Editorial: Trump can either choose a sobering climbdown leading to peace, or a doomed march towards an even larger war
Israel strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end war Iran's foreign minister says Tehran seeks "an end to the war on our own terms" so it will not be repeated again. Updated 26 Mar, 2026 11:45am
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role in Middle East de-escalation in meeting with Chinese envoy Ambassador Jiang commends Pakistan's economic resilience and reform efforts, reaffirms China's continued support, PMO says. Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:24am
Social media platform X faces global outage not linked to country-level disruption: NetBlocks Internet monitor says incident is “not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering”. Published 26 Mar, 2026 12:30pm
PSX loses over 2,000 points during intraday trade KSE-100 declines by 2,643.02 points or 1.67 per cent to stand at 155,670.42 points from the previous close of 158,313.44 points. Published 26 Mar, 2026 12:37pm
Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay US president will now visit Beijing on May 14 and 15; says that he will host Xi for a reciprocal visit in Washington later this year. Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:33am
Centre asks provinces to help shoulder fuel price burden Punjab, Sindh expected to revert after internal consultations on whether they have requisite fiscal space. Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:13am
Heritage sites at risk of landing on Unesco ‘danger list’ Complaint shared with Pakistan’s delegate in Paris highlights demolition, repair work at Mohra Moradu and Sirkap. Updated 26 Mar, 2026 07:36am
Crude oil theft network busted in Tando Allahyar During the operation, authorities recovered refining equipment and a large quantity of stolen crude oil. Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:14am
Federal Constitutional Court upholds validity of Christian woman’s marriage to Muslim Father’s habeas plea dismissed; woman confirms marriage was voluntary. Updated 26 Mar, 2026 08:12am
Election Commission of Pakistan ‘fails’ to clarify anomaly in party-based LG poll mechanism in Punjab
Editorial: Trump can either choose a sobering climbdown leading to peace, or a doomed march towards an even larger war
Editorial: There must be an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East if any potential talks are to succeed
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Election Commission of Pakistan ‘fails’ to clarify anomaly in party-based LG poll mechanism in Punjab
1 Met Office predicts rain, thunderstorms across country from March 24-30 Karachi and other parts of Sindh expected to witness showers, thunderstorms on March 25/26 and from March 28-29, according to PMD. Pakistan , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 07:33pm
2 Why is Pakistan suddenly central to US‑Iran diplomacy? Pakistan’s mediatory role is being discussed now because the conflict has reached a point where military escalation carries growing costs, while diplomatic options remain limited. World , Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:07am
3 Javed Khanani dies after falling from building in Karachi, say police Family of the deceased denied police's request of carrying medico-legal formalities and are claiming it was a "suicide". Pakistan , Updated 05 Dec, 2016 12:18am
4 Work begins on pedestrian bridges at Pindi’s Kutchery Chowk Completion expected next month as work on remodelling project resumes after Eid holidays Pakistan , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 09:13am
5 Pakistan stands ‘ready, honoured’ to host US-Iran talks, says PM Shehbaz Says offer "subject to concurrence by the US and Iran"; Pakistan fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war. , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 08:26pm
6 Gold falls over Rs43,000 to Rs447,762 per tola International gold prices dive to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets. Business , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 01:11am
7 US reportedly sends peace plan as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to ‘non-hostile’ oil vessels Trump says he has sent a plan and that it “all starts with they cannot have a nuclear weapon.” World , Updated 25 Mar, 2026 03:23pm
8 Sindh minister says govt contemplating smart lockdown as fuel conservation measure Says if the war on Iran continues, the energy sector would be the first “to be hit”. Pakistan , Published 24 Mar, 2026 09:27pm
9 Pakistan in the limelight as US, Iran ‘open backchannel’ Efforts alongside Egypt and Turkiye seen as key to pausing threatened US strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. World , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 06:10pm
10 Sindh govt on high alert as PMD forecasts another rain spell starting tomorrow Chief secretary orders immediate action against "dangerous billboards"; directs to ensure availability of necessary machinery for drainage. Pakistan , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 03:14pm
11 Trump’s new gimmick There cannot be any meaningful talks under the shadow of war. Newspaper , Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:58am
12 Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows The world’s top 25 most polluted cities were all in India, Pakistan and China, according to IQAir's annual report. Pakistan , Published 24 Mar, 2026 10:56am
13 Stopgap relief THERE is fiscal logic in the government’s decision to sharply increase the petroleum levy on high-octane fuel — ... Newspaper , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 09:38am
14 PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger Amalgamation process to take 4 weeks. Business , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 08:09am
15 Govt may have to ‘unfreeze’ fuel prices amid global surge Targeted subsidy for two-, three-wheelers on the anvil; jet fuel, kerosene prices rise quietly, but dramatically. Pakistan , Updated 25 Mar, 2026 07:34am
16 Diplomatic off-ramp For immediate calm and long-term peace, there must be guarantees that Iran will not be attacked by the US-Israeli combine again. Newspaper , Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:39am
17 Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye engaged in ‘back-channel diplomacy’ for US-Iran de-escalation: sources Islamabad is leveraging its “unique diplomatic position” to shift the focus from confrontation toward meaningful dialogue, says a source. , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 12:27am
18 Lessons from the war The US has always underestimated the power of nationalism in countries it attacked or occupied. Newspaper , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 09:50am
19 Mobile app-based fuel quota system finalised for motorcycles, rickshaws amid global oil crisis The government will now take a final decision whether the scheme should extend to small cars or remain restricted to two- and three-wheelers. Pakistan , Published 25 Mar, 2026 03:48pm
20 CERT warns ‘hostile actors’ could exploit supply chains to target national infrastructure Advisory instructs institutions to adopt tamper-proof mechanisms and tracking systems for transporting sensitive equipment. Pakistan , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 04:20pm
21 A hegemon weakens It is not merely about a populist, whimsical president. Newspaper , Updated 24 Mar, 2026 10:13am
22 Multibillion housing project faces delay as govt yet to decide its revival in Islamabad CDA, Interior Ministry will give presentation to prime minister about Nilor Heights apartment project after Eid holidays, says official. Pakistan , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 09:10am
23 Terror listing FEW will disagree that terrorism has witnessed a major resurgence in Pakistan, especially after the Afghan Taliban... Newspaper , Published 24 Mar, 2026 06:05am
24 A dream turned sour? The visionary that he was, Jinnah applied a scientific approach to achieve reforms that the emerging state of Pakistan needed. Sp Supplements , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 10:46am
25 Clerics from Pakistan, Afghanistan appeal to authorities to extend pause in fighting till Eidul Azha They have made the appeal in a joint statement, highlighting the need for peace during Haj. Pakistan , Updated 25 Mar, 2026 12:48pm
War and climate resilience The direct ecological cost of the Gulf conflict is immediate and enduring. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh
At the crossroads OVER the next few days, the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran can go either of two ways: nascent attempts at ...
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Lessons from the war The US has always underestimated the power of nationalism in countries it attacked or occupied.
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Rock is not dead in Pakistan — it’s seeing a renaissance Shehreen Umair Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:51am
Meesha Shafi’s lawyer asks court to dismiss Ali Zafar’s defamation suit against her The counsel submitted his closing arguments in the case after which the hearing was adjourned till Thursday. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:11am
For those tired of tikkas, here are some dishes to grill up at your next barbecue Barbecues don't have to be dominated by mutton and lamb kebabs. Ghazala Manzoor Published 25 Mar, 2026 03:29pm
Tracking international humanitarian law violations in the US-Israel war on Iran Ayesha Malik Updated 24 Mar, 2026 03:10pm
Running on sunshine: Pakistan’s solar boom to tide over Middle East energy crisis As war and volatility disrupt global fuel flows, Pakistan’s turn to solar is emerging as an economic buffer. Zofeen T. Ebrahim Published 20 Mar, 2026 03:56pm
The binary trap: How narratives of ‘Us vs Them’ manufacture consent for war As long as the Middle East is viewed through the lens of a civilisational struggle, we will remain trapped in a cycle of violence. Risa Tohid Published 18 Mar, 2026 01:04pm
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OpenAI axes Sora video app in pivot to business tools Skips $1bn deal with Disney; refocuses on corporate customers, more lucrative AI. Agencies Updated 26 Mar, 2026 07:46am
US jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial Case involves a 20-year-old woman who says she became addicted to the apps at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design. Reuters Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:12pm
CULTURE: KARACHI’S MEMORY MAP Karachi’s history lives in the names of its neighbourhoods, each reflecting an episode in the city’s long and layered past. Muhammad Omar Iftikhar Updated 25 Mar, 2026 01:28pm
ESSAY: THE READINESS IS ALL A film about Shakespeare’s grief, his play about a prince wracked with doubt, a revolutionary musical and a walk along Farrukh Raza Malik Published 19 Mar, 2026 07:05am
OVERHEARD If younger women act with older men in Hollywood or Bollywood, we don’t have a problem with it. However, if this happens in a From InpaperMagazine Published 19 Mar, 2026 10:57am
THE GRAPEVINE In the last few years, countless children have died and suffered in conflict-ridden zones such as Gaza, Sudan and Yemen and, most PYT Published 19 Mar, 2026 10:44am
