Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Iran set to name new supreme leader within ‘one day’ as Middle East conflict worsens
TEHRAN, Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks from them; Israel and Tehran trade attacks as the war enters second week.
CDA, MCI launch special bazar for women traders
ISLAMABAD, MAR 7 /DNA/ – A special event was held on Saturday at the Women’s Ramdan Sahulat Bazar established in Sector G-11 of the Federal Capital, Islamabad, to mark International Women’s Day. This special event was organized in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The objective of this event is to highlight the business capabilities of women and provide them with opportunities to embark on the path to economic independence and empowerment. A large number ofRead More
WPC, UN Women unveil Pakistan women’s parliamentary leaders portal
ISLAMABAD, MAR 7 /DNA/ – Ahead of the International Women’s Day 2026, the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), with financial support from the European Union (EU) and in partnership with UN Women Pakistan , unveiled the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Leaders (PWL) Portal in Islamabad. Launched under the EU-funded Pakistan Women Leaders (PWL) project, the portal will strengthen coordination between the National and Provincial Assemblies and serve as a centralised digital repository of pro-women legislation and related data, enabling more informed, evidence-based and gender-responsive lawmaking across Pakistan. The event commenced with welcomeRead More
Airfares to go up as jet fuel price hiked by Rs154 per litre
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/KARACHI: The government has significantly increased the price of jet fuel used by commercial aircraft, raising it by Rs154 per litre in one of the largest hikes in recent years. Following the increase, jet fuel prices have surged from Rs188.93 to a record Rs342.37 per litre, marking an increase of about 82%. The sharp rise comes after the government recently raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre amid growing concerns over global fuel supply disruptions. The move follows the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent announcement ofRead More
‘Goal is to silence the crowd’: Santner makes bold statement ahead of World Cup final
AHMEDABAD: New Zealand will “not mind breaking a few hearts” in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday. Santner’s side will face India on Sunday in Ahmedabad with over 100,000 home fans expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and has never won a white-ball World Cup. “I wouldn’t mind winning a trophy,” Santner said. He added: “It’s going to be obviously a challenge where everyone knows we’re probably not theRead More
Pakistan Railways increases train fares
LAHORE, Mar 7: The Pakistan Railways has decided to increase train fares following a 20 per cent rise in diesel prices, a spokesperson for the department said on Saturday. Economy class fares have been increased by 5 per cent, while fares for AC classes have been raised by 10 per cent.The spokesperson added that Pakistan Railways will bear the additional operational cost of passenger trains itself despite the increase in fares. Meanwhile, freight train charges have also been increased by 20 per cent.The revised fares will come into effect fromRead More