Hohhot launched a folk culture week on March 20, 2026, celebrating the Yellow River’s thaw with traditional performances, food, and art.

Masood Azhar’s weak Eid message signals possible illness and hints at a leadership shift in Jaish-e-Mohammed, with Indian intelligence anticipating a new leader backed by Pakistan’s ISI.

Nearly 2.9 million Afghans returned to Afghanistan in 2025–2026, many forcibly deported, sparking human rights concerns.

U.S. lawmakers push back against China’s financial influence in South Asia, citing debt risks and unfair advantages, and launch initiatives to offer transparent, market-driven alternatives.

U.S. Congressman Greg Landsman introduced a resolution recognizing Pakistan's 1971 attacks on Bangladesh as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, citing targeted violence against Bengali Hindus.

Pakistan Railways limits fare discounts to 50% and caps annual concessional rides at 10, effective March 21, 2026.

Pakistanis celebrated Eidul Fitr amid inflation, military honors, and rising regional tensions.

Pakistan intensifies security in Gilgit-Baltistan amid regional tensions, arresting activists and restricting freedoms, raising human rights concerns.

A 2025 court ruling banned religiously discriminatory job ads in Pakistan, but such practices persist due to deep-seated bias.

On March 15, 2026, Pakistani newspapers published job ads across media, education, healthcare, and administration.