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Electric vehicles offer opportunity to modernize Pakistan’s auto industry, study says
March 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The growing global shift toward electric mobility presents a significant opportunity for Pakistan’s automobile industry to modernize manufacturing, improve energy efficiency and…

CBD Punjab CEO reviews progress of key Lahore projects, directs faster completion
March 9, 2026
LAHORE — Chief Executive Officer of Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to review progress on…

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure maritime trade routes
March 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade routes amid concerns over the evolving regional maritime…

Private schools in Punjab accused of continuing book and uniform sales despite ban
March 9, 2026
LAHORE — The start of the 2026 academic year in Punjab has renewed concerns among parents over private schools continuing to sell textbooks and…

Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, reaffirms Russia’s support
March 9, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s new supreme leader, reaffirming Moscow’s support for Tehran and its commitment to maintaining…

CNG stations shut across Sindh and Balochistan
March 9, 2026
CNG stations across Sindh and Balochistan have been closed after gas supply to the compressed natural gas sector was suspended during Ramadan, a move…

LAAM launches Pakistan’s first fashion-first shopping festival in Lahore
March 9, 2026
LAHORE — The LAAM Festival, described as Pakistan’s first fashion-first shopping festival, will take place from March 12 to 15, 2026, at Fairways Commercial,…

ZTBL cuts fuel consumption by 25% amid energy concerns linked to regional conflict
March 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has reduced its fuel consumption by 25 percent across its operations as part of energy conservation measures…

BYD Seal bursts into flames on Hong Kong road
March 9, 2026
A BYD Seal fire in Hong Kong caused traffic disruption on Tuen Mun Road on March 3 after flames broke out inside the electric…