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The Prime Minister will soon address the nation on the overall situation amid the Middle East crisis

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after US and Israeli airstrikes, triggering a global oil crisis Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to take the nation into confidence soon on the overall situation amid the prevailing crisis in the Middle East following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. Tensions in the Middle East […]

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Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr against threats to shipping, trade amid Middle East crisis

ISPR says the operation aims to ensure that vital sea lanes remain safe, secure and uninterrupted The Pakistan Navy on Monday launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter “multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime commerce” amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the military’s media wing said. Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after

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KP cuts fuel quota by 25% as government unveils two-month conservation plan amid Middle East crisis

Cabinet also approves 50% work from home policy for government offices in a bid to reduce fuel consumption Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a video message on January 27, 2026. SCREENGRAB The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Monday introduced a two-month fuel saving plan that cuts fuel quotas for official vehicles by 25% amid the

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Pakistan urges nationals of Iran to register for speedy repatriation

Ambassador Tipu mentions bus shortage, difficulty in arranging departures; appeals particularly to Pakistanis in Qom A woman walks in the street after an Israeli and US attack on the Gandhi Hotel Hospital amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026. Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, on Monday issued

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Exposed manholes endanger pedestrians, motorists

Across the city, thousands of open manholes remain unattended, pointing to civic neglect They had initially refused to go down the 10-foot manhole, but the chief inspector had threatened to fire them. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Across highways and narrow neighborhood streets, open manholes, several meters deep and wide, have become death traps for children, women,

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Fuel price increases trigger increases in food prices

RAWALPINDI: Following a hike in petrol, diesel, kerosene and transport prices, prices of all food items, essential raw materials, vegetables, fruits and staples have risen sharply in the open market, dampening Eid shopping and spoiling the festive mood of low-income and government employees. Prices at low-cost facilitation markets, carts and pushcart bazaars have also doubled,

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Overcrowding in Adiala prison triggers prisoner complaints

RAWALPINDI: Prisoners brought from Adiala Central Jail to the courts of the Rawalpindi District Judiciary for hearings have complained of severe overcrowding in the jail and described the Iftar food provided to the inmates – including samosas, pakoras and dates – as extremely poor quality. Speaking to reporters after appearing in court, several defendants said

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Women’s economic contribution through agriculture praised

“From weeding crops to picking cotton, women perform some of the most labor-intensive tasks in agriculture” MULTAN: Often described as the backbone of the national economy, Pakistan’s agriculture sector is highly dependent on the hard work and commitment of rural women, whose role in agricultural activities is indispensable. Leaders of the farming community have argued

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