France ready to join Hormuz ship escorts after tensions ease
France - (Web Desk) - France said it is ready to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but only once the situation becomes calmer, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.
This comes after US President Donald Trump asked…
Ayesha Omar backs Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Bollywood critique
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Ayesha Omar has publicly expressed support for Nawazuddin Siddiqui, applauding his critique of Bollywood’s current filmmaking trends and calling for honesty and authenticity in cinema.
During his appearance at NDTV…
Senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war protest
Senior U.S Resigned - (Web Desk) - A senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the war in Iran. He said Iran did not pose an immediate threat to the United States.
Joseph Kent, director of the National…
BISP Announces Aid and Reforms After Tragic Rahim Yar Khan Incident
RAHIM YAR KHAN: (Web Desk) - Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Rubina Khalid visited Sheikh Zayed Hospital on March 17, 2026, to meet women beneficiaries injured in a recent tragic incident. She was accompanied by MPA…
FFC Delivers Strong 48th AGM Performance Update
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) convened its 48th Annual General Meeting on March 16, 2026, successfully achieving a 59% quorum through a mix of physical attendance, virtual participation, and…
State Bank announces official bank holidays for Eid, Pakistan Day
State Bank of Pakistan - (Web Desk) - The State Bank of Pakistan announced on Tuesday that all banks and financial institutions will be closed on March 20 and 21 for Eid-ul-Fitr.
The government has declared these two days as public…
Israel claims Iran’s security chief killed in strike
TEHRAN (Web Desk) - Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, has been killed in a covert strike.
Israeli sources said the operation reportedly targeted Larijani while…
UN calls for independent investigation into deadly Kabul clinic strike
UN - (Web Desk) - The UN has called for a quick and independent investigation into a deadly strike on a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul. Afghan authorities said the attack, carried out by Pakistan, killed hundreds of people.
A UN…
Pakistan Day parade cancelled amid austerity measures
In Islamabad, authorities have decided to cancel the annual parade and major celebrations for Pakistan Day amid the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the government’s austerity drive.
According to official directives, March 23 will still be…
