Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

State television had called the new supreme leader a “wounded veteran of the Ramazan war” without giving details.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 03:59pm

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

Notification says holiday to be observed by all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, corporations and local councils.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

Sindh schools to close from March 16-31, Friday to be WFH for govt offices as part of austerity measures

Colleges, uni to switch to online classes; Sindh govt announces 50pc reduction in official fuel allotment; varsities in KP to be shut on Fridays, Saturdays.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:21pm

President Zardari approves appointment of PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor

The post was previously held by MQM’s Kamran Tessori; SHC CJ will administer oath to Hashmi.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:11pm

In ‘restricted meeting’ with Saudi crown prince, PM Shehbaz assures him of Pakistan’s ‘full solidarity, support’

FM Dar and Field Marshal Munir accompany PM Shehbaz on the Saudi visit; premier and crown prince agree to work together for regional peace and stability.

Updated 13 Mar, 2026 01:55am

‘No matter what, no matter when’: PM’s spokesperson reiterates support for Saudi Arabia ‘before it is needed’

Mosharraf Zaidi says Saudi Arabia has already made arrangements to support Pakistan's oil supply chain stability.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 03:24pm

Nahid Rana takes 5 wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener

He is now only the second Bangladeshi bowler to take a 5-wicket haul against Pakistan in ODIs after Mustafizur Rahman's 5-75 during the 2019 World Cup.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 06:34pm

Speed limits on motorways and national highways reduced amid govt’s austerity drive

Speed limit for cars reduced from 120km/h to 100km/h on motorways, from 100km/h to 80km/h on highways.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 04:29pm

Token austerity

The ‘austerity’ measures are a ritualistic response to public anger rather than a sincere attempt to reform state spending.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:59am

A war of attrition

The longer the war continues, the more difficult it will be for the US to extricate itself from it.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:12am

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

PHA simultaneously starts beautification work as lighting work commences.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:17am

IMF mission fails to reach staff-level agreement with Pakistan, talks to continue

Mission says Pakistani authorities made "good progress" in implementing climate resilience agenda; aims to conclude talks in coming days.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 10:26am

Trump touts US oil refinery deal with India’s energy giant Reliance Industries

US president calls Brownsville refinery "historic $300 billion dollar deal"; it will be the first refinery built on Gulf of Mexico since 1970s.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 10:53am

In first remarks, Iran’s new supreme leader vows to avenge martyrs, keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Calls on regional countries to shut down any US bases that they host.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:32pm

US lawmakers warn of Trump’s ‘incoherent’ Iran war strategy after classified briefing

Senator Chris Murphy claims neither Iranian regime change, nor destroying N-weapons among Trump's listed war goals.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 04:27pm

Collective security

Regional states need to sit down and talk. They must also pledge and work towards collective security.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:21am

4 fuel-laden ships reach Pakistan amid concerns about shortages, 3 yet to berth

A vessel, bringing petrol for the state-owned Pakistan State Oil, is expected to arrive after March 16.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 12:17am

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade: ISPR

According to ISPR, decision taken to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the security of sea lines of communication.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 07:51pm

Fighting oil price hikes

Pakistan stands out in the region as a country that moved rapidly to preserve the integrity of its fuel supply chain.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:37am

US military spending on Iran conflict hits billions

Munitions expenditure reach $5.6 billion to $6bn in just the opening days of the conflict, multiple news outlets report.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:11am