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PM Shehbaz recommends PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor

PM Shehbaz recommends PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor

Forwards summary to President Asif Ali Zardari for final nod.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 06:26pm

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‘Devil statue’ seized by police in Karachi

‘Devil statue’ seized by police in Karachi

According to a senior police official, the statue was supposed to be torched at a rally marking Youm Al Quds in the metropolis.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:22pm

Cop wounded as unidentified assailants hurl hand grenade at police post in Bajaur

Cop wounded as unidentified assailants hurl hand grenade at police post in Bajaur

District police spokesperson says the hand grenade did not damage the police post.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 05:18pm

Branded Content

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

This year, Master MoltyFoam used the occasion to highlight the importance of support in sports by launching an initiative focused on encouraging young female athletes in Pakistan.

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

The campaign recognizes the resilience, strength and unwavering dedication of women working across the agricultural value chain.

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

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

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

Notification says holiday to be observed by all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, corporations and local councils.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis drives up costs

PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis drives up costs

Fuel surcharges on domestic flights raised by $20 and up to $100 on international flights, PIA spokesman says.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 05:33pm

IHC orders formation of medical board to evaluate Imran’s health

IHC orders formation of medical board to evaluate Imran’s health

Chief commissioner to make final call based on board's advice; court orders authorities to ensure ex-PM's meetings with family; proceedings see heated exchanges.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 06:01pm

Speed limits on motorways and national highways reduced amid govt’s austerity drive

Speed limits on motorways and national highways reduced amid govt’s austerity drive

Speed limit for cars reduced from 120km/h to 100km/h on motorways, from 100km/h to 80km/h on highways.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 04:29pm

Fuel price hike adds to Ramazan inflation burden

Fuel price hike adds to Ramazan inflation burden

Public anger grows over timing, scale of increase in petrol, diesel rates.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:04am

US to permanently close its Peshawar Consulate: report

US to permanently close its Peshawar Consulate: report

Move under consideration for over a year, not related to Iran war, says The Independent.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 12:29pm

Pakistan, seven other Muslim countries, condemn Israel’s closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque gates

Pakistan, seven other Muslim countries, condemn Israel’s closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque gates

Stress that Israel does not have sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem, Islamic and Christan holy sites.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 11:33am

Why did Pakistan pass such a massive fuel price increase compared to other countries?

Why did Pakistan pass such a massive fuel price increase compared to other countries?

Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 21/22

Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 21/22

Editorial: The new austerity measures sit uneasily alongside govt’s own recent spending patterns

Editorial: The new austerity measures sit uneasily alongside govt’s own recent spending patterns

Highlights

Aima Baig turns 31 with a note about grief, gratitude and growing up in the spotlight

Aima Baig turns 31 with a note about grief, gratitude and growing up in the spotlight

Writing, workouts and wellness: Mira Sethi answers questions from fans

Writing, workouts and wellness: Mira Sethi answers questions from fans

Actor Asim Bukhari passes away in Lahore

Actor Asim Bukhari passes away in Lahore

Angeline Malik says cancer showed her the ‘incredible power of women’

Angeline Malik says cancer showed her the ‘incredible power of women’

‘First, we are humans’: Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi

‘First, we are humans’: Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi

Netizens roll their eyes at PM’s Women’s Day message after Aurat March participants arrested in Islamabad

Netizens roll their eyes at PM’s Women’s Day message after Aurat March participants arrested in Islamabad

From Mahira Khan to Iqra Aziz, Pakistani celebrities prove they’re girls’ girls this Women’s Day

From Mahira Khan to Iqra Aziz, Pakistani celebrities prove they’re girls’ girls this Women’s Day

The Aurat March will be held on May 10 in Karachi

The Aurat March will be held on May 10 in Karachi

Pakistanis rage over price hikes and govt fuel allowances on X after Rs55 ‘petrol bomb’ hits

Pakistanis rage over price hikes and govt fuel allowances on X after Rs55 ‘petrol bomb’ hits

You can’t have an authentic Arabic meal without these two dips on your table

Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war

Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

Sindh

‘Devil statue’ seized by police in Karachi

‘Devil statue’ seized by police in Karachi

According to a senior police official, the statue was supposed to be torched at a rally marking Youm Al Quds in the metropolis.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:22pm

PM Shehbaz recommends PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor

PM Shehbaz recommends PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor

Forwards summary to President Asif Ali Zardari for final nod.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 06:26pm

Plan to limit number of wedding guests, enforce one-dish rule in Karachi

Plan to limit number of wedding guests, enforce one-dish rule in Karachi

Sindh govt notifies only 200 guests to be allowed in a marriage function or any other party; five-member cabinet body formed to oversee.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:08am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly body on home dept passes bill: Illegal gatherings in ‘high security zones’ to be punished with up to three-year RI

Punjab Assembly body on home dept passes bill: Illegal gatherings in ‘high security zones’ to be punished with up to three-year RI

Offences under this Act are categorised as cognisable and non-bailable, and police are authorised to seize vehicles.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:43am

Market engagement process begins for ML-1 upgrade in Lahore

Market engagement process begins for ML-1 upgrade in Lahore

Pakistan Railways Chairman Mazhar Ali Shah says the Karachi–Rohri section formed a critical segment of the national rail network.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:46am

Lahore Bar Association announces strike against four-day court work

Lahore Bar Association announces strike against four-day court work

The bar argues that declaring Friday and Saturday holiday will lead to significant delays in case disposals.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:50am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Cop wounded as unidentified assailants hurl hand grenade at police post in Bajaur

Cop wounded as unidentified assailants hurl hand grenade at police post in Bajaur

District police spokesperson says the hand grenade did not damage the police post.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 05:18pm

CM Sohail Afridi , four others nominated in Radio Pakistan attack case after forensic reports

CM Sohail Afridi , four others nominated in Radio Pakistan attack case after forensic reports

ATC directs prosecution to submit report; PBC requests submission of challan.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:36am

Dams body reviews land acquisition, resettlement issues

Dams body reviews land acquisition, resettlement issues

The chairman called for Diamer-Bhasha Dam project’s timely completion.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:48am

Balochistan

Balochistan ministers, aides to forego two months’ salaries

Balochistan ministers, aides to forego two months’ salaries

MPAs to take 25pc voluntary cut; four-day work week, work-from-home policy introduced for govt offices.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:46am

Court yet to receive written order halting Mines Act: Raisani

Court yet to receive written order halting Mines Act: Raisani

Criticises "secretive" passage of the law and its "swift" implementation after governor’s approval.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:52am

5 injured in grenade attack on house in Balochistan’s Pasni: police

5 injured in grenade attack on house in Balochistan’s Pasni: police

All five said to be labourers from Sindh; investigation underway.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 12:10pm

Newspaper

Women MNAs contribute nearly half of National Assembly agenda

Dams body reviews land acquisition, resettlement issues

Opposition slams strikes on Iran, backs Tehran’s right to self-defence

Balochistan ministers, aides to forego two months’ salaries

FCC upholds SHC order on deceased employee quota

NAB fined Rs100,000 for ‘delaying tactics’ in £190m case

Court yet to receive written order halting Mines Act: Raisani

Eidul Fitr likely on March 21, says Suparco

Nadra cancels 4.2m ‘deceased’ CNICs

Foreign experts to be engaged in agriculture sector policy making

All Pakistan Newspapers Society urges PM to clear newspapers’ dues before Eid

Law minister, NAB chief fail to turn up for Senate briefing

Imran’s sisters protest after being stopped outside Adiala jail

Judiciary adopts austerity measures

Islamabad advocate general asked to facilitate Aitzaz Ahsan’s power of attorney for Imran

Senate body forms subcommittee to examine Peca ‘misuse’

SC commutes death sentence of father to life imprisonment

FCC moved against fuel price increase

Chinese firms plan to invest $2.6bn in Balochistan

Nadra told to expand services in Balochistan

Zia Langove wins Kalat seat after re-polling

11 kidnapped employees recovered in Balochistan

PPP slams govt in NA over increase in petroleum prices

Security plan finalised for Youm-i-Ali procession in Quetta