News Archives for Latest - 2026-03-21

Terrorists operating from Afghanistan won’t be allowed to undermine Pakistan’s security: CDF Munir

Army chief visits Kurram to offer Eidul Fitr prayers; lauds soldiers' achievements during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 11:17pm

‘Scarcity of energy’: PM Shehbaz urges nation, govt to display responsible attitude

Petroleum minister says austerity measures taken by the government have ensured savings worth Rs27 billion in a special fund.

Updated 22 Mar, 2026 12:35am

Here’s what your favourite celebrities have been up to on Eid day one

The first day of Eid was all about impeccable fashion for Pakistan's stars.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 04:35pm

Sindh

‘Stray bullets’ on Eidul Fitr’s eve injure 7 across Karachi: police

Victims include 3 children, 3 men and a woman.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 04:40pm

Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump’s control

Trump now appears to control neither the outcome nor the messaging of a conflict he helped to initiate.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 03:41pm

In pictures: Dampened smiles in conflict-ridden Middle East as Muslims around the world mark Eidul Fitr

Dawn takes a look at some of the prayer gatherings and celebrations in various parts of the world.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 05:21pm

14 dead, 59 injured in South Korea car plant fire

Fire crews initially unable to enter factory due to risk of building collapse.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 10:59pm

Elon Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover

X boss accused of falsely claiming that Twitter underreported how many fake and bots were on its platform.

Updated 22 Mar, 2026 12:39am

Trump’s Iran war rattles US swing voters ahead of midterms

Republicans only narrowly control Congress so even a small loss of voters could spell trouble.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 12:19pm

US stocks skid as Middle East turmoil fans inflation fear

Wall Street’s most valuable companies drop — Nvidia and Tesla lose over 3pc each; Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Microsoft down about 2pc.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 11:28am

Gold falls 1.8pc after report of US sending more troops to Middle East

Gold is considered a hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but higher interest rates curb the non-yielding asset's appeal.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 11:27am

Branded Content

Chery Master Pakistan gears up to deliver Tiggo 8 PHEV in April 2026

Tiggo PHEV series was first unveiled in Nov’25 at Pakistan Auto Show 2025, followed by a nationwide sneak preview.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 11:20am

Four traditional Pakistani recipes you must add to your Eid table this year

These recipes are sure to add some desi flavour to the holiday.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Dubai property sector shows early signs of weakness

Shares in property developers have fallen, with Emaar Properties down more than 26pc on the Dubai bourse since the war began.

Updated 22 Mar, 2026 12:37am

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon passes away at 54

He passed away in his sleep.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 10:41am

ICT

Islamabad’s Shakarparian, Lake View, Daman-i-Koh declared family parks for Eidul Fitr

Security further tightened at entry and exit points of capital, including checkposts and sensitive locations, meeting informed.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 10:23am

KP & FATA

Trophy hunter mistakenly kills juvenile ibex in Upper Chitral

Reportedly due to weapon failure, the bullet struck a nearby three-year-old ibex instead of hitting the selected adult Himalayan Ibex.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 10:13am

KP & FATA

Afghan refugees urge govt to allow them to celebrate Eid in Pakistan

Urge authorities to allow students to complete education.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 10:09am

President, PM call for greater unity among Muslims as nation marks Eidul Fitr in ‘testing times’

"At a moment of uncertainty and instability, our greatest strength lies in unity,” PM Shehbaz says.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 05:23pm

Middle East

Trump says considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefire

“I don't want to do a ceasefire. You know you don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side," says US president.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 10:38am

Punjab

Punjab govt imposes Rs4.8m fine on 937 vehicles for overloading

A campaign is underway in the central region to curb violations.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 09:24am

Punjab

Punjab govt plans to restore original names of Lahore’s roads, streets and historic colleges

No word on revival of Minto Park’s cricket ground and wrestling arena.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 09:16am

Smokers’ Corner: ‘Pursuing unity through granting concessions to a political personality may be a rather naive idea’

Country’s current political trajectory suggest that concessions to a populist leader may deepen, rather than resolve, Pakistan’s structural instability.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 02:40pm

The architecture of othering in Western media puts the soldier above the schoolgirl

Western coverage has given them two roles to choose from: the grateful Iranian and the enemy Iranian. They have declined both.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 08:56am

Editorial: Muslim world marks sombre Eid under shadow of war, with internal disunity

Had there been greater unity within the Muslim world, foreign aggressors would have thought twice about launching such criminal wars.

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 09:07am

Sindh

Rain and thunderstorm damage fisherfolk homes along Karachi’s coastal belt

Strong winds lead to the collapse of huts and the blowing away of rooftops of many homes.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 07:53am

Sindh

6 held in Karachi as NCCIA busts ‘call centre targeting foreigners’

Technical analysis reveals presence of sensitive financial data belonging to foreign nationals.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 07:48am

Digital channels account for 92pc of retail payments in 2nd quarter of FY26

The percentage for the same period during Oct-Dec 2024 was 88pc.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 07:37am

Balochistan

Balochistan police arrest 497 proclaimed offenders in 40-day campaign

Campaign targeted criminals wanted by police for cases of murder, attempted murder, robberies and kidnapping.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Balochistan

Brain drain affecting higher education, says Balochistan governor

Notes lack of necessary facilities, opportunities forcing bright minds to migrate to other provinces.

Published 21 Mar, 2026 06:58am

E-Paper | October 20, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Terrorists operating from Afghanistan won’t be allowed to undermine Pakistan’s security: CDF Munir

‘Scarcity of energy’: PM Shehbaz urges nation, govt to display responsible attitude

Here’s what your favourite celebrities have been up to on Eid day one

‘Stray bullets’ on Eidul Fitr’s eve injure 7 across Karachi: police

Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump’s control

In pictures: Dampened smiles in conflict-ridden Middle East as Muslims around the world mark Eidul Fitr

14 dead, 59 injured in South Korea car plant fire

Elon Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover

Trump’s Iran war rattles US swing voters ahead of midterms

US stocks skid as Middle East turmoil fans inflation fear

Gold falls 1.8pc after report of US sending more troops to Middle East

Chery Master Pakistan gears up to deliver Tiggo 8 PHEV in April 2026

Four traditional Pakistani recipes you must add to your Eid table this year

Dubai property sector shows early signs of weakness

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon passes away at 54

Islamabad’s Shakarparian, Lake View, Daman-i-Koh declared family parks for Eidul Fitr

Trophy hunter mistakenly kills juvenile ibex in Upper Chitral

Afghan refugees urge govt to allow them to celebrate Eid in Pakistan

President, PM call for greater unity among Muslims as nation marks Eidul Fitr in ‘testing times’

Trump says considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefire

Punjab govt imposes Rs4.8m fine on 937 vehicles for overloading

Punjab govt plans to restore original names of Lahore’s roads, streets and historic colleges

Smokers’ Corner: ‘Pursuing unity through granting concessions to a political personality may be a rather naive idea’

The architecture of othering in Western media puts the soldier above the schoolgirl

Editorial: Muslim world marks sombre Eid under shadow of war, with internal disunity

Rain and thunderstorm damage fisherfolk homes along Karachi’s coastal belt

6 held in Karachi as NCCIA busts ‘call centre targeting foreigners’

Digital channels account for 92pc of retail payments in 2nd quarter of FY26

Balochistan police arrest 497 proclaimed offenders in 40-day campaign

Brain drain affecting higher education, says Balochistan governor