March 2026

Girls walk out of an examination center after the first science group test of Grade 12 organized on Monday under the aegis of the Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS HYDERABAD: Police have arrested a corruption whistleblower linked to the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mirpurkhas, leading to the detention of

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a detailed weather advisory saying that widespread rain, windy conditions and occasional thunderstorms are expected to move over large parts of the country from the evening of March 17 until March 20, overlapping with the Eid holiday period. Although the weather will be particularly active, authorities are

Smoke rises above the rooftops of the city of Riyadh, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Photo: Reuters LAHORE: Air operations across Pakistan continue to be severely disrupted due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel. Thousands of passengers are canceling their travel plans and airlines are suffering heavy financial

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday expressed gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their unwavering support in the face of US and Israeli aggression against his country. In an Urdu message on social media platform » He added that Iran remains determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, fully

Iran will not submit to ‘unlawful aggression’ Saudi source refutes New York Times report that it would encourage protracted war. DUBAI/ GENEVA/ TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday asked U.S. allies to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as European powers ruled out a NATO mission to reopen the vital waterway closed

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said economic stability and relief to the public remained the government’s top priorities and all measures were being taken to not only provide immediate relief but also ensure long-term economic stability. He said the government was ready to deal with any situation arising from the current global tensions.

Anti-corruption body tells court about investigation against Nawaz, Maryam presents no evidence to support charges Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Photo: File LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday approved the termination of a National Accountability Bureau probe against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz