India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah grabs four wickets to dismantle Black Caps' batting line-up.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:57pm

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

Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan

The war in the Middle East seems to be settling into a gruelling stalemate. The outcome will now be decided by who has the stomach to carry on like this and who asks for a ceasefire first.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 02:24pm

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

PM Shehbaz announces "austerity measures" as govt prepares to deal with the impact of the Middle East war; 50pc cut in fuel allowance for official vehicles, parliamentarians’ salaries to see a 25pc cut for two months.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:34am

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

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

“Though Pakistan were patchy in the tournament, Sahibzada Farhan was consistently brilliant,” ICC says.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 08:37pm

Inmate’s account hints at Epstein death ‘cover-up’

After Epstein’s death was confirmed, he recalled inmates saying “Miss Noel killed Jeffrey”.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:07am

PM Shehbaz to announce austerity plan tomorrow amid global fuel crisis

"Burden of austerity should be borne judiciously by all segments of society," says the prime minister.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:17pm

Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

India's T20 victory is the first time a team have won the title on home soil.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 02:05pm

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

Ambassador Ahmad says India has “always played the role of a spoiler in Afghanistan".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 01:07pm

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

The match drew 619 million views on streaming platform JioHotstar, according to the company, including a 65 million peak at the same time.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:33pm

What can end the Iran war?

This war was always about bowing to Netanyahu’s pressure to facilitate the Greater Israel project.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:42am

Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as supreme leader draws measured US response, sharp Israeli warning

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warns that any new leader linked to Iran’s ruling elite would be “an unequivocal target for elimination”.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 12:44pm

War & deception

While there is little doubt that Iran is involved in many of the retaliatory attacks, the facts raise suspicions that another player may be at work.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:27am

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader?

The 56-year-old had no official post during his father’s rule, but was speculated to be acting behind the scenes to pull strings at the heart of power in Iran.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

Sri Lanka and India, who are providing sanctuary to 434 sailors from three Iranian naval vessels, are wary of a US response.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

Pakistan signals support to Saudi Arabia while treading carefully with Iran amid Gulf escalation

Islamabad’s current approach, therefore, reflects both caution and necessity.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 02:51pm

Pakistani found guilty of ‘Iran-linked plot to kill Trump’

Asif Raza Merchant allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a government official in the US, prosecutors say.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Petrol shock

With oil markets bracing for more volatility, more price shocks are inevitable in the coming weeks.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:21am

Govt hikes petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs55 per litre

Petrol price now stands at Rs321.17 per litre; DPM Dar says new price effective from 12am on Saturday; petroleum prices to be reviewed weekly.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:04am