» CJP-led committee approves austerity, fuel conservation measures for courts
10/03/26 19:43 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi chairs a meeting of the NJPMC, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad, March 10, 2026. — Supreme Court of PakistanJudicial committee cuts POL ceiling for judges.Video-link hearing...

» PM Shehbaz hopes new Iranian supreme leader will steer country towards peace
10/03/26 19:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage shows undated photos of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. — Reuters/AFP/FilePakistan affirms solidarity with Iran during difficult times.PM Shehbaz prays for Mojtaba's succe...

» Sindh announces austerity measures to curb fuel use amid Iran war
10/03/26 15:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon speaks during press conference in Karachi, Sindh, March 10, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News KARACHI: In line with the the Centre’s savings plan, the Sindh government on Tuesday anno...

» Schools in Sindh to remain closed from March 16 to 31
10/03/26 15:38 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students leave for their homes after school timings end on May 10, 2023. — Online KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a 15-day spring break for schools and colleges across the province. All public and private educational in...

» Govt appears to be ignoring ECP, local bodies system: CEC
10/03/26 13:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A female voter casts her vote at a polling station during general elections 2024, in Lahore on Thursday, February 8, 2024. — PPIIslamabad without local govt since February 2021, says Raja.Adds two govts, including caretaker, showed...

» Karachi police issue traffic plan for Youm-e-Ali procession
10/03/26 12:14 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Participants in the main Youm-e-Ali procession pass through MA Jinnah Road in Karachi. — INP/File KARACHI: The main mourning procession for Youm-e-Ali will be taken out from Nishtar Park on March 11 , with traffic police issuing a ...

» Friendly states to help defuse Pak-Afghan tensions: ICG
10/03/26 11:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An army soldier stands guard at a post at the Friendship Gate, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. — Reuters I...

» Terrorism from Afghanistan poses ‘grave threat' to region, Pakistan warns UN
10/03/26 07:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad speaking he United Nations Security Council meeting on February 12, 2026. — X@PakistanUN_NY Taliban elements “chose path of complicity&...

» Austerity plan: Here are key measures taken by govt to conserve fuel
09/03/26 22:05 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of new price of petrol displayed on price board outside a petrol pump station in Islamabad, March 7, 2026. — Online Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a range of measure to conserve fuel as Pakistan moves to m...

» Punjab closes educational institutions, cuts fuel allowance amid global oil crisis
09/03/26 19:48 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students leave for their homes after school timings end on May 10, 2023. — OnlineProvincial ministers to no longer receive govt fuel.Govt officials will see 50% cut in fuel allowances.Work-from-home policy to be implemented in govt...

» Pakistan Navy launches 'Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr' to safeguard energy shipments
09/03/26 19:27 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Navy ships escorting Pakistani merchant vessels during Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr. — ISPR The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade amid rising regional secur...

» Fuel conservation plan: KP orders virtual meetings, 50% work-from-home for 2 months
09/03/26 19:19 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi chairs cabinet meeting to review fuel conservation measures on March 9, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/@ImMuhammadSohailAfridi The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to conduc...

» Polluted winds from war-hit Iran could affect western parts of Pakistan, warns PMD
09/03/26 17:00 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A resident takes pictures while standing on the roof of his house covered with soot after overnight strike on the Tehran Oil Refinery in Tehran on March 8, 2026. — AFPIran oil facility strikes trigger fears of serious environmental...

» 'Four-day workweek, cut in fuel allowance': Govt unveils steps to tackle Iran war fallout
09/03/26 21:00 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation on March 9, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/GeoNews Govt cuts fuel allocations for official vehicles by 50% for 2 months.50% staff in public and private sectors to work from home.PM warns trade...

» Sindh govt to pay March salaries, pensions early ahead of Eid
09/03/26 16:02 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A man counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange shop in Peshawar, Pakistan September 12, 2023. — Reuters The Sindh government has decided to release March salaries, allowances, and pensions in advance for Muslim employees...

» Sindh mulls 'limiting petrol supply' to vehicles amid fuel shortage concerns
09/03/26 14:23 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An employee fills the tank of a motorbike at a fuel station in Islamabad on June 16, 2025. — AFPSindh cabinet to meet on Tuesday to discuss proposals.Provincial govt proposes limiting unnecessary movement.Set to discuss change in f...

» Police detain 25 Aurat March activists gathered to mark Women's Day in Islamabad
09/03/26 10:29 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Police arrest Aurat March participants in Islamabad, on March 8, 2026. — INP ISLAMABAD: Police took into custody at least 25 women's rights activists, including several prominent figures associated with the Aurat March, as they ass...

» Govt to announce austerity plan amid global fuel crisis
08/03/26 23:36 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated image shows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — PID PM reviews economy, energy supply amid US-Israel-Iran tensions.Calls for simplicity, austerity among government employees.Ministry of IT to monitor energy demand and sup...

» Sindh launches Pakistan's first digital insurance monitoring system
08/03/26 21:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
View of traffic cameras part of Intelligent Traffic System to support the e-challan system, at PIDC Chowk in Karachi on December 2, 2025. — PPI KARACHI: The Sindh government has launched Pakistan’s first digital insurance mon...

» Security forces neutralise 13 India-backed terrorists in five KP operations
08/03/26 12:07 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Security personnel stand guard in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/FileFive terrorists killed in Bajaur, five in Khyber, South Waziristan: ISPR.ISPR says three terrorists neutralised in Bannu, DI Khan operations.IBOs co...

» From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

11/03/26 11:23 - BBC News - World

» At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire

11/03/26 11:13 - BBC News - World

» Arrests, accusations and arguments - the Mugabe family after losing power

11/03/26 10:54 - BBC News - World

» Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

11/03/26 10:36 - BBC News - World

» Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

11/03/26 09:22 - BBC News - World

» Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind

11/03/26 09:14 - BBC News - World

» Katy Perry loses trademark case against Australian designer Katie Perry

11/03/26 09:13 - BBC News - World

» Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home

11/03/26 08:10 - BBC News - World

» Two more people connected to Iranian football team choose to stay in Australia

11/03/26 06:56 - BBC News - World

» Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women

11/03/26 06:04 - BBC News - World

» Meghan to headline £1,400 'girls' weekend' in Australia

11/03/26 06:04 - BBC News - World

» Meghan to headline £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia

11/03/26 06:04 - BBC News - World

» Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia

11/03/26 06:04 - BBC News - World

» Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?

11/03/26 05:10 - BBC News - World

» 'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

11/03/26 05:00 - BBC News - World

» Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found

11/03/26 02:36 - BBC News - World

» Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands

11/03/26 01:39 - BBC News - World

» Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87

11/03/26 01:10 - BBC News - World

» Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say

11/03/26 00:39 - BBC News - World

» Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

11/03/26 00:35 - BBC News - World

» War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel

10/03/26 23:33 - BBC News - World

» Canada police investigate after shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

10/03/26 23:26 - BBC News - World

» Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says

10/03/26 22:50 - BBC News - World

» Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials

10/03/26 22:35 - BBC News - World

» BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

10/03/26 22:07 - BBC News - World

» South Korean shares rise but pare gains on foreign selling over Mideast worry
11/03/26 12:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares rose for a second straight day on Wednesday, but gave up early gains as uncertainty in the Middle East kept investors cautious and triggered foreign selling. The benc...

» Zara owner Inditex reports 9% sales growth at start of first quarter
11/03/26 12:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
PARIS: Zara owner Inditex, the world’s biggest fast fashion company, said currency-adjusted sales grew 9% between February 1 and March 8, meeting analysts’ expectations, and added its sales grew 7% in currency-adjusted terms over 2025. E...

» Aluminium holds high with Mideast supply disruption in focus
11/03/26 12:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: Aluminium prices rebounded on Wednesday, as focus shifted back to the loss of global supply amid conflict in the Middle East following a brief sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the Iran war. The most...

» Iron ore climbs on prospects of output recovery, supply constraints
11/03/26 12:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday as anticipated recovery in hot metal output spurred demand for feedstocks, while lower shipments from top suppliers provided additional support. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China...

» Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say
11/03/26 12:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military and no immediate rep...

» Infantino says Trump welcomes Iran’s World Cup participation
11/03/26 11:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that he met with United States President Donald Trump, who told him he welcomed Iran’s participation in the 2026 Soccer World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. ...

» Iran vows response to strikes on residential areas
11/03/26 11:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI: Iran will respond to recent US-Israeli strikes in residential areas, a news outlet affiliated withits military quoted the armed forces spokesperson as saying on Wednesday, after the heaviest strikes on the country since the war st...

» Indian rupee slips, lags most Asian peers in conjunction with local stocks
11/03/26 11:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee and stocks were regional laggards on Wednesday, with hedging and foreign portfolio flows weighing on the currency even as a retreat in oil prices eased investor nerves about the ongoing Iran war. The Indian rupee...

» Palm oil gains on softer ringgit, Chicago soyoil strength
11/03/26 11:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures gained on Wednesday, supported by a softer ringgit, while tracking stronger rival soyoils in the Chicago market. The benchmark palm oil contract for May delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Excha...

» Gold edges higher on safe-haven demand ahead of US CPI data
11/03/26 11:31 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold edged higher on Wednesday on safe-haven demand and as a retreat in oil prices calmed inflation worries, reviving expectations for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts this year as investors awaited U.S. CPI data that may offer more c...

» Japanese utilities’ LNG reserves down 3% on weekly basis
11/03/26 11:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TOKYO: Liquefied natural gas stockpiles held by major Japanese utilities were down by 3% to 2.12 million metric tons in the week to March 8, data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed on Wednesday. LNG stockpiles were i...

» Asia shares advance on hopes for oil stocks release, as chip giants lift Korea, Taiwan
11/03/26 11:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Asian shares extended their relief rally on Wednesday, with Taiwan and South Korea at the forefront, after a report the International Energy Agency has proposed the biggest-ever oil stock release to tame crude prices, amid the U.S.-Israe...

» Australian shares extend recovery as miners rally on strong metal prices
11/03/26 11:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Australian shares extended their recovery streak on Wednesday after a recent selloff linked to the Middle East war, as investors purchased mining stocks, with stronger iron ore and gold prices lifting the sector. The S&P/ASX 200 inde...

» Japanese shares lifted by AI-related stocks, easing concern on oil supply
11/03/26 12:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TOKYO: Japanese shares extended their rally for a second session on Wednesday, as investors bought beaten-down stocks, and worries eased about global oil supplies amid the Middle East conflict. The Nikkei jumped 1.4% to close at 55,025.3...

» China, HK shares edge up in volatile trading; new energy, tech lead gains
11/03/26 11:12 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks edged up on Wednesday, despite regional volatility, as investors rotated into defensive plays while upped bets on new energy sectors. At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index edged up 0.05% ...

» Indian benchmark shares fall as Mideast cues keep investors on edge
11/03/26 11:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Indian benchmark shares fell on Wednesday, after a rebound in the previous session, as the Middle East war kept investors unsure about the impact on inflation and growth, with oil prices also seesawing. The Nifty 50 fell 0.7% to 24,087 a...

» Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever
11/03/26 11:05 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Oil prices fell further on Wednesday, as reports of the International Energy Agency proposing the largest release of oil reserves in its history due to potential supply disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran dragged on sent...

» Currency market on tenterhooks as Iran war weighs on sentiment
11/03/26 10:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: The dollar held its ground on Wednesday as traders moved to the sidelines, awaiting cues on what comes next in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran while mixed messages on a resolution to the conflict kept sentiment frail. Global ma...

» Buying continues at bourse, KSE-100 up over 2,400 points in early trade
11/03/26 11:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Buying continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as market sentiments improved following a decline in oil prices. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over 2,400 points during the opening minutes of trading on Wednesday. At 10:15am, t...

» K-Electric postpones EOGM, expands directors to 13
11/03/26 10:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
K Electric Limited (KE) announced on Wednesday that it postponed its Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) to April 2, and increased the number of directors to be elected from 10 to 13. The country’s sole power utility for Karachi shared ...