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IAEA’s board of governors unanimously approves safeguards for Chashma nuclear power plant unit, FO says

Deputy PM Dar says development underscores global trust in our nuclear safety, security, nonproliferation and peaceful nuclear programme”.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 09:46pm

Parliamentarians given in-camera briefing on regional situation; participants stress need for unity, consensus

Bilawal, Fazl, Khalid Maqbool attend meeting on Pak-Afghan situation and Iran war; PTI skips; Rana Sanaullah says Islamabad "communicating" between Riyadh, Tehran.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 07:10pm

Peace between Pakistan, Afghanistan depends on Taliban renouncing support for terrorists: CDF Munir

Says all necessary measures will be taken to "neutralise the threat emanating from across the border".

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:28pm

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Allied Bank sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot

This deployment aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to leverage emerging technologies to provide efficient, accessible and customer-focused banking solutions.

Inside Eminent: Karachi’s new house of fashion and lifestyle that’s worth the buzz

Through its statement #BeYou, the brand encourages its audience to embrace who they truly are.

JI announces nationwide protests against US-Israel following attacks on Iran

JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman meets Iranian ambassador in Islamabad, offers condolences over assassination of Khamenei and other Iranian leaders.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 05:38pm

Pakistan requests alternative oil supply route from Saudi Arabia after closure of Hormuz Strait

Petroleum minister says Pakistan closely monitoring situation on daily basis.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 12:41pm

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

US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan

Says no change to the status of embassy in Islamabad, which was to resume normal consular services on March 3.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

PTI ‘opts out’ of today’s in-camera huddle on security

Govt had invited all parties to the briefing, convened by PM Shehbaz.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:15am

Judicial commission to probe GB security situation

At least 13 people, including a security official, were killed and over 100 injured.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:18am

Pakistan invoked Saudi pact to ‘deter’ Iran strikes: Dar

1,400 citizens stranded in Qatar, 27 in Kuwait, 500 in Kurdistan region.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:00am

Belief, border and bombs: What long-term instability in Iran means for Pakistan

Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 14/15

Editorial: A credible, independent, and time-bound inquiry is necessary to understand what happened at the US Consulate in Karachi

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Actor Khaqan Shahnawaz apologises for making fun of content creator Ali Abdullah’s speech impediment

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Farazeh Syed’s ‘All the Women in Me’ refuses to let the colonial gaze define South Asian women

‘History will remember’: Pakistan’s stars react with grief and anger to Ayatollah Khamenei’s killing

Aima Baig questions timing of Badshah-Hania Aamir buzz amid Iran tragedy

Charred motorcycles and the smell of gunpowder — Recounting the protest outside the US consulate in Karachi

Muamma and our discomfort with a grey woman

Shoaib Malik denies rumours of fourth marriage, threatens legal action against ‘misinformation’

When life gives you lemons — and limes — use these recipes to make the most of them

Anti-period tax activist Mahnoor Omer is one of TIME’s Women of the Year

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

‘Get two to four more surgeries’: Atiqa Odho became the punchline for Fahad Mustafa’s bruised ego

Sindh

Sindh launches Rs1bn fund for micro, small and medium enterprises

Individual projects eligible for financing of up to Rs 5m, with flexibility to expand in innovative cases.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 07:59am

28 years after installation, KMC’s own incineration plant revived

Facility can process up to 10 tonnes of industrial and medical waste daily.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Illegal occupants of Kalhora ruler’s property in Hyderabad asked to vacate site

he ladies chamber called ‘tajjar’ belongs to Kalhora ruler Mian Ghulam Nabi Kalhoro (1719-1753) and was declared ‘protected antiquity’.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Punjab

CM Punjab enumerates steps taken for wildlife protection

She says the Wildlife Helpline 1107 has been made fully operational.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:27am

JI to hold protest against US-Israel blitz on Friday In Lahore

Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stressed that Kabul must ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorism against Pakistan.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:44am

Rival lawyer groups clash over LHCBA poll results in Lahore

Woman lawyer subjected to violence by male colleague; both sides agree upon committee to determine procedure for poll’s forensic audit.

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 09:04am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PHC upholds formation of panel to probe Radio Pakistan ransacking

Rules legislative body empowered to conduct inquiry into matters of public concern.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:00am

Evacuation sought as security situation worsens in Akkakhel

The council, however, made it clear to the officials that they would not agree to any forced displacement and would only leave their houses if they were granted IDP status.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:04am

Policeman martyred in attack on Tank police station

Funeral prayers for the slain constable were held at the Tank Police Lines with full state honour.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:08am

Balochistan

Balochistan’s development PPP’s top priority, says Bilawal

He made the remarks during a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in Islamabad.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Arrangements for repolling reviewed in Quetta

Ali Asghar Sial, the election commissioner, directed the officials concerned to appoint only “impartial personnel” at polling stations and to put in place foolproof security arrangements.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:24am

QCCI praises import waiver as ‘breath of fresh air’

Move seen as step towards regional trade integration.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:07am

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