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Punjab announces austerity measures amid war-driven economic pressure

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 08:32pm

Punjab announces austerity measures amid war-driven economic pressure

Maryam Nawaz suspends ministers’ fuel use, orders school closures and cuts official fuel allowances by 50%

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 08:23pm

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

Naval escort mission begins to protect national shipping, energy supplies and key maritime routes amid evolving regional security risks

PDMA issues rain alert for Potohar, Murree and Galiat

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 04:41pm

PDMA issues rain alert for Potohar, Murree and Galiat

Northern areas to receive rainfall from March 9–11; plains may see temperature rise of 3–4°C

KP cabinet approves work-from-home policy, vows relief amid energy crisis

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 04:31pm

KP cabinet approves work-from-home policy, vows relief amid energy crisis

Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls for cutting government expenses, establishing labor shelters, and providing support to people hit by rising petrol prices

Pakistan targets terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, says Tarar

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 03:22pm

Pakistan targets terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, says Tarar

Minister denies Afghan Taliban claims, insists operations based on precise intelligence

Sindh weighs strict measures to manage fuel crisis

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 02:26pm

Sindh weighs strict measures to manage fuel crisis

Authorities weigh rationing and transport restrictions as fuel shortages disrupt supplies and threaten essential services in Pakistan’s southern province

Pakistan flight operations disrupted as Middle East war triggers cancellations

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 02:18pm

Pakistan flight operations disrupted as Middle East war triggers cancellations

Airport sources say 18 Lahore-Gulf flights cancelled in 24 hours, more than 1,400 flights scrapped nationwide since attack on Iran

Pakistan Army destroys ammunition depot in cross-border operation

Pakistan Updated 09 Mar, 2026 02:41pm

Pakistan Army destroys ammunition depot in cross-border operation

Ground and air operations target Afghan Taliban and Fitna Al Khawarij bases

Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid security concerns

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 01:25pm

Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid security concerns

Complete traffic and movement ban imposed in multiple areas from 6am to 6pm

PM chairs national austerity meeting, urges frugality across government

Pakistan Updated 09 Mar, 2026 05:21pm

PM chairs national austerity meeting, urges frugality across government

Federal and provincial leaders discuss economic stability, resource management, and relief measures amid global tensions

US consulates in Karachi and Lahore suspend visa services

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 12:10pm

US consulates in Karachi and Lahore suspend visa services

All immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments cancelled from March 9-13

Four Fitna Al Khawarij militants killed in Dera Ghazi Khan operation

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 10:13am

Four Fitna Al Khawarij militants killed in Dera Ghazi Khan operation

CTD team targets group planning attacks on police and security agencies

Govt to announce austerity plan today amid fuel crisis

Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2026 08:51am

Govt to announce austerity plan today amid fuel crisis

PM Shehbaz says steps needed to safeguard economy as regional tensions rise

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