PM Shehbaz orders third-party audit of austerity plan Dar-led panel to review, report progress; Friday declared additional weekly holiday. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:00am
Islamabad advocate general asked to facilitate Aitzaz Ahsan’s power of attorney for Imran Petition before IHC relates to appeal against conviction in Toshakhana case. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:24am
Imran’s sisters protest after being stopped outside Adiala jail Aleema links international situation with ex-premier’s conviction; PTI rejects PM’s austerity measures as "cosmetic, eyewash". Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:28am
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.
Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives Thar Foundation has enabled hundreds of women to step into roles that once seemed unimaginable.
ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.
Law minister, NAB chief fail to turn up for Senate briefing Performance review of graft watchdog deferred; meeting may now be held after Eid. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:22am
NA passes bill for compulsory premarital thalassaemia screening of couples in capital All centres dealing with thalassaemia to ensure that 10pc of their budget is spent on developing facilities for prenatal diagnosis. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am
2,000 Pakistani students evacuated from Iran, NA told Embassy shifted 150km from Tehran; Airfare surge raises concern among lawmakers. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:48am
Chinese firms plan to invest $2.6bn in Balochistan These investments will stimulate industrial activities in the province and generate significant employment opportunities for the people. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am
Health dept issues alert as KP records 26 mpox cases Hospitals directed to promptly isolate suspected patients. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:08am
Rs15bn sewerage project for Rawalpindi to complete by June-end Besides installation of 20 new tubewells, work underway to ensure water supply from Rawal, Khanpur dams. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:52am
Senate body forms subcommittee to examine Peca ‘misuse’ Senator raises concern over registration of FIRs against journalists and the public. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:36am
Netizens roll their eyes at PM’s Women’s Day message after Aurat March participants arrested in Islamabad
Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war
This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried
Senate body grills Ogra officials over massive fuel price hike Members demand justification for the "assumption-based" increase. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:05am
Private schools’ associations oppose closure of educational institutions to conserve fuel in Karachi Suggest opening institutes for three or four days a week; say online classes didn’t prove effective during Covid-19 pandemic. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:13am
Cabinet okays rules to provide equal wages, maternity facilities to women farm workers Approves Benazir Women Agriculture Workers Card; digital system to monitor student attendance, tackle absenteeism to be implemented across Sindh in one year. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am
Strengthening tax and infrastructure financing systems: Punjab Assembly body on finance recommends two amendment bills After detailed deliberations, the committee unanimously recommended both bills. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 10:03am
Punjab CM for expanding scope of Crime Control Department CM Maryam directed that the CCD be equipped with modern forensic capabilities, advanced investigative skills and modern technology. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 10:03am
20,000 schoolteachers without pay for three months in Punjab They warned if the three months’ pending payments are not released before Eid, they will stage protest demonstrations against the authorities. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:42am
Three placer gold miners shot dead in Kohat The social and political circles questiones as to who is patronising the placer gold mining despite a ban on it by the government under Section 144. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:28am
KP cuts in-person classes to four days a week amid oil crisis Closure of educational institutions on Fridays, Saturdays notified for two months. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:22am
Health dept issues alert as KP records 26 mpox cases Hospitals directed to promptly isolate suspected patients. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:08am
Chinese firms plan to invest $2.6bn in Balochistan These investments will stimulate industrial activities in the province and generate significant employment opportunities for the people. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am
Nadra told to expand services in Balochistan Modern technology will help integrate the people of underdeveloped areas of Balochistan into the national development process, says Deputy Chairman. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 10:10am
11 kidnapped employees recovered in Balochistan Around two dozen armed, after cordoning off the construction company’s camp, took 10 labourers and the manager away at gunpoint. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:57am
