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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance
“These attacks are out of fear, out of desperation,” says Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:50pm
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Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls

Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls
State elections this year will be held in the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, both under opposition parties, as well as the smaller coastal territory of Puducherry.
Published 13 Mar, 2026 03:46pm

Breakdown of diplomacy further complicates Iran nuclear issue, Pakistan warns Security Council

Breakdown of diplomacy further complicates Iran nuclear issue, Pakistan warns Security Council
Strikes against nuclear facilities carry huge environmental and safety risks for the local population and people all around the region, says Pakistan's envoy.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 12:04pm

Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue
Assailant identified as Lebanese-born American immigrant who recently lost family members in Israeli strike.
Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:25pm

Oil market becomes hostage to Iran war

Oil market becomes hostage to Iran war
IMO to weigh Hormuz threats at extraordinary session as US Navy "not ready to escort ships".
Published 13 Mar, 2026 07:45am

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Cardiogen and the molecular language of cardiac renewal: A speculative exploration

Cardiogen and the molecular language of cardiac renewal: A speculative exploration

This article explores Cardiogen’s molecular characteristics, theorised mechanisms of action and its possible relevance across multiple research domains.
Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

This year, Master MoltyFoam used the occasion to highlight the importance of support in sports by launching an initiative focused on encouraging young female athletes in Pakistan.
Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

The campaign recognizes the resilience, strength and unwavering dedication of women working across the agricultural value chain.
War Diary Day 14: Attrition contest tightens as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

War Diary Day 14: Attrition contest tightens as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

‘Every day I can see missiles, hear explosions,’ says sailor stuck in Gulf amid Iran war

‘Every day I can see missiles, hear explosions,’ says sailor stuck in Gulf amid Iran war

With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome

With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome

Highlights

This Dubai exhibition wants visitors to see Urdu as art, not just language

This Dubai exhibition wants visitors to see Urdu as art, not just language

US lawmakers call for investigation into the killing of slain Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

US lawmakers call for investigation into the killing of slain Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

Indian author Arundhati Roy ‘unequivocally’ stands with Iran in the face of US-Israeli attacks

Indian author Arundhati Roy ‘unequivocally’ stands with Iran in the face of US-Israeli attacks

With World War II as backdrop, the Peaky Blinders movie is really about family, says Cillian Murphy

With World War II as backdrop, the Peaky Blinders movie is really about family, says Cillian Murphy

More demons, more K-pop: Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel

More demons, more K-pop: Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel

California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers

California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers

Strike on Beirut kills 12 after Israel’s ‘land grab’ threat

Strike on Beirut kills 12 after Israel’s ‘land grab’ threat
28 hurt in seafront attack targeting civilians, displaced families; death toll in Lebanon near 700.
Published 13 Mar, 2026 07:22am

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises Mandarin language

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises Mandarin language
Chinese foreign policy expert says law underlines a move towards assimilation.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 08:50am

Kashmiri leader Shabir Shah gets bail

Kashmiri leader Shabir Shah gets bail
Shah has been “unwell in jail”, according to family members.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 08:56am

Software companies fight back against AI curbs

Software companies fight back against AI curbs
Pentagon says "no chance" of renewed Anthropic negotiations.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 08:44am

Rahul sees ‘Epstein link’ in Modi’s capitulation

Rahul sees ‘Epstein link’ in Modi’s capitulation
Congress party questions "US permission" to buy Russian oil; Indian PM under fire over "silence" on Khamenei assassination.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 07:48am

South Asia

Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations

Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations

Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls

Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls

India plans fresh incentives for phone production in boost for Apple, Samsung

India plans fresh incentives for phone production in boost for Apple, Samsung

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

Middle East

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance

War Diary Day 14: Attrition contest tightens as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

War Diary Day 14: Attrition contest tightens as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

Israel drops indictment of five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

Israel drops indictment of five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

Ships on land and cars in the sea: How Middle East war is messing with GPS in the UAE

Ships on land and cars in the sea: How Middle East war is messing with GPS in the UAE

Newspaper

B’desh parliament holds first session after 2024 uprising

Kashmiri leader Shabir Shah gets bail

UK woman jailed for keeping ‘house slave’

Software companies fight back against AI curbs

Balendra’s RSP party wins majority in Nepal

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises Mandarin language

China-North Korea train services resume after six years

Mideast oil shock ‘largest supply disruption’ in history

Kim test-fires handguns during visit to munitions factory

Strikes kill 11 Iran-backed fighters in Iraq

Churchill no longer on GBP

Archimedes’ lost page found in France

Gunman dies after attack on Michigan synagogue

South Korea says it can deter threats from North if US shifts weapons to Middle East

Irish-language rapper wins court victory

Member of Iran women’s football team changes mind on asylum

UK bans Al Quds march over alleged Iran support

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: NYT

South Africa summons US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’

Astrophysicists figure out what caused a super-bright supernova

Six die on Swiss bus as man sets himself on fire

Four killed in Ukraine drone strikes

Trump’s ‘racist hate speech’ fuelling rights abuses: UN

India’s top court allows first-ever passive euthanasia

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China’s non-manufacturing PMI at 49.5 in February

Culture

Folk performances continue to bless the New Year

Opinion

Middle East turmoil triggers global chain reaction

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

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

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Token austerity

Token austerity

A war of attrition

A war of attrition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Collective security

Collective security

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

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

Fighting oil price hikes

Fighting oil price hikes

US military spending on Iran conflict hits billions

US military spending on Iran conflict hits billions

US to permanently close its Peshawar Consulate: report

US to permanently close its Peshawar Consulate: report

Vacation in schools, colleges from March 16 to 31st notified

Vacation in schools, colleges from March 16 to 31st notified

IPL-linked Sunrisers Leeds sign Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

IPL-linked Sunrisers Leeds sign Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

IHC fines NAB Rs100,000 for employing ‘delaying tactics’ in £190m graft case against Imran, Bushra

IHC fines NAB Rs100,000 for employing ‘delaying tactics’ in £190m graft case against Imran, Bushra

Iranian women’s football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia

Iranian women’s football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia

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

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

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

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

Higher education goes online, schools shut for 2 weeks, 4-day work week announced as ‘austerity measures’

Higher education goes online, schools shut for 2 weeks, 4-day work week announced as ‘austerity measures’

Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

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

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

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC’s Team of the Tournament

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC’s Team of the Tournament

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

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

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What legal recourse do Pakistanis arrested in Bahrain over Iran war videos have?

What legal recourse do Pakistanis arrested in Bahrain over Iran war videos have?

War Diary Day 14: Attrition contest tightens as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

War Diary Day 14: Attrition contest tightens as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

‘We have nothing to do with this’: Iran strikes end Dubai dreams for Pakistani workers

‘We have nothing to do with this’: Iran strikes end Dubai dreams for Pakistani workers

Protecting consumers or balancing the books: Pakistan’s oil dilemma

Protecting consumers or balancing the books: Pakistan’s oil dilemma

With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome

With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome

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