ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a sweeping austerity and energy-saving plan, saying the measures were necessary to deal with the global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict 2026. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said the entire region was facing instability and Pakistan was pursuing […]
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Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure maritime trade
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade amid rising regional security threats, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the operation aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the […]
British High Commissioner visits NDMA headquarters in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and toured the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC). During the visit, NDMA Chairman Inam Haider Malik held a meeting with the British envoy and briefed her on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and early […]
Police detain over 25 women’s rights activists in Islamabad ahead of Aurat March
ISLAMABAD: At least 25 women’s rights activists, including prominent figures associated with the Aurat March, were taken into custody on Sunday as they assembled in Sector F-6 to observe International Women’s Day, local authorities and The News reported. The activists were moved to the Women Police Station in G-7 Markaz […]
Karachi varsities shift to online classes as fuel becomes costlier
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) and the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) have decided to hold virtual classes to conserve fuel following the sharp increase in petroleum prices, triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran. According to the KU administration, all morning classes will move […]
Pakistani driver killed in Dubai after aerial interception debris hits vehicle
DUBAI: A Pakistani driver was killed in Dubai after debris from an aerial interception struck his vehicle in the Al Barsha area on Saturday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred near Sheikh Zayed Road behind the Mall of the Emirates shortly after Iftar. Officials said the impact caused a brief […]
Security forces kill 13 terrorists in KP operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday that security forces neutralised 13 India-backed terrorists during five separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the military’s media wing, a series of high-tempo intelligence-driven operations were conducted during the night of March 6 and 7 as part of the ongoing […]
Petrol, diesel prices raised by Rs55 per litre amid global oil surge
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs55 per litre after a sharp rise in global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, officials said on Thursday. According to the notification issued by federal government, the price of petrol has been increased […]
Pakistan qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after thrilling win over Japan
SUEZ: Pakistan men’s national field hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating Japan men’s national field hockey team 4-3 in the semi-final of the qualifiers at the Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium on Friday. The former world champions secured their place in the global tournament […]
Sindh announces holiday on March 11 for Youm-e-Ali
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has announced that all educational institutions across the province will remain closed on March 11 (Wednesday) on account of Youm-e-Ali, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Ali ibn Abi Talib. According to a notification issued by the provincial government, all public and private schools and […]



























