
Pakistan says operations in Afghanistan will continue to defend national security
March 6, 2026
RAWALPINDI — A senior Pakistani security official said operations in Afghanistan will continue as part of efforts to defend Pakistan against cross-border militant threats,…

Govt considers four-day workweek to conserve fuel amid supply concerns
March 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The federal government is reviewing a proposal to introduce a four-day workweek in Pakistan as part of energy conservation measures amid concerns…

Pakistani, Turkmen women lawmakers discuss rights and parliamentary cooperation
March 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Women parliamentarians from Pakistan and Turkmenistan held a virtual meeting to discuss legislative cooperation, women’s rights and the role of female lawmakers…

Women University Swabi awards scholarships to four students with support from Dynea Pakistan
March 6, 2026
SWABI — Women University Swabi held a scholarship ceremony to recognize four students who received full undergraduate scholarships funded by Dynea Pakistan Limited, an…

Peshawar University marks UN day for disarmament and non-proliferation awareness
March 6, 2026
PESHAWAR — The Department of International Relations at the University of Peshawar held a special session to mark the International Day for Disarmament and…

Pakistan–Cambodia parliamentary friendship group holds first briefing session in Islamabad
March 7, 2026
By Khalid Shaikh ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan–Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) held its first briefing session at Parliament House in Islamabad on March 6,…

Punjab plans to clear flood zones, approves construction of 17 mini dams
March 6, 2026
LAHORE — The Punjab government has decided to clear flood zones across the province and approved a proposal to construct 17 mini dams as…

CM Maryam Nawaz approves Rehmat Card Scheme for widows and orphans in Punjab
March 6, 2026
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Rehmat Card Scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to widows and orphans across the…

Report says 77% of 10-year-olds in Pakistan cannot read a simple text
March 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD — A government-linked education report has found that 77% of 10-year-old children in Pakistan cannot read and understand a simple text, highlighting persistent…

Pakistan considers work-from-home and remote studies as fuel conservation measures
March 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The federal government is considering introducing work-from-home and remote studies across Pakistan as part of fuel conservation measures amid concerns over possible…

Pakistan’s ‘Smart Glasshouse’ begins testing crops for heat, drought resilience
March 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (ABC): A cutting-edge Intelligent and Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Glasshouse recently established at the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced…

Pakistan targets Kandahar brigade headquarters in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq
March 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s armed forces carried out a targeted strike on the brigade headquarters of the Afghan Taliban’s 205 Corps in Kandahar as part…

Russia urges restraint as clashes intensify along Afghanistan–Pakistan border
March 5, 2026
MOSCOW — Russia has expressed concern over escalating violence along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, calling on both countries to avoid further military confrontation and resolve…

Maalik Foundation, John Milton English Academy sign MoU to support youth language training in Mardan
March 5, 2026
MARDAN — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Maalik Foundation and John Milton English Academy to promote English language learning and…

KSrelief distributes 22,000 winter kits to vulnerable communities across Pakistan
March 5, 2026
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has completed its annual winter assistance campaign in Pakistan, distributing 22,000 winter kits to vulnerable…

Registration list released for Ehsaas-e-Umeed Card for persons with disabilities in Lower Dir
March 5, 2026
TIMERGARA — Authorities in Lower Dir have released the initial list of applicants for the Ehsaas-e-Umeed Card program aimed at providing financial assistance to…