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Iran unbowed as Trump warns of ‘hitting hard’

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.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:31am

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Pakistan, Saudis discuss ways to halt Iran attacks

• CDF Munir, Saudi defence minister urge restraint from Tehran • Talks held under Islamabad-Riyadh defence pact

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

15 terrorists killed in two Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

QUETTA: Fifteen terrorists were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by security...

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

PM asks ministers to engage provinces over fuel supplies

• Seeks austerity strategy, orders crackdown on petrol hoarding • Info minister urges public not to believe ‘speculation, rumours’

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

PTI leaders among 47 convicted in GHQ attack case

• Those sentenced to 10 years in jail include Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul, Murad Saeed, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari...

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Iranians defiant even as relentless bombing leaves over 1,200 dead

Markets tumble as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender', says "waste of time" to send ground troops.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:29am

‘Petrol bomb’ falls on Pakistan amid war

Prices of petrol and diesel increased by Rs55 per litre; levy on petrol raised, diesel lowered by Rs20 each.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 08:41am

One killed, 19 hurt in Miranshah suicide attack

MIRANSHAH: A suspected vehicle-borne suicide attack near the Chas­hma Sarbandki check post on the Bannu-Miranshah...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

UNHCR declares ‘major humanitarian crisis’ in Mideast

Refugee agency says its facing shortage of funds; US, Israeli attacks on Iran choke aid corridors, obstructing global relief efforts.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 12:58pm

SC steps in to protect witnesses, curb ‘abusive’ cross-questioning

Witnesses should not be forced to stand for hours while testifying, Justice Panwhar observes.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:47am

Pakistan comes under scrutiny as UK cracks down on ‘asylum abuse’

"Cooperation" with UK authorities has kept Islamabad off visa ban list so far; rejection rate of asylum claims by Pakistanis at 70pc, but very few deportations.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:43am

Work from home, online classes ‘to conserve fuel’

Energy contingency plan to be presented to PM today ahead of ECC approval; Weekly petroleum price revisions to begin from March 8.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:32am

While raining bombs, Trump wants to pick new Iran leader

“Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” he says.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:43am

First polio case of 2026 reported from Sindh

ISLAMABAD: The cou­ntry has reported its first case of polio for 2026, with the victim belonging to Sindh.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

Tehran disputes ‘drone war’ claims as Gulf states reel from attacks

• UK says drone attack on Cyprus did not originate from Iran • Turkiye says missile fired towards it ‘had veered off course’

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

GB security site attackers to be tried in military courts

Death toll from clashes in wake of Khamenei assassination reaches 20; Cases over Gilgit, Skardu violence registered under anti-terrorism laws, says IGP.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:48am

Bill to extend NAB chief’s term becomes law in a day

• Bill introduced as private members’ legislation in Senate, then NA thru supplementary agenda • President gives assent...

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

Battered by US-Israeli strikes, Iran claims control of Hormuz strait

Ex-Khamenei aide says Tehran has no intention of negotiating; Israel plans another "one, two weeks" of attacks; death toll in Iran crosses 1,000.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 07:39am

Son ‘frontrunner’ to succeed Khamenei

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of first supreme leader Imam Khomeini, also said to be in running.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 07:49am

Govt plans fuel contingency measures amid Iran crisis

• Petrol price may jump by Rs25, diesel Rs45-50 per litre • New body meets today to consider fuel-saving measures like ‘work from

Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:52am

US orders consular staff to leave Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The US State Department said on Wednesday it had ordered non-emergency personnel at American consulates ...

Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:49am

US vows insurance, escorts as oil, gas flows disrupted

Crisis deepens as US sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87; Hormuz shipping paralysed for fifth day.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:00am

Peace contingent on Afghan Taliban renouncing TTP: CDF Munir

• Tarar says almost 20 more Taliban killed, scores of locations targeted • PM’s aide claims Operation Ghazab lil Haq objectives

Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:46am

Joint sitting to thoroughly debate regional tensions

• At security huddle, lawmakers say Pakistan should remain neutral in Iran war • Bilawal terms US-Israeli strikes ‘attack on

Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:43am

US, Israel strike Qom leadership council

Iran says building housing Assembly of Experts, tasked with electing new supreme leader, was ‘not in use’.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:19am

‘US Marines fired on protesters at Karachi consulate’

WASHINGTON: United States Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the...

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:15am

Pakistan offers to help with Iran-US talks

• Dar says Islamabad supports right to peaceful use of atomic energy; reveals US wanted dismantling of nuclear programme • Claims

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:14am

Over 450 Afghan fighters killed as cross-border clashes continue

• Tarar says 188 posts destroyed, 56 targets hit in Afghanistan • Bagram air base struck; Khugyani base destroyed in Nangarhar;

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:07am

NA suspends rules for Iran debate, passes crypto bill instead

Approved within minutes, bill paves way for regulatory authority to supervise crypto assets.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 07:37am

‘False solution’ hampering Pakistan’s climate goals

• Pried analysis says NDCs ‘only pay lip service’ to fossil fuel phase-out in energy sector • Experts warn carbon capture...

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:07am

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

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