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Hamza Foundation seeks government support as thalassemia cases rise in Peshawar
March 17, 2026
PESHAWAR — The Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Hospital in Peshawar has appealed to the government for a dedicated building as the number of patients…

Punjab reviews energy reforms to promote affordable power for industry
March 17, 2026
LAHORE — Punjab Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar chaired a high-level meeting to review proposals aimed at promoting affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy…

Viral video sparks questions over Zamzam water distribution at Karachi airport
March 17, 2026
KARACHI: A viral video circulating on social media has raised allegations of irregularities in the distribution of Zamzam water to pilgrims returning from Umrah…

PAFLA & SI Global Solutions aim to strengthen Pakistan’s freelancing ecosystem
March 17, 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and SI Global Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s rapidly…

BYD joins Nvidia’s self-driving platform as automakers expand autonomous tech push
March 17, 2026
BYD has joined Nvidia’s autonomous driving platform, as the chipmaker expands partnerships with global carmakers to advance self-driving vehicle development. The collaboration, announced at…

Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of hospital strike, says targets were militant sites
March 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has rejected claims by the Afghan Taliban alleging that a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul was targeted in recent airstrikes, describing…

Trump says Iran escalation was unexpected as Gulf attacks widen
March 17, 2026
Iran launched fresh attacks on United States-aligned Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, as the conflict entered its third week, while former US…

Russian envoy condemns Middle East escalation, calls for diplomatic solution
March 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Russia’s Ambassador Albert P. Khorev has expressed concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, urging all parties to avoid further…

Pakistan faces $3–$4 billion remittance risk as Middle East tensions threaten overseas jobs
March 17, 2026
Pakistan could lose between $3 billion and $4 billion in annual remittances if tensions in the Middle East persist, posing risks to overseas employment…