Govt decides in principle to implement work-from-home, distance learning for fuel conservation

The plan will be presented to PM Shehbaz on Friday; following his clearance, it will be taken up the Economic Coordination Committee for formal approval.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 09:04pm

Govt hikes petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs55 per litre

Petrol price now stands at Rs321.17 per litre; DPM Dar says new price effective from 12am on Saturday; petroleum prices to be reviewed weekly.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:04am

Dubai’s super-rich pay megabucks to flee

• UAE airspace partially closed; commercial flights limited • Wealthy residents paying up to $200,000 for private evacuation flights.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:28am

PAA says Pakistan’s airspace remains ‘completely available’ for civil aviation traffic

Pakistan Airports Authority says no restrictions have been imposed on commercial operations; says Notam regarding Karachi, Lahore for "standard operational reasons".

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 03:48pm

US-India naval ties in focus amid Iran conflict

New Delhi has termed reports “baseless and fabricated”.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:10am

India beat England in high-scoring T20 World Cup contest, will meet New Zealand in the final on Sunday

After Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7, England fell just short in what would have been a record chase, finishing on 246-7.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 11:10pm

Pakistan to take emergency measures on petroleum pricing ‘to keep markets liquid’

Fuel prices may be revised on a weekly basis; govt to consider mandatory work-from-home wherever possible.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:37am

‘Mortgaged to American interests’: US approval for Russian oil sparks outrage from Indian opposition

Opposition party claims Modi “compromised”, questions India’s agency in matters of national interest.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 06:46pm

Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside

Tehran has responded to US and Israeli attacks by widening the conflict beyond the Middle East.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:26am

CDF Munir discusses Iranian attacks in meeting with Saudi defence minister

Saudi minister urges Iran to “exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation”.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

Pakistani man claims Iran ‘forced him’ into plot to kill Trump

Prosecutors reject Merchant’s claim of duress, cite lack of evidence to support ‘coercion’ defence.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:06am

Pakistan make semis in Egypt, one win away from FIH World Cup

In the final quarter, Austria got a couple of penalty corners but could not score.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:55am

India, Canada uranium pact represents ‘country-specific exception’ in civil nuclear cooperation: FO

“A state whose actions necessitated the establishment of global export controls is now being granted preferential access under selective arrangements," FO spokesperson says.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 04:17pm

Economic impact

The Iran-linked instability highlights the fact that Pakistan’s macroeconomic resilience remains fragile.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 10:30am

On unstable ground

PAKISTAN’S economic managers repeatedly tout improvements in macroeconomic indicators, including rising foreign...

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:08am

The burdens of war

With the prospect of protracted conflict on the entire western flank, Pakistan must now take sober stock of its resource position.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 09:34am

Some wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears

Dubai has emerged in recent years as a preferred wealth hub for entrepreneurs and rich families in Asia, mainly from China, as they look to take advantage of its favourable policies.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:29pm

Shooting at Karachi’s US consulate: What does international law say?

The violence that unfolded at the US consulate in Karachi raises urgent legal questions about sovereignty, the use of force, and the narrow avenues for accountability under international law.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 04:48pm

Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians

Country’s largest Muslim group Nahdlatul Ulama says Indonesia’s government can use board to encourage de-escalation in the Middle East.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:21am

Myth to malice

The IWT enabled the upper riparian to execute diversions.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:36am