Pakistan

PM forms special committee headed by Dar to monitor progress; Friday declared weekly additional holiday

FM Dar also holds talks with Saudi, Bahraini counterparts on Mideast situation

Many of the city's Hindus also observe Ramazan and Iftar has become a social gathering

UNHCR says over 667,000 people in Lebanon have registered on the government’s online platform as displaced

Education department says public and private sectors shall remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays

The first ODI of the three-match series will be played tomorrow

Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk

PIDC to Sultanabad road remains closed as security restrictions continue

Sharjeel Memon says decisions taken in view of Middle East crisis due to US-Israel war against Iran

Ministers cite Article 19, warn freedom of expression has limits on national security and foreign policy

Court to resume proceedings March 12 as govt opposes move to Shifa Hospital, cites medical board overseeing treatment

Govt projects 4% growth and limited inflation impact amid oil price surge

Ukraine ceasefire prospects amid fears of global energy crisis

Audit report questions a payment of more than Rs50m made to a private advertising company by PPP

Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad suspend flights; 100 daily Pakistan flights grounded during peak Umrah, Eid season

Procession to start from Nishtar Park at 1pm; MA Jinnah Road and parts of Saddar closed for security

Envoy Asim Iftikhar says criticism ignored terror threats from Afghan soil, defends Pakistan’s counter-terror actions

Telecom operators likely to launch 5G services initially in Islamabad and the provincial capitals

Says he believes that within a reasonable time, there will not be much change in prices

Army destroyed the ammunition depots at their Shaheen Base

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'I particularly call on our nationals in Qom to cooperate with us in their immediate repatriation,' ambassador wrote

'It is time for Pakistan to play its role because we are a nuclear power,' Raja said

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Gulf energy sites hit as Tehran warns of consequences for civilian attacks

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