» Indian criticism of Pakistan's anti-terror Afghan operations shamefully hypocritical, says FO
15/03/26 03:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaks during the weekly briefing on December 5, 2025. X@ForeignOfficePk Spokesperson Andrabi calls Indian remarks “absurd and unwarranted.”Says India’s criticism of Pak...

» Airlines asked to fly from Pakistan with minimum fuel amid supply chain concerns
14/03/26 18:23 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A PIA aircraft prepares to take off at the Islamabad International Airport. — AFPAirlines advised maximum refuel at foreign airports.PAA directive to remain effective until March 31.Jet fuel A-1 supply affected by regional situatio...

» Travellers urged to exercise caution as rain, snowfall raise landslide risks in north
14/03/26 18:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
People enjoy snowfall in the Hanna Orak area of Quetta. — APP/FileRain, snowfall forecast across north until March 16.Landslides, avalanches risk increases in mountainous regions.GB, Azad Kashmir expected to face severe weather con...

» Austerity measures: PM Shehbaz okays up to 30% salary deductions for SOE employees
14/03/26 15:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PM Shehbaz chairing a meeting to review the impact of fuel price fluctuations and the implementation of government austerity measures in Islamabad on March 14, 2026. — PM Office Govt board representatives will not receive participa...

» China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to resolve tensions through talks, not force
14/03/26 14:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Thick black smoke is seen through a destroyed truck at a fuel depot in Kandahar, Afghanistan, March 13, 2026. — Reuters Wang says further use of force will only complicate situation.Statement comes after Pakistan struck Kandahar fu...

» PTI warns of nationwide movement for Imran Khan release amid health concerns
14/03/26 13:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An image released by PTI shows former prime minister Imran Khan during his appearance via video-link before the Supreme Court on May 16, 2024. — PTI PTI leaders express grave concern regarding Imran Khan's health.Imran remains most...

» Iran strikes dent Dubai dream for Pakistani workers
14/03/26 12:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Mourners gather to offer condolences after the death of Pakistani national Muzaffar Ali, who was killed in Dubai amid the ongoing Middle East war, after his funeral in Jamshoro, Sindh, on March 12, 2026. — AFP JAMSHORO: Abdul Malic...

» CTD operation leaves six terrorists dead in Lakki Marwat
14/03/26 12:24 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The picture shows law enforcement agency personnel. — APP/FileGun battle continued for around 40 minutes.Terrorists open fire on police team.Identification of killed terrorists underway. At least six terrorists were killed after op...

» Magnitude 4 earthquake shakes Karachi, tremors felt in multiple areas
14/03/26 02:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A Richter scale measures an earthquake. — AFP/FileEpicentre located 100 km south of Karachi, depth 10km.Residents rush out of homes and offices during tremors.No immediate reports of casualties or damage: authorities. KARACHI: Resi...

» ISPR says Afghan Taliban drones intercepted before reaching targets in Pakistan
13/03/26 23:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistani soldiers stand guard in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Reuters/File Minor damage occurred due to debris of forced crashing of drones: ministry.Says Taliban regime’s claim includes no verifiable evidence as always.Over 660 ter...

» Pakistan condemns continued closure of historic mosque in IIOJK on Ramadan's last Friday
13/03/26 22:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An image showing the board reading "Ministry of Foreign Affairs" outside the office of Minstry of Foreign Affairs. — APP/File The Foreign Office on Friday strongly condemned the continued closure of the historic Jama Masjid in Indi...

» PML-N's Nehal Hashmi sworn in as Sindh governor
13/03/26 16:22 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PML-N leader Nehal Hashmi takes oath as Sindh governor, Karachi, March 13, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsSHC chief justice administers oath to Nehal Hashmi.Sindh CM, Karachi mayor attend oath-taking ceremony.Oath-taking ce...

» At least seven police personnel martyred in blast near police vehicle in Lakki Marwat
13/03/26 13:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image showing policemen standing guard outside CTD police station in Peshawar on November 2, 2025. — Geo News/Abubakar Saddiq/FileExplosion occurred close to a police mobile.Additional police contingents dispatch...

» Digital identity cards hold same legal status as physical CNICs: Nadra
13/03/26 13:02 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan's digital ID card. — Nadra Citizens using digital identity cards should not be required to produce physical copies, the National Database and Registration Authority said on Friday, warning institutions against refusing to ...

» Rising Middle East tensions pose inflation risk for Pakistan, warns study
13/03/26 11:49 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ٗص-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters A study by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics researche...

» Pakistan plays 'bridge-builder' role among regional capitals amid Middle East conflict
13/03/26 11:14 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A plume of smoke covers the city skyline following reported Israeli strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, after an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 13, 2026. — Reu...

» PM Shehbaz assures Saudi crown prince of firm support during challenging times
13/03/26 01:19 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are seen in a meeting, in a photo released on September 16, 2025. — X@PakPMO PM reiterates strong solidarity with Saudi Crown Prince MBS.Two leaders discuss recent ...

» Islamabad schools to remain closed today
12/03/26 23:49 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Children are on the way to their school in Islamabad. — APP/File All public and private schools, colleges and universities in Islamabad will remain closed today, according to a notification issued by the district magistrate. In a p...

» Sindh announces public holiday on March 13
12/03/26 17:22 from GEO TV - Pakistan
General view of the British era Empress Market building is seen after the removal of surrounding encroachments on the order of Supreme Court in Karachi, Pakistan January 30, 2019. — Reuters The Sindh government has announced a publ...

» IHC orders constitution of medical board to evaluate Imran Khan's health
12/03/26 16:25 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Former prime minister Imran Khan addresses a news conference after he was wounded following a shooting incident during a long march in Wazirabad, at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Lahore, Pakistan No...

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» No let-up in ME tensions: RLNG supply crunch hits power sector hard
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: As the Middle East conflict enters its third week, Pakistan’s supply of Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) to power plants has dropped sharply after Qatar reportedly suspended LNG production following attacks on its gas ...

» No hike in petrol and HSD prices, PD decides
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Under the latest fuel price revision effective March 14, the Petroleum Levy (PL) accounts for 32 percent of the ex-depot price of petrol and 16 percent of High-Speed Diesel (HSD). With the PL fixed at Rs55 per litre, these fig...

» In-hand cash inflows dropped by nearly 50pc due to air travel disruptions: Bostan
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s in-hand cash inflows have dropped by nearly 50 percent due to air travel disruptions linked to ongoing Middle East conflicts, a shift that could temporarily boost formal banking remittances but could hurt overall in...

» PM announces 5-30pc cut in salaries of SOEs employees & autonomous institutions
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday announced a reduction of 5 percent to 30 percent in the salaries of employees of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous institutions under government supervision. Sharif announc...

» Petroleum products: Supply chains functional, panel told
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices was held virtually on Saturday under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, as part of the committee’s ongoing daily re...

» Two India-bound tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, India’s shipping ministry said Saturday, marking a rare exception in the critical naval chokepoint disrupted by...

» Six militants killed during encounter in Lakki Marwat: CTD
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
PESHAWAR: At least six militants were killed during a successful Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) conducted by counter terrorism department (CTD) in Lakki Marwat district on Saturday. The shootout started at Shagei area within the juri...

» PM urges combating discrimination against Muslims
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged the global community to combat prejudice and discrimination against Muslims, describing it as a threat to religious freedom and social harmony. In a message marking the ...

» Islamabad, Lahore airspace: PAA’s NOTAM announces temporary restrictions
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) announcing temporary restrictions on flight operations related to Islamabad and Lahore airspace. According to the NOTAM, six sectors within the La...

» MOIB dismisses Afghan Taliban’s claims of alleged capturing of Pak posts
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) has dismissed claims circulating from the Afghan Taliban’s so-called Ministry of Defence regarding the alleged capture of Pakistani posts and damage to infrastructure,...

» China begins efforts to help resolve Pak-Afghan conflict
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: China has emerged as a major player in efforts to resolve the rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, stepping forward as a mediator when the conflict between the two countries seems to be getting out of hand. The Ch...

» NBTs finalised as per global commitments
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Upon the conclusion of a two-day high-level meeting, Pakistan has announced to have finalised its National Biodiversity Targets (NBTs) in line with global commitments. Secretary Climate Change Aisha Humera Chaudhry presided ov...

» Judiciary adopts austerity, fuel conservation measures
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: In view of severe disruptions in the supply of petroleum products due to the Middle East conflict, energy costs have escalated prompting the superior judiciary to adopt various austerity and fuel conservation measures, in line...

» Murad, Ghani call on new Sindh governor
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Minister for Labour, Human Resources and Social Security Saeed Ghani called on Governor Sindh Muhammad Nehal Hashmi separately at the Governor House to congratulate him on assum...

» Bank Alfalah says women account for 10pc of its total accounts
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Women now account for 18 percent of total accounts of Bank Alfalah with female deposits reaching PKR 237 billion. According Bank Alfalah has released updated data highlighting its progress in advancing women’s financial inclusio...

» Power Div challenges AGP report
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Power Division has challenged an Audit (Power) report released by the Auditor General of Pakistan in which it recommended aligning the operational framework of power Distribution Companies (Discos) with the model of K-Electric...

» Suspension of vessel operation hits export sector hard: FPCCI
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Pakistan’s export sector is facing severe disruption as shipping lines have halted vessel movements to the Middle East, leaving hundreds of export containers stranded at local ports, senior business leaders warned on Saturday. S...

» KMC working on 1,058 projects, says mayor
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab Saturday said that at the beginning of this year, it was announced that 2026 would be the year of completion of development projects in the megacity, and now work on these projects has start...

» Selective exceptions, strategic consequences
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised a serious concern over the long-term uranium supply agreement recently concluded between India and Canada, and the concern deserves careful attention. The deal, announced during high-level ...

» Austerity must mean discipline
15/03/26 02:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
EDITORIAL: The value of any austerity announcement lies in whether it is enforced, not in how convincingly it is presented. Pakistan has heard calls for fiscal restraint many times before, often accompanied by promises that the state wil...