» Moderate to heavy rain lashes parts of Karachi on second consecutive day
20/03/26 00:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows parts of Karachi receiving rainfall. — Geo News Moderate to heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on the second consecutive day on Thursday. Heavy rainfall was reported in various Karachi neighbourhoods, including Ora...

» Govt urges fuel-saving measures amid deepening Mideast crisis
19/03/26 21:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a high-level meeting to assess the economic situation and availability of petroleum products in country due to Gulf situation on March 19, 2026. — PIDPeople urged to save petrol, diesel to preve...

» FO dismisses US official's assertion on Pakistan missile capabilities
19/03/26 19:37 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing on October 24, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News/File FO says missile programme aimed at safeguarding sovereignty.Says missile programme rooted in ...

» Eid ul Fitr on Saturday as Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan
19/03/26 18:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad addresses a press conference in Islamabad on March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Saturday as Central Ruet-e-Hilal Commi...

» Eid ul Fitr: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today to sight Shawwal moon
19/03/26 12:48 from GEO TV - Pakistan
New crescent is seen in the sky in the background of a mosque's minaret in this undated image. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today to sight the moon of Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. T...

» Pakistan's missile programme could bring US within range, claims American spy chief
19/03/26 12:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard delivers opening remarks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 18, 2026. — Reuters US flags Pakistan missile programme in threat ...

» Pakistan's int'l departures fall nearly 50% amid regional unrest
19/03/26 11:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A worker walks at the departure area of the Islamabad International Airport, during a media tour. — Reuters/FileAnalysts attribute sudden drop primarily to airspace disruptions.Restrictions across Iranian and Gulf airspace force ai...

» Violence over incidents in other countries will not be tolerated, says CDF in meeting with ulema
19/03/26 10:02 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir interacts with a religious scholar during his meeting with ulema of Ahl-e-Tasheeh community in Rawalpindi, on March 19, 2026. — ISPRMeeting between CDF Asim Munir, ulema takes place ...

» More heavy showers expected in Karachi today after deadly rain
19/03/26 09:07 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Weather turns pleasent after rain in Karachi, on March 19, 2026. — Geo NewsRain that began Wednesday night continues into Thursday.Highest rainfall recorded yesterday was 55.6mm in Korangi.Electricity remains suspended in Buffer Zo...

» Pakistani martyrs' families in UAE to receive financial aid
19/03/26 06:38 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Hussain Mohammad, and expatriates thank overseas Pakistanis for their solidarity. — Reporter SHARJAH: The Pakistan Social Centre in Sharjah, one of the largest hubs for the Pakistani community i...

» Interpol drops investigation into British-Pakistani businessman after finding no evidence of wrongdoing
18/03/26 23:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage of pictures shows British-Pakistani businessman Gibran Khan and former PTI federal minister Moonis Elahi.— reporter LONDON/LYON: The General Secretariat of the International Criminal Police Organisation has officially ...

» Third Pakistani killed in UAE identified; body to be repatriated to Peshawar
18/03/26 23:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 20...

» At least 19 dead as heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Karachi
18/03/26 21:53 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows parts of Karachi receiving rainfall. — Geo NewsMet department predicts rainfall till Thursday.Mayor urges people to avoid unnecessary movement.PMD records wind speeds of 90km/h on Sharea Faisal. Sindh Chief Ministe...

» LHC nullifies single bench ruling allowing Sheikh Rashid to perform Umrah
18/03/26 19:39 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated photos show Lahore High Court Justices Jawad Hassan and Tariq Mahmood Bajwa. — LHC website/File RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi bench on Wednesday nullified a single bench order that had permitted Awami Mu...

» Afghan Taliban regime hiding militants in govt buildings, says ISPR chief
18/03/26 21:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry speaks on Geo News programme Capital Talk. — Screengrab via Geo News Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahme...

» Pakistan temporarily pauses Op Ghazab lil-Haq against Taliban regime in view of Eid ul Fitr
18/03/26 19:51 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Smoke rises following an air strike by Pakistan in location given as Nangarhar, Afghanistan, March 16, 2026, in this still image obtained from a handout video. — Reuters Decision made on request from brotherly nations, says Tarar.I...

» New medical board examines Imran Khan at Adiala jail following IHC orders
18/03/26 19:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan speaks during an interview with AFP at his residence in Lahore on March 15, 2023. — AFPExamination conducted by "five specialist doctors, supporting staff".Board to submit report to chie...

» Imran's sons welcome to visit Pakistan on Nicop cards as ‘Pakistani citizens': Tarar
18/03/26 19:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan in an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan. — Screengrab via Zeteo Imran's sons can visit Pakistan using Nicop cards, says info minister. Says Sulaiman and Kasim will have to comply with Pakistan's ...

» Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian planes till April 24
18/03/26 17:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off as an IndiGo Airlines aircraft waits for clearance at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. — ReutersPAA says airspace remains closed t...

» Girls in Pakistan more likely to miss education as 28% children remain out of schools
18/03/26 13:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Children are on the way to their school in Islamabad. — APP/FileSurvey provides detailed overview of country’s education landscape.Urban literacy is recorded at 77%, compared to 56% in rural areas.Education experts say the fi...

» Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

20/03/26 05:06 - BBC News - World

» Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

20/03/26 05:04 - BBC News - World

» Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war

20/03/26 05:04 - BBC News - World

» Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

20/03/26 04:19 - BBC News - World

» Seoul braces for the BTS Army as the world's biggest band returns

20/03/26 04:03 - BBC News - World

» Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

20/03/26 03:41 - BBC News - World

» Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

20/03/26 03:24 - BBC News - World

» Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests

20/03/26 03:07 - BBC News - World

» Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

20/03/26 02:52 - BBC News - World

» New season of The Bachelorette cancelled after Taylor Frankie Paul domestic abuse allegations

20/03/26 02:52 - BBC News - World

» US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

20/03/26 02:37 - BBC News - World

» Norway crown princess to address Epstein links as son's rape trial closes

20/03/26 01:14 - BBC News - World

» US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

20/03/26 00:55 - BBC News - World

» Iran conflict looms large over Trump's meeting with Japan PM

19/03/26 23:06 - BBC News - World

» Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks

19/03/26 22:12 - BBC News - World

» Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

19/03/26 21:16 - BBC News - World

» Three Palestinian women killed in beauty salon during Iranian missile attack

19/03/26 20:38 - BBC News - World

» Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17

19/03/26 19:57 - BBC News - World

» Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

19/03/26 19:07 - BBC News - World

» Spain's king welcomes Mexico's World Cup invite after 'abuse' comments

19/03/26 19:00 - BBC News - World

» Gas price soars 25% after strikes on Qatar hub

19/03/26 18:58 - BBC News - World

» Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

19/03/26 18:15 - BBC News - World

» Three Palestinian women killed during Iranian missile attack

19/03/26 17:32 - BBC News - World

» DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US

19/03/26 16:14 - BBC News - World

» Three Palestinian women killed as missile debris hits West Bank beauty salon

19/03/26 15:29 - BBC News - World

» US F-35 stealth fighter hit by suspected Iranian fire: reports
20/03/26 03:24 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: A US F-35 stealth warplane was hit by suspected Iranian fire and made an emergency landing at American air base in the Middle East, US media reported on Thursday. “The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condit...

» Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported
20/03/26 01:32 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JERUSALEM: An Iranian missile attack hit Israel’s Oil Refineries in the northern port city of Haifa but did not cause “significant damage”, Israel’s Energy Ministry said on Thursday. Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disru...

» Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields
20/03/26 00:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike any more Iranian gas fields , seeking to distance himself from an attack by a key ally that has shaken world energy m...

» Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says
19/03/26 21:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI/DOHA: Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’s CEO and state min...

» IMF says prolonged increase in energy prices could boost inflation, lower growth
19/03/26 21:05 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: The IMF on Thursday said it was closely monitoring developments in the Iran war and the resulting disruptions to energy production, warning that prolonged increases in energy prices could boost inflation and lower growth glob...

» Wall Street bank capital to fall 4.8% under new rules, in win for industry
19/03/26 20:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: Wall Street bank capital would fall 4.8% under softened capital rules bank regulators unveiled on Thursday, freeing up billions of dollars for lending, dividends and share buybacks in a stunning victory for the industry which...

» Iran calls for regional coordination in calls with Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt
19/03/26 21:16 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minister called for vigilance and regional coordination in separate calls with counterparts in Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt as the military warned of a tougher response to any further attacks on its energy infrastruc...

» Treasury chief says US may ‘unsanction’ Iran oil already being shipped
20/03/26 02:19 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might “unsanction” Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East. Bessent’s comments to Fox Business came ...

» Gulf energy attacks ‘unacceptable’, India says as supply fears mount
20/03/26 02:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India condemned strikes on energy facilities in the Gulf as “unacceptable” on Thursday, warning they risk worsening global energy flows. Iran hit the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar on Thursday in...

» Foreign selloff in financials hammers India’s Nifty 50 to worst fortnight since COVID-19 crash
19/03/26 20:19 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Foreign selling in Indian equities surged in the first half of March, led by ​financials, marking the heaviest fortnightly selling in 17 months and dragging the Nifty ‌50 to its worst fortnight since the COVID-19-led rout in March 2020. ...

» India’s HDFC Bank says chairman exit may be over rift with management; stock falls
19/03/26 20:11 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s largest private lender said on Thursday the abrupt exit of its chairman ‌could be due to a rift between him and the management team, adding there were no material issues at the bank. Shares of HDFC Bank fell as much as 8.7% on Th...

» US stocks fall as inflation outlook worsens due to war
20/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks retreated early Thursday on the latest jump in energy prices as leading central banks decided to hold interest rates steady in light of inflation risk. International benchmark Brent surged 10 percent before f...

» Middle East war weighs on global trade outlook: WTO
20/03/26 02:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
GENEVA: The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, the WTO warned Thursday, with merchandise trade volume potentially growing just 1.4 percent this year, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025. The World Trade Orga...

» India weighs rule to maximise output at imported-coal plants, sources say
19/03/26 20:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India is weighing the use of an emergency clause that would force coal power plants that run on imported coal to maximise output ahead of the summer season, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has hit gas supplies, three industry ...

» Six allies ready to help ‘efforts to ensure safe passage’ through Hormuz Strait
20/03/26 02:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Six major international powers, including Britain, France, Germany and Japan, said Thursday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz”. “We welcome the commitment of...

» US regulators release proposals to ease capital rules for banks
20/03/26 02:29 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US financial regulators released proposals Thursday to loosen some planned capital rules for banks, while partially implementing a set of international standards. The latest move follows other efforts under President Donald T...

» Pakistan govt doubles EFS utilisation period to 18 months
19/03/26 20:18 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan government increased on Thursday the utilisation period under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) from 9 to 18 months. Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani announced the development in a post on X. “This essentially...

» India’s largest asset manager SBI Funds Management files for IPO
19/03/26 19:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s largest asset manager SBI Funds Management filed for an initial public offering, where its existing investors State Bank of India and Amundi will together offload a 10% stake, its draft prospectus showed on Thursday. In their sec...

» Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war
20/03/26 02:31 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday as it monitors the inflation outlook, pressured by rising energy prices from the Middle East war. “War in the Middle East has pushed up global energ...

» US intelligence chiefs face fresh scrutiny over Iran war
20/03/26 02:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: Top officials from US President Donald Trump’s administration returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for a second day of testimony on worldwide threats, with intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard facing renewed questions over the ra...