Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
US intel chief says Iranian govt intact
DNA WASHINGTON: US intel chief says Iran made no effort to rebuild nuclear enrichment capability as NATO allies work on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran confirms the Israeli killing of its intelligence minister and issues fresh evacuation threats to civilians near oil facilities in Gulf countries. In testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that Iran has made no attempt to restart or rebuild its uranium enrichment program since US and Israeli strikes last year obliterated key nuclear facilities duringRead More
Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Friday
RIYADH, MAR 18: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced that the first day of Eid ul Fitr will fall on March 20 (Friday) after the Shawwal moon was not sighted in the kingdom. According to Gulf News, the moon-sighting committee convened after Maghrib prayers and verified that the Shawwal moon was not sighted in the kingdom. An official statement from the Royal Court confirmed that Thursday will be the last day of the fasting month and Friday will be celebrated as Eid ul Ftir across the kingdom. Muslims celebrate Eid ulRead More
Afghan Taliban regime hiding militants in govt buildings, says ISPR chief
RAWALPINDI, MAR 18: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that Afghan Taliban regime is sheltering militants in state infrastructure, saying that Pakistan was fighting a war against terrorism imposed on it. “The Afghan Taliban regime has hidden terrorists in government buildings,” he said while speaking on Geo News programme Capital Talk. The ISPR chief said that the Afghan Taliban regime has maintained links with terrorist groups, including a son of Osama bin Laden. “The Afghan Taliban regime is a terrorist organisation that hasRead More
Pakistan temporarily pauses Op Ghazab lil-Haq against Taliban regime in view of Eid ul Fitr
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18: Pakistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan in view of the upcoming Islamic festival of Eid ul Fitr. In a X post, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that upon Islamabad’s own initiative as well as on the request from the brotherly Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye, the government has decided to announce a temporary pause in the ongoing military operation against the terrorists. “The pause shall be applicable from midnightRead More
US intel chief says Iran made no effort to rebuild enrichment; Nato allies ‘working on ways’ to reopen Hormuz
WASHINGTON, MAR 18: Iran confirms Israeli killing of intelligence minister, issues evacuation threat to people near oil facilities in Gulf countries.
UAE envoy advocates diplomacy amid regional complexities
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 /DNA/ – The UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, has stated that the region is currently going through difficult and complex circumstances, but emphasized that this situation is temporary. He said the UAE is following an exceptionally patient, tolerant, and responsible policy to prevent further deterioration of conditions in the region. The Ambassador stressed that the current tensions can only be resolved through diplomatic channels. He made these remarks during a special interview with senior journalists in Islamabad. Ambassador Al-Zaabi highlighted thatRead More