Newspaper - Front Page - March 3, 2026

Trump’s flitting stance on Iran war fuels uncertainty

Says invasion will ‘hardly last longer than a month’, refuses to rule out ‘boots on ground’.

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 07:28am

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Bloodbath at PSX as region reels from fallout of war

Index sees unprecedented plunge of over 16,000 points, inflicting Rs1.7tr loss in a single day.

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 07:44am

Talks with IMF go online amid regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: The ongo­ing talks between an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission and Pakistani authorities...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:06am

President Zardari draws line in the sand at ‘destabilisation’ from neighbouring soil

• Tells joint sitting of parliament war is ‘last option’; expresses ‘zero tolerance’ for foreign or domestic proxies sowing chaos

Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Amid Gulf turmoil, PM seeks space for diplomacy to work

Shehbaz lauds Oman efforts for Iran-US deal, rues attack derailed peace process.

Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:06am

No justification for attacks on GCC states, says Dar

• Foreign minister tells envoys Islamabad involved in diplomatic efforts in Middle East • Top security official says no hurry to

Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Khamenei’s assassination brings world to precipice of chaos

Iran confirms supreme leader’s death, declares 40-day mourning; Hospital targeted as Israeli missiles pound Tehran, other areas.

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 07:28am

19 lose their lives as anti-US protests erupt nationwide

• Over 100 injured • 10 die in Karachi consulate clashes • Two killed near Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad • At least seven killed

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:01am

PM cancels Russia visit, takes stock of security situation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Min­ister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the internal and regional security...

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:01am

Council takes over supreme leader’s role

DUBAI: Alireza Arafi was appointed on Sunday as the jurist member of Iran’s Leadership Council, a body tasked with...

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:01am

Pakistan urges restraint as missiles rain down on Gulf

PM speaks to Jordan, Bahrain rulers, offers support to restore calm; Dar contacts Omani, Iraqi counterparts.

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 07:34am

Action against Taliban continues on Western frontier

• PAF strikes 46 locations in Afghanistan • Armed forces overrun Afghan forces’ position near North Waziristan • More drones fall

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:01am

US-Israel blitz on Iran pushes region to the brink

• Over 200 killed, 700 wounded across 24 provinces in largest-ever strikes on nation; girls’ primary school hit • Trump calls for

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:01am

Iran hits back, targets Israel, US bases

DUBAI: As the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military offensive against Iran on Saturday, Tehran...

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:01am

Petrol price hiked by Rs8, diesel Rs5

ISLAMABAD: Amid con­cerns over oil supply and fears of shortages in the coming days, the government on Saturday...

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:01am

Pakistan, world powers call for restraint

• PM speaks to Saudi prince, UAE president • Dar calls counterparts from Iran, S. Arabia, UAE • UN chief warns escalation

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:01am

No let-up as Pak-Afghan clashes enter third day

Info ministry says 331 Taliban combatants killed, 104 posts destroyed so far.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 08:37am

COMMENT: Out of World T20, out of answers

Pakistan do unearth talented new cricketers, but the problem is that the development of these cricketers is failing.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 08:44am

‘Righteous Fury’ halts Afghan aggression in its tracks

ISPR chief confirms PAF strikes in 22 locations across Kandahar, Paktia, Nangarhar, Khost and Paktika; PM vows ‘zero tolerance’ for Taliban subversion.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:27am

UAVs banned countrywide after Afghan drones downed in parts of KP

ISLAMABAD: After Afghan Taliban forces used “rudimentary drones” to target various parts of the country, a ban...

Published 28 Feb, 2026 07:00am

Taliban now ‘amenable to talks’ as world urges de-escalation

Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead diplomatic scramble; Iran offers to facilitate talks.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:39am

Written reasons must for offloading passengers, rules LHC

LHC says absence of record undermines transparency; law officer hints at review mechanism for offloading.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:47am

FBR forms committee to address taxpayers’ concerns

FBR remains fully committed to facilitating taxpayers and addressing all genuine concerns on a priority basis, says chairman Langrial.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:51am

Senate passes Virtual Assets Bill to formalise crypto regulator

PVARA to license, regulate, supervise virtual asset service issuers, providers

Published 28 Feb, 2026 07:00am

Donation boxes ‘escape’ action against illicit charities in Punjab

Experts warn unregulated funds being channelled through anonymous collection boxes undermine NAP objectives.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:54am

Forces repel ‘miscalculated’ attacks by Afghan Taliban

Govt claims "heavy losses inflicted" on Taliban units that attacked positions in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:54am

10 terrorists killed in Zhob, says ISPR

QUETTA: At least 10 terrorists were killed by security forces in an operation launched in Zhob district of...

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:34am

US, Iran to continue talks after ‘significant progress’

GENEVA: The United States and Iran made “significant progress” in talks on Thursday aimed at resolving a...

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:33am

Tax authorities can raid without notice, FCC rules

Judgement observes Section 175 can be invoked for enforcement of any provision of tax ordinance.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:29am

TTAP to respond positively if govt approaches it for talks

• Decries ‘lack of transparency’ over Imran’s health • PML-N figure reportedly conveyed PM’s willingness for negotiations • PTI

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:31am

Centre, provinces agree on joint anti-terror plan

• Federal govt assures federating units of resources, technical support • Talal wary of terrorist attacks after air strikes...

Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:04am

Military details anti-terror actions over ‘last few days’

RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that a total of 34 terrorists were killed in...

Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:04am

Ahead of talks, Trump makes a case for invasion of Iran

• President claims Iran building missiles that can target US; Tehran vehemently denies claim • Vance tells Tehran to take

Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:04am

IMF begins technical talks with SBP on loan reviews

ISLAMABAD: An Int­e­rnational Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Iva Petrova on Wednesday started technical-level...

Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:04am

IS-Khorasan a ‘bigger threat’, ‘more entrenched’ than TTP

Investigators say terrorist cell that carried out Islamabad Imambargah attack included "fully radicalised" women.

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 07:36am