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Regional tensions impact economy as Pakistan’s march inflation rises to 7.3%, PBS reports

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026097

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation rate reached 7.3% year-on-year in March 2026, amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS),. The consumer price...

Pakistan, China launch 5-Point plan to promote peace in the Middle East

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026062

BEIJING: Pakistan and China jointly introduced a five-point plan on Tuesday to foster peace and stability across the Gulf and Middle Eastern regions, amid rising...

Donald Trump blasts European allies as rift deepens over Iran war

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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WASHINGTON: Tensions between the United States and its European allies have flared once again, as Donald Trump sharply criticized key partners for what he described...

Eid-ul-Adha likely to observed on May 27,2026

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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ISLAMABAD: The expected date for Eid ul-Adha has been tentatively identified, although the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is...

UN crucial for tackling global challenges, says Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026057

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, highlighted the UN’s pivotal role in coordinating international responses to both emerging and...

PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman banned for two matches over ball-tampering violation

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260294

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman has been handed a two-match suspension in the ongoing Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball-tampering during...

US hits Isfahan military targets with Bunker-Buster Bombs as conflict escalates

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260104

TEHRAN: U.S. and Israeli forces carried out strikes on key military sites in Iran’s central Isfahan province early Tuesday, reportedly using powerful 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,...

Nationwide smart lockdown plan rejected as Provinces push back

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026070

ISLAMABAD: A proposal to enforce a nationwide smart lockdown has been shelved after strong opposition from provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by President...

PCB Slaps Rs20 Million Fine on Naseem Shah Over Social Media Violation

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260319

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has penalized fast bowler Naseem Shah with a Rs20 million fine for breaching the terms of his central contract following...

Global oil market in turmoil as prices may surge to $200 per barrel

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

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LONDON/NEW YORK: The global oil market is facing severe disruption following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that crude prices could climb as...

Missile strike hits fuel tanker at Israel’s key oil refinery

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

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HAIFA: An industrial site and a fuel tanker at Oil Refineries Ltd. in northern Israel were struck by falling debris from an intercepted missile, authorities...

France condemns Houthi attacks on Israel, warns against escalation in Middle East

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 20260109

PARIS: France on Sunday condemned missile and drone attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Israeli targets, warning that their involvement risks further escalating...

Four-nation foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to address Middle East tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026075

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt was held in Islamabad to discuss ways to ease the ongoing...

Five killed, several injured in roof collapse incident in Lahore, Bannu

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026058

LAHORE/BANNU: At least five people, including three children, lost their lives while several others were injured in separate roof collapse incidents reported in Lahore and...

Iran allows 20 More Pakistani Ships Through Hormuz Strait

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026061

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced that Iran will allow 20 additional Pakistan-flagged vessels to pass through the vital Strait...

Islamabad hosts key four-nationtalks to ease Middle East crisis

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken centre stage in regional diplomacy as it hosts a crucial four-nation meeting today aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East,...

Sharjeel Memon announces major wheat purchase drive to support farmers in Sindh

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026071

KARACHI: Senior provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday unveiled Sindh’s updated wheat procurement strategy, emphasizing its focus on safeguarding farmers’ interests and ensuring fair...

War rages, diplomacy rises: Shehbaz leads Pakistan’s Iran outreach

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026063

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an extensive phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, sharing details of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic push to...

Pakistan convenes high-stakes diplomatic huddle on rising Iran–US tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host a crucial round of diplomacy as top foreign ministers from key regional players gather in the capital on March...

Govt launched fuel subsidy initiative for motorcyclists

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026070

ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a new mobile application aimed at providing subsidized petrol to low-income riders, with an initial allocation of 20 liters per...

Ex-Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori’s mother passes away

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Pakistan Navy conducts successful test of indigenously…

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China backs Pakistan’s role in promoting US–Iran…

Gold price drops by Rs.1000 per tola