Pakistan for Thursday, March 26, 2026
- War Diary Day 27: Multifront escalation in US-Israeli war on Iran appears imminent
- In meeting with MQM-P delegation, PM Shehbaz lauds services of ex-Sindh governor Kamran Tessori
- US judge questions block on Maduro’s use of Venezuelan funds for defence
- Govt steps up efforts to promote environmental protection in capital
- PM lauds China’s economic support; reaffirms commitment to advance CPEC 2.0
- Tarar lashes out at Imran’s son over anti-Pakistan speech at UNHRC
- PM visits Sherry Rehman’s residence in Karachi to offer condolences on daughter’s passing
- Underage marriages may invite criminal liability but law doesn’t invalidate marriage itself: FCC
- Indirect US-Iran talks underway via Pakistan: Dar
- Civil, military leadership discuss regional situation
- PM orders a practical strategy to promote investment in construction, housing sectors
- KP launches ‘Good Governance Roadmap 2.0’ with expanded reform agenda
- Zelensky to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit, says source
- ECC approves Rs100bn supplementary grant for PM’s austerity fund
- Transgender athletes barred from female category events at Olympics
- Request for preferential energy cargoes will be ‘considered favourably’, Oman envoy assures petroleum minister
- Leaked Nepal report into deadly uprising calls for prosecuting ex-PM KP Sharma Oli
- Is Pakistan hosting US-Iran talks? Here’s what we know so far
- Temporary pause in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq has concluded, FO says
- 4th Pakistani national killed in UAE due to ‘falling debris’ from missile interception
- ECP disqualifies PTI senator Murad Saeed following conviction in May 9 case
- Dar to head panel to bridge differences as MQM-P leadership meets PM in Karachi
- Why is Pakistan involved in efforts to stop the war in Iran?
- Info minister assails PTI, says attempt at disrespecting country’s dignity ‘unacceptable’
- Bears take control as PSX plunges over 5,000 points
- Pakistan urges ceasefire, intensifies diplomatic outreach for Middle East peace
- Italy police warn reptiles being used by crooks as weapons after snakes found behind false wall
- High-level meeting chaired by president stresses national consensus, institutional coordination amid regional volatility
- US-Iran indirect talks taking place as Pakistan relaying messages: Dar
- PMD forecasts isolated rain, thunderstorms in Karachi over next three days
- PTI’s Gohar defends Kasim’s UNHRC speech amid government uproar
- Trump highlights quick resolution of Pak-India May 2025 conflict amid protacted war with Iran
- Iran allows Bangladesh-bound oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz
- DPM Dar says US-Iran ‘indirect talks’ taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan
- Sufficient petroleum stocks available for April and beyond: Meeting told
- UK House of Lords debates Imran Khan’s detention, raise concerns over health and jail access
- Fact check: Imran’s son Kasim did not demand the suspension of Pakistan’s GSP+ status at UNHRC
- Trump says he does not know if US willing to make deal with Iran
- Pakistan urges India to release Kashmiri women leaders
- Pakistan’s global diplomacy strength sparks concern in India: Attaullah Tarar
- Shehbaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari meets to review security, economy, and regional developments
- Punjab Matric exams begin tomorrow amid heightened security, multiple centers flagged as sensitive
- PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role in Middle East de-escalation in meeting with Chinese envoy
- Chinese FM warns of 'immeasurably serious consequences' if nuclear sites targeted in Mideast
- Shaheen Afridi backs govt call on PSL 11
- International cricket returns to Bengaluru
- Fourth Pakistani Killed in UAE after missile debris falls during interception
- Sabalenka to face Rybakina in Miami
- Country has sufficient petroleum products for April and beyond, monitoring committee says amid global crisis
- Shiffrin wins sixth overall title
- Mercedes eyes Suzuka hat-trick
- Havertz eyes successful World Cup
- Iran ‘coordinated’ 220 attacks against US, Israeli-linked regional sites: IRGC
- Govt working on developing ‘mortgage finance’ ecosystem for housing, PM told
- Cummins raises contract concerns
- PM directs strategy to boost investment in housing sector
- Only biological females, determined by gene screening, will be allowed in Olympic's female events
- Lahore Qalandars thrash Hyderabad Kingsmen by 69 runs in HBL PSL 11 opener
- Airfares soar in Pakistan after record jet fuel hike
- 24 dead after bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh
- ‘Megaphone theatrics’: FO slams Indian FM’s 'undiplomatic' remarks on Pakistani mediation in US-Iran war
- UK authorises military to board Russian shadow fleet tankers
- PM Shehbaz visits PPP's Sherry Rehman in Karachi to condole daughter's passing
- Social media platform X back up after brief international outage
- Attaullah Tarar condoles death of Rizwan-ur-Rehman’s mother
- What does each side in the Iran war say it would accept for a deal?
- Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran indirect talks: FM Dar
- Israel strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end war
- Armed men rob students in college van near Karachi's New Town area
- ECP disqualifies PTI Senator Murad Saeed
- Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay
- Film Awards 16 postponed in Dubai amid rising regional tensions
- Reduced speed limits enforced on motorways, highways nationwide
- Imran Khan’s son Kasim draws attention after UN event appearance
- Pakistan stresses coordinated economic, energy response amid regional tensions
- Govt releases Rs27bn to OGRA for price claims
- Pakistan nears IMF deal as MEFP talks progress
- Geopolitical tensions rattle PSX, down 5,405 points
- Eat the rich, again: Ready or Not 2 turns up the carnage
- Arooj Aftab reinvents 80s classic as a modern Urdu track
- Fire breaks out at Paris hotel during Ready or Not 2 premiere event
- Pollution levels improve across Punjab, but experts warn of factors worsening air quality
- MQM-P urges govt to introduce the 28th Amendment
- PTI leader Aliya Hamza arrested from Lahore
- 35 Pakistani universities feature in QS Subject Rankings 2026
- Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey
- Tarar accuses PTI, Imran Khan’s sons of harming Pakistan’s economic and national interests
- Torrential rains disrupt daily life across Balochistan
- ‘Bullah’ cast speaks out on Shaan Shahid’s on-set demeanor
- Heritage sites at risk of landing on Unesco ‘danger list’
- Centre asks provinces to help shoulder fuel price burden
- Aina Asif opens up on uncomfortable experiences with senior actors on set
- PM Shehbaz discusses Mideast tension, peace efforts with Malaysian counterpart
- FCC rules child marriages punishable but not void under law
- YouTuber Zulqarnain Sikandar finally hits back at Rajab Butt
- UN chief says Lebanon must not become next Gaza
- China says 'glimmer of hope' on Iran war talks
- Israeli soldiers torture baby in Gaza to force father’s confession: report
- Fahad Mustafa celebrates daughter’s birthday, shuts down rumour mill
- Meesha Shafi asks court to dismiss Ali Zafar’s defamation suit
- Trump’s Beijing trip rescheduled for May after Iran delay
- Airlines raise fares as jet fuel prices spike, supplies tighten