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How passenger planes keep flying during a war
“These are perfectly normal, trained, controlled events,” says John, who was also keen to stress how pilots and controllers follow procedure closely so they can avoid busy airspace becoming unmanageable. “It’s not like a traffic jam that becomes chaotic.”
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BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
At the beginning of the conflict between Israel and the US, and Iran on 28 February, Doha’s Souq Waqif market was almost empty, with those in the usually safe and stable capital shocked by the attacks in the region. Qatar’s neighbouring countries have felt the impact of Tehran’s retaliatory strikes, with at least 18 people…
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FIA Thwarts Illegal Immigration Attempt at Islamabad Airport: Two Foreigners with Fake Korean Passports Detained
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – March 15, 2026In a swift and timely operation, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration Wing foiled an attempt at illegal immigration through forged documents at Islamabad International Airport.During routine immigration clearance for PIA flight PK-781 bound for Canada, two foreign passengers — identified as Chunga Chaye (female) and Chonja Sun (male) —…
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Bangladesh Clinch ODI Series with 11-Run Victory over Pakistan in Decisive Third Match
DHAKA, Bangladesh – March 15, 2026Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in the third and final One-Day International to win the three-match series on Saturday.Batting first, Bangladesh posted a solid total of 290 runs for 5 wickets in their full quota of 50 overs.Chasing a target of 291, Pakistan’s innings collapsed as the team was…
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Pakistan Intensifies Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: Tunnel Destroyed in Kandahar, Multiple Taliban Hideouts Hit; Badini Checkpost in Chitral Sector Completely Razed
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – March 15, 2026Pakistan’s armed forces have carried out fresh precision strikes under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, destroying a tunnel and several high-value terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, military and security sources confirmed on Saturday.In a separate action along the Pak-Afghan border in the Chitral sector, Pakistani troops completely demolished the Afghan…
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Pakistan Proposes $500 Million ADB Loan to Reform Public Sector Pension System
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – March 15, 2026Pakistan has proposed a new $500 million (approximately Rs 140 billion) loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to overhaul its public sector pension system, officials at the Ministry of Finance confirmed on Saturday.The programme, titled “Transforming Public Sector Pension Program”, aims to ease the mounting fiscal pressure on the…
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NPC Elections 2026-27: Democrats Panel Deals Blow to Journalist Panel, Wins Presidency and General Secretary
Islamabad —Muhammad Saleem March15, 2026In a dramatic turn in Pakistani journalism circles, the long-dominant Journalist Panel suffered a significant defeat in the National Press Club (NPC) elections for 2026-27, losing four out of 10 executive body seats to the combined opposition Democrats Panel — including the crucial posts of president and general secretary.President:Abdul Razzaq Sial…
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Bobi Wine: Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding
Wine, 44, alleged that the authorities had repeatedly raided the homes of his supporters looking for him, including as recently as Thursday, as well as setting up roadblocks around the country. He said that his house in the capital, Kampala, was still surrounded by the military, as it has been since election day.
