for the 10-team event was changed in recent days.

The teams meet again on Friday in the FA Cup fifth round.

New Zealand will play either India or England in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad.

“It’s not about how you get to the semi-finals; it’s about the next two games, how we’re going to play there," says India's bowling coach Morne Morkel.

“We had a good run against them [New Zealand] in the group stages, but both teams have played a lot of cricket since then,” Markram told reporters.

Pakistan actually has the most representatives of any overseas nation among the top 50, one ahead of South Africa.

The possibility of a boycott of the World Cup has been raised in Iran.

Real forward Franco Mastantuono was sent off in stoppage time for apparent dissent to make a bad night worse for Los Blancos.

"India are a quality side, but we’ve played a lot of cricket here," the all-rounder adds.

South Africa have been strong in all departments and appear to have the form to break their white-ball duck after their agonising final defeat to India two years ago.

Per annum franchise fees for the team increased from Rs1.85bn to Rs2bn.

Despite the added intensity of a knockout fixture, Conrad backed his players to handle expectations and continue their winning momentum.

The newlyweds marked their civil wedding with Graff jewels and a red Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa.

India’s media were lavish in their praise for Samson, who saved India from a humiliating early tournament exit on home soil.

No wonder Arsenal’s jubilant fans celebrated by chanting “set-piece again, ole, ole”.

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.