» 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...

» Pakistan may host US-Iran talks this week as Trump shifts stance: report
24/03/26 13:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A picture of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is held during a protest march in central London on March 21, 2026, calling for the bombing of Iran to stop. — AFPPakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, Oman are involved in mediation effor...

» Women take centre stage in driving national policy agenda
24/03/26 11:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A general view of the National Assembly. — X@NAofPakistanFafen analysis shows 72% female MNAs’ items focus national policyConstituency issues account 18%, gender-specific legislation represents only 6%Female MNAs engage broad...

» Pakistan ranks most polluted country in 2025
24/03/26 11:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Vehicles move amid smog and air pollution during morning hours in Peshawar, Pakistan, November 28, 2025. — AFP Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2...

» Pakistan acting as main go-between in Trump's Iran crisis: report
23/03/26 22:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Field Marshal Asim Munir pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, on September 25, 2025. — X/@PakPMOTrump delays Iran strikes, signals progress in diplomatic t...

» Karachi braces for showers this week amid countrywide rain forecast
23/03/26 21:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Motorcyclists ride through heavy rain in Karachi, on March 18, 2026. — APPShowers expected in several Sindh districts on multiple days: PMD.Adds Northern, northwestern regions will also receive wet spells.Rain also likely in Punjab...

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

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

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

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» 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

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» UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'

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

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» UN votes to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity'

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» Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote

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» 'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance

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» South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract

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» 'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US Congressman Massie tells BBC

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» Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

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» Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church

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» Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones

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» 'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding settler violence

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» 'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence

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» Talk show host Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film

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» We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss

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» Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health

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» Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave

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» 'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged

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» 'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star

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» Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency

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» Shock as dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave

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» Shehbaz briefs Malaysia’s Ibrahim on US-Iran mediation efforts
26/03/26 12:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed his Malaysian counterpart, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on the latest diplomatic efforts, including his discussions with leaders of Gulf countries and Iran, to bring the US and Iran to the negotiating ta...

» Gold price drops by Rs11,000 per tola in Pakistan
26/03/26 12:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Thursday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs468,262 after a decline of Rs11,000 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at...

» India retains headline inflation target at 4% following review
26/03/26 12:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India’s federal government on Wednesday retained its retail inflation target at 4%, within a comfort band of 2%-6%, according to an official notification. The target will remain in place for five years. India adopted its infla...

» LG Energy launches $1.6 billion dollar-bonds issuance, term sheet shows
26/03/26 11:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: South Korea’s LG Energy Solution on Thursday launched a four-tranche US dollar bond sale that could raise up to $1.6 billion, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters. The issuance comes despite the market volatility brou...

» Panel wants prosecution of ousted Nepal PM over violence in Gen Z protests
26/03/26 11:56 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KATHMANDU: A Nepali panel set up to investigate the violence during anti-corruption protests in September last year has recommended that former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli be prosecuted for “negligence” for failing to prevent dozens o...

» Palm rebounds on stronger rival oils, crude prices, exports
26/03/26 11:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Thursday, recovering after two consecutive sessions of losses, buoyed by firmer rival edible oils, crude oil prices and stronger export figures. The benchmark palm oil contract fo...

» Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, damage infrastructure on the Danube
26/03/26 11:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Russian attacks killed two people in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv and the region around it and a strike on the Danube port of Izamil damaged port facilities and energy infrastructure, officials said. Prosecutors in Kharkiv regi...

» Australia, NZ dollars under pressure as economic risks grow
26/03/26 11:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the defensive on Thursday as rising energy costs from the Middle East war darkened the economic outlook, leaving both currencies close to major support levels. The Aussie was looking...

» Govt moves to scale up housing loans, fast-track legal reforms
26/03/26 11:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The government is set to expand housing finance by assigning lending targets to banks and fast-tracking legal reforms, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pushes to attract foreign and overseas investment into Pakistan’s construction sector...

» Japan’s Nikkei gains on Middle East optimism; SoftBank jumps
26/03/26 11:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, led by SoftBank following a surge in its chip-unit shares, as cautious optimism grew that tensions in the Middle East could ease. The Nikkei was up 0.61% at 54,075.00, as of 0137 GMT,...

» Chicago soybean futures rise as Trump plans May meeting with China’s Xi
26/03/26 11:43 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: Chicago soybeans inched higher on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump’s plan to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May lifted hopes of stronger Chinese demand for US supplies. Wheat and corn also gained. The most-active soy...

» China stocks fall as Iran de-escalation uncertainty weighs
26/03/26 11:41 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks declined on Thursday as investors weighed the prospects of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. China’s blue-chip CSI300 Index was down 0.47% by the lunch break, while the Shanghai Composite ...

» China’s yuan edges down as dollar gains; investors watch Iran war talks
26/03/26 11:38 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HONG KONG: China’s yuan ticked lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened on uncertainty about ceasefire negotiations for the war in Iran.  The spot yuan opened at 6.9043 per dollar and was last trading at 6.9...

» Australian shares tread water as miners offset gains in banks; market eyes ceasefire talks
26/03/26 11:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Australian shares struggled for momentum on Thursday, as losses in heavyweight miners and gold stocks countered gains in financials, while investors awaited Iran’s response to a US ceasefire plan. The S&P/ASX 200 index was 0.1% up at...

» Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead
26/03/26 10:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DHAKA: At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials said on Thursday. The accident occurred on Wednesday when the bus ...

» Pakistan curbs gas use as Iran conflict disrupts Qatar LNG supply
26/03/26 10:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE/LONDON: The Iran war is upending the global LNG outlook as soaring prices, damage to major supplier Qatar’s export infrastructure and potential delays to new supply raise doubts about ​previously expected demand from price-sens...

» Thai fishing industry nears a standstill as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
26/03/26 10:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SAKHON: A surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the gover...

» Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal
26/03/26 10:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Iran was desperate to make a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister who said his country was reviewing a US proposal but had no inte...

» China reaffirms commitment to expanding trade, investment with Pakistan
26/03/26 10:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
China affirmed on Thursday its continued support for Pakistan, especially in trade and investment. “H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of China, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today,” the Prime...

» PSX sheds nearly 3,500 points amid rising Middle East tensions
26/03/26 12:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened sharply lower on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index shedding nearly 3,500 points amid rising geopolitical uncertainty after Iran rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal. At 12:35pm, the benchmark in...