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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights until april

Pakistan, March 18 -- Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian-registered aircraft until April 24, nearly a year after the ban first took effect, citing ongoing tensions with India over r... Read More


Gold prices hold steady at Rs 523,762 per tola in Pakistan

Pakistan, March 18 -- Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Wednesday, showing no change in local markets amid steady global rates. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Associa... Read More


Punjab government declares five holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

Pakistan, March 18 -- The Punjab government has officially announced a five-day holiday schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, providing citizens ample time to celebrate the festival with family and loved one... Read More


Oil prices ease as Iraq-Kurd deal eases Middle East supply concerns

Pakistan, March 18 -- Oil prices softened on Wednesday after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached an agreement to resume crude exports via Turkey's Ceyhan port, providing some relief amid persistent M... Read More


Operation Ghazab lil Haq paused for Eid: Tarar

Pakistan, March 18 -- Pakistan has announced a temporary pause in Operation Ghazab lil Haq ahead of Eid ul-Fitr. The move signals a goodwill gesture to ease tensions during the festive period. The dec... Read More


Pakistan counters India over Afghanistan strikes

Pakistan, March 18 -- Pakistan's Foreign Office has rejected India's statement on its action against alleged terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. The response comes after recent airstrikes under O... Read More


Saudi Arabia announces Eid on Friday

Pakistan, March 18 -- Saudi Arabia has not sighted the Shawwal moon, confirming Eid ul-Fitr on Friday, March 20. The announcement finalizes the end of Ramadan and sets the official Eid date. The decis... Read More


DG ISPR rejects Kabul civilian casualty claims

Pakistan, March 18 -- Pakistan's military spokesperson has said explosions in Kabul were caused by detonating ammunition at targeted sites. He rejected claims of civilian casualties, calling them fals... Read More


Iran sets conditions for Indian ships passage

Pakistan, March 18 -- Iran has set conditions for Indian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional maritime tensions. The development affects India's naval operations and trade r... Read More


ADB pledges $10bn to Pakistan economy

Pakistan, March 18 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years under its 2026-2030 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS). The funding ai... Read More