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Islamabad | Monday, March 9, 2026Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern directive to all federal ministers and government officials to immediately adopt austerity and financial discipline, as the country faces mounting global economic pressures.Speaking to senior officials, the Prime Minister said that timely economic measures are unavoidable given the current international situation…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has accused Afghanistan of consistently supporting terrorism, warning that extending further trust to the neighboring country would be unwise. In a strongly worded statement, Asif described the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as an “Afghan franchise,” asserting that without Kabul’s backing, the militant group would have been eradicated…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman has criticized Pakistan’s leadership for failing to maintain strategic oil reserves amid global uncertainties, stating that wise rulers would have stockpiled at least a year’s worth of fuel. In a pointed remark, he highlighted the need for proactive measures, drawing parallels with China’s approach to…

Bridgetown, Barbados – In a thrilling conclusion to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, India powered their way to a resounding victory over New Zealand, securing their third title in the format. Chasing a formidable target, the Black Caps crumbled under pressure, handing India a comprehensive 96-run win.Batting first after winning the toss, India posted…

Lahore, Pakistan – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a crucial meeting to discuss measures for maintaining Pakistan’s economic stability in the face of recent international tensions, as announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Media Wing.During the session, the Prime Minister received a detailed briefing on the emerging global tensions and their potential…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid global energy fluctuations, petroleum product prices in South Asia have reached their highest levels in Pakistan, according to recent data from the Ministry of Petroleum. This surge is exacerbating economic pressures on consumers and businesses alike in the country.Sources from the Ministry of Petroleum in Islamabad revealed that the current price…

Peshawar, Pakistan – In a poignant development amid the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan, star all-rounder of the Afghan national cricket team, Rashid Khan, has reportedly taken shelter in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, along with his family. The move comes as escalating conflict forces many Afghans to flee their homeland in search…