Sindh Province in Pakistan has declared a public holiday on March 11, 2026, coinciding with the birthday of Hazrat Ali (AS), in educational institutions across the region. The Provincial Ministry of Education announced this decision in response to the ongoing Middle Eastern tensions.
The recent surge in oil and diesel prices in the region has raised concerns, with a potential increase of 30 to 50 rupees per liter. In light of this development, the Pakistani government is expected to make key decisions regarding the price of petroleum products.
In a recent development, Pakistan’s Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Esakh Dar, held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also visited Federal Minister and Senator Musadiq Malick, who is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Employees have expressed concerns regarding the deplorable state of the police quarters in the Artillery Grounds area. In a significant development, the Supreme Court has issued a verdict in the case of medical student Khadija Ghaffar, who was a victim of harassment and violence.
Meanwhile, the Khaleej Airline has announced its flight operations for the next six days, starting from March 19. Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, is expected to make key decisions regarding the prices of petroleum products during the Economic Coordination Committee meeting.
Over the past seven days, a total of 814 flights have been canceled for the Middle East, with Pakistan being one of the worst-hit countries. An investigation has been launched into the recent violent protests outside the US Consulate in Karachi, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people and injured over 30.
The Pakistan Army has continued its operations against the Afghan Taliban in the Kurram sector under the Operation “Wrath of God.” In a significant development, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), Sheikh Waseem Akram, has called for Pakistan’s immediate withdrawal from the IMF.
In a move to strengthen the country’s security, the Punjab government has decided to establish “Anti-Drone Units” in all districts. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also announced plans to launch a train service in the Peshawar valley, with the support of the federal government.
As the third Friday of Ramadan approaches, the Punjab Police has been put on high alert, with over 83,000 police officers and personnel deployed across the region. According to the police, the son of the murdered taxi driver has accused the suspects of murder and burning the body.
In a significant development, Russia has provided Iran with information about the positions of US warships and aircraft. Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has claimed that the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln has retreated from the battlefield.
In a recent statement on social media, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed hope that some countries are working towards a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis. The global oil market has seen a significant increase in crude oil prices, following the failure of the US to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, the UK has offered to pay a heavy compensation to 150 British families to voluntarily leave the country. The British Secretary of the Interior, Shahbaz Gill, has been criticized for launching the scheme without consulting the British tax payers.
This article provides an overview of the ongoing regional tensions and their impact on Pakistan, as well as the country’s efforts to strengthen its security and economy.
