Monday . March 02, 2026

Japan’s ambassador hosts Iftar reception celebrating Saudi-Japan relations
Ramadan nights celebrate culture, storytelling, community in Jeddah
Pakistan’s annual inflation rises to 7% in February, statistics bureau says
Lebanese government imposes immediate ban on Hezbollah’s military activities
Pakistan forms high-level energy committee as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens oil routes
Trump ‘very disappointed’ with UK’s Starmer for blocking use of air bases, Telegraph says
Pakistan imposes three-day curfew in Gilgit, Skardu cities after violent Khamenei protests
No sign Iran’s nuclear sites were hit, IAEA says, but Iran alleges one was
Supply chains reel as carriers halt Gulf routes and impose war risk surcharges in response to Iran-US conflict
Global markets slide as US-Israel strikes on Iran rattle investors

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Pakistan stocks record biggest-ever drop, plunge 9.57% as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Trading halted after benchmark crashes 16,089 points in record single-day decline
Business leaders warn oil shock, freight surge could threaten fragile recovery

By Ismail Dilawar · 02 March 2026

Pakistan beefs up security in Karachi, Islamabad and Skardu as Khamenei protests kill 24

By NAIMAT KHAN - & - Nisar Ali · 02 March 2026

Pakistan evacuates 650 nationals from Iran amid deepening Middle East turmoil

By Hasaan Ali Khan · 02 March 2026

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