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PIA suspends operations to Gulf countries following strikes on Iran by Israel, US

Flights to UAE, Bahrain, Doha, and Kuwait suspended; flights to Saudi Arabia to continue but routes changed.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 05:06pm

Dar strongly condemns ‘unwarranted attacks’ against Iran in phone call with FM Araghchi

Calls for an immediate halt to escalation through “urgent resumption of diplomacy to achieve a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the crisis”.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 06:42pm

Information ministry rubbishes claim about Pakistani jet being shot down in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar

"The claim was widely amplified by Indian media and Afghan propaganda outlets,” it says.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:14pm

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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

PTA urges citizens to avoid sharing ‘unverified, inflammatory’ information amid heightened geopolitical tensions

“In view of the prevailing sensitive national situation, PTA urges all citizens to be responsible while using social media and digital platforms,” PTA says.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 03:15pm

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

IHC adjourns hearing on Imaan, Hadi’s pleas seeking suspension of sentence in controversial tweets case

Rights activists granted bail by anti-terrorism court in two other cases.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 08:40am

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

Frequent delays in Islamabad’s LG polls undermine grassroots democracy: report

A total of 7,866 candidates in two aborted elections collectively paid Rs37.74m in nomination fees

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:18am

Rape suspect’s ‘pistol goes off’ in his trousers in Vehari

Police say suspect had allegedly raped a five-year-old girl when she was coming back to her home after purchasing candies.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 09:57am

‘Bombing a sovereign country is not preemptive’: Politicians, analysts react as US and Israel strike Iran

Pakistan’s Afghan policy has seemingly entered a decisive phase. But is there a long-term strategy?

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Universities across Pakistan get six months to fill vacant posts

Survey finds around 40pc of faculty and administrative positions in higher educational institutions are currently vacant.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:41am

NAB retrieves ‘illegally allotted’ 350 acres of Karachi’s prime Clifton land

Recovered property, situated in the prestigious Clifton Block-I and Block-II areas, has a market valuation of approximately Rs423.5 billion.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:46am

Bilawal urges govt to engage ‘all key stakeholders’ to unite against country’s ‘real challenges’

Says political differences can be addressed at appropriate time and forum.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:41am

Punjab

411 ventilators in public hospitals in Punjab, LHC told

Lahore shockingly listed with only nine ventilators, reveals a report filed before the Lahore High Court.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:04am

Rape suspect’s ‘pistol goes off’ in his trousers in Vehari

Police say suspect had allegedly raped a five-year-old girl when she was coming back to her home after purchasing candies.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 09:57am

Five cops held for links with drug dealer in Gujranwala

Huge quantity of hashish recovered from the arrested policemen.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:01am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Timber smugglers in Chitral scramble to avoid possible crackdown

Locals demand probe into irregularities in royalty payments.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:07am

No compromise on security of border areas: KP CM

Afridi reviews Pak-Afghan tensions, law and order situation in province.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:10am

Aimal Wali blames past policies for Pak-Afghan tensions

Urges power centres in both states to prioritise public opinion in policymaking.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:14am

Balochistan

Balochistan PDMA enforces earthquake guidelines

According to official data, the year 2026 has already seen multiple earthquakes, with magnitudes reaching up to 5.6 on the Richter scale.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:04am

Balochistan High Court suspends Mines and Minerals Act

Directs Balochistan government to submit its response next week.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:10am

FIA seizes Rs3m smuggled medicines in Quetta

A case has been registered against the arrested suspect under the Drugs Act, 1976, and further investigation is underway.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:12am

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