Pakistan

Announces fuel conservation measures for two months Govt vehicles' fuel allocation cut 50% Departmental expend

Says unauthorised recordings for extortion or evidence violate privacy, constitutional rights

Escorts and patrols deployed under Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

Punjab and Balochistan close schools

Jet fuel price jumps to Rs342 per litre

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Govt and opp trade barbs over inflation and security

Salary and pension dues trigger protest on Charsadda Road

Afridi declares governments must absorb economic pain internally before passing it on to citizens

Also takes up petitions on alleged enforced diappearances

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Met Office also forecasts rain and thunderstorms in the upper parts of the country from March 9-12

Education Department encourages institutions to continue education via virtual platforms

Area of particular concern is Wazir Akbar Khan, a district that hosts embassies, residences of diplomats and UN staff

Implements work-from-home policy for govt offices, advises same to private sector

Cabinet also approves 50% work-from-home policy for government offices in an effort to reduce fuel consumption

Both public and private educational institutions to remain closed across province

From local street scenes to upscale restaurants; these are some of the go-to spots for iftar, coffee

Pakistan ends eight-year wait for Hockey World Cup spot after 4-3 win over Japan in qualifiers

Ambassador Tipu cites bus shortages, difficulties in arranging departures; makes special appeal to Pakistanis in Qom

Price of jet fuel has surged from Rs188.93 per litre to Rs342.32 per litre, PSO sources say

ISPR says the operation aims to ensure that vital sea routes remain safe, secure and uninterrupted

Says cabinet members will not take salaries, announces cuts in lawmakers' salaries and fuel allowances

Several austerity measures to be announced today

Beijing's envoy visits Kabul; Yue Xiaoyong holds talks with FM Muttaqi; Says China backs peaceful engagement

Costs soar as global seafood demand remains weak

Demand equal opportunities in education and employment for women

Rising inflation blamed for disappearance of traditional programmes

'From weeding crops to cotton picking, women perform some of the most labour-intensive tasks in agriculture'

Transport costs jump 40% as prices of grocery items soar in open market

CM approves 'no-fault' compensation system, digital monitoring to protect accident victims

PEC-TA system introduces CCTV monitoring at exam centres

Beneficiaries to receive Rs10,500 every three months under welfare programme

Accused highlight harsh conditions; say wards built for 80 now hold up to 140

Children in coastal settlement deprived of education as residents urge authorities to restore school

Lauds sacrifices of armed forces defending western borders

Vasand Thari calls for civil society action against substance abuse

With the same unhealthy food served to all, patients suffering from nutrition-sensitive conditions

Blaze in Balkanai area destroys ancient forest

Markets across Lahore continue to ignore rate lists issued by government

Across the city, thousands of open sewer pits remain unattended, pointing to civic neglect

Dr Raghib Naeemi urges donors to ensure Zakat reaches deserving

Say equal opportunities necessary for development

Supply of medicines, baby milk, and vaccines is likely to be affected by ongoing war in Gulf

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