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Pakistan - 2026-03-17

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‘Austerity measures’: govt calls off Pakistan Day parade, associated events

Day to be commemorated with dignity, reverence through simple flag‑hoisting ceremony at appropriate levels, Prime Minister's Office says

Published 17 Mar, 2026 09:39pm

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Senator Rubina Khalid visits BISP incident victims, announces compensation

Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, visited Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:32pm

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Govt orders massive crackdown on money laundering, hundi-hawala

Reaffirms all international fund transfers must proceed exclusively through banking, other legal channels

Published 17 Mar, 2026 04:49pm

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PM tells petroleum ministry to resolve fuel supply issues

Reviews a meeting on implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures in view of the regional situation

Updated 17 Mar, 2026 08:59pm

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Rain, thunderstorm likely to hit Karachi from tomorrow: PMD

Says lightning strikes may occur at isolated places during forecast period

Published 17 Mar, 2026 02:36pm

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India has become world’s biggest Islamophobic state: Asim

Says India undermines efforts to combat hate-spewing ideology

Published 17 Mar, 2026 01:50pm

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Armed Forces strike target 6 terror bases in Kabul, Nangarhar: Tarar

Says all targeting was done with precision only at those infrastructures which were being used by Afghan Taliban regime to support its multiple terror proxies including Fitna Al Khawarij and Fitna Al Hindustan

Updated 17 Mar, 2026 08:59pm

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Lahore admin intensifies monitoring of essential commodities’ prices

LAHORE: The Lahore administration has intensified its monitoring of the prices and availability of essential...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:14am

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Mera Pyara team reunites two missing young sisters with parents

LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) “Mera Pyara” team has achieved another notable success by reuniting...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:11am

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PM directs Railways to increase freight trains

KARACHI: Pakistan Railways has started contacting chambers of commerce and other trade organizations to avail the...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:10am

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Federal govt employees: PM orders release of salaries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered that salaries for federal government employees be...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:08am

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1,000 agricultural graduates to China: SAU VC hails PM’s initiative

HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Dr Altaf Ali Siyal on Monday said that the role...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:06am

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Eight dead in roof collapse at Rahim Yar Khan shop

RAHIM YAR KHAN: A tragic roof collapse at a shop in Rahim Yar Khan has left as many as eight women dead and more...

Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:04am

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Forum condoles death of Mufti Jamiluddin

ISLAMABAD: The Forum of Information Group Secretaries expresses profound grief over the passing of Mufti Jamiluddin...