» ECP disqualifies PTI Senator Murad Saeed over May 9 conviction
26/03/26 18:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Murad Saeed addresses a press conference. —PID/File The Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Murad Saeed following his conviction in May 9 case re...

» Civil-military leadership backs unified policy to protect Pakistan's security, economy
26/03/26 18:05 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari chairs a high-level meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr along with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and cabinet members on March 26, 2026. — X/@PTVNewsOfficialHigh-level huddle reviews eco...

» US-Iran 'indirect talks' under way through messages relayed by Pakistan, confirms Dar
26/03/26 15:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar addresses Senate session on November 4, 2025. —Radio Pakistan Dar says unnecessary speculation regarding peace talks. Iran deliberating upon 15 points shared by US: DPM Dar.Dialogue and diplo...

» US-Iran mediation: Politicians castigate India's Jaishankar for spiteful remarks on Pakistan
26/03/26 16:37 from GEO TV - Pakistan
India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speaks at Iikura Guest House in Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2024. — Reuters Indian External Minister for Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar came under heavy criticism from ...

» Pakistani expat's video rescuing two Indians from floodwaters in Oman goes viral
26/03/26 16:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A photo collage shows Pakistani expat Shahzad Khan and a still of him rescuing people from a car being swept away in a flood in Oman. — YouTube/@mr.muscat91 A Pakistani expatriate working in Oman has been hailed for rescuing two In...

» In meeting with Chinese envoy, PM highlights Pakistan's de-escalation role amid Mideast tensions
26/03/26 10:34 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at Prime Minister's House, Islamabad, March 26, 2026. — Screengrab via video/X/@PakPMO China reiterates support for trade, economic cooperation.PM Shehbaz appreci...

» Light rainfall sweeps through Karachi, easing heat
26/03/26 07:33 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The picture shows II Chundrigar Road in Karachi on April 14, 2024. — Geo News/File Light rain was reported in several parts of Karachi Thursday morning, offering some respite from the prevailing warm conditions in the city, a day a...

» No more school holidays: Punjab to resume academic session from April 1
25/03/26 22:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A teacher takes a class at a school in Lahore. — Online/File Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Wednesday that schools across the province would reopen from April 1, ruling out expectations of any extension ...

» First Hajj flight to depart for Saudi Arabia on April 18
25/03/26 22:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Hajj pilgrims board a Pakistan International Airlines aircraft for Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from Quetta International Airport on September 30, 2011. — AFP ISLAMABAD: Hajj flight operations from Pakistan...

» US-Iran 'broader talks' expected in Islamabad this weekend, says IAEA chief
25/03/26 20:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia March 13, 2026. — ReutersGrossi says temporary resolution possible, avoiding m...

» NDMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms across country in next 24 hours
25/03/26 18:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Vehicles seen driving through the roads of Islamabad as the city received heavy pre-monsoon rains on June 24, 2023. — OnlineNDMA says western wind system entering from Balochistan.Met Office warns of risk of urban flooding in low-l...

» Pakistan 'delivers' US proposal to Iran ahead of possible talks to end war
25/03/26 15:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian , Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and US President Donald Trump. — PMO/WhiteHouseThe venue of any negotiations to end war has yet to be decided.Source did not disclose details of proposal delivere...

» Weather update: Will Karachi see rain today?
25/03/26 11:57 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Aftermath of early morning rain in Karachi on March 21, 2026. — Geo.tv KARACHI: Despite an earlier forecast of drizzle and light rain in parts of the city, Karachi is now expected to remain dry for the rest of the day, according to...

» In call with MBS, PM Shehbaz stresses 'end to hostilities, return to normalcy'
25/03/26 11:06 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman embrace each other on the day they sign a defence agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025. — ReutersPM lauds Kingdom for demonstrating restrain...

» FO condemns sentencing of Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi, two others by Indian court
25/03/26 10:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Kashmiri women activist Asiya Andrabi. — X/@PMofAJK/FileForeign Office terms verdict grave miscarriage of justice.Concerns raised over due process, judicial independence.Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiri self-determination. I...

» Tezgam derailment near Lodhran injures 25, leaves 8 critical as multiple bogies overturn
25/03/26 00:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Police officials inspect derailed carriages at the site of a train accident in Nawabshah, as authorities assess damage and begin investigation. — Screengrab via Geo News Stranded passengers moved to school, Circuit House for tempor...

» Smart lockdown on cards in Sindh as fuel-saving measure, says minister
24/03/26 19:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A man walks past closed market during a partial lockdown after Sindh provincial government decided to shut markets, restaurants, public beaches and discouraged large gatherings to curb the outbreak of the coronavirus disease , in Karachi...

» Islamabad ready to host talks between US and Iran, says PM Shehbaz
24/03/26 18:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2024. — ReutersPM Shehbaz says 'honoured' to facilitate US-Iran talks.Ready to host talks subject to concurrence by US, Iran: PM.US...

» PDMA issues alert for heavy rain, thunderstorm in Karachi, other parts of Sindh
24/03/26 14:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of dark clouds hovering over Karachi, August 20, 2025. — INPStrong winds and hail likely to damage weak structures and solar panels: PDMA.Temperatures expected to drop across Sindh during upcoming spell of rain.Met Office is...

» Punjab 'mulls' extending school holidays, early market closures
24/03/26 13:25 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students on their way to school on a scooty in Sargodha’s Satellite Town, on February 17. 2026. — APPFuel rationing plan sent to Punjab government.Holidays in schools proposed until April 15.Work from home, events ban recomme...

» Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash

26/03/26 19:40 - BBC News - World

» Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped

26/03/26 19:35 - BBC News - World

» French court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rape

26/03/26 19:31 - BBC News - World

» Olympic women's sport limited to biological females

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

» Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison

26/03/26 18:08 - BBC News - World

» European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

26/03/26 17:51 - BBC News - World

» Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia

26/03/26 15:55 - BBC News - World

» Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want?

26/03/26 15:35 - BBC News - World

» Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

26/03/26 14:43 - BBC News - World

» 'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

26/03/26 14:37 - BBC News - World

» Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

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

» New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

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

» 'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

26/03/26 14:00 - BBC News - World

» How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

26/03/26 14:00 - BBC News - World

» Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

26/03/26 12:34 - BBC News - World

» 'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped

26/03/26 11:02 - BBC News - World

» Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

26/03/26 10:45 - BBC News - World

» Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines

26/03/26 10:13 - BBC News - World

» How the Iran war is causing fuel chaos in the Philippines

26/03/26 10:13 - BBC News - World

» Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

26/03/26 05:41 - BBC News - World

» Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

26/03/26 05:31 - BBC News - World

» A right-wing populist party made big poll gains in Australia - and it's shaking up politics

26/03/26 03:36 - BBC News - World

» Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?

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

» What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?

26/03/26 02:06 - BBC News - World

» Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

26/03/26 01:31 - BBC News - World

» CERAWEEK India’s Cairn reduces output 10% due to shipping complications from Middle East crisis
26/03/26 20:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HOUSTON: Cairn Oil & Gas, India’s largest private ​oil and gas ‌producer, has reduced output by 10% from 110,000 barrels ​per day due ​mainly to shipping logistic complications ⁠caused by the ​Middle East crisis, said ​Cairn founder ...

» Google top India counsel quits in latest departure amid regulatory hurdles, sources say
26/03/26 20:38 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI:  Google’s top India counsel, Bijoya Roy, has resigned after 16 months in the role, two sources said, a high-profile exit in a key market where the U.S. tech giant is facing regulatory hurdles and also lacks a government relati...

» Trump urges Iran to make a deal or US will ‘keep blowing them away’
26/03/26 20:25 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran to make a deal to end U.S. and Israeli bombing or face more strikes on their country. “They now have the chance, that is Iran, to permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and t...

» Turkiye lifts opposition to WTO adopting developing country investment agreement
26/03/26 19:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
YAOUNDE: Turkiye’s trade minister said on Thursday that Ankara had lifted its objections to a World Trade Organization agreement aimed at boosting investment in developing countries, having previously opposed the agreement for a host of ...

» ECC approves Rs100bn TSG for PM’s Austerity Fund 2026
26/03/26 20:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved on Thursday a summary submitted by the Finance Division seeking a technical supplementary grant (TSG) of Rs100 billion for onward transfer to the Prime Minister’s Austerit...

» SBP-held foreign reserves rise $22mn to $16.38bn
26/03/26 19:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $22 million to $16.376 billion during the week ended March 19, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. The SBP said the countr...

» IPL 2026: dates, format, fixtures and team details
26/03/26 19:43 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Indian Premier League is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the Indian board (BCCI). First held in 2008, it quickly became the most lucrative cricket tournament in the world. Here is what you need to know abou...

» Wall Street slides on Mideast de-escalation uncertainty
26/03/26 19:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Wall Street’s main indexes dropped on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as investors remained cautious about developments in the Middle East while weighing the prospects for de-escalation in the conflict. U.S. President ​...

» Former Olympic champion Marin retires due to knee injury
26/03/26 19:19 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Three-time world champion and former Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin, who had to pull out of her semi-final at the Paris Games due to a knee injury, announced her retirement on Thursday. The 32-year-old Spaniard had planned to retu...

» Gulf markets slip as Middle East tensions keep investors cautious
26/03/26 19:10 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Most Gulf equities ended lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious over fast-moving developments in the Middle East, and Iran said it was reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the conflict. President Donald Trump said Iran was eager to...

» WTO chief calls for trade overhaul to meet new world order
26/03/26 19:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
YAOUNDE: The WTO chief called on countries on Thursday to overhaul global trade rules, telling them the old world order had gone for good, following a year of turmoil sparked by U.S. tariffs and wider geopolitical tensions. Ngozi Okonjo-...

» Pakistan facilitating indirect US-Iran talks, says Dar
26/03/26 18:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday dismissed what he termed “unnecessary speculation” in sections of the media regarding peace talks on the ongoing Middle East conflict, saying indirect communication between the United States and Ira...

» Lahore Qalandars face Kingsmen as PSL 11 opens in empty stadiums
26/03/26 18:29 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League gets under way tonight (Thursday), with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on debutants Kingsmen Hyderabad at Gaddafi Stadium. The milestone season, expanded to eight teams for the f...

» Barrick to delay Pakistan copper-gold project amid Middle East conflict, FT reports
26/03/26 18:10 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Barrick Mining is delaying its ​huge copper and gold project ‌in Pakistan due to the Middle East conflict and deteriorating security situation in ​the South Asian country, the ​ Financial Times reported on Thursday, ⁠citing correspondenc...

» India asks auto industry to optimise production as Iran war hurts energy supplies
26/03/26 18:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India has asked automakers and parts suppliers to tighten production schedules to conserve fuel amid fears of shortages caused by disrupted oil and gas imports from the Gulf due to the Iran war, a government memo seen by Reute...

» Polish fashion retailer LPP sees no major disruption to deliveries, sourcing from Iran war
26/03/26 19:45 from Business Recorder - Latest News
GDANSK: Polish fashion retailer LPP has seen no major disruption to deliveries or sourcing so far from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, with delivery times largely unaffected, its finance chief said on Thursday. Delivery times from key Asia...

» NATO says defence spending rose 20% to $574bn in 2025
26/03/26 20:16 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BRUSSELS: A NATO report on Thursday said military spending by member states rose by a fifth year-on-year in 2025 to $574 billion. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought higher defence spending by the 32 member states and said Eu...

» Sri Lankan shares close lower as broad losses weigh
26/03/26 17:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses across most sectors. The CSE All-Share index closed 2.1% down at 21,419.94, snapping two sessions of gains. Paragon Ceylon PLC and Fortress Resorts PLC were the biggest l...

» Palm rises nearly 2% on stronger Chicago soyoil, crude, export data
26/03/26 17:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose nearly 2% on Thursday, rebounding after two sessions of losses, as stronger Chicago soyoil, crude oil prices and robust export data supported the market. The benchmark palm oil contract for J...

» Reliance denies purchase of Iranian-origin oil
26/03/26 17:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India’s Reliance Industries has not purchased crude oil of Iranian origin, the company said in a statement on Thursday. Reuters earlier this week reported that Reliance has purchased 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after the ...