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This photo, taken on March 1, 2026, shows smoke rising in Tehran, Iran. On Sunday evening, Iran’s state-run IRIB TV reported that the United States and Israel had attacked parts of the organization in Tehran. A major hospital in Tehran was also targeted by strikes. (Xinhua/Shadati)DUBAI, March 1 (Xinhua) — A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East, setting off waves of missile exchanges, mounting casualties, and far-reaching political and security repercussions.Below is a timeline of how events unfolded:– Feb. 28, around 0620…

First group of evacuees safely crossed the Gabd–Rimdan border and re-entered PakistanPakitan-Iran border at the Taftan area. PHOTO: FAIQAH JABBAR: Wikimedia commons QUETTA: A total of 51 Pakistani nationals, including five students, have been repatriated from Iran following the outbreak of the Iran-US and Israel conflict, which has plunged the region into turmoil. Pakistani authorities initiated the repatriation process for citizens stranded in Iran due to the deteriorating security situation. The first group of returnees safely crossed the Gabd–Rimdan border and re-entered Pakistan, marking the beginning of an accelerated humanitarian response amid rising regional instability. According to Deputy Commissioner Gwadar…

Thick plumes of smoke rise over the residential areas of the Iranian capital following airstrikes amid ongoing U.S.â”Israel attacks as multiple explosions are heard across the city in Tehran, Iran on March 01, 2026. Fatemeh Bahrami/ | Anadolu | Getty ImagesWe hear it all the time on CNBC — markets hate uncertainty, and the events over the last 48 hours have changed the face of international politics in a way that will leave investors across the globe scrambling to understand the ramifications.The coordinated strikes on Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces — Operation Epic Fury — have upended a global…

Protesters stage demonstrations against the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader near the US Consulate in PeshawarA protest demonstration held in front of the Peshawar Press Club on March 1, organised by Majlis-e-Islamiya Pakistan, in the wake of Khamenei’s killing. PHOTO: EXPRESS GILGIT/ PESHAWAR: In response to the deteriorating law and order situation in Skardu, the Pakistan Army has been deployed in Skardu under Article 245 of the Constitution. According to Gilgit-Baltistan Police, the deployment aims to provide military support to civil authorities to restore order and ensure the protection of public and private property. Violent protests erupted in Skardu on…

Provincial govt bans all public gatherings of 4+ people without prior permission from deputy commissioner The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province for seven days in view of emerging security conditions and credible threat alerts indicating potential risks to public peace and order. In a notification issued by the Home Department, the provincial government banned all forms of public assemblies, gatherings, rallies, sit-ins, and processions involving four or more persons without prior permission from the relevant deputy commissioner. The order, issued under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, will remain in force for seven days…

Islamabad administration imposes Section 144, banning all gatherings and declaring them unlawful across the capital ISLAMABAD: Protests erupted in Islamabad’s Red Zone on Sunday following killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in strikes launched by Israel and the United States a day earlier, as demonstrators marched towards the Diplomatic Enclave before being dispersed by police after heavy tear gas shelling. According to details, Millat-e-Jafaria Pakistan had announced a protest in the federal capital after news of Ayatollah Khamenei’s killing. Thousands of protesters gathered at Aabpara Chowk on the call of Shia religious leaders and declared their intention to march…

New date of the visit will be announced later after mutual consultation, says an official govt statementPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: AFP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia in view of the prevailing internal and regional situation. According to a statement by the federal government on X, the prime minister decided to defer the visit after consultations due to the current regional and domestic circumstances. The statement said the prime minister’s visit to Russia holds significant importance for advancing bilateral relations between the two countries. However, given the existing situation, the visit has been postponed.…

Information minister says forces destroyed 182 posts, with air strikes carried out at 46 locations inside AfghanistanAn army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Abdul Khaliq Achakzai Security forces have killed 415 Afghan Taliban in a major military operation launched in response to “unprovoked cross-border attacks” from Afghanistan, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday. ‘Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq’ was launched late on Thursday following renewed clashes…

South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win on Sunday, which means they remained unbeaten ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday. After Zimbabwe scored 153-7 in New Delhi, South Africa survived an early wobble. Dewald Brevis hit 42 off 18 balls as the 2024 runners-up reached 154-5 in 17.5 overs. Raza earlier hit 73 and then took 3-29 with his off-spin for Zimbabwe, who had stunned Australia and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the group stage to reach the Super Eights. Raza struck on the third ball of the…

Islamabad traditionally supported Iran’s sovereignty; it also maintains ties with Gulf states ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday condemned both the Israeli and US strikes against Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on several Gulf countries, in what appears to be a carefully calibrated diplomatic response aimed at maintaining balance amid a rapidly escalating regional crisis. In a strongly worded statement, the Foreign Office expressed regret over the “breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities” in the Middle East, saying the attacks on Iran came at a time when diplomatic efforts were underway to secure a peaceful and negotiated settlement. “These attacks will…