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E-Paper | March 11, 2026

In letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to continue to work ‘closely’ with Iran

In letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to continue to work ‘closely’ with Iran

PM congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as the new supreme leader, offers condolences on "martyrdom of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other family members”.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 12:01am

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US designates Afghanistan ‘State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’

US designates Afghanistan ‘State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’

UNSC asked to evaluate usefulness of funding to Afghanistan "in light of the Taliban's intransigence".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 11:43am

FO calls on international community to take ‘urgent’ action to end Israeli aggression in Lebanon

FO calls on international community to take ‘urgent’ action to end Israeli aggression in Lebanon

A total of 486 people have been killed in the war so far, according to WHO; FO says Israel’s recent actions could "further exacerbate the ongoing security situation".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 11:53pm

Bahrain authorities arrest 6 Asians, including 5 Pakistanis, for allegedly filming, sharing videos of Iran’s attacks

Bahrain authorities arrest 6 Asians, including 5 Pakistanis, for allegedly filming, sharing videos of Iran’s attacks

The videos were circulated through the suspects’ social media accounts, “contributing to misleading public opinion and spreading fear among citizens" police statement says.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 10:21pm

In phone call with Bahrain’s FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan’s call for de-escalation in Iran war

In phone call with Bahrain’s FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan’s call for de-escalation in Iran war

Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s solidarity with Bahrain and its people; the two underscore the need for efforts for peace and stability.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:54pm

Branded Content

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.

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

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

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.

War Diary Day 11: Shift in strategies as war slows, costs rise

War Diary Day 11: Shift in strategies as war slows, costs rise

AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war

AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war

The sinking of IRIS Dena: A quiet death of the rules-based order

The sinking of IRIS Dena: A quiet death of the rules-based order

Highlights

People fleeing war in the UAE are reportedly abandoning their pets

People fleeing war in the UAE are reportedly abandoning their pets

Paramount Skydance won $110bn battle for Warner Bros Discovery — but bigger does not mean better

Paramount Skydance won $110bn battle for Warner Bros Discovery — but bigger does not mean better

Zohran Mamdani hosts pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil for iftar on the anniversary of his detention

Zohran Mamdani hosts pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil for iftar on the anniversary of his detention

Shots fired at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beverly Hills home, suspect arrested

Shots fired at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beverly Hills home, suspect arrested

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge doesn’t even pretend to be ‘based on true events’

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge doesn’t even pretend to be ‘based on true events’

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

Official sources dismiss reports of Pakistan sending delegation to Kabul for talks with Afghan Taliban

Official sources dismiss reports of Pakistan sending delegation to Kabul for talks with Afghan Taliban

There is no truth to these reports, and Pakistan has not sent any such delegation to Kabul, the sources say.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:04pm

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

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

Oil prices go haywire as Iran welcomes new supreme leader

Oil prices go haywire as Iran welcomes new supreme leader

US president calls Mojtaba’s appointment "bad idea"; says war could be "over soon".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45am

Iran war puts Trump’s Gaza disarmament plan on hold

Iran war puts Trump’s Gaza disarmament plan on hold

Hamas confirms talks ‘frozen’; meeting with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators cancelled.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:05am

France, allies preparing ‘defensive’ mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Macron

France, allies preparing ‘defensive’ mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Macron

Says mission would be aimed at escorting container ships and tankers in order to gradually reopen the strait.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:10am

South Asia

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

‘Mortgaged to American interests’: US approval for Russian oil sparks outrage from Indian opposition

‘Mortgaged to American interests’: US approval for Russian oil sparks outrage from Indian opposition

Indian Air Force says fighter jet on training mission crashed in Assam

Indian Air Force says fighter jet on training mission crashed in Assam

US Navy relying more on Indian ports amid Iran conflict: former US official

US Navy relying more on Indian ports amid Iran conflict: former US official

Middle East

Bahrain authorities arrest 6 Asians, including 5 Pakistanis, for allegedly filming, sharing videos of Iran’s attacks

Bahrain authorities arrest 6 Asians, including 5 Pakistanis, for allegedly filming, sharing videos of Iran’s attacks

War Diary Day 10: Iran’s new leader, escalating war and endgame questions

War Diary Day 10: Iran’s new leader, escalating war and endgame questions

FO calls on international community to take ‘urgent’ action to end Israeli aggression in Lebanon

FO calls on international community to take ‘urgent’ action to end Israeli aggression in Lebanon

In phone call with Bahrain’s FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan’s call for de-escalation in Iran war

In phone call with Bahrain’s FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan’s call for de-escalation in Iran war

Newspaper

Greenpeace activists storm stage at France’s nuclear summit

Troops guard B’desh depots after oil riots

Afghanistan designated ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’

Russian strikes kill four, wound 16 in Ukraine

China starts year with booming trade, despite drop in US exports

Musk worth $839bn in Forbes list

Back to the 1970s? Investors brace for return of stagflation

Merz terms West Bank settlement project ‘big mistake’

Danish SC opens case on arms sales to Israel

Latin American literary great Alfredo Echenique dies at 87

Probe launched into fireball that hit German home

Syria picks Kurdish military official as minister

Austria claims dismantling people-smuggling network

Israel using white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW

Strategic oil reserves on the table as G7 meets

EU lawmakers set to greenlight ‘return hubs’ for migrants

Antarctic sea ice improves after years of extreme lows

Small anti-war minority finds itself isolated in Israel

Shots fired at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beverly Hills home

Istanbul’s jailed mayor goes on trial in graft case

Anthropic takes US govt to court over ‘security risk’ designation

Australia grants asylum to Iran’s women footballers

Charles urged to cancel US visit

Ukraine’s assets