News Archives for Latest - 2026-03-29

Cricket

In letter to PSL CEO, police detail alleged security protocol breach by Lahore Qalandar’s Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza

Police allege that the two "disregarded the directives and forcefully escorted” four visitors to Sikandar’s room at the hotel where players are staying.

Updated 30 Mar, 2026 03:09am

ICT

PTI concerned over reports about Bushra Bibi’s health, demands she be taken to hospital for diagnosis, treatment

PTI's Sheikh Waqas Akram says reports coming from Adiala jail "indicate that Bushra Bibi is experiencing vision impairment".

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:08pm

PM Shehbaz commends Kingdom’s ‘remarkable restraint’ in meeting with Saudi FM, assures him of Pakistan’s ‘full support’

Turkish and Egyptian FMs also call on PM Shehbaz, brief him on their respective national perspectives on ongoing hostilities in Middle East.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 11:03pm

ICT

HRCP, civil society organisations demand immediate halt to eviction operations in Islamabad’s katchi abadis

“These actions are not isolated incidents but part of a broader and deeply unjust approach that disproportionately targets low-income communities," HRCP statement says.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 06:58pm

Israel police prevent Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Restrictions add to "worrying series of violations of the status of holy places in Jerusalem", says France's Macron.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 06:45pm

In US Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship, 1898 anti-immigrant sentiment echoes

Trump administration offering "fake arguments and fake reasons" to accomplish dangerous goals, says descendent of Wong Kim Ark.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 06:32pm

Middle East

War Diary Day 30: Multifront attrition deepens, strategic picture getting complicated for US and Israel

The conflict is now spilling outward due to Iran’s sustained resilience, the coordinated actions of its regional proxies, and growing domestic unrest in Bahrain.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 06:13pm

JD or Marco?: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

A swift end to the war that favours the US might bolster Rubio. A prolonged conflict could give Vance space to argue he reflected the anti-war instincts of Trump’s base.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 05:01pm

Info ministry refutes reports of ‘complete lockdown’ on weekends as part of fuel-saving measures

A fake notification circulating on social media claims “complete and comprehensive lockdown” has been ordered for every Saturday and Sunday, starting from April 5.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 04:33pm

New PIA owners rattled by rising jet fuel costs, worry about sustainability

PIA could be 'forced to shut down' due to 150pc jet fuel rate hikes, says Chairman PIA Consortium Arif Habib.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 05:39pm

First PIA direct flight to London in 6 years lands at Heathrow Airport

PK-785 departs for London following special inauguration ceremony held at Islamabad International Airport.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 11:18pm

Drap dismisses reports of essential medicine price hikes amid global supply chain uncertainty

Says pharma firms advised to engage in contingency planning, strengthen supply chain resilience.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 01:01pm

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media

Says North Korea's defence capabilities have entered “a significant phase of change”.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 12:04pm

Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in Middle East war

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says it received over 1,000 emails and messages from seafarers stuck around Strait of Hormuz and wider region.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 11:21am

ICT

Tandaali residents block Jhelum Valley Road after leopard kills livestock

Affected owner and his neighbours placed the carcasses of the calves on the road, triggering a blockade that led to long queues of vehicles on both sides.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:45am

ICT

Service hours of metro bus between Pindi and Islamabad reduced to save fuel

The new timing is from 6am to 9pm, whereas previously it operated from 6am to 10pm.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:25am

SECP grants licence to first provincial life insurer

The Punjab government, through this company, intends to efficiently manage its social health insurance programmes.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 09:21am

Pakistan’s exports to Europe stagnate amid challenges

GSP+ benefits fail to boost shipments.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 09:19am

There is little reason to doubt Pakistan’s diplomatic capacity to facilitate US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s profile as a specialised security provider remains a key strength.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:48am

Editorial: By accepting Pakistan’s fuel price management, IMF seems to acknowledge the war’s exogenous shocks

This pragmatic accommodation, however, should not be mistaken for a blank cheque. The Fund’s statement is laced with familiar caution.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 08:46am

National action plan unveiled to combat drought in country

Climate ministry official says drought "no longer a distant or occasional risk", calls for "proactive" approach.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:46am

KP & FATA

PTI workers protest Ramazan Package ‘irregularities’ in Charsadda

Warn of more rallies if action not taken.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:06am

KP & FATA

Waziristan residents resent prolonged mobile, internet disruptions

Say educational, business activities worst hit.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

KP & FATA

Two held in Kohat for desecrating national flag

Saddar SHO led several raids and arrested them along with a car.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:57am

KP & FATA

Pak-Afghan peace jirga to meet in Peshawar on Tuesday

Former chief secretary says forum to urge leadership of both countries to reduce tensions.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:55am

KP & FATA

KP govt launches inclusive development roadmap for next fiscal

CM Afridi says jobs, education, healthcare and public services to be prioritised.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:01am

ICT

Nespak told to review design of Rawalpindi’s Peshawar Road underpasses within two days

Work on Rs8 billion project is set to start in first week of April, says official.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:36am

ICT

PPP leader Sikandar Hayat passes away

Dr Sikandar Hayat Khan died after prolonged illness in Hassanabdal on Saturday, family sources said.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

ICT

Earth Hour observed in Pindi, Islamabad

Communications minister stresses need to adopt a culture of environmental protection by reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:20am

Punjab

Safe city project launched in Vehari

SP Nasrullah Warraich says 198 cameras have been installed at all important crossings and places in the city.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Punjab

Police recover man after he staged his own kidnapping in Sahiwal

DPO Usman Tipu says the man was not abducted but had deliberately hidden himself in order to extort money from his family.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:21am

Punjab

32 couples tie the knot at Punjab Governor House

Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan congratulated the couples who tied the knot and expressed his best wishes.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:15am

Punjab

Lahore High Court sets aside fine on landlords by tribunal

Court orders that the landlords be given reasonable time to deposit the revised amount.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:12am

Punjab

Umrah visa being used for travel to Europe, says FIA

FIA offloads two passengers at Multan International Airport, who admitted that their actual destination was Spain, rather than Saudi Arabia.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:06am

Sindh

70,000 fish seedlings released into Keenjhar Lake

Administration launches drive to plant 100,000 trees in Thatta.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Sindh

JI chief lashes out at PPP govt for ‘ruining Karachi’

Hafiz Naeem asks Sindh govt to buy 2,000 large buses instead of pursuing BRT projects; urges Muslim rulers to term any US-Israel attack on Iran "terrorism".

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:38am

Sindh

PTI leader vows to continue struggle for constitutional rights

Speaking at a press conference here at Insaf House in Karachi, Salman Akram Raja expresses concern over the human rights situation in the country.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Sindh

Sindh governor approves law raising fines for illegal fishing

Bill introduces stricter penalties for various offences, including fishing without a licence, using prohibited nets, and engaging in illegal fishing activities.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:30am

Sindh

Rabies claims another life in Karachi as calls for humane dog culling mount

42-year-old rickshaw driver was sole breadwinner and father of three; experts urge govt to relocate all dogs from streets to shelters.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:25am

International

Police foil bomb attack outside US bank in Paris

According to a police source, the suspect said he had been recruited via the Snapchat app to carry out the bombing in exchange for the sum of 600 euros ($692).

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:09am

International

Trump’s signature on $100 note to put him in small circle of sitting presidents

Move to end 165 years of the US Treasurer signing banknotes.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:03am

International

US conservatives divided over Republican support for Israel

Trump compared with biblical figure of Esther "who saved her people from annihilation in ancient Persia".

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:58am

International

Bank of America to pay $72.5m to settle Epstein suit

Bank of America says the "resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provides further closure for the plaintiffs.”

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:53am

Cricket

Zalmi batters spoil Rawalpindiz debut in high-scoring encounter

A combined display of hard hitting by batters steers Peshawar Zalmi to a well-deserved five-wicket victory.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Cricket

England Test captain Stokes sidelined as he recovers from injury

Stokes suffered a broken cheekbone after being hit by the ball during a net session with his Durham team-mates last month.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:14am

Cricket

Momin, Phillippe shine as Sultans beat United to take winning start

Left-arm wrist spinner Momin, who was named man-of-the-match, picked up three wickets for 24 runs off three overs.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Business

PSX extends losses for 9th week amid geopolitical uncertainty

Weak sentiment persists as Middle East tensions and rising T-bill yields weigh on investor outlook.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:11am

Business

Petroleum cargo handling rises at Karachi’s Port Qasim Authority

Shipping lines reroute to Pakistan amid ME tensions; fuel supply to Pakistan via remains consistent.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:02am

Business

Thorny talks on agriculture, fish at World Trade Organisation conference

No major agreement is expected, but countries are seeking consensus on a declaration on agriculture, trade and global food security.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:13am

Business

Risk insurance against Eurobond surges 200bps

Indicates a clear repricing of Pakistan’s sovereign risk.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Cricket

National Dialogue Committee condemns PCB’s action against Naseem Shah

"We assert that the PCB’s action in this instance represents a dangerous overreach," says NDC.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:42am

Balochistan

Two ‘terrorists’ killed by security forces in Duki

Bullet-riddled body of man found in Turbat.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:06am

National

Stakeholders allege sharp rise in drug costs as Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association denies

Pakistan Drug Lawyers Forum says comparison shows "significant hike" in medicine prices, regrets "patients with chronic illnesses suffering the most".

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:48am

Balochistan

Persistent rains fill dams in Makran region

Flash floods have filled the Ankara Kur dam, Kanro and Makola dams in Gwadar, according to irrigation department officials.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:36am

ICT

Islamabad High Court scraps civil servants’ promotion supersession

Court directs authorities to reconsider their cases afresh in accordance with the law.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:33am

National

AJK Election Commission vows transparent polls

Preparations for July election discussed with major political parties.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:06am

National

Gilgit-Baltistan tourism bounces back despite Middle East war

Applications from foreign adventure tourists for climbing and trekking permits has surpassed last year’s figures.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:24am

Back Page

Anger over Iran war adds fuel to anti-Trump rallies in US

Major rallies held in Minnesota, New York, Los Angeles and Washington.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Back Page

22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea

Coastguard says that 21 Bangladeshis, four South Sudanese and a Chadian citizen had emerged from the ordeal alive.

Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Middle East

Houthis join fray by firing ballistic missiles at Israel

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain hit by Iranian missiles, drones; strike wounds US troops at Saudi airbase; drone strike disrupts shipping hub in Salalah.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 07:36am

Middle East

Islamabad set to host meeting for Middle East de-escalation

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt foreign ministers arrive for quadrilateral huddle; PM speaks to Pezeshkian for over an hour to push for peace, condemns strikes on Iran.

Updated 29 Mar, 2026 10:29am

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