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Pakistan - 2026-03-20

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PM Shehbaz rejects summary proposing hike in petrol, diesel prices

Says oil prices have skyrocketed globally due to the ongoing war

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 10:39am

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SSGC announces gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr

Company advises customers to contact its 24/7 helpline at 1199 in case of any gas-related complaints

Published 20 Mar, 2026 08:42pm

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Pakistan becomes highly vulnerable to global energy shocks: PIDE

ISLAMABAD: Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making Pakistan highly...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:37am

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Pakistan conveys solidarity to KSA after Iranian strikes

ISLAMABAD: As tensions flare across the Middle East, Pakistan on Thursday extended a hand of solidarity to Saudi...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:35am

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PM condemns attacks on Jordan by Iran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemned the recent attacks on Jordan by Iran,...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:33am

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Closure of Strait of Hormuz poses threat to global foods security: Bostan

KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has raised a red flag over the escalating global...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:31am

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Hyderabad police finalises Eid-ul-Fitr security plan

HYDERABAD: Like the rest of the world, Muslims in Pakistan celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr with great...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:28am

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Afghan national-led gang held; phones, vehicles seized

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Robbery and Dacoity Unit (AR&DU) of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Thursday...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:26am

Energy

FESCO initiates austerity and cost-reduction measures

FAISALABAD: In light of the directives of the Government of Pakistan and the instructions of the Cabinet Division,...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:23am

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New standards of development, public service being set in Punjab: Azma

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that the Punjab government...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:18am

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PMDC for addressing growing gap between medical graduates, available PG training opportunities

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday called on provincial health departments to...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:15am

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Punjab govt determined to design tech plan for business services

LAHORE: Chairperson of the CM Punjab Task Force on Skills Development Adnan Afzal Chattha has said that the Punjab...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:14am

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Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Thursday that the Shawwal moon had not been sighted,...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:09am

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PM condemns Iran strikes in Turkiye

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday condemned Iran’s recent missile strikes in Turkiye, reaffirming...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:06am

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Iran urged to halt all attacks on Gulf states

ISLAMABAD: Arab and Islamic ministers for foreign affairs on Thursday unanimously called on Iran to immediately halt...

Published 20 Mar, 2026 06:39am

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LHC upholds cantonment tax under PO 13, 1979

LAHORE: The Lahore High court has held that the tax levied by a cantonment board within its jurisdiction under...