» Moderate to heavy rain lashes parts of Karachi on second consecutive day
20/03/26 00:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows parts of Karachi receiving rainfall. — Geo News Moderate to heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on the second consecutive day on Thursday. Heavy rainfall was reported in various Karachi neighbourhoods, including Ora...

» Govt urges fuel-saving measures amid deepening Mideast crisis
19/03/26 21:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a high-level meeting to assess the economic situation and availability of petroleum products in country due to Gulf situation on March 19, 2026. — PIDPeople urged to save petrol, diesel to preve...

» FO dismisses US official's assertion on Pakistan missile capabilities
19/03/26 19:37 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing on October 24, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News/File FO says missile programme aimed at safeguarding sovereignty.Says missile programme rooted in ...

» Eid ul Fitr on Saturday as Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan
19/03/26 18:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad addresses a press conference in Islamabad on March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Saturday as Central Ruet-e-Hilal Commi...

» Eid ul Fitr: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today to sight Shawwal moon
19/03/26 12:48 from GEO TV - Pakistan
New crescent is seen in the sky in the background of a mosque's minaret in this undated image. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today to sight the moon of Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. T...

» Pakistan's missile programme could bring US within range, claims American spy chief
19/03/26 12:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard delivers opening remarks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 18, 2026. — Reuters US flags Pakistan missile programme in threat ...

» Pakistan's int'l departures fall nearly 50% amid regional unrest
19/03/26 11:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A worker walks at the departure area of the Islamabad International Airport, during a media tour. — Reuters/FileAnalysts attribute sudden drop primarily to airspace disruptions.Restrictions across Iranian and Gulf airspace force ai...

» Violence over incidents in other countries will not be tolerated, says CDF in meeting with ulema
19/03/26 10:02 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir interacts with a religious scholar during his meeting with ulema of Ahl-e-Tasheeh community in Rawalpindi, on March 19, 2026. — ISPRMeeting between CDF Asim Munir, ulema takes place ...

» More heavy showers expected in Karachi today after deadly rain
19/03/26 09:07 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Weather turns pleasent after rain in Karachi, on March 19, 2026. — Geo NewsRain that began Wednesday night continues into Thursday.Highest rainfall recorded yesterday was 55.6mm in Korangi.Electricity remains suspended in Buffer Zo...

» Pakistani martyrs' families in UAE to receive financial aid
19/03/26 06:38 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Hussain Mohammad, and expatriates thank overseas Pakistanis for their solidarity. — Reporter SHARJAH: The Pakistan Social Centre in Sharjah, one of the largest hubs for the Pakistani community i...

» Interpol drops investigation into British-Pakistani businessman after finding no evidence of wrongdoing
18/03/26 23:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage of pictures shows British-Pakistani businessman Gibran Khan and former PTI federal minister Moonis Elahi.— reporter LONDON/LYON: The General Secretariat of the International Criminal Police Organisation has officially ...

» Third Pakistani killed in UAE identified; body to be repatriated to Peshawar
18/03/26 23:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 20...

» At least 19 dead as heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Karachi
18/03/26 21:53 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows parts of Karachi receiving rainfall. — Geo NewsMet department predicts rainfall till Thursday.Mayor urges people to avoid unnecessary movement.PMD records wind speeds of 90km/h on Sharea Faisal. Sindh Chief Ministe...

» 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...

» 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...

» Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

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» Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

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» Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

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» Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

20/03/26 05:59 - BBC News - World

» Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

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» Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

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» Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war

20/03/26 05:04 - BBC News - World

» Iranians prepare for Persian new year under shadow of war

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» Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

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» Seoul braces for the BTS Army as the world's biggest band returns

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» BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns

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» Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

20/03/26 03:41 - BBC News - World

» Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests

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» Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

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» New season of The Bachelorette cancelled after Taylor Frankie Paul domestic abuse allegations

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» US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

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» Norway crown princess to address Epstein links as son's rape trial closes

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» US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

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» Iran conflict looms large over Trump's meeting with Japan PM

19/03/26 23:06 - BBC News - World

» Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks

19/03/26 22:12 - BBC News - World

» Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

19/03/26 21:16 - BBC News - World

» Three Palestinian women killed in beauty salon during Iranian missile attack

19/03/26 20:38 - BBC News - World

» Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17

19/03/26 19:57 - BBC News - World

» Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

19/03/26 19:07 - BBC News - World

» Spain's king welcomes Mexico's World Cup invite after 'abuse' comments

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» Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: The US military’s request for USD200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war met with stiff opposition in the US Congress on Thursday, as Democrats and even some Republicans questioned the need for the money after larg...

» Middle East crisis escalates urea prices
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LAHORE: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, coupled with disruptions to Qatari gas exports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have triggered a profound shock across global fertilizer markets. The Gulf region, accou...

» Ballistic capabilities: Pakistan rejects US claims
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday vehemently dismissed claims by a senior United States intelligence official suggesting that the country’s missile capabilities could pose a threat to the United States, calling into question the basis and ...

» Port & customs-related issues: APTMA seeks setting up of task force
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought the establishment of an emergency task force — comprising the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance and representatives ...

» ‘Reconciliation statement’ by exporters: EFS places safeguard of submission: minister
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Railways and Finance & Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani has said that the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) has placed a safeguard of submission of “reconciliation statement” by the exporters to check abuse ...

» Iran war: 16 US aircraft destroyed
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: At least 16 US military aircraft have been destroyed since the start of the war with Iran, including 10 Reaper strike drones hit by enemy fire, with a half-dozen other planes badly damaged in attacks or accidents, according to B...

» LHC upholds cantonment tax under PO 13, 1979
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LAHORE: The Lahore High court has held that the tax levied by a cantonment board within its jurisdiction under Presidential Order No 13 (PO 13) of 1979 read with the Cantonments Act, 1924 is lawful and within its lawful competence. The c...

» POL items’ stocks at comfortable levels, PM told
20/03/26 06:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Thursday that the country holds sufficient petroleum reserves to meet national demand, with additional stockpiles being proactively arranged. In a high-level meeting chaired by the pri...

» Central banks stand ready to tackle war-led inflation
20/03/26 07:00 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON/FRANKFURT: Top central banks said on Thursday they stood ready to tackle any surge in inflation with tighter policy, as an escalation in the Iran war put the Middle East’s vital energy infrastructure in the line of fire and pushed...

» Petrol prices soar, hybrid and EV sales surge
20/03/26 06:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: With petrol prices in Pakistan hovering above Rs320 per litre, the economics of driving a sport utility vehicle are shifting sharply in favour of plug-in hybrids and range-extended electric vehicles, according to Syed Asif Ahm...

» US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
20/03/26 07:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East. The deliberation comes as Washingto...

» Iran urged to halt all attacks on Gulf states
20/03/26 06:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Arab and Islamic ministers for foreign affairs on Thursday unanimously called on Iran to immediately halt all attacks and unconditionally cease any provocative acts or threats against neighbouring states. In a joint statement ...

» PM condemns Iran strikes in Turkiye
20/03/26 07:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday condemned Iran’s recent missile strikes in Turkiye, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with the Turkish people. In a telephonic conversation with President RecepTayyip Erdogan of Turkey...

» Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow
20/03/26 07:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Thursday that the Shawwal moon had not been sighted, confirming that Eidul Fitr will be observed on March 21. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting to verify the lunar c...

» Punjab govt determined to design tech plan for business services
20/03/26 07:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LAHORE: Chairperson of the CM Punjab Task Force on Skills Development Adnan Afzal Chattha has said that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is determined to design a technology enable...

» PMDC for addressing growing gap between medical graduates, available PG training opportunities
20/03/26 07:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday called on provincial health departments to address the growing gap between medical graduates and available postgraduate (PG) training opportunities in the country. In ...

» New standards of development, public service being set in Punjab: Azma
20/03/26 07:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that the Punjab government has successfully completed the Ramzan Nigehban Package, setting a new benchmark in public service delivery. She stated that...

» FESCO initiates austerity and cost-reduction measures
20/03/26 07:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
FAISALABAD: In light of the directives of the Government of Pakistan and the instructions of the Cabinet Division, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has initiated the implementation of comprehensive austerity and cost-reduction ...

» Afghan national-led gang held; phones, vehicles seized
20/03/26 07:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Robbery and Dacoity Unit (AR&DU) of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested three gang members, involved in armed robberies and the snatching of vehicles at gunpoint, during a...

» Hyderabad police finalises Eid-ul-Fitr security plan
20/03/26 07:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HYDERABAD: Like the rest of the world, Muslims in Pakistan celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr with great enthusiasm, religious devotion, and respect. Continuing this tradition, Eid-ul-Fitr will also be celebrated in Hyderabad with ful...