March 2026

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan’s efforts to end the US-Iran war did not pose any risks to the country; rather, its benefits were enormous, emphasizing that staying away from the conflict was not an option. In a televised interview, Asif said Pakistan, Egypt

The party is expected to roll out another street movement – earlier announced by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi A child waves a PTI flag and gestures during a rally in support of former prime minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on April 10. Reuters LAHORE: As the political horizon darkens, the PTI appears to be

FC soldier injured by fire from Afghanistan during repatriation of Afghan citizens Pakistan has not suspended the Afghanistan transit trade agreement, but it did not process goods clearance due to the closure of borders to avoid congestion at the Chaman and Torkham borders, senior Pakistan Customs officials said. Photo: Reuters SHELTER: The Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing

Water flows over major rivers, dams and reservoirs showed a mixed but controlled pattern on Friday Pakistan is at a critical juncture. The Indus watershed is not just a water network; it is the basis of life, agriculture, energy and heritage. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Reservoir levels indicated moderate storage across major dams. At Tarbela, the

The fund backs the fuel price policy, warns that conflict in the Middle East could pressure inflation and growth prospects IMF objects to Rs1tr power subsidy. Design: Mohsin Alam The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Saturday it had entered into a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) with Pakistan for the disbursement of about $1.2 billion