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Iran vows to keep Hormuz strait blocked as long as war continues

Energy secretary claims US Navy escorted ship through ‘troubled waters’, later deletes X post.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:38am

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PM orders third-party audit of austerity plan

Dar-led panel to review, report progress; Friday declared additional weekly holiday.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Premier hopes new supreme leader will ‘bring peace to Iran’

ISLAMABAD: In the first official correspondence with Iran’s new supreme leader, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Minister urges media caution on foreign policy amid ME crisis

ISLAMABAD: Law Mi­­n­ister Azam Nazeer Ta­rar on Tuesday called on the media to exercise caution when discussing...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Pakistan, India trade barbs at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

• Exchange took place after New Delhi’s representative condemned Pakistan for carrying out air strikes on TTP hideouts • Chinese

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Pakistan steps into 5G era with $507m spectrum sale

• Jazz acquires largest share with 190MHz; announces 5G test trials at 180 towers • Ufone secures 180MHz; Zong...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Pakistan to implement four-day work week under ‘war austerity plan’

PM defends "difficult decision" on fuel prices, says global oil market "not in Pakistan’s hands".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:00am

Oil prices go haywire as Iran welcomes new supreme leader

US president calls Mojtaba’s appointment "bad idea"; says war could be "over soon".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45am

‘Rain clouds may carry Iran oil pollution to Pakistan’

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday cautioned that pollution resulting from the ...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:04am

Navy moves to protect shipping

‘Operation Muhafizul Bahr’ to ensure uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies, security of sea lines of communication

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:01am

SBP holds interest rate at 10.5pc amid global unrest

• Central bank says economic outlook uncertain due to Middle East war • GDP growth expected to remain up to 4.75pc, inflation...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:01am

Technicalities should not defeat justice, SC rules

Observes petitioners must not suffer due to act of court, directs LHC to decide matter afresh within a month.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:50am

Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, named new supreme leader

He amassed power under his father as a senior figure close to the security forces and the vast business empire they control.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 07:38am

‘Oil rain’ falls on Tehran after apocalyptic strikes on refineries

Capital plunges into darkness; residents warned of chemical burns, acrid fumes.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 01:41pm

PM to unveil austerity plan today to cope with war fallout

Finance minister warns monthly oil import bill could rise to $600 million; Punjab CM calls for uninterrupted diesel supply for agricultural use.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 07:48am

2 Pakistanis killed by missile debris amid Iran war

GWADAR: Two Pakis­tani nationals were killed in separate incidents linked to falling missile debris amid the ...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Aurat March activists detained ahead of Women’s Day demonstration

• Leading activists Farzana Bari, Tahira Abdullah among 44 people detained • Police cite Section 144, denial of NoC as reasons for

Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Forces foil Afghan infiltration attempt at Chaman

• One suspected terrorist shot dead, accomplices forced to flee • Tarar says 583 Taliban operatives killed; nearly 800 wounded as

Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

13 terrorists killed in five KP operations: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 13 terrorists in five separate operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Iran unbowed as Trump warns of ‘hitting hard’

Tehran apologises to neighbours as war with US, Israel enters second week; says it will attack Gulf states only if strikes originate from their territory.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:31am

Pakistan, Saudis discuss ways to halt Iran attacks

• CDF Munir, Saudi defence minister urge restraint from Tehran • Talks held under Islamabad-Riyadh defence pact

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

15 terrorists killed in two Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

QUETTA: Fifteen terrorists were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by security...

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

PM asks ministers to engage provinces over fuel supplies

• Seeks austerity strategy, orders crackdown on petrol hoarding • Info minister urges public not to believe ‘speculation, rumours’

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

PTI leaders among 47 convicted in GHQ attack case

• Those sentenced to 10 years in jail include Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul, Murad Saeed, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari...

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Iranians defiant even as relentless bombing leaves over 1,200 dead

Markets tumble as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender', says "waste of time" to send ground troops.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:29am

‘Petrol bomb’ falls on Pakistan amid war

Prices of petrol and diesel increased by Rs55 per litre; levy on petrol raised, diesel lowered by Rs20 each.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 08:41am

One killed, 19 hurt in Miranshah suicide attack

MIRANSHAH: A suspected vehicle-borne suicide attack near the Chas­hma Sarbandki check post on the Bannu-Miranshah...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

UNHCR declares ‘major humanitarian crisis’ in Mideast

Refugee agency says its facing shortage of funds; US, Israeli attacks on Iran choke aid corridors, obstructing global relief efforts.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 12:58pm

SC steps in to protect witnesses, curb ‘abusive’ cross-questioning

Witnesses should not be forced to stand for hours while testifying, Justice Panwhar observes.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:47am

Pakistan comes under scrutiny as UK cracks down on ‘asylum abuse’

"Cooperation" with UK authorities has kept Islamabad off visa ban list so far; rejection rate of asylum claims by Pakistanis at 70pc, but very few deportations.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:43am

Work from home, online classes ‘to conserve fuel’

Energy contingency plan to be presented to PM today ahead of ECC approval; Weekly petroleum price revisions to begin from March 8.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:32am

While raining bombs, Trump wants to pick new Iran leader

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

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:43am

First polio case of 2026 reported from Sindh

ISLAMABAD: The cou­ntry has reported its first case of polio for 2026, with the victim belonging to Sindh.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

Tehran disputes ‘drone war’ claims as Gulf states reel from attacks

• UK says drone attack on Cyprus did not originate from Iran • Turkiye says missile fired towards it ‘had veered off course’

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

GB security site attackers to be tried in military courts

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

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:48am