How Pakistan’s solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis
A quarter of Pakistani households are now using solar panels. This insulates millions of families from the energy crisis
![People wait to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at a gas agency office in Noida on April 2, 2026 amid ongoing oil and gas import disruptions caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. [Arun Sankar/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1775163813.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![The world's most populous nation has kicked off a census that will take a year to complete [File: RS Iyer/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1775073989.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?
Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipelines to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.
India lowers fuel taxes, says rumours of lockdown ‘completely false’
India, the world’s third biggest crude importer, announces measures amid shortages created by the Iran war.
Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families
Most people killed in Iran’s Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.
US investors bet big on Indian cricket with record billion-dollar IPL deals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals both sold within hours for two separate record-breaking deals.
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Protest in India over cooking gas crisis
Indian opposition parties have staged a protest over the shortage of cooking gas triggered by the war on Iran.
Published On 25 Mar 2026
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Indian police manage long lines as panic grows over fuel shortages
Indian police have been stationed at petrol pumps in the state of Gujarat as people panic over possible fuel shortages.
Published On 25 Mar 2026
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Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under ‘anti-terror’ laws?
Six Ukrainians and an American allegedly crossed from India to Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.
IPL champions Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Indian Premier League champions, will reserve 11 seats in memory of stampede victims.
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US-Israeli war on Iran strains food, water and fuel prices in India
Locals in northern India have a growing concern over costs of essential resources due to the Iran war.
Published On 23 Mar 2026
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Kashmiris donate gold and cash to support Iran
Residents in Indian-administered Kashmir are donating their gold possessions and cash to support Iranians.
Published On 22 Mar 2026
