Pakistan for Monday, March 16, 2026
- Pakistani forces strike Afghan Taliban’s military installations in Kabul, Nangarhar: security sources
- Rebuttal on purchase of luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani from Senate budget leaves questions unanswered
- Trump upset as key US partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts
- Centre agrees to deploy Federal Constabulary in Balochistan
- Iran thanks Pakistan for strong solidarity in face of US-Israeli aggression
- Lahore court closes NAB probe against CM Maryam, Nawaz Sharif
- PM says fully prepared to deal with any situation arising from global tensions
- ‘When you burn our hearts, you do not stop us’: Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery
- UNSC adopts resolution to renew Afghan mission for three months; all 15 members, including Pakistan, vote in favour
- Tehran thanks Islamabad for extending ‘strong solidarity’ with Iranian govt, people facing US-Israeli aggression
- At least 7 dead in roof collapse at Rahim Yar Khan shop
- Let Imran’s sons see him as soon as possible: Jemima appeals to PM Shehbaz
- Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister discuss regional developments in phone call
- Current account posts surplus of $479m in Feb
- Trump upset as key allies shun call for Hormuz warship escorts
- Iran thanks Pakistan for solidarity
- Court formally closes Chaudhry Sugar Mills case
- Pakistan has oil reserves for days, not months
- Precision strikes target Taliban depot in Kabul
- March fuel requirements ‘fully secured’, coverage available up to mid-April, committee told
- Dar discusses regional peace with US envoy
- First instalment of USC severance package released
- PM directs increase in freight trains
- Govt prepared to face economic challenges: PM
- Troubling count of child abuse continue to rise
- Jailed PTI leaders move CJP for appeal hearings
- Met forecasts rainy eid days
- Gulf war: over 110,000 passengers seek refund
- FBR challengesPHC tobacco firms'de-sealing order
- IHC asked to order timely Eid moon announcement
- China pushes for Pak-Afghan dialogue
- Govt deploys FC in sensitive Balochistan areas
- Rescue 1122 employees not civil servants: SC
- Aviation sector faces financial woes
- Israel launches ground assault against Hezbollah
- Iran seeks return of seized tankers from India
- UNSC extends Afghan mission
- US, China hold 'constructive' talks on trade
- PM directs salary disbursement for federal employees ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
- Lahore court approves closure of NAB investigation against Maryam, Nawaz in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case
- 'One Battle' is the toast of Tinseltown on Oscar night
- Five top moments from Hollywood's biggest night
- Film powerhouse India falls short at Oscars
- From farshi shalwar to Kashmiri bangles: The Eid trend of 2026
- As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say
- Sindh Government launches new electric bus route from Gulshan-e-Maymar to Tower in Karachi
- Current account slips into $700m deficit
- RDA expanded to foreign investors
- ME conflict may reduce remittances by $3-4b
- PIA sale deal set for April financial close
- Minerals forum postponed to November
- IMF rejects relief on CPPs gas levy
- Exporters warn Punjab cess will raise costs
- PSX tumbles 4,687 points in pre-Eid sell-off
- CCP okays Jura Energy share purchase by IDL
- Pakistan reaffirms strong strategic ties with China, rejects speculation over diplomatic contacts
- A shot in the armfor Civil Hospital
- City stays awake in search of the night of power
- Whistle-blower's arrest unravelsBISE Mirpurkhas corruption web
- KWSC flags hydrant gaps before Gul Plaza blaze
- Six booked after youth's mysterious death
- IHC orders relief for students in M-tag policy
- Capital plans modern slaughterhouse, meat market
- IHC allows recruitment under quota system
- Shopping picks up pace as salaries released
- Two suspects die in 'police encounter'
- Hurriyat leader felicitates new NPC body
- Deadlock persists over school holidays
- Rawalpindi steps up Eid security
- Rain, thunderstorm expected in Karachi, other parts of Sindh from March 18-19: Met Office
- Thieves escape with jewelry, cash
- PMD forecasts rainy Eid ul-Fitr as western weather system approaches Pakistan
- Middle East oil benchmarks hit record highs as war cuts supply
- Hamas holds talks with Trump-led board as Iran war strains Gaza plan: sources
- War Diary Day 17: Middle East conflict hits decisive inflection point
- Senate panel warned of possible power sector gas shortfall as LNG supplies set to end after April 14
- Ministry of Religious Affairs launches 'Rehnuma-e-Hajj 2026
- In letter to CJP, jailed PTI leaders seek early hearing of appeals pending before LHC ‘for last 8 months’
- Qaiser Ahmed Sh only cabinet member serving without salary for 24 months; urges peers to make financial sacrifices
- Petition filed in LHC seeking strict enforcement of kite-flying ban in Lahore
- KSE-100 plunges over 4,000 points amid oil price surge
- Lahore wakes to another rainy morning as temperatures drop across the city
- What the attack on Iran’s nuclear sites means for the non-proliferation regime
- 90 flights cancelled across Pakistan amid Middle East airspace closure
- Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes, risks cancer drugs supply
- Five women killed as BISP centre roof collapses
- PTA to issue 5G licences to telecom companies this week
- Man arrested for allegedly killing wife, 5 children for ‘honour’ in Punjab’s Sargodha
- Forces strike militant positions in Bajaur
- SC rules Rescue 1122 staff not civil servants
- Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran
- Eid shopping peaks across country as Ramazan nears end
- 10 dead in hospital fire in India’s Odisha
- PM directs surplus food items’ export to Gulf states
- Shehbaz, Hanif discuss matters related to Pakistan Railways
- National Highway and Motorway Police initiates inquiry against officials for showing leniency to TV anchor
- Three killed, three injured in separate road accidents in Karachi
- SHC sets aside federal ombudsman’s order in woman’s harassment case against senior govt officer
- Exporters up in arms as air cargo charges raised
- ADB gives ‘final chance’ to $360m Central Asia Regional Economic Corridor project
- US, Chinese economic chiefs meet to pave way for Trump-Xi summit