Editorial: There must be an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East if any potential talks are to succeed
Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to ‘non-hostile’ oil vessels The United States sent a 15-point plan to Iran through Pakistan, US media reports. Updated 25 Mar, 2026 11:02am
Pakistan’s mediation offer reflects growing diplomatic confidence, Capitol Hill symposium told Pakistan’s unique geostrategic location gives it importance at both regional and global levels, says the country's envoy. Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:40am
Railways minister attributes Tezgam Express derailment to likely ‘mechanical and human error’ Minister expresses satisfaction with rescue operation; train dispatched to Karachi in five-coach configuration. Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:05am
Islamabad offers to host US-Iran climbdown effort Insiders say Washington asked Pakistan to host negotiations; groundwork laid in weeks of "hectic diplomacy". Updated 25 Mar, 2026 07:27am
Pakistan joins UNSC in denouncing illegal Israeli settlements Tel Aviv envoy "hogs the mic"ahead of stakeout; vows not to participate in Iran peace talks until "objectives achieved". Updated 25 Mar, 2026 07:52am
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. Published 25 Mar, 2026 12:27am
Fresh studies trace Mohenjo Daro’s urban roots to 3300 BC Radiocarbon dating of objects done in US; excavation reveals more facts, says expert. Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:15am
In world first, antimatter taken on test drive at CERN Moving antimatter particles about is a major challenge — one that has now seemingly been overcome. Published 25 Mar, 2026 07:30am
US mulls sending elite airborne troops to Middle East Energy infrastructure attacked as Israel claims "large wave of strikes" on Isfahan, other areas. Updated 25 Mar, 2026 07:44am
Editorial: There must be an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East if any potential talks are to succeed
Editorial: Mideast crisis underscores how external shocks become domestic instability when imbalances remain unaddressed
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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 Govt increases levy on high-octane fuel used in luxury vehicles by Rs200 per litre “A levy of Rs300 per litre will now be applicable on high-octane fuel used in the most expensive vehicles,” PMO statement says. , Updated 22 Mar, 2026 08:54pm
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 Army ‘unwavering’ in resolve to protect nation, ISPR says on Pakistan Day Pakistan a responsible, principled member of global community, advocating peace, stability and cooperation: ISPR. Press Release , Published 23 Mar, 2026 10:04am
9 TikToker allegedly shot dead by husband in Islamabad According to the initial investigation, the suspect shot the victim before shooting himself in the head. Pakistan , Published 22 Mar, 2026 06:51pm
10 New York’s LaGuardia airport shut down as pilot, co-pilot killed in runway collision Another 13 people taken to hospital with injuries, including 11 passengers and two first responders. World , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 02:13pm
11 Mustafa Amir murder: Cop shot in 2025 raid on Armaghan’s house succumbs to injuries DSP Ahsan Zulfiqar was allegedly shot by main suspect Armaghan during a 'poorly planned' raid on his residence. Pakistan , Published 23 Mar, 2026 02:42pm
12 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
13 Land of the free? DONALD Trump has changed the US in significant ways — particularly during his current stint at the White House.... Newspaper , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 09:12am
14 Imran rails against judiciary as son Kasim shares statement from jailed PTI founder Alleges "inhumane treatment" being meted out to his wife, Bushra Bibi; says judges are responsible for justice in society. Pakistan , Updated 22 Mar, 2026 11:51pm
15 Trump backs down on strikes on Iran’s power network, claims US and Tehran holding talks Iran's foreign ministry denies "any negotiations or talks with the United States during the past 24 days of the imposed war”. World , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 11:55pm
16 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
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 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
19 Assessing Pakistan’s trust The US views Pakistan’s efforts to modernise its missile programme with caution. Newspaper , Updated 23 Mar, 2026 10:04am
20 Lyari gangsters being used by RAW for sectarian killings: CTD Police arrest two suspects from Lyari’s Kakri Ground on Sunday night. Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2020 11:43am
21 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
22 PM Shehbaz bans use of high-octane fuel in govt vehicles As Rs200 levy imposed on high-octane fuel, PM says officials to bear its cost from own pocket if necessary. Pakistan , Published 23 Mar, 2026 12:28pm
23 Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast. World , Published 22 Mar, 2026 12:15pm
24 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
25 PSL to go ahead sans spectators, matches limited to Lahore and Karachi under austerity drive Opening ceremony also cancelled; PCB chairman says refunds for tickets to be given with 72 hours. Pakistan , Updated 22 Mar, 2026 08:26pm
Diplomatic off-ramp THE international community appeared to let out a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump pulled away on ...
International silence WORDS fall short when it comes to describing the scale and depth of horror unfolding in Palestine, whose people face...
Fertiliser constraints AS the Gulf conflict continues, the disruption in global fertiliser markets has again exposed the weaknesses of...
Lessons from the war The US has always underestimated the power of nationalism in countries it attacked or occupied.
Assessing Pakistan’s trust The US views Pakistan’s efforts to modernise its missile programme with caution.
Peril of not knowing Gordafarid In modern Persian culture, Gordafarid is a feminist icon and a symbol of Iranian resistance and ingenuity.
Hamza Ali Abbasi launched a rishta app where anything you say is between you, your possible partner and your parents Images Staff Published 24 Mar, 2026 05:32pm
Rapper Badshah may have just tied the knot: Indian media reports Actor Isha Rikhi’s mother shared images from what appears to be a low-key ceremony. Images Staff Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:39pm
PSL’s ‘Khelenge Beat Pe’ keeps the energy up, but where’s the anthem? Atif Aslam, Aima Baig, the Sabri Sisters and Daniya Kanwal carry the track, even as the league drifts further from its anthemic roots. Images Staff Published 24 Mar, 2026 03:25pm
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
Sadapay says app unavailable after Amazon Web Services disrupted in Bahrain amid war on Iran News Desk Published 24 Mar, 2026 03:36pm
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. Kalbe Ali Updated 24 Mar, 2026 04:20pm
Russia’s Max: the unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens Launch comes years into Russia’s political and technological campaign to develop a “sovereign internet”. AFP Published 23 Mar, 2026 12:37pm
CULTURE: KARACHI’S MEMORY MAP Karachi’s history is not only preserved in archives and museums. It lives in the names of its neighbourhoods, each reflecting Muhammad Omar Iftikhar Published 19 Mar, 2026 07:05am
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
