» Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit parts of Karachi
18/03/26 21:53 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows parts of Karachi receiving rainfall. — Geo News Heavy rain and thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds lashed parts of Karachi on Wednesday. Rainfall was reported in several Karachi localities, including Saddar, I...

» LHC nullifies single bench ruling allowing Sheikh Rashid to perform Umrah
18/03/26 19:39 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated photos show Lahore High Court Justices Jawad Hassan and Tariq Mahmood Bajwa. — LHC website/File RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi bench on Wednesday nullified a single bench order that had permitted Awami Mu...

» 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...

» Pakistan temporarily pauses Op Ghazab lil-Haq against Taliban regime in view of Eid ul Fitr
18/03/26 19:51 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Smoke rises following an air strike by Pakistan in location given as Nangarhar, Afghanistan, March 16, 2026, in this still image obtained from a handout video. — Reuters Decision made on request from brotherly nations, says Tarar.I...

» New medical board examines Imran Khan at Adiala jail following IHC orders
18/03/26 19:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan speaks during an interview with AFP at his residence in Lahore on March 15, 2023. — AFPExamination conducted by "five specialist doctors, supporting staff".Board to submit report to chie...

» Imran's sons welcome to visit Pakistan on Nicop cards as ‘Pakistani citizens': Tarar
18/03/26 19:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan in an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan. — Screengrab via Zeteo Imran's sons can visit Pakistan using Nicop cards, says info minister. Says Sulaiman and Kasim will have to comply with Pakistan's ...

» Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian planes till April 24
18/03/26 17:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off as an IndiGo Airlines aircraft waits for clearance at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. — ReutersPAA says airspace remains closed t...

» Sindh forms three-member panel to review Christian marriage, divorce laws
18/03/26 13:12 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of a bride and groom holding hands. — Unsplash/File The Sindh government has established a three-member committee to consider amending the Christian Marriage Act of 1872 and the Divorce Law of 1869 during a...

» Girls in Pakistan more likely to miss education as 28% children remain out of schools
18/03/26 13:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Children are on the way to their school in Islamabad. — APP/FileSurvey provides detailed overview of country’s education landscape.Urban literacy is recorded at 77%, compared to 56% in rural areas.Education experts say the fi...

» How do Pakistan and Afghan Taliban militaries stack up as tensions flare?
18/03/26 13:16 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistani Army soldier salutes while standing on an air defence missile system during Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 23, 2022. — Reuters Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have flared as Pakistan ...

» Pakistan says ready to mediate regional tensions amid intensified Mideast war
18/03/26 12:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Emergency personnel and people look at the site of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood, Lebanon, March 18, 2026. — Reuters Minister expresses desire to prevent furt...

» Top MQM-P leader demands PM reinstate Kamran Tessori as Sindh governor
18/03/26 10:50 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage shows from left to right Kamran Tessori, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Dr Farooq Sattar. — PID/Facebook@TeamKTessori/dfsmqmFarooq Sattar urges PM to review his decision.Tessori was replaced by government last week.Tessori beca...

» Eid ul Fitr: Petition filed in IHC seeking early announcement of Shawwal moon sighting
17/03/26 22:39 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image showing the moon rising over the giant Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. — AFP/File As preparations for Eid ul Fitr gain momentum, a citizen has approached the Islamabad High Court seeking directives for the Cent...

» Govt suspends Pakistan Day parade due to Gulf crisis
17/03/26 19:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari observes the military parade during the Pakistan Day Parade ceremony, at Shakarparian Parade Ground, Islamabad, March 23, 2024. — INPParade called off as part of PM's austerity plan.March 23 will be marke...

» Another Pakistani killed in UAE as missile debris falls in Abu Dhabi
17/03/26 16:36 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport is seen through the windshield of a vehicle, after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, according to Dubai authorities, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Ara...

» Pakistani tanker transits Strait of Hormuz on Iran-approved route amid Mideast tensions
17/03/26 14:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz amid the US.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters Pakistani tanker sailed through Hormuz with open signals: report.Use of new route appea...

» Cancer patients in Sindh lack complete treatment under one roof
17/03/26 14:15 from GEO TV - Pakistan
patients receive medical treatment at a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan on June 25, 2024. — OnlinePatients must visit multiple centres for surgery and therapies.Many terminal patients lack access to proper palliative care.Fragmented ...

» Senate Secretariat responds to queries on Gilani's Land Cruiser purchase
17/03/26 13:23 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani chairs a Senate session chairs a Senate session in Islamabad on March 5, 2026. — X@SenatePakistanLand Cruiser for Senate chairman bought in 2025: secreteriat.Says purchase made during FY24-25 thro...

» Pakistan supports Unama renewal, warns of growing terrorism from Afghan soil
17/03/26 06:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UN Ambassador Usman Jadoon. — X/@PakistanUN_NY/FileJadoon warns of "exponential rise" in terrorism from Afghanistan.Says Taliban elements “actively collaborating” with mult...

» Eight women die, 80 hurt as Rahim Yar Khan shop roof collapses during BISP cash payout
17/03/26 04:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Women align in queues to receive financial aid under the Benazir Income Support Programme, in Peshawar on September 19, 2024.— AFP Five individuals named in police case, including private retailer’s device agent.Incident occu...

» Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike

18/03/26 22:41 - BBC News - World

» Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike

18/03/26 22:05 - BBC News - World

» Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

18/03/26 21:39 - BBC News - World

» 'Very difficult to stop': BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel

18/03/26 21:04 - BBC News - World

» Celebrations in Morocco but devastation in Senegal after Africa Cup of Nations decision

18/03/26 20:48 - BBC News - World

» Pair win Turing Award for computer encryption breakthrough

18/03/26 20:23 - BBC News - World

» Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough

18/03/26 20:23 - BBC News - World

» King Charles greets Nigerian president in Windsor sunshine

18/03/26 19:58 - BBC News - World

» Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral

18/03/26 18:57 - BBC News - World

» Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

18/03/26 17:44 - BBC News - World

» US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

18/03/26 16:01 - BBC News - World

» Will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next?

18/03/26 10:45 - BBC News - World

» Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

18/03/26 09:36 - BBC News - World

» Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

18/03/26 07:12 - BBC News - World

» India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

18/03/26 05:30 - BBC News - World

» Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians

18/03/26 05:07 - BBC News - World

» Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike

18/03/26 03:49 - BBC News - World

» Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

18/03/26 01:08 - BBC News - World

» Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time

18/03/26 00:21 - BBC News - World

» Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time

18/03/26 00:21 - BBC News - World

» US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case

17/03/26 23:59 - BBC News - World

» Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

17/03/26 23:55 - BBC News - World

» Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

17/03/26 23:45 - BBC News - World

» What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

17/03/26 21:35 - BBC News - World

» Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine

17/03/26 21:10 - BBC News - World

» Heavy rain, winds batter parts of Karachi
18/03/26 22:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Heavy rain and gusty winds lashed parts of Karachi on Wednesday, disrupting traffic and daily life in several areas of the metropolitan city. Intermittent showers accompanied by gusty winds were reported in different parts of the city, w...

» Saudi Arabia, UAE announce Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 after Shawwal moon not sighted
18/03/26 21:52 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Eid ul-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, after the Shawwal 1447 AH crescent moon was not sighted anywhere in the kingdom on Wednesday evening. As a result, the month of Ramadan will be compl...

» Over 1.4Gbps speeds recorded in 5G trial phase
18/03/26 21:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Zong has recorded download speeds exceeding 1.4Gbps during its pre-launch 5G field trials conducted in Islamabad and other urban centres, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The company said the speeds were recorded consisten...

» Iran’s huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation
18/03/26 20:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI/JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Iran’s huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday in the first reported strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure in the Gulf during the U.S.-Israeli war, a major escalation that prompted Tehran to warn its neighbour...

» Pakistan announces ‘temporary pause’ in Operation Ghazab lil Haq
18/03/26 20:16 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan has declared a temporary suspension of its ongoing cross-border military campaign Operation Ghazab lil Haq against Afghan Taliban and other terror groups operating from Afghan soil on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. Minister for In...

» Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft till April 24
18/03/26 19:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has once again extended its ban on Indian aircraft, keeping Pakistan’s airspace closed to them until April 24 through a newly issued Notice to Airmen (Notam) on Wednesday. Under the directive, all air...

» FM Dar arrives in Riyadh to attend emergency Riyadh meeting amid escalating Middle East tensions
18/03/26 21:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Riyadh to participate in an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday. The high-level gathering, convened b...

» Aluminium hits one-week low as alternative Gulf shipping routes provide some relief
18/03/26 22:25 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Aluminium prices fell on Wednesday as Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) secured alternative export routes to the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, easing some of the immediate worries about the Middle East supply....

» Indian rupee rout weighs on Indian bonds; Fed outcome looms
18/03/26 22:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian government bonds fell for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, as the rupee sank to another record low, sapping risk appetite ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The local currency hit a fresh low of 92.63...

» Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers to discuss war
18/03/26 22:22 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Saudi Arabia will host a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss ways to support regional security and stability given the Iran war, the kingdom’s foreign mi...

» Chicago soybeans fall as Trump-Xi meeting delay dampens Chinese demand hopes
18/03/26 18:10 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING/PARIS: Chicago soybean futures fell on Wednesday as a delay in a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping dampened hopes for continued Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans. The most-active soybean ...

» Ambani’s Reliance Jio hires 17 banks for IPO, will raise no new funds, sources say
18/03/26 18:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms has hired 17 banks to manage its Mumbai stock listing, which will see the company raise no new funds and allow exits for some shareholders, four sources familiar with the ...

» Saudi Red Sea oil exports set to jump to 3.8 million bpd in March, shipping data shows
18/03/26 18:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
OSLO: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil loadings at its Yanbu port on the Red Sea are set to surge to a record 3.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, shipping data showed on Wednesday, after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran effectively shut expo...

» India approves $3.6 billion to develop industrial parks to boost manufacturing
18/03/26 18:05 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India’s cabinet approved spending 336.60 billion rupees ($3.63 billion) to develop 100 industrial parks, information minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at boosting the country’s domestic manufacturing...

» Russia slams Oscar-winning anti-Putin documentary
18/03/26 18:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday condemned the Oscar-winning documentary “Mr Nobody Against Putin”, saying it had featured children filmed without their parents’ consent, in Moscow’s first official reaction to the film scooping the prestigiou...

» Fresh oil cargo arrives in Pakistan amid global volatility, more shipments lined up
18/03/26 16:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan has received a fresh crude oil cargo, with another vessel expected to arrive shortly, as authorities step up efforts to build fuel stocks and ensure supply stability amid volatile global energy markets and ongoing regional tensi...

» Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show
18/03/26 15:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LOS ANGELES: The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by nine percent from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed. Around 17.9 million people saw political thriller “One Battle Afte...

» SECP to open capital markets for AoPs & LLPs
18/03/26 15:32 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed amendments to the Public Offering Regulations, 2017, to unlock access to the capital markets for companies that previously operated as Associations of Persons (AoPs),...

» BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert
18/03/26 15:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SEOUL: Second-hand BTS light sticks were selling for up to six times the original price ahead of the K-pop megagroup’s huge comeback concert this weekend, an online reseller showed Wednesday. The world’s biggest boy band reunites on Satu...

» CCP approves merger of Cyan, DH Partners into Dawood Lawrencepur
18/03/26 15:10 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved on Wednesday the amalgamation of Cyan Limited and DH Partners Limited into Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (DLL) following a review under the Competition Act, 2010. The approved transactio...