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Extends Eid greetings to Erdogan and Jordan’s king; Ankara, UN welcome Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday acknowledged Turkiye’s constructive role in promoting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan in light of the recently announced temporary ceasefire. Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of Eid, in a rare de-escalation following days of heightened cross-border tensions. The ceasefire, announced separately by Islamabad and Kabul, will remain in effect from midnight March 18/19 until midnight March 23/24, with both sides warning that any violation could trigger an immediate resumption of military operations. The halt in fighting…

China cracks down on chemical networks linked to Fentanyl in move long sought by United States China has taken strict action against accountability for chemical trafficking globally. The Chinese authorities arrested seven people and subjected 12 more ‌to “criminal compulsory measures” in a campaign targeting traffickers in fentanyl precursor chemicals, state media said on Thursday, following pressure from the United States. China’s first wide-publication in years of legal action that has led to the arrests of traffickers also follows weekend trade talks with the United States to prepare for a summit originally planned for the end of the month of…

Says everyone knows why visas being refused and why travel on NICOP being recommendedInfo Minister Ataullah Tarar and Jemima Goldsmith. Photos: File Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, alleged on Thursday that the government was refusing visas for their sons, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, in an attempt to deprive them of British protection in the case of a possible arrest upon arrival in Pakistan. Her statement came a day after Information Minister Ataullah Tarar welcomed her sons to visit Pakistan using their National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), which he said would allow them to travel without a visa.…

Photo: Inside Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s ‘secret’ plan for a summer wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly doubled down on their plans of settling down. For those unversed, it has been reportedly earlier that their wedding may take place on June 13, 2026, a date that fits Swift’s long-time lucky number which is 13. Swift is alo expected to have her closest friends as bridesmaids. These include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Sophie Turner and her childhood friend Abigail Anderson. As per the latest report of Star Magazine, the celebrity couple have no plans to delay getting hitched…

At least 23 Asian nationals, including four Pakistanis, have been killed or are missing in US-Iran war Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah. Photo: AFP On what should be a time of celebration, families across Pakistan will instead be marking Eid in mourning, after their loved ones working in the Gulf were killed in the Iran conflict. At least 23 workers from countries, including Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, have been killed or are reported missing since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, according to an Anadolu tally. Muzaffar…

Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikesFire and smoke rise in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on March 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Qatar’s main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on.Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran.Ras Laffan…

Government urges public to save petrol and diesel to avoid possible disruption in fuel availability in coming daysPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Islamabad to discuss the implementation of fuel-saving and austerity measures. Photo: APP The government’s fuel conservation and austerity committee was informed on Thursday that further measures would have to be taken in the coming days to deal with the crisis arising from the unstable situation in the Middle East and its impact on fuel supply lines. On March 6, the government sharply increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre, or 20%, marking the first…

Rising fuel costs hit low-paid urban workers in Pakistan, leaving little for basics or Eid celebrationsA Foodpanda delivery rider loads items into his delivery box before delivering them in Karachi, Pakistan, March 13, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters As Eidul Fitr approaches, marking the end of Ramazan, delivery riders on Karachi’s streets say they’re working longer hours, but earning less, with little left for the new clothes and treats that usually mark the festival.A few weeks ago, 23-year-old Mohammad Mohsin could make around Rs1,500 a day.Now, with the US-Israeli war on Iran choking oil supplies, petrol prices have surged above Rs320 per…

Netflix is planning a “KPop Demon Hunters” world tour, ​as it looks to capitalize on its most popular ‌movie, according to Reuters on Wednesday. “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for best animated feature on Sunday, capping a ​record-breaking run after becoming Netflix’s most-watched film ever on ​its 2025 debut. The movie’s song, “Golden,” took the Academy ⁠Award for best original song. Netflix is negotiating with concert ​promoters to stage a live show featuring performances of the ​songs from the film, the source said. Bloomberg News first reported the talks earlier on Wednesday. The parties have discussed a tour that…

Pakistan relies on Gulf fuel, but war-driven supply strain has raised prices and forced austerityPassengers ride an overcrowded bus while returning to their hometowns ahead of Eidul Fitr, which marks the end of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramazan, in Lahore on March 19, 2026. PHOTO: AFP  Preparations for the end of Ramazan were in full swing at a beauty salon in Punjab, with customers getting haircuts, eyebrow-threading and henna tattoos. In Multan’s markets, crowds of young and old women shopped for colourful bangles, shoes, new clothes, make-up and sweet treats. But in Multan and elsewhere in Pakistan, the…