Workers at Holy Family, RTH and Benazir Bhutto hospitals warn of protests over delayed salaries Nurses protest over low wages. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: A total of 255 employees at three government hospitals in Rawalpindi remain unpaid as of the 18th of Ramazan, sparking frustration among staff with only 12 days left before Eidul Fitr. At … Read more

ISPR says terrorists linked to ‘Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij’ killed in five engagements in Bajaur, Bannu, DI Khan Pakistan Army soldiers. PHOTO: ISPR/FILE Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 13 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations conducted on March 6-7 across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday. The operations were part of … Read more

‘The world cannot return to the law ​of the jungle; Resorting to force at every turn does not prove one’s might’ Members of the media raise hands to ask questions as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), in Beijing, China, March 8, 2026 … Read more

Driver dies in Al Barsha incident amid expanding Iran-US-Israel war; UAE condemns attacks on civilians Plume of smoke rises around Dubai Creek area as seen from Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A Pakistani driver was killed when “debris from an aerial interception” fell onto a vehicle in … Read more

PM emphasized that the proposed strategy should ensure that the burden on the public remains minimal Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking at the opening ceremony of Indus AI week in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD: In a back-to-back meetings, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the ministries concerned to prepare a comprehensive plan based … Read more

LAHORE: The sharp increase in petroleum prices has begun rippling through the country’s transport sector, pushing up fares for buses, rickshaws, taxis and railways and piling fresh pressure on commuters already struggling to keep pace with rising living costs. Transport operators across several cities have started raising fares on both intercity and urban routes, citing … Read more

. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the implementation of a decision directing a private airline, Airblue, to pay around Rs5.04 billion in compensation to the families of victims of the 2010 private airline plane crash in the federal capital. IHC’s Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the appeal filed by the airline against … Read more

New attacks in Gulf follow Iran’s president’s statement; Water desalination plant on Qeshm island attacked Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Photo: Reuters Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused US President Donald Trump of effectively ending Tehran’s pledge not to target neighbouring countries after Washington used regional bases to carry out attacks against Iran. In … Read more

. LOS ANGELES: When director and screenwriter Clint Bentley decided to adapt “Train Dreams” for the big screen, he hoped he could captivate audiences with the tale of an ordinary man living in extraordinary times — the early 20th century. Now, that vision — starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones — is up for four Oscars, including the … Read more

KARACHI: On International Women’s Day, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Women’s Wing Central President Faryal Talpur paid tribute to women across Pakistan and the world, recognising their crucial role in families, communities, and national development. Speaking from Bilawal House, they stressed the importance of women’s empowerment, equal opportunities, and social justice, … Read more