In a move aimed at reducing government spending and conserving fuel, the National Assembly of Pakistan has announced a 25% cut in the salaries and allowances of all MNAs for the next two months as part of the national austerity campaign. According to a notification, only 20% of the National Assembly Secretariat staff will work...
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March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Pakistan, Uncategorized
Fuel Shortage Concerns Grow in Pakistan as Tanker Drivers Report Long Delays
Tanker drivers across Pakistan say they are facing unusually long waits at fuel depots, raising concerns about a possible fuel shortage in the country. Dozens of oil tankers were seen parked along roads near depots in the Lahore region as drivers waited for petrol supplies that have reportedly not arrived for several days. One driver,...
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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026Columns
After treaty: India’s western river push and what It means for Pakistan
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance in April 2025, the legal dispute quickly acquired a more concrete dimension: an acceleration of infrastructure development on the western rivers. Projects long stalled by design objections, arbitration, or environmental review have entered a phase of heightened urgency, and the pace of construction across...
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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026World
Global Tensions Rise: US Claims 5,000 Targets Hit in 10 Days of Iran War
The conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has intensified as military operations and retaliatory attacks continue across the Middle East. The crisis began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched a large-scale joint military campaign targeting Iranian military and nuclear-related facilities. The operation aimed to weaken Iran’s missile programme and prevent...
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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026Pakistan
Bulls Take Charge as KSE-100 Soars After Historic Market Slump
Pakistan’s stock market staged a strong comeback on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged 9,696.98 points, closing in the green and gaining 6.62 per cent compared to the previous session. The rally signalled a sharp recovery in investor confidence after the market witnessed a massive decline a day earlier. Soon after the opening bell,...
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March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Pakistan
Pakistan Announces Austerity Measures to Reduce Government Spending
Shehbaz Sharif has announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing government expenditures and conserving fuel amid rising global energy prices and economic pressures. The measures, which will remain in place for the next two months, are designed to promote financial discipline and ensure responsible use of national resources. According to the government’s plan,...
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March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Pakistan
Section 144 Imposed in Dera Ismail Khan
Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan amid rising security concerns, restricting movement on several key roads and sensitive areas across the district. According to officials, the restrictions will remain in place from 6am to 6pm, during which passenger vehicles, cargo transport and motorcycles will not be allowed on designated routes. Major roads...
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March 9, 2026March 9, 2026World
Global Tensions Rise as Iran Names New Supreme Leader
Iran has confirmed the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the era of Ali Khamenei. The development has triggered contrasting reactions from the United States and Israel, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Donald Trump responded cautiously, focusing on global stability and energy markets rather than direct criticism....
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March 8, 2026March 8, 2026World
Missile Strike Hits Residential Area in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj, Two Killed and 12 Injured
Riyadh, March 8, 2026: A military projectile struck a residential building in the city of Al-Kharj, south of the Saudi capital Riyadh, causing casualties and damage to nearby facilities, Saudi authorities confirmed on Sunday. According to official sources, the projectile hit a residential structure and also damaged a nearby sanitation facility along with...
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March 8, 2026March 8, 2026World
Iranian President Warns of Strong Retaliation Against Pressure
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that any increased pressure on Iran will be met with an equally strong response. In a statement, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran will never bow to threats, injustice, or aggression. “We will turn our enemies’ dreams into nightmares,” he declared. The president’s remarks underline Tehran’s firm stance amid ongoing...