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In a significant move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir also in attendance. The meeting reaffirmed Pakistan’s complete unity with Saudi Arabia despite challenging circumstances. The leaders engaged in a detailed discussion on recent developments in the region, agreeing to continue joint efforts to promote peace and stability.
At the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong stance with Saudi Arabia, stating that his country will continue to stand firmly with its ally. He emphasized that Pakistan will strive to achieve the shared goal of peace in the region.
In a separate development, the US Embassy in Pakistan announced that it will restrict its staff movements until March 15. Applicants can check their appointment statuses on the embassy’s website, and all consular services at the US Consulates in Karachi and Lahore will remain suspended until further notice.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, provided an update on Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, detailing the losses suffered by the Khawarij and Afghan Taliban.
Sindh Governor-elect, Nihal Hashmi, has vowed not to engage in divisive politics, stating that Nawaz Sharif has given a lowly position to even the most junior party worker. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured that his government will provide relief to the people to the extent possible in these challenging times.
In other news, PPP leader Abdul Qadir Patel inaugurated the NADRA Ma’adi Centre in Karachi, where DG NADRA Sindh, Amer Ali, briefed him on the center’s operations.
A double murder was reported in the Benazirabad area of Sindh, with police stating that the victims were shot by unidentified individuals. Sindh Governor-elect, Nihal Hashmi, attended the oath-taking ceremony, where he was accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, and other senior officials.
The Islamabad Police spokesperson confirmed that a blast occurred near a police mobile in the capital, and a suspect involved in alleged abuse of a mentally disabled woman was arrested in Hafizabad.
In a separate development, Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Finance, Mehmood Alam, announced that salaries and pensions will be paid to provincial government employees on March 16.
In response to security concerns, several locations in Islamabad were cordoned off with containers. In addition, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company has announced that employees will only be on duty from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off.
In Balochistan, the provincial government has implemented a three-day weekly holiday for government offices, citing austerity measures.
In a separate development, US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, stated that the US is conducting over 1,000 airstrikes per day on Iran.
In other news, Indian cricketer Shahid Afridi stated that batsmen are aware of their mistakes, while a new controversy erupted when Pakistan pacer Salman Ali Agha expressed anger on social media, prompting Bangladesh wicketkeeper Liton Das to react negatively.
Applicants can check their appointment statuses on the embassy’s website, and all consular services at the US Consulates in Karachi and Lahore will remain suspended until further notice.
In a separate development, Forbes Magazine revealed that Shaleen Dutt, the husband of Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, is one of the richest individuals in the world, with a net worth of $2.8 billion.
Indian businessman Shaleen Dutt has produced several blockbuster films in the Tamil film industry, earning him a reputation as a successful entrepreneur.
Forbes’ 2026 list of billionaires ranks Dutt among the top earners, showcasing his success in the entertainment industry.
