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The Prime Minister briefs parliamentary leaders on regional tensions, Pakistan’s foreign policy stance

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High-level meeting reviews border clashes in Afghanistan and escalating Middle East conflict amid security concerns A high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders and representatives, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, began in Islamabad PHOTO: PMO A high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders and representatives, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was held in Islamabad on Wednesday […]

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Air cargo services crippled by Iran-US conflict, exporters demand government action

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Thousands of tonnes of goods, including perishables, stuck as airfreight rates rise due to flight cancellations Thousands of tons of goods are seen stuck in the airport’s warehouses. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: The Iran-US conflict has disrupted the air cargo system, causing a massive backlog of goods at airports across Pakistan, including Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International

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Petrol pump owners warn of potential fuel shortages amid ME crisis

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Oil marketing companies (OMC) have reportedly implemented a quota system amid the ongoing crisis ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Wednesday addressed a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raising concerns over a potential shortage of oil as delays in fuel supply occur. According to the letter, oil marketing companies (OMC)

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greets Hindus on Holi and calls for interfaith harmony

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A mother paints her son’s face as they celebrate HolI in Mithi, Tharparkar district of Sindh on March 13, 2025. PHOTO: AFP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday greeted the Hindu community celebrating Holi and called for a stronger national effort to promote interfaith dialogue, protect places of worship and promote mutual respect. “Let us

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OGRA orders daily LPG stock reporting due to supply concerns

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All marketing companies must report the LPG stock in their storage and filling facilities in metric tons by 9:00 a.m. daily LAHORE: In view of the situation arising after the Iran-US conflict, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday directed all Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketing companies to submit daily information on their

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US orders departure of non-emergency personnel from consulates in Pakistan

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Travel advisories keep the country at level 3, citing risks from regional tensions and terrorism Security personnel stand guard outside the US consulate in Karachi on March 1, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The US has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from its consulates in Lahore and Karachi, the US State Department

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi suspends in-person consular services

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The decision follows UAE ministry advice recommending remote working amid regional unrest Smoke billows from Zayed Port after an Iranian attack, following the US and Israeli attack on Iran, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. Photo taken by phone. PHOTO: REUTERS The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi

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Record laws passed amid political turmoil

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ISLAMABAD: The 16th National Assembly posted its highest legislative output in recent parliamentary history during its second year, even as political polarization, declining participation and institutional vulnerabilities continued to cloud its performance, according to PILDAT’s annual performance assessment. The report, covering the period from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, notes that the Assembly

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Pakistan calls for protection of children’s education

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Schools, he added, have been destroyed, damaged or militarized, teachers displaced and digital networks disrupted Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the UN Security Council session. PHOTO: RADIOPAK UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has told a historic meeting of the UN Security Council that the most effective way to protect children and

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