Security forces foil Taliban drone attacks, says ISPR
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Security forces foil Taliban drone attacks, says ISPR

March 14, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on March 13 Afghan Taliban launched several rudimentary drones targeting Pakistani territory, which were successfully intercepted and foiled by the security forces. According to ISPR the drones were successfully neutralized through “soft and hard kills” and did not reach their intended targets. However,

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SECP launches scheme allowing retirees to receive monthly income
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SECP launches scheme allowing retirees to receive monthly income

March 14, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: Employees in Pakistan now have the opportunity to convert their lifelong savings into a structured monthly income after retirement, following the introduction of a new system approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The new annuity products aim to strengthen the country’s retirement system and provide

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Petrol pump owners announce nationwide shutdown
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Petrol pump owners announce nationwide shutdown

March 14, 2026
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The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has announced that petrol pumps across Pakistan will remain closed from March 27 if its demands are not met. Addressing a press conference, association leaders Abdul Sami Khan, Amir Khan Mehsud and Tariq Hassan said the government had increased fuel prices in a manner that

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Advisory issued against fake NADRA websites
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Advisory issued against fake NADRA websites

March 14, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has identified a fake website impersonating the authority’s visa portal and issued an advisory urging citizens to remain cautious. In a public awareness message, NADRA said a fraudulent website http://www.visa.nadragov.online had been detected which mimics the authority’s official visa portal. According to

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National Press Club announces election victors
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National Press Club announces election victors

March 13, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The Democratic Panel emerged victorious in the annual elections of the National Press Club (NPC) for the year 2026, securing the top slots in a closely contested race. In the battle for the presidency, the Democratic Panel’s candidate, Abdur Razaq Sial, was elected as President after securing 1,067 votes.

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Two drones intercepted near Rawalpindi, no damage reported
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Two drones intercepted near Rawalpindi, no damage reported

March 13, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistani official has confirmed that two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were shot down by air defence systems today after loitering in the vicinity of Faizabad, an area adjacent to Rawalpindi. The incident occurred at the critical confluence of Rawalpindi. According to official sources, the drones were detected

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PML-N stalwart Nehal Hashmi takes oath as Governor of Sindh
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PML-N stalwart Nehal Hashmi takes oath as Governor of Sindh

March 13, 2026
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KARACHI: Nehal Hashmi, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), took the oath of office as the Governor of Sindh on Friday, a day after his unexpected appointment to the role. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Governor’s House, was conducted by Sindh High Court Chief Justice Zafar

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Shehbaz Sharif approves decision on petroleum prices
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Shehbaz Sharif approves decision on petroleum prices

March 13, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a decision to maintain current petroleum prices, providing significant relief to the public currently grappling with high inflation. The Prime Minister said that the move is intended to alleviate the financial burden on the common man, stating that the government remains determined to

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Pakistan hits militant bases in Afghanistan, 663 terrorists killed so far
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Pakistan hits militant bases in Afghanistan, 663 terrorists killed so far

March 13, 2026
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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces conducted a series of precise airstrikes against high-value terrorist installations and militant infrastructure inside Afghanistan during the wee hours of Friday, as “Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq” continues to intensify. The intelligence-based operations targeted strategic locations in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar, successfully neutralising logistical bases, ammunition depots, and training

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ICC releases list of 2025 world’s best cricketers for award
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ICC releases list of 2025 world’s best cricketers for award

March 13, 2026
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The cricket website has released the list of male and female cricketers who won the 2025 awards, which does not include any player from Pakistan. The award recipients include 8 Indians, 3 Australians and 2 South African cricketers, while one player each from Bangladesh and Afghanistan won the award. The

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