Pakistan for Friday, March 20, 2026
- UK approves US use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships
- US permits 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in effort to tame prices
- Iran's president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba denies Iran’s role in attacks in Oman, Turkiye, dubs them ‘false flag tactic’
- PM Shehbaz rejects recommendations for further hike in petrol, diesel prices
- War Diary Day 21: Muted Nowruz, Eid in Iran
- Calls for de-escalation in Middle East as PM Shehbaz speaks to several world leaders
- Pakistan to celebrate Eid on Saturday after Shawwal moon sighting
- Nation celebrates Eidul Fitr with zeal, fervour and spirit of togetherness
- ‘Eid is gone for us’: War, displacement cast shadow over Eid holiday in Lebanon
- Uzbek envoy extends Eid ul-Fitr greetings to nation
- US sues Harvard over treatment of Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions of dollars
- Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei names new year 'resistance economy', denies role in attacks on Turkiye and Oman
- PM Shehbaz engages global leaders, calls for peace amid regional tensions
- Palestinian man says Israeli settlers sexually assaulted him in front of his family
- Amid Iftar row, UK’s Nigel Farage says would ban mass prayer events at historic British sites if he became PM
- 5 arrested, terrorist plot targeting railway tracks in Karachi foiled: Sindh CTD
- Rain likely in Karachi, other Sindh cities on 1st day of Eid: PMD
- Jerusalem’s Muslims despair on Eidul Fitr as access to Al-Aqsa Mosque denied amid US-Israeli war on Iran
- US to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, officials say
- ‘War has aged us’: Lebanon’s kids aren’t alright as Israeli bombing continues unabated
- Islamabad Traffic Police to introduce new uniform, E-SUVs ahead of Eid
- PM Shehbaz Sharif extends Eid-ul-Fitr greeting to Azerbaijan President
- Running on sunshine: Pakistan’s solar boom to tide over Middle East energy crisis
- Punjab plans first “skill city” to equip youth with industry-ready training
- Trump calls NATO 'cowards' over lack of support in Iran war
- PM Shehbaz says rejected advice to further raise fuel prices, govt to absorb burden
- Chuck Norris, macho star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger', dies at 86
- Switzerland halts weapons exports to US due to Iran war, citing neutrality
- Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says missile production 'no concern'
- KP cuts petrol allowances as part of austerity measures
- Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring his image
- Iftar timings for Ramazan 30
- Pakistan lashes out at India for ‘weaponisation of water’ over baseless allegations at UN
- CTD foils Karachi railway track attack plot, arrests five BRG terrorists
- Jerusalem’s Muslims despair on Eidul Fitr as access to Al-Aqsa Mosque denied amid war
- President Zardari marks Nowruz, calls for peace and renewal
- PTA advises users to activate balance save service to avoid extra charges
- PM Albanese heckled, booed during visit to Australia’s largest mosque over stance on Israel
- 30 planes prevented from entering Iranian war zone: Pakistan Airport Authority
- New Zealand dominate South Africa for 2-1 T20 series lead
- England recall Mainoo, Maguire for pre-World Cup matches
- Salah ruled out of Liverpool's Brighton clash
- FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches
- Japan PM Takaichi placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
- Govt rubbishes Afghan Taliban’s ‘frivolous’ claim of Pakistan violating truce
- US-Israel-Iran war boosts Netanyahu, bruises Trump and Gulf states
- Public backs Pakistan Army, rejects Afghan Taliban propaganda
- IRGC claims striking US F-35 over Iran
- PM Shehbaz calls for Gulf de-escalation in discussions with Malaysian, Azerbaijan, Uzbek leaders
- Leaders to celebrate Eid across Pakistan in hometowns
- Zartasha Kashif’s father emotional over online trolling
- Pakistan warns against water weaponisation at UN, rejects India’s IWT stance
- Govt rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim of Pakistan breaking truce
- Gold loses safe-haven shine amid escalating war
- Norway's crown princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
- Violence over events abroad won’t be tolerated: CDF Munir
- Tories face backlash over anti-Muslim rhetoric
- Australian mosque protesters heckle PM Albanese over Israel stance
- Punjab plans ‘drone shield’ to counter aerial threats
- Dollar slips, bonds struggle as Iran war spurs hawkish rate rethink
- Gold, silver prices fall further in global and local markets
- US rushes $16bn arms to Gulf after Iran warns of ‘zero restraint’
- Govt urges conservation amid risks to fuel supply
- Rs4.8m fine imposed on 937 vehicles for overloading
- PMD issues alert for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in Karachi on Eid
- Shaan Shahid addresses his role in upcoming film Bullah
- Alizeh Shah shuts door on Yasir Nawaz despite his praise
- Rawalpindi police propose anti-drone systems, tighten security at key sites
- Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire
- Punjab police on high alert ahead of Jumatul-Wida prayers
- UAE says it dismantled 'terrorist network' funded by Iran and Hezbollah