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CDF Munir says all necessary measures must be taken to neutralize the threat from the Afghan border

Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff Pakistan Asim Munir holds a microphone during his visit to the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) to witness Exercise Hammer Strike, a high-intensity field training exercise conducted by the Pakistan Army’s Mangla Strike Corps in Mangla, Pakistan May 1, 2025. PHOTO: ISPR The Chief of Defense Staff (CDF) […]

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481 Afghan Taliban killed, 226 checkpoints destroyed as Operation Ghazab lil-Haq enters seventh day

Tarar says 198 tanks, armored vehicles and artillery guns have also been destroyed during the operation A Pakistani soldier at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. PHOTO: AFP Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that 481 Afghan Taliban militants have been killed and more than 696 wounded during the ongoing operation Ghazab Lil Haq,

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Saudi Arabia assures Pakistan of oil supply through the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea

Global energy markets grapple with impact of ongoing closure of Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel attack on Iran Federal Minister for Oil, Ali Pervaiz Malik, will meet Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, on Tuesday. Photo: Ministry of Energy/X ISLAMABAD: Oil Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik confirmed that Saudi Arabia has pledged to

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578 flights were canceled in 5 days due to tensions in the Middle East

Qatar Airways announces flight cancellations until March 6; Srilankan Airlines resumes flights to Dubai Jinnah Airport. Photo: PPI (file) KARACHI: Pakistan’s international airports are experiencing widespread flight cancellations for the fifth consecutive day due to ongoing regional tensions in the Gulf, with a total of 578 flights to Gulf countries including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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