TODAY’S PAPER | March 09, 2026 | EPAPER

Leadership transition in Tehran signals continuity of hardline power amid widening conflict

PM Shehbaz to unveil austerity plan tomorrow amid fuel crisis
Three petrol cargoes expected on Monday: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Gwadar fisherman killed after boat struck by Israeli missile debris in Iranian waters
Islamabad Police arrest 14 during Aurat March rally over Section 144 violation

13 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations across K-P, military says

ISPR says terrorists linked to ‘Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij’ killed in five engagements in Bajaur, Bannu, DI Khan

China steps in to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong holds talks with Taliban govt acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul

Gwadar fisherman killed after boat struck by Israeli missile debris in Iranian waters

DC says missile was likely intended for fishing vessels in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan coastal region

Islamabad Police arrest 14 during Aurat March rally over Section 144 violation

Organisers strongly condemn arrests, demand immediate release of those detained

Pakistan sets up 24/7 helplines, airport teams in Saudi Arabia as Gulf crisis disrupts flights

Officials say situation for Pakistani pilgrims, travellers in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah remains stable

US embassy in Islamabad suspends visa services from March 9–13 amid Middle East tensions

Applicants affected will receive email instructions on rescheduling their appointment

PM Shehbaz to unveil austerity plan tomorrow amid fuel crisis

Sharif says govt closely monitoring situation, will take all necessary decisions to ensure economic stability

K-P to bear fuel price hike for motorcycles, keep BRT fares unchanged: CM Afridi

Also announces introduction of 10 pink buses in BRT fleet for women, provision of solar systems to 130,000 households

583 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan continues strikes under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Tarar says forces destroyed 242 checkposts, hit 64 locations across Afghanistan in air strikes

09 Mar 2026, 19th Ramadan

Karachi
5:31 6:38
5:20 6:49
Lahore
5:00 6:06
4:49 6:17
Islamabad
5:04 6:11
4:54 6:22
Peshawar
5:08 6:15
4:58 6:26
Quetta
5:30 6:36
5:19 6:47

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