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Pakistan Published 22 Mar, 2026 11:56pm

Balochistan extends school closures until March 31

Punjab, Sindh had already ordered shutdowns amid energy crisis and regional tensions

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 11:43pm

US threats ‘show desperation’, says Iran president

Pezeshkian warns of decisive response as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 10:46pm

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse

TSA staff shortages disrupt major airport travel; DHS expects more workers to quit if shutdown persists

Sports Published 22 Mar, 2026 09:40pm

Lahore, Karachi to host HBL PSL 11 matches under revised plan

PCB cuts venues to two cities as tournament aligns with austerity measures

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 09:27pm

Israel launches wave of strikes on south Lebanon, hits bridge

Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed on Sunday in two strikes

Pakistan Updated 22 Mar, 2026 08:57pm

Govt raises high-octane fuel levy to Rs300 per litre

Move targets luxury vehicle users, aims to generate Rs9bn monthly for public relief

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 08:13pm

Iran threatens full Hormuz shutdown over US warning

Tehran warns the Strait will stay closed and energy infrastructure targeted if Washington strikes, as global oil route faces near standstill

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 07:14pm

Iran warns of ‘irreversible damage’ if power plants hit

Trump vows to ‘obliterate’ the Islamic Republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 06:30pm

UAE says air defences intercept Iranian missiles, drones

Abu Dhabi reports fresh interceptions as total missile and drone threats surge since start of hostilities

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 06:04pm

Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave

Saudi Arabia has ⁠come under attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles ​and drones since the start of U.S.-Israeli war on ​Iran

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 05:46pm

Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction

Qatar, Turkey say seven killed, including troops and technicians

Opinion Published 22 Mar, 2026 05:27pm

US waives oil sanctions — Iran plays the long game

Temporary relief may add barrels, but Tehran’s strategy is to weaponise scarcity, not solve it

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 05:18pm

Iran claims downing of F-15 near Hormuz, releases video

According Iranian military, its joint air defence command targeted the aircraft using a surface-to-air missile system

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 05:02pm

Trump and Iran trade threats over energy targets

Trump vows to 'obliterate' Iran energy facilities if it doesn't open Strait of Hormuz; Tehran says strait open to all but 'enemies'

Sports Published 22 Mar, 2026 03:23pm

PCB to hold PSL XI behind closed doors from March 26 amid regional tensions

Chairman Mohsin Naqvi says matches will be limited to Lahore and Karachi, opening ceremony has been cancelled, and fans will receive ticket refunds

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 03:13pm

Britain sees no evidence that Iran is targeting Europe with missiles

I'm not aware that they are even ​trying to target Europe, Steve Reed

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 12:19pm

Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat

Iran signals partial access to Strait of Hormuz amid threats

Pakistan Updated 22 Mar, 2026 02:00pm

Pakistan urges India to restore Indus Waters Treaty

President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif raise concerns on World Water Day over water scarcity and treaty disruptions

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 11:33am

Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds

Patriot interceptor blast over Bahrain raises doubts over drone attack claim as civilian toll mounts

Business & Economy Published 22 Mar, 2026 08:59am

Volkswagen CEO tells newspaper German carmakers should look to Chinese planning

Blume points to China’s strategic rigour while Volkswagen pushes deep restructuring

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 08:56am

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says

Japan considers limited military role to secure Hormuz after ceasefire

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 08:41am

Iran attacks near Israeli nuclear site, fires long-range missiles for first time

Iran fires long-range missiles for first time in war

World Published 22 Mar, 2026 08:25am

Trump issues 48 hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz blockade

Trump vows to target power plants unless Strait of Hormuz reopens

World Updated 22 Mar, 2026 01:30am

Iran missile hits Dimona as defences fail to intercept

Israel probes interception lapse; MDA reports mass casualties, including child in critical condition