
Iran agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons, DPM Ishaq Dar tells Senate
March 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told the Senate on Tuesday that Iran had agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons, while…

War on Iran aims to extend Israeli influence to Pakistan’s borders, says Khawaja Asif
March 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said the war on Iran is part of a broader plan to extend Israeli influence closer to…

US Embassy suspends visa services in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi
March 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have temporarily suspended visa services, cancelling all appointments…

Allegations of misconduct surface at BISP Nashonuma Centre in Shangla
March 3, 2026
SHANGLA: Allegations of corruption and exploitation have emerged against staff at the Benazir Nashonuma Programme Facilitation Center operating under the Benazir Income Support Programme…

Recovery of Rs150 million begins from 820 police personnel in Swat over BISP payments
March 3, 2026
SWAT: Authorities have begun recovering approximately Rs150 million from 820 police personnel in Swat district over payments received under the Benazir Income Support Programme…

Solidarity rally held in Sheringal to express support for Pakistan Army
March 3, 2026
By Syed Zahid Jan UPPER DIR: A solidarity rally in support of the Pakistan Army was held in Sheringal, drawing participation from residents and…

Swat administration orders daily monitoring of street children after key meeting
March 3, 2026
SWAT: The district administration in Swat has ordered daily monitoring of street children in Mingora and surrounding areas following a Child Protection Committee meeting…

Pakistan’s fruit export earnings nearly double over last decade
March 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fruit export earnings nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs44.6 billion in fiscal year 2015-16 to Rs86.0 billion in 2024-25,…

Pakistan Vows to Continue Operation ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’ Until Taliban End Support to Militant Groups
March 2, 2026
Islamabad: A senior Pakistani security official on Monday said Operation Ghazab Lil Haq will continue until Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities provide “verifiable assurance” that militant…

35 water filtration plants to be installed in Hazro under Rs2.22bn development plan
March 2, 2026
BY AMJAD YOUSAF ZAI HASSAN ABDAL — As many as 35 water filtration plants will be installed in different areas of tehsil Hazro during…

Swat police arrest 21 more illegal Afghan immigrants, total detentions reach 101
March 2, 2026
SWAT — Police in Swat have arrested 21 more Afghan nationals during an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants, bringing the total number of detentions…

EVAWG Alliance KP voices concern over Iran strikes, calls for civilian protection
March 2, 2026
PESHAWAR — The Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Alliance KP (EVAWG Alliance KP) has expressed concern over recent military strikes involving the United…

National Skills University marks 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah with debate event
March 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD — National Skills University Islamabad marked the 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah with a British Parliamentary–style debate competition organized by its…

Sindh finalizes 2026 summer and winter vacation schedule for schools and colleges
March 2, 2026
KARACHI — The Sindh government has approved summer and winter vacation dates for schools and colleges in 2026, along with the academic calendar for…

National Assembly committee asks HEC to reduce delays in degree attestation process
March 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to reduce delays in the degree attestation…

53% of trainees secure jobs under NAVTTC skill programs
March 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Mar 02 (ABC): Fresh performance data compiled by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) reveals that more than half of the…