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Aurat March activists detained by police in Islamabad ahead of International Women’s Day rally

Aurat March activists detained by police in Islamabad ahead of International Women’s Day rally

Police sources say activists detained as Section 144 remains imposed in federal capital; PPP rights cell calls for organisers' release.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 04:14pm

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13 terrorists killed in 5 intelligence-driven operations across KP: ISPR

13 terrorists killed in 5 intelligence-driven operations across KP: ISPR

ISPR says security forces eliminated 5 terrorists in Bajaur, another 5 in Khyber and South Waziristan, 3 more in Bannu and DI Khan.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 02:27pm

Industry questions fuel price surge despite ‘old stocks’ amid Middle East conflict

Industry questions fuel price surge despite ‘old stocks’ amid Middle East conflict

Financial sector experts fear high inflation could escalate government spending, requiring more money and seriously distorting fiscal gap targets for FY26.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:38am

Branded Content

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Thar Foundation has enabled hundreds of women to step into roles that once seemed unimaginable.

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.

Is your parents’ health insurance really complete?

Is your parents’ health insurance really complete?

Most plans only cover hospital stays. But what about a simple flu or a routine consultation? Here is why Jubilee General Parents Care Plus Plan is being called “Sub say complete coverage”.

Multiple Afghan Taliban killed, several posts destroyed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Multiple Afghan Taliban killed, several posts destroyed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Army targets terrorists’ positions near Pak-Afghan border; aerial operations in North Waziristan destroy several militant posts.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:20am

Punjab government wakes up after POL hoarders make hay

Punjab government wakes up after POL hoarders make hay

Pera mobilised to check artificial shortage.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:58am

KP reported 258 rape cases last year with one conviction only

KP reported 258 rape cases last year with one conviction only

Report says around 160,000 cybercrime complaints recorded in 2025.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:08am

US marine ‘opened fire in retaliation’ when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told

US marine ‘opened fire in retaliation’ when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told

Police officers tell six-member panel around 300 protesters reached US mission from Numaish without high-ups’ consent.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:42am

Fuel price hike notification challenged in Peshawar High Court

Fuel price hike notification challenged in Peshawar High Court

Advocate Gul Daraz Khan files a petition requesting the court to declare the move as illegal and unconstitutional.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:11am

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

PHA simultaneously starts beautification work as lighting work commences.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:17am

Rawalpindi’s Holy Family Hospital to have advanced cancer treatment technology

Rawalpindi’s Holy Family Hospital to have advanced cancer treatment technology

A senior doctor tells Dawn that cancer patients had been asked to go to private clinics and hospitals as the government failed to introduce an oncology department.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:23am

What would a feminist Karachi look like?

What would a feminist Karachi look like?

Editorial: Fuel price shock amid Gulf conflict exposes structural flaws in Pakistan’s economic management

Editorial: Fuel price shock amid Gulf conflict exposes structural flaws in Pakistan’s economic management

By discussing regional tensions in parliament, perhaps some sane advice may emerge that could even impress the establishment

By discussing regional tensions in parliament, perhaps some sane advice may emerge that could even impress the establishment

Highlights

Pakistanis rage over price hikes and govt fuel allowances on X after Rs55 ‘petrol bomb’ hits

Pakistanis rage over price hikes and govt fuel allowances on X after Rs55 ‘petrol bomb’ hits

Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war

Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

X is worried about PM Shehbaz Sharif spending too much time on his phone

X is worried about PM Shehbaz Sharif spending too much time on his phone

Meet the Parsi cousin of biryani — Niloufer Mavalvala’s Murghi no Palau

Meet the Parsi cousin of biryani — Niloufer Mavalvala’s Murghi no Palau

Jarri Masood Zaidi appointed CEO of Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts

Jarri Masood Zaidi appointed CEO of Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts

Ramazan dramas are proof Pakistani TV can do joy — so why only one month a year?

Ramazan dramas are proof Pakistani TV can do joy — so why only one month a year?

Trying three iftar buffets in Islamabad to see what all the fuss is about

Trying three iftar buffets in Islamabad to see what all the fuss is about

Yashma Gill says her dad didn’t talk to her for a whole year when she started acting

Yashma Gill says her dad didn’t talk to her for a whole year when she started acting

Actor Khaqan Shahnawaz apologises for making fun of content creator Ali Abdullah’s speech impediment

Actor Khaqan Shahnawaz apologises for making fun of content creator Ali Abdullah’s speech impediment

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Farazeh Syed’s ‘All the Women in Me’ refuses to let the colonial gaze define South Asian women

Farazeh Syed’s ‘All the Women in Me’ refuses to let the colonial gaze define South Asian women

Sindh

US marine ‘opened fire in retaliation’ when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told

US marine ‘opened fire in retaliation’ when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told

Police officers tell six-member panel around 300 protesters reached US mission from Numaish without high-ups’ consent.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:42am

Gul Plaza vendors rebuild businesses at Baradari ‘bazaar’ ahead of Eid

Gul Plaza vendors rebuild businesses at Baradari ‘bazaar’ ahead of Eid

At the makeshift market, free stalls help shopkeepers cut prices.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:09am

University of Karachi’s morning classes go online from tomorrow

University of Karachi’s morning classes go online from tomorrow

According to a KU spokesperson, evening classes have already been online since the start of Ramazan.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:12am

Punjab

Petrol issue turns bloody: Filling station worker killed, two injured in Sialkot for refusing to fill cans

Petrol issue turns bloody: Filling station worker killed, two injured in Sialkot for refusing to fill cans

A video of the altercation and murder in the Hajipura police area went viral on social media.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:51am

Lahore High Court directs govt to preserve Murree Brewery ruins

Lahore High Court directs govt to preserve Murree Brewery ruins

Dist admin tells LHC steps being taken to prevent encroachments.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:04am

Punjab government wakes up after POL hoarders make hay

Punjab government wakes up after POL hoarders make hay

Pera mobilised to check artificial shortage.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:58am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

13 terrorists killed in 5 intelligence-driven operations across KP: ISPR

13 terrorists killed in 5 intelligence-driven operations across KP: ISPR

ISPR says security forces eliminated 5 terrorists in Bajaur, another 5 in Khyber and South Waziristan, 3 more in Bannu and DI Khan.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 02:27pm

Fuel price hike notification challenged in Peshawar High Court

Fuel price hike notification challenged in Peshawar High Court

Advocate Gul Daraz Khan files a petition requesting the court to declare the move as illegal and unconstitutional.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:11am

KP reported 258 rape cases last year with one conviction only

KP reported 258 rape cases last year with one conviction only

Report says around 160,000 cybercrime complaints recorded in 2025.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Balochistan

Balochistan govt’s plan for new districts rejected

Balochistan govt’s plan for new districts rejected

Leaders of opposition parties and tribal elders express serious concern and reject the government’s plan.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Balochistan CM Bugti, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch stress dialogue for stability of Balochistan

Balochistan CM Bugti, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch stress dialogue for stability of Balochistan

Dr Abdul Malik Baloch met Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti to discuss the province’s overall political situation.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:26am

Labs in Balochistan directed to register, pay 2pc sales tax

Labs in Balochistan directed to register, pay 2pc sales tax

All relevant laboratories and diagnostic centres are required to pay the tax at the prescribed rate.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:28am

Newspaper

Allies, opposition slam government over Rs55 fuel price hike

FBR moves Supreme Court against Shariat Court ruling on wedlock policy

Multiple Afghan Taliban killed, several posts destroyed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Imprisoned PTI leaders urge national unity amid evolving global crisis

Balochistan govt’s plan for new districts rejected

Seven killed in Makran Coastal Highway crash

Balochistan CM Bugti, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch stress dialogue for stability of Balochistan

Labs in Balochistan directed to register, pay 2pc sales tax

Tarar says 527 Afghan Taliban operatives killed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Ex-Fata, Balochistan students seek revival of medical seats quota

CM Bugti asks GDA to achieve financial autonomy

ECP rejects KP govt’s plea to delay delimitation for LG polls

Christian man allowed to divorce over ‘desertion’: Lahore High Court

Karezat leaders press govt on district promise

Balochi Academy opposes languages, literary bill

Naib tehsildar shot dead in Kachhi

24 NCP vehicles handed over to Customs in Quetta

Rally in Quetta against strikes on Iran

Pakistan worried by attacks on Turkiye, Azerbaijan

Kot Lakhpat-bound Qureshi seeks access to Imran in Adiala

PTI leaders wait in vain for jail meeting

Firewall vital for cyber defence, NA told

9 passenger trains to be outsourced soon: minister

FCC reaffirms ‘finality of judgements’ doctrine