» PM Shehbaz rejects summary to hike fuel prices amid Eid ul Fitr
20/03/26 23:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PM Shehbaz addressing nation on March 20, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for next week, rejecting a proposal to raise rates on t...

» Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Uzbekistan call for restraint, diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions
20/03/26 18:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage shows undated photos Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim. — ReutersIslamabad condemns attacks on Azerbaijan, express...

» Pakistan's economy highly susceptible to any disruption in Strait of Hormuz, finds study
20/03/26 14:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Birds fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026. — ReutersEnergy imports make up over 22% of Pakistan’s total import bill.Mild shocks could push...

» At UN, Pakistan slams India for ‘weaponisation of water' over unfounded terrorism claims
20/03/26 14:06 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan’s Second Secretary Aleena Majeed speaks at a UN event in New York on March 18, 2026. — X/PakistanUN_NYPakistan says no provision of IWT allows for unilateral suspension.Such actions amount to "weaponisation of water"...

» KPC demands withdrawal of case against journalist Nadir Khan
20/03/26 11:38 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Journalist Nadir Khan pose for a photo in this undated image. —Facebook@nadir.khan.980967 The Karachi Press Club has strongly condemned the registration of a case against investigative journalist Nadir Khan, terming it an attack on...

» Rain, thunderstorm expected in Karachi on Eid
20/03/26 13:06 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An eye catching view of sunset after downpour in Karachi, March 19, 2026. — APP KARACHI: The port city is likely to stay dry over the next 24 hours, but rain with thunder and lightning may return to the city’s outskirts on th...

» 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...

» 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...

» Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

21/03/26 01:16 - BBC News - World

» Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch

20/03/26 21:32 - BBC News - World

» Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes

20/03/26 21:02 - BBC News - World

» Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

20/03/26 20:34 - BBC News - World

» Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

20/03/26 20:30 - BBC News - World

» Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein

20/03/26 20:30 - BBC News - World

» Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

20/03/26 18:17 - BBC News - World

» I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess

20/03/26 17:38 - BBC News - World

» Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

20/03/26 15:57 - BBC News - World

» Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'

20/03/26 15:43 - BBC News - World

» Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

20/03/26 14:55 - BBC News - World

» Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch

20/03/26 11:01 - BBC News - World

» BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?

20/03/26 09:04 - BBC News - World

» Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

20/03/26 07:54 - BBC News - World

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

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» Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

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

» Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

20/03/26 05:59 - BBC News - World

» The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

20/03/26 05:08 - BBC News - World

» Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war

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

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

» 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

» Iranians prepare for Persian new year under shadow of war

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

» Iranians mark Persian new year under shadow of war

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

» UK approves US use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships
21/03/26 00:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: The British government gave authorisation on Friday for the United States to use military bases in Britain to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. British ministers met on F...

» PM Shehbaz rejects summary proposing hike in petrol, diesel prices
20/03/26 23:52 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday rejected a summary proposing a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices, opting to keep fuel rates unchanged amid rising global oil costs. Addressing the nation in the backdrop of the ongoing Mid...

» NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
20/03/26 21:18 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BRUSSELS: NATO has withdrawn all of its troops from an advisory mission in Iraq, the military alliance said on Friday, as the repercussions of the Iran war spread across the Middle East. “I would like to thank the Republic of Iraq and al...

» US to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, officials say
20/03/26 21:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: The United States military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran reached the three-week mark. No decision had...

» SSGC announces gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr
20/03/26 20:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Friday announced a special gas supply schedule for domestic and commercial consumers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, aiming to ensure smooth availability amid peak festive demand. In a statement, the c...

» Wall St slips as Middle East turmoil clouds Fed outlook
20/03/26 19:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Friday as the Iran war approached its fourth week, roiling energy markets and prompting investors to aggressively reprice bets on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts. The conflict in the Middle ...

» Indian gas tankers getting ready to sail through Hormuz, data shows
20/03/26 19:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in coming days after a pause in voyages, with no crude oil tankers having transited the waterway in the past 24 hours, accor...

» Action star Chuck Norris dies, family says
20/03/26 19:38 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Action star Chuck Norris has passed away, his family said in a social media post on Friday. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” Norris’ family said in an Inst...

» Removing sanctions on Iran oil will bring supplies into ports, US energy secretary says
20/03/26 17:40 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: Removing oil sanctions on stranded Iranian oil would get  supplies to Asia within three or four days, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday the U.S. may soon remo...

» India’s Eris launches $14 monthly generic Ozempic shot, among cheapest globally
20/03/26 17:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s Eris Lifesciences on Friday launched one of the most affordable versions of Ozempic so far, with the lowest dosage of generic semaglutide starting at 1,290 rupees ($13.8) per month. Launch under the brand Sundae in India for diab...

» Injured Salah out of Liverpool’s Brighton trip and Egypt’s game with Spain, says Slot
20/03/26 17:31 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Saturday’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and Egypt’s friendly with Spain on March 31, manager Arne Slot said on Friday. The injury caused Salah to ask to be sub...

» Netherlands tightens security for Iranian dissidents after shooting of man critical of Iran authorities
20/03/26 17:29 from Business Recorder - Latest News
AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands is stepping up security for Iranian dissidents living in the country after a man of Iranian descent who is known to be critical of the authorities in Tehran was shot, Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel said ...

» Indian lenders pay steepest premium for short-term funds in 6 years as borrowings hit record
20/03/26 17:24 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian lenders are shelling out premiums for short-term funds last seen during the Covid-19 crisis, with sluggish deposit growth driving dependence on certificates of deposit (CDs) and pushing borrowings to a record high. Outstan...

» Ukraine deploys units to intercept drones in five Middle Eastern countries
20/03/26 17:19 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KYIV: Ukraine has deployed military units to protect critical and civilian infrastructure against drones in five Middle Eastern countries, Ukraine’s security council secretary Rustem Umerov said after a visit to the region. Umerov has vi...

» Russian oil set to regain top spot in India after February dip
20/03/26 17:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Iraq overtook Russia as India’s biggest oil supplier in February, shipping data showed on Friday, though some analysts expected Moscow to claw back the pole position this month after the United States waived sanctions on Russi...

» Sri Lankan shares close higher, but post weekly losses
20/03/26 17:10 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, but recorded their fourth straight weekly decline. The CSE All-Share index settled 1.85% higher at 20,639.73 points. An International Monetary Fund staff mission will visit Sri Lanka from March ...

» Indian Bank to launch over $500 million infrastructure debt issue next week, MD says
20/03/26 17:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian Bank is turning to longer-duration bond funding as it seeks to support stronger credit growth and capital needs, with weak deposit traction and a spike in bulk deposit rates squeezing its funding mix, MD and CEO Binod Kuma...

» Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume long-term supply
20/03/26 17:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India’s western Gujarat state has approved a revised power supply pact with Tata Power, clearing the way for the company to resume long-term supply from its 4-gigawatt Mundra plant, according to a government document seen by R...

» Indian asset managers dump government bonds at record pace on oil shock
20/03/26 16:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Mutual funds have sold Indian government bonds at a record pace in March so far, as the Iran war drove up oil prices, heightening inflation risks, pushing the rupee to record lows and prompting a broad selloff across the debt mar...

» O’Sullivan scores the highest break in professional snooker with a 153 against Day
20/03/26 16:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Ronnie O’Sullivan snookered his opponent to earn a free ball and cleared the table to make the highest break in the sport’s history with a 153, six more than the maximum 147, during his quarter-final with Ryan Day at the World Open on Fr...