Most parts of Pakistan to experience heatwave conditions, PMD predicts
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned on Thursday that weather conditions are shifting toward heatwave development in the coming weeks, particularly across the plains of Sindh and southern Punjab. As the March-April-May season trends warmer than usual, mean temperatures are expected to remain above normal throughout most of the
Peshawar set to host national T20 Cup and PSL matches
PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sports and Youth Affairs, Taj Muhammad Khan Tarand, visited the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on Wednesday and inspected the preparations for matches commencing from March 7. The Advisor was accompanied by Secretary Sports KP, Muhammad Asif and Director
PCB announces schedule and squads for National T20 Cup
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule and squads for the National T20 Cup 2026 here on Wednesday, kicking off from March 07 in Peshawar. The ABS Developers National T20 Cup 2026 is set to begin from Saturday, 7 March, with the semi-finals and final scheduled for 17
Using Afghan soil for terrorism Against Pakistan is unacceptable: Field Marshal Asim Munir
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, visited Wana in South Waziristan to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along the Western border. Field Marshal laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument to pay homage to the martyrs who rendered supreme
Two police personnel suspended for beating up citizens
MANSEHRA: Mansehra police on Wednesday suspended two police personnel for alleged involvement in an assault incident. The incident had sparked outrage on social media after a video of it went viral. According to a statement issued by the Mansehra police, while taking notice of the incident, the Mansehra district police
Pakistan secures third straight win in Hockey World Cup qualifiers
The Pakistan Hockey Team has achieved a remarkable hat-trick of victories by defeating Austria in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt. This significant win has brought the national team very close to qualifying for the semi-finals, positioning them just one step away from earning a spot in the
Security forces kill Afghan commander Nusratullah in major operation
A fierce exchange of gunfire and artillery took place between security forces and the Afghan Taliban in the Kharlachi area along the Pak-Afghan border. As a result, a key Afghan Taliban commander, Nusratullah, also known as Kochi, was killed. According to sources, this clash occurred on March 3, 2026, with
Major reshuffle: KP health department issues massive transfer and posting orders
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) health department on Wednesday reshuffled 345 senior medical officers who have been promoted to Grade 18 recently. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has issued orders of posting and transfers in different hospitals for the actualisation of 345 medical officers promoted regularly in Grade 18. The notification
Suspected Indian Navy Submarine attack on an Irani ship leaves over 100 dead
COLOMBO: A suspected Indian Navy submarine has attacked an Iranian ship, leaving over 100 people dead in Sri Lanka. According to sources, a search and rescue operation is currently active off the coast of Sri Lanka following the sinking of the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath
ECP suspends female MNA’s notification following court orders
ISLAMABAD (Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday suspended the notification of a female member of the National Assembly following the order of the Islamabad High Court. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and in accordance with the order of
