News Archives for Latest - 2026-03-08

KP & FATA

Child killed, four injured after mortar shell allegedly fired from Afghanistan lands in North Waziristan neighbourhood

The incident occured after heavy firing erupted between both sides of the border in the Ghulam Khan area, per officials.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 11:55pm

KP & FATA

Civilian killed, cop injured as armed men open fire on police in KP’s Lakki Marwat

Official says a gun battle between the police and the assailants erupted after the firing attack.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 11:13pm

Explainer: What to know about Dimona, Israel’s nuclear site

Tehran warns Dimona reactor could be targeted if ‘regime change’ pursued, throwing a spotlight on Israel’s opaque nuclear programme.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:08pm

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah grabs four wickets to dismantle Black Caps' batting line-up.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:57pm

Small-town Ramazan: Ohio’s growing Muslim community and quiet coexistence

"Ramazan brings hundreds to the mosque every evening, the real work begins after it ends — keeping young people engaged throughout the year," says a community member.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:53pm

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

The match drew 619 million views on streaming platform JioHotstar, according to the company, including a 65 million peak at the same time.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:33pm

Punjab

Police register FIR after 15-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted in Mandi Bahauddin hospital

Official confirms assault based on preliminary medical report of the victim.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:23pm

War Diary Day 9: War hits oil, water, and diplomacy

The conflict is no longer confined to air strikes and the exchange of missiles and drones between adversaries. It is steadily drawing in the economic lifelines of the region.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 06:36pm

Explainer: Who might succeed in Iran’s theocratic system of power?

Iran’s revolutionary theocracy has never been in greater jeopardy, and with the clerical body tasked with naming a new leader ready for an announcement as soon as Sunday, it is hard to predict what might happen next.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 05:59pm

Balochistan

Gwadar fisherman killed by ‘debris from Israeli projectile’ in Iran waters

Gwadar DC claims debris from projectile intercepted by Iranian air defence system hit fisherman's boat.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 05:00pm

Three petrol shipments expected on Monday: petroleum minister

Pakistan's monthly oil import bill could touch Rs600m on back of ME tensions, finance minister says; federal ministers meet Sindh and Punjab CMs, brief them about fuel reserves.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 01:16am

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

Police sources say activists detained for violating Section 144; activist says more than 25 held; PPP rights cell calls for organisers' release.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:57pm

Top Featured

What would a feminist Karachi look like?

In today’s Karachi, equity is missing in how access is distributed. Public spaces often feel exclusionary because of unequal safety, comfort, and even healthcare.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 01:38am

Chinese FM urges US to manage differences in face of trade woes

US-China cannot change each other, but can change the way we interact with each other, says Wang.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 02:46pm

New York police probe man for throwing ‘ignited’ devices near anti-Muslim protest in front of Mayor Mamdani’s house

Police have arrested six people, including two men who handled and threw devices, says commissioner.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 01:29pm

KP & FATA

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

Cricket

Ticket prices, hotel tariffs in Ahmedabad skyrocket ahead of T20 World Cup final

Official tickets, starting at 2,000 Indian rupees, sold out within minutes on BookMyShow, prompting thousands of fans turning to unofficial routes.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:28am

KP & FATA

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

Branded Content

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

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

Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:10am

In US and Israel, they talk of ‘liberating’ others as if it’s a gift. But you can’t bomb a civilian population into freedom

There was no doubt who the aggressor was then. There’s no doubt now.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 09:58am

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

The war in the Gulf has overshadowed Pakistan’s confrontation with Afghanistan.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 09:38am

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries

Police say explosion caused "minor material damage", investigation under way.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 09:25am

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

With oil markets bracing for more volatility, more price shocks are inevitable in the coming weeks.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 09:22am

Middle East

Second Pakistani killed in UAE due to falling debris from aerial interception amid ongoing Iran-US-Israel war

Debris fell onto a vehicle in Dubai's Al Barsha area, resulting in death of a Pakistani driver, say authorities; PM Shehbaz expresses grief, says diplomatic missions in UAE are in close contact with Dubai authorities to facilitate repatriation.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 05:52pm

Canadian PM Carney supports removing ex-prince Andrew from succession over ‘deplorable’ behaviour

"I certainly think his actions are deplorable and have caused him to be stripped of his royal titles," says Canadian PM.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 08:11am

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

Israeli army says 3,400 strikes conducted on Iran since war began

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.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:32am

Business

End to war risk cover unlikely to hurt local insurers

Experts suggest govt set up reinsurance firm to support essential maritime trade and energy shipments.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:10am

Business

External sector faces instability amid Middle East crisis

Planning Commission report warns of surge in inflation, import costs, exchange rate pressures.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:35am

Sindh

Sindh govt makes third-party vehicle insurance mandatory

SECP hopes other provinces will follow suit.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:09am

Business

New Delhi continues importing Russian oil

India insists it did not need Washington’s permission to do so, a source says.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:41am

Business

Stocks nosedive 6.3pc in jittery week on geopolitical concerns

Index slips to 157,496 on panic-selling.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:44am

KP & FATA

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

KP & FATA

KP CM Afridi rejects increase in fuel prices as unjustified

Says relief should be given to people.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:14am

Islamabad

Man stabbed during robbery as gangs loot citizens at five places in capital

In one incident, a gang of robbers stabbed and injured a man during a robbery in Khanna.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Islamabad

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

Islamabad

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

Punjab

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

Punjab

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

Punjab government wakes up after POL hoarders make hay

Pera mobilised to check artificial shortage.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:58am

Sindh

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

Sindh

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

Sindh

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

International

Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors according to ‘international law’

US presses Colombo not to repatriate crew and survivors from sunken ship.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:57am

International

Global warming has seen ‘significant’ acceleration since 2015, study finds

“Over the past 10 years, the estimated warming rate has been around 0.35C per decade," a study found.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:08am

International

Tornados tear through central US, leave eight dead

Four people were reported killed in Oklahoma, where the twisters gained strength, and four others died further north in the Midwestern state of Michigan.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:50am

Football

PSG lose at home to open Ligue 1 title race

PSG will have to pick themselves up as they host Chelsea on Wednesday as they continue their defence of the Champions League title.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Sport

Russia win first Paralympic medals in 12 years

Russia was banned from the 2018 Games due to a doping scandal, although some athletes were permitted to compete under neutral colours.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Balochistan

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

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

Balochistan

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

National

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

National

FBR moves Supreme Court against Federal Service Tribunal ruling on wedlock policy

Court to determine if civil servant can claim indefinite posting at one station.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 01:43am

Middle East

Mideast airlines begin cautious flight resumption amid regional tensions

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai lead restart; Dubai’s two major airports reopen; some airlines resume flights between Mideast and Pakistan.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:01am

Middle East

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel

Sale fast-tracks 12,000 thousand-pound bomb bodies in $152m deal.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:49am

Back Page

Pakistani found guilty of ‘Iran-linked plot to kill Trump’

Asif Raza Merchant allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a government official in the US, prosecutors say.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Middle East

Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’

Stages rare helicopter raid deep into Bekaa Valley, killing 41; UN, Ghana condemn "war crime" attack that wounded three peacekeepers.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:43am

Column

What can end the Iran war?

This war was always about bowing to Netanyahu’s pressure to facilitate the Greater Israel project.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:42am

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