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March 26, 2026
PSX loses over 2,000 points during intraday trade
KSE-100 declines by 2,643.02 points or 1.67 per cent to stand at 155,670.42 points from the previous close of 158,313.44 points.
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March 26, 2026
Rock is not dead in Pakistan — it’s seeing a renaissance
The underground rock scene never truly disappeared and now it's making a comeback in a big way.
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March 26, 2026
Israel strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end war
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran seeks "an end to the war on our own terms" so it will not be repeated again.
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March 26, 2026
Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay
US president will now visit Beijing on May 14 and 15; says that he will host Xi for a reciprocal visit in Washington later this year.
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March 26, 2026
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role in Middle East de-escalation in meeting with Chinese envoy
Ambassador Jiang commends Pakistan's economic resilience and reform efforts, reaffirms China's continued support, PMO says.
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March 26, 2026
Meesha Shafi’s lawyer asks court to dismiss Ali Zafar’s defamation suit against her
The counsel submitted his closing arguments in the case after which the hearing was adjourned till Thursday.
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March 26, 2026
Pakistan navigates shifting US-Iran dynamics amid ongoing war
For Islamabad, the possible role in facilitating talks is not about spectacle, but about quiet leverage — geography, access, and timing.
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March 26, 2026
Two-nation theory
There is a Pakistan of privilege and a Pakistan of poverty.
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March 26, 2026
Rising stakes
Country after country is struggling with a fuel crisis that is only going to intensify in the days ahead.
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March 26, 2026
At the crossroads
OVER the next few days, the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran can go either of two ways: nascent attempts at ...
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March 26, 2026
Oil slides 4pc amid fragile diplomacy signals
Despite market turmoil, Washington holds off tapping strategic oil reserves.
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March 26, 2026
Federal Constitutional Court upholds validity of Christian woman’s marriage to Muslim
Father’s habeas plea dismissed; woman confirms marriage was voluntary
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March 26, 2026
Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development for regular civil-military consultations at National Security Committee level
Monthly meetings of forum suggested to review domestic, international security developments.
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March 26, 2026
OpenAI axes Sora video app in pivot to business tools
Skips $1bn deal with Disney; refocuses on corporate customers, more lucrative AI.
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March 26, 2026
Lebanon must not become next Gaza, says UN chief
Guterres warns war in Middle East is "out of control"; calls for immediate halt to hostilities between Israel, Hezbollah.
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March 26, 2026
Heritage sites at risk of landing on Unesco ‘danger list’
Complaint shared with Pakistan’s delegate in Paris highlights demolition, repair work at Mohra Moradu and Sirkap.
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March 26, 2026
Centre asks provinces to help shoulder fuel price burden
Punjab, Sindh expected to revert after internal consultations on whether they have requisite fiscal space.
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March 26, 2026
No headway as Iran, US remain entrenched
Trump administration claims "productive" talks still on; Araghchi says exchange of messages through mediators "is not negotiation".
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March 26, 2026
Tirah people protest delay in promised compensation
The participants also expressed concern over deforestation in Tirah to make way for construction of official buildings.
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March 26, 2026
Woman shot dead inside her house in Lakki Marwat
They said an attacker, identified as Jehanzeb Khan, barged into the house of Muslim Shah and opened fire on his sister, killing her instantl...
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March 26, 2026
Efforts afoot to restart Afghans’ repatriation at Torkham
All trading activities have been halted since October 12, when all border points with Afghanistan were closed due to security issues.
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March 26, 2026
KP govt to hire fresh graduates to supervise matric exam
Official says teachers will be taking classes in their respective schools instead of working as invigilators.
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March 26, 2026
CM Afridi concerned over ‘abrupt’ cancellation of meeting on national, regional issues
Complains critical national decisions being taken without adequate consultation.
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March 26, 2026
PTI says train accident exposed serious flaws in railway system
Demands investigation, railways minister’s resignation.
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March 26, 2026
Design of Shahdara Dam near completion to tackle water shortage
CDA reviews new dams, wetlands, conservation measures amid growing demand.
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March 26, 2026
Women protest sentencing of Kashmiri activists
MUZAFFARABAD:A large number of women on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration against the ‘wrongful’...
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March 26, 2026
Govt in search of advocate general for Islamabad
Several prominent lawyers are under consideration for the key constitutional post, including Usman G. Rashid Cheema, Malik Naveed Hayat, and...
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March 26, 2026
Naureen Bano appointed National Commission on the Status of Women acting chairperson
Her tenure has been marked by significant contributions towards strengthening NCSW’s advocacy and institutional work.
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March 26, 2026
Punjab Food Authority seizes 300kg unwholesome meat
A young girl was allegedly raped by a man in Chak 104 NB of Sargodha.
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March 26, 2026
Two injured in firing on court premises in Lahore
Police arrest the ‘hired shooter’.
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March 26, 2026
‘33,000 illegal foreigners deported from Punjab’: Punjab police
Police says that among those deported, 12,565 were men, 6,695 women and 13,760 children.
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March 26, 2026
Election Commission of Pakistan ‘fails’ to clarify anomaly in party-based LG poll mechanism in Punjab
PTI lawmaker moves LHC over "unclear" poll framework, seeks clarity on candidate distinction and ballot format.
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March 26, 2026
Rail traffic restored 20 hours after derailment in Bahawalpur
Panel led by Federal Government Inspector of Railways to probe the incident.
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March 26, 2026
Chinese naval vessel arrives for bilateral maritime exercise in Karachi
The Sea Guardian exercise, which will be concluded on April 2.
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March 26, 2026
Crude oil theft network busted in Tando Allahyar
During the operation, authorities recovered refining equipment and a large quantity of stolen crude oil.
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March 26, 2026
Commission seeks pre-partition record of Gul Plaza land
official requested additional time to compile the complete record, which the commission granted, subject to the April 1 deadline.
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March 26, 2026
Sindh govt mulls comprehensive plan to counter violent extremism in Sindh, moot told
Promotion of ‘jihadi culture’ contributed to radicalisation of society, IGP tells workshop
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March 26, 2026
Search continues for girl drowned in water main in karachi
She was fetching water from the open line of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation in Jokhio Goth when she drowned, says police.
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March 26, 2026
PSL 11 set to start with Lahore-Hyderabad clash
Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi voiced confidence in Lahore Qalandars mounting a strong title challenge, aiming for a fourth triu...
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March 26, 2026
One killed, six injured in gas cylinder blast in Quetta
The injured, who sustained burn wounds, were later shifted to Quetta for further treatment.
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March 26, 2026
Child rights body urges cut in private school fees in Balochistan
Private schools and transport operators continue to charge full monthly tuition and transportation fees, placing an undue financial burden o...
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March 26, 2026
Man kills father over minor dispute in Quetta
QUETTA: A young man gunned down his father over a minor dispute in Khilji Colony of the Sariab area here on...
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March 26, 2026
Meaningful talks must for Balochistan peace: National Party chief
Dr Malik Baloch says that his party’s philosophy is rooted in national and class struggle and that coercion or force would never be accepted...
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March 26, 2026
35 Pakistani institutions feature in QS university rankings
Nust, QAU foremost among public sector varsities; Lums secures top billing among business schools.
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March 25, 2026
Petroleum dealers postpone strike in light of Middle East conflict
"We have postponed the strike, keeping in view the hardships consumers will face if the war escalates and leads to a supply chain crisis of...
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March 25, 2026
US jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial
Case involves a 20-year-old woman who says she became addicted to the apps at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design.
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March 25, 2026
Imran’s son Kasim raises father’s case at UNHRC, decries his treatment in jail
“We cannot stand by as his health deteriorates and he is kept away from us," he says.
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March 25, 2026
Trump names Nvidia, Meta chiefs to science and tech council
The council is expected to play a key role in shaping Washington’s response to intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence.
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March 25, 2026
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council says 10 universities offering unrecognised postgraduate programmes
Warns that students enrolled with these institutes will not be registered with the medical accreditation body.
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March 25, 2026