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Iran-US technical negotiations continue in Switzerland as mediators push peace efforts

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202605

ZURICH: Technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to continue throughout the week at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort after an initial round of...

Sharjeel Memon rules out sindh CM change, rejects succession rumours

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026044

KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has firmly rejected reports suggesting any change in the provincial leadership, dismissing speculation that he could replace Chief...

President Zardari mourns the loss of MPA Naeem Kharal

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260211

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his profound sadness and condolences following the passing of Naeem Kharal, a distinguished leader of the Pakistan Peoples...

PM Shehbaz Sharif calls US-Iran talks an opportunity for global peace

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260180

ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran technical-level discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as a crucial chance to foster...

Gilgit-Baltistan assembly’s inaugural session set for tomorrow

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260182

G.BALTISTAN: The newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is scheduled to convene its first session on Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall in Gilgit, marking...

IPP backs PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan govt formation

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260197

GILGIT: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has expressed its support for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in establishing a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan, announced during a...

AJK JAAC core member denounces banned organization, urges youth to avoid violence

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260185

MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant development, Advocate Raja Amjad Ali Khan, a former member of the core committee of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Joint...

US,Iranian delegations convene with Pakistani mediators ahead of key Swiss negotiations

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260181

ZURICH: In Switzerland, diplomatic efforts are intensifying as US and Iranian representatives held preliminary meetings with Pakistani mediators ahead of the highly anticipated technical discussions....

Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran negotiations on ceasefire, regional stability

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260207

ZURICH: Diplomatic efforts are underway in Switzerland as delegations from the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan convene at the Burgenstock resort for critical talks...

PM Sharif arrives in Zurich, Switzerland for key diplomatic engagements

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260206

ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief...

Government cuts petrol prices by Rs74 and diesel by Rs67 per litre

Adeel RAFIQUEJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026June 19, 20260405

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the government announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, with petrol becoming Rs74 per litre cheaper and diesel seeing a cut of...

Switzerland postpones US-Iran talks as ceasefire faces new challenges

Muhammad ibrahimJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026June 19, 20260448

Geneva: Switzerland has announced the postponement of planned face-to-face talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, which were intended to advance a recently...

KP budget 2026-27: Rs2.15 trillion planed, prioritises health, education and tourism

Muhammad ibrahimJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026June 19, 20260386

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government presenting its budget today for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing a total outlay of more than Rs2.15 trillion with a...

PM Shehbaz Sharif announces major petrol price cut amid falling global oil rates

Muhammad ibrahimJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026June 19, 20260432

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will unveil a significant reduction in petrol prices tonight, providing relief to consumers as international...

PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian hold first phone call after Islamabad peace accord

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260465

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in their inaugural telephone discussion on Thursday, lasting over half an hour, following the...

KP budget for upcoming fiscal year to be unveiled tomorrow

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260470

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for the next financial year will be presented in the provincial assembly tomorrow. The provincial budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the...

PTI founder seeks expedited hearing in medical transfer case

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260446

ISLAMABAD: A miscellaneous petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting an expedited hearing of a chamber appeal concerning objections raised by the Registrar’s...

Business visa facility between Pakistan, Iran restored at Taftan border

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260545

TAFTAN: Pakistani traders received a significant boost as the business visa services for travel to Iran resumed at the Taftan border crossing after nearly a...

Iran seeks to expand trade ties with Pakistan post US ceasefire

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260527

KARACHI: Following the recent ceasefire agreement with the United States, Iran is planning to significantly broaden its trade partnerships with Pakistan. In the last couple...

Power supply to be maintained during Muharram, says Federal Minister Leghari; High alert declared for Ashura

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260379

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued directives to all electricity distribution companies to ensure an unbroken power supply nationwide throughout Muharram, with particular focus on...

Why leading TV brands still prefer infrared over bluetooth remote controls

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260362

WEB DESK: Despite the rise of high-speed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, infrared (IR) remote controls remain a popular choice among top consumer electronics manufacturers. This...

PPP, PML-N reach consensus to form coalition govt in Gilgit-Baltistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260371

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have finalized a deal to establish a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Nasheed Qamar, a...

Senate approves finance committee’s recommendations on finance bill 2026

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260218

ISLAMABAD: The Senate has endorsed the recommendations put forward by its Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue concerning the Finance Bill 2026 and forwarded them...

Gold Prices fall in Pakistan after US-Iran ceasefire agreement boosts market confidence

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260232

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a notable decline on Thursday, June 18, 2026, mirroring losses in the international bullion market as geopolitical tensions in...

President Zardari terms Islamabad MoU a landmark achievement for regional peace

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260217

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran,...

Pakistani delegation reaches Switzerland for US-Iran MoU signing ceremony

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260389

GENEVA: A Pakistani delegation headed by Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch has arrived in Switzerland ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the...

National savings releases Rs200 prize bond draw results

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260264

KARACHI: National Savings has announced the winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw No. 106, conducted in Karachi on June 15, 2026, under the oversight...

ICC Reprimands Pakistan for Slow Over-Rate in Women’s T20 World Cup Opener

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260376

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Pakistan for a slow over-rate during their opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against...

IHC directs Jail officials to provide signed power of attorney for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260287

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered prison authorities to obtain and hand over signed powers of attorney for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder...

Trump commends Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran understanding

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260215

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Pakistan for its contribution to the diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Memorandum of...

Shehbaz Sharif signs landmark US–Iran peace memorandum as mediator

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260396

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday officially signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran in his role as...

US, Iran Presidents signed ceasefire deal as Trump warns against violations

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260378

PARIS: The United States and Iran have officially released the text of an interim ceasefire agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, marking...

Sindh, Balochistan unveil people-centric budgets

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260328

WEB DESK: Today, the Sindh government introduced its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total allocation of 3,562 billion rupees. Chief Minister Syed...

Mirpur operation: Drone, Arms seized from JAAC leader’s residence

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260362

MIRPUR: Authorities carried out a targeted raid at the home of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) chief Mehran Arshad Khawaja in Dadyal tehsil, Mirpur district,...

Commemoration of Tariq Aziz’s sixth death anniversary

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260493

LAHORE: The sixth anniversary of the legendary radio and television host Tariq Aziz was marked on Wednesday. Born in Jalandhar on April 28, 1936, Tariq...

Massive cut in Petrol prices expected in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260487

ISLAMABAD: The recent US-Iran peace agreement is anticipated to trigger a sharp decrease in petrol prices across Pakistan. While discussions are ongoing regarding the exact...

Police open fire on protesters attempting to reach Balochistan assembly, several detained

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260316

QUETTA: Police used live ammunition against protesters from the Balochistan Grand Alliance attempting to march toward the Balochistan Assembly, resulting in multiple arrests. The supporters...

PPP contacts PTI, MWM for formation of govt in Gilgit-Baltistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260304

KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has reached out to the leadership of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to form a government in...

Nawaz Sharif urges end to violence in AJK, calls for constructive dialogue to restore peace

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260301

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appealed to protestors in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to cease violence and emphasized the...

Sindh announces Rs108 billion Investment in Karachi’s urban transformation

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260314

KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated over Rs108 billion in its FY2026-27 budget for comprehensive development projects in Karachi, emphasizing transportation, water, sanitation, education, and...

Sindh budget 2026-27 unveiled with 816 development initiatives for Karachi

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260303

KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah introduced the Sindh provincial budget for 2026-27 in the assembly on Wednesday, revealing a comprehensive plan featuring 816 development...

Leaked US-Iran deal suggests Strait of Hormuz reopening, sanctions relief

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260254

DUBAI: Iran is expected to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at ending...

Pakistan introduces simplified electricity bills with QR code feature

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260449

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan will soon receive bills in a redesigned format aimed at improving readability and making billing information easier to understand. The...

Sindh govt likely to announce 7% salary, 5% pension hike in budget 2026-27

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260347

KARACHI: The Sindh government is expected to propose a 7 per cent increase in salaries and a 5 per cent raise in pensions for public...

Karachi Maid detains for Allegedly Stealing 20 Tola Gold

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260345

KARACHI: Police have arrested a domestic worker accused of stealing 20 tolas of gold jewellery from a residence in Karachi, officials said on Wednesday. According...

Punjab unveils Rs5.903 trillion budget with 7% salary raise, 3.5% pension increase

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260398

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday presented a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, announcing a 7 percent increase in salaries for government...

CTD eliminates 5 militants in IBO near Attock

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260310

ATTOCK: Punjab Counter Terrorism Department have killed five indian back terrorist in Intelligence based operation near Attock today. As per detail, The militants, affiliated with...

Schedule for Bushra Bibi’s family meeting changes, says sources

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260440

RAWALPINDI: The planned meeting between Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI leader Imran Khan, and her family has been rescheduled. Initially, sources indicated that Bushra Bibi...

KP launches fast-track domicile system with digital integration

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260318

PESHAWAR: The KP government has introduced significant reforms to streamline domicile issuance by linking it with the Dastak mobile app and NADRA’s CRVS system. This...

Azad Kashmir police confirm stability in region

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260303

MUZAFFARABAD: In a recent press briefing, Azad Kashmir Police reported that the security situation remains under control following protests held from the 6th to the...

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