March 2026

Fuel crisis: The government is considering smart lockdown

LAHORE: The federal government has finalized a comprehensive plan to impose a nationwide “smart lockdown” along with extended austerity measures aimed at curbing energy consumption and dealing with the deepening fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, sources said on Saturday. An official announcement is expected after consultations with key stakeholders. The

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Staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion. loan obtained with the IMF

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced a staff-level agreement with Pakistan to release a $1.2 billion loan, but linked the board meeting to approve the tranche to Islamabad’s ability to collect Rs322 billion in revenue from the lawsuits. After finding the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue below par, the Washington-based

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Pakistan eases banking regulations for Iran’s exports

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran’s land route, it appeared on Saturday. The development arose from a March 24 notification from the commerce ministry received by The Express Pakinomist.

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Niall Horan reveals Olivia Rodrigo’s key role in new album ‘Dinner Party’

Olivia Rodrigo played a major role in Niall Horan’s upcoming music Niall Horan has steered in a different direction for his new album, Dinner partyand also embraced a change of sound. The 32-year-old Irish musician revealed that he was experimenting with a rock sound on his album, which will be released on June 5, and

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Pakistan rejects India’s remarks on Shia community, calling them ‘cynical, diversionary’

Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaks during a weekly press briefing on October 31, 2025 in Islamabad. — Screengrab X@ForeignOfficePk India had alleged “systemic victimization of minorities” in Pakistan. FO says India’s comments cannot “mask its record” of discrimination. Citing mob lynchings, attacks on mosques, violence against minorities. The Ministry of External Affairs (FO)

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Ryan Gosling makes unexpected confession during ‘Project Hail Mary’ event

Ryan Gosling makes unexpected confession during ‘Project Hail Mary’ event Ryan Gosling made a surprising moment during a promotional event for Project Hi Mary in Los Angeles on March 21. While the 45-year-old actor was speaking to a room full of writers, directors and producers, he suddenly paused and asked if his brother-in-law, Carlo Mendes,

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