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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has postponed the hearing of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi’s sentence suspension appeal in the £190 million case until after Eid. A two-member bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, was hearing the case. However, due to the absence of the lead defense lawyer, advocate Shuaib Shaheen requested the court to schedule the hearing at a later time, as the main counsel was coming from the Supreme Court. In response, acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar stated that the case would be scheduled after Eid. Meanwhile, advocate Shoaib Shaheen and…

Ministry of Finance has released its monthly Economic Update Outlook Report, claiming that inflation for the current month will remain between 1-1.5%. However, the report warns that inflation could rise to 2-3% in April. According to the report, the first eight months of the fiscal year saw an increase in remittances, exports, and investments. Remittances surged by 32.5 percent, reaching $23.96 billion. Exports grew by 7.2 percent, totaling $21.82 billion. Imports rose by 11.4 percent, reaching $38.82 billion. The current account balance recorded a surplus of $691 million, as per the Finance Ministry.

Chitral and its surrounding areas have been experiencing intermittent rainfall since last night, while snowfall continues in the mountains and upper regions. The weather department has forecast that this spell of rain and snow will persist until March 28. Due to the ongoing rain, temperatures in Chitral have dropped significantly, bringing back cold weather. Light snowfall has also been reported in the Lowari Tunnel area. Despite the harsh weather, all roads in Chitral remain open for traffic. However, authorities have advised tourists and travelers to avoid unnecessary journeys for safety reasons.

The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued an urgent advisory regarding critical security vulnerabilities discovered in the widely used computer programming language PHP. The flaws primarily impact Windows systems operating in CGI mode, posing a significant security risk to users and institutions. According to the advisory, the vulnerabilities could allow hackers to execute malicious code on affected systems, making them susceptible to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system failures. Exploiting these flaws, attackers may install cryptocurrency miners, remote access Trojans (RATs), and other harmful software. The advisory further warns that cybercriminals can launch attacks by executing suspicious Windows…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a drought alert for Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab, warning that the situation could deteriorate further due to a significant rainfall deficit and rising temperatures. According to official data, between September 1, 2024, and March 21, 2025, the country received 40% less rainfall than normal. Sindh recorded the highest deficit at 62%, followed by Balochistan at 52%, Punjab at 38%, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 35%, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir at 29%. The PMD noted that while recent rainfall spells have improved conditions in central and upper regions, drought conditions persist in southern Sindh, parts…

 The Trump administration is facing intense scrutiny after a top investigative journalist revealed he was inadvertently added to a private Signal group chat where high-ranking US officials discussed classified military plans for strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The startling revelation, published by The Atlantic, has triggered a political firestorm, with lawmakers from both parties calling for an urgent investigation into what is being described as one of the most significant intelligence breaches in recent years. Leaked plans and accidental invitation Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, reported that he was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat titled “Houthi…

Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations early on Tuesday announced the death of the army chief’s mother on March 24, and prayed for highest ranks in heaven for the deceased. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences over the passing of Gen Asim Munir’s mother. The PM expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief, according to a PM Office press release. PM Shehbaz prayed to God for eternal peace for the departed soul. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani also prayed for the departed soul…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah met with Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins to discuss bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and regional developments. The Australian High Commissioner commended Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, acknowledging the country’s significant efforts to ensure peace and stability. He expressed Australia’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors. Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah emphasized that strong Pakistan-Australia relations are crucial for mutual development, highlighting the need to enhance collaboration in education, trade, and investment. He also reiterated that Pakistan plays a key role in promoting peace and…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to unveil the regulation on implementing the anti-foreign sanctions law, comprising 22 articles, set to take effect on Monday. According to the regulation, China will enhance its countermeasures. It specifies the seizure, detention and freezing of “other types of assets,” “relevant transactions, cooperation and other activities” that are prohibited or restricted as well as “other necessary measures” stipulated in the anti-foreign sanctions law. China will also refine countermeasure procedures and strengthen coordination among various departments under the State Council, according to the regulation. China will enhance the enforcement of countermeasures.…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Monday in Beijing, expressing willingness to further expand all-round cooperation between China and the ADB. Li said in recent years, affected by geopolitical turbulence and rising protectionism, the world economy has recovered slowly with increased instability and uncertainty. Li called on Asian countries to strengthen solidarity and coordination, adhere to multilateralism, advance regional economic integration, break down barriers to the flow of trade, investment and technology, and maintain the stability and smooth flow of industrial and supply chains. At the same time, all sides should strengthen…