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Shangla jirga halts NTDC work on Dasu transmission line over compensation concerns
March 26, 2026
Shangla: A grand jirga in Tehsil Besham, district Shangla, has stopped work on the transmission line of the Dasu Hydropower Project, opposing construction by…

Rs210m project launched to upgrade Hassanabdal for international tourism
March 26, 2026
BY AMJAD IQBAL Hassanabdal: The Punjab government has launched a Rs210 million development project to upgrade Hassanabdal’s infrastructure and enhance facilities for international visitors,…

Iran, the US, and the Future of Middle Eastern Order
March 26, 2026
By Kokab Rathore With the outbreak of direct hostilities between Israel and the United States against Iran — marked by missile strikes targeting installations…

Gold tumbles in Pakistan as global rates slide, per tola drops Rs11,000
March 26, 2026
KARACHI, March 26: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Thursday, reversing gains from the previous session when rates had surged significantly, as international…

India’s foreign minister faces backlash over remarks against Pakistan
March 26, 2026
New Delhi — Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has come under sharp criticism at home and abroad following his recent disparaging comments about…

Pakistan, Kuwait reaffirm commitment to expand trade and economic cooperation
March 26, 2026
Islamabad: Pakistan and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors, following a meeting between Special Assistant…

University of Swat holds Ehsas-e-Shajar plantation drive under KP tree campaign
March 26, 2026
Swat: The University of Swat organized an Ehsas-e-Shajar plantation drive at its Charbagh campus in collaboration with the Swat Forest Division and the district…

Zong leads afforestation drive in Islamabad to support climate action
March 26, 2026
Islamabad: Zong has launched a tree plantation campaign in the federal capital as part of its sustainability efforts, in collaboration with the Ministry of…

SadaPay vs Easypaisa: Which digital wallet is better for users in Pakistan?
March 26, 2026
ISLAMABAD, March 26: The rapid growth of digital payments in Pakistan has brought platforms like SadaPay and Easypaisa into everyday financial use, offering alternatives…