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Government starts major early education project in Balochistan
March 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12: The government has launched a $9.07 million early education reform project in Balochistan aimed at expanding access to pre-primary learning for…

Austerity without substance
March 11, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent announcement of austerity measures in response to the fuel crisis sparked by the ongoing US-Israel confrontation with Iran has…

Education: Sacred Duty or Profit-Driven Industry?
March 11, 2026
When knowledge becomes merchandise, the classroom begins to lose its soul. “Iqra.” Read. With this single word began the journey of human enlightenment in…

Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon kill at least 15, wound 24, health ministry says
March 11, 2026
BEIRUT — At least 15 people were killed and 24 others injured in Israeli airstrikes across several parts of Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday…

Iran warns it may target US, Israeli economic interests after bank attack in Tehran
March 11, 2026
DUBAI — Iran has warned it could target economic and banking interests linked to the United States and Israel in the region following an…

Storm triggers flash floods in Swat, homes damaged and roads submerged
March 11, 2026
Swat: Heavy storms and intense rainfall triggered flash floods in several parts of Swat District, damaging homes, disrupting traffic and submerging roads in multiple…

Pakistan says Operation Ghazab lil Haq continues as security forces target militant networks
March 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan’s security forces are continuing Operation Ghazab lil Haq against militant groups, reporting significant…

Three killed in separate shooting incidents in Swat
March 11, 2026
Swat: Three people, including a woman, were killed in separate firing incidents in different areas of Swat District, police officials said on Tuesday. The…

Pakistan says it will support Saudi Arabia if needed amid rising Middle East tensions
March 11, 2026
Pakistan has said it will stand by Saudi Arabia if the kingdom faces security threats, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate…