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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260105

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, 20260106

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, 20260109

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, 20260111

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, 20260119

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...

Shehbaz Sharif’s Switzerland trip called off, say sources

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260103

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to cancel his upcoming visit to Switzerland. Sources close to the government confirmed that the Prime Minister was...

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, 20260148

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, 20260102

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...

Petrol price likely to drop in Pakistan, says Pervaiz Malik

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260116

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has stated that the price of Petrol might be decreased, as the global oil prices begin to decline. As...

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260114

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, 20260108

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, 20260116

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, 20260106

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, 20260122

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, 2026095

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, 20260115

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...

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 20260102

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, 20260128

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, 20260122

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, 20260214

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, 20260201

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, 20260232

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, 20260237

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, 20260214

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, 20260194

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...

Sindh announces Rs108 billion Investment in Karachi’s urban transformation

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260212

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, 20260194

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...

Iranian oil tankers leave US blockade area as peace negotiations near

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260216

DUBAI: Three Iranian oil tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude have departed the US blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping...

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260145

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...

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026June 17, 20260209

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, 20260179

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...

Pakistan Railways targets Rs1 trillion revenue in 2026-27, privatizes five trains for record Rs10.75 billion

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260435

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has successfully privatized five passenger trains through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, fetching a remarkable Rs10.75 billion, The trains Awam Express, Millat...

CTD eliminates 5 militants in IBO near Attock

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260228

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, 20260271

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, 20260235

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, 20260222

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...

Pakistan supports US-Iran dialogue, warns of AJK instability

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260304

RAWALPINDI: On Monday, intelligence officials defended Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in fostering dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that Islamabad’s mediatory role aimed at...

President, PM commend CTD for effective anti-terror operation

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260239

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their appreciation to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for their successful crackdown on terrorists...

Tragic incident in Changa Manga: four children drown in pond

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260262

LAHORE: In a heartbreaking event, the bodies of four children were retrieved from a pond designated for animals in the forests of Changa Manga on...

PTI Serves Show-Cause Notice to Senator Zarqa over Kashmir Remarks

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260265

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally issued a show-cause notice to Senator Zarqa Suharwardy following her recent comments on the Kashmir issue. According to a...

Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to expanding economic, strategic partnership

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260190

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation, with a renewed focus on promoting sustainable economic growth, institutional reforms and regional...

NA budget debate: Govt defends economic plan as opposition raises concerns

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260186

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly continued its debate on the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with treasury and opposition members presenting contrasting views on...

PPP cautions centre over GB govt formation as budget debate continues

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260196

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reiterated its warning to the federal government against interfering in the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan, cautioning...

Trump confident next phase of Iran peace deal will be easier as nuclear talks near

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260179

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that negotiations on the second phase of the Iran peace agreement will be less challenging, stressing that...

Forensic analysis of alleged drug kingpin anmol’s phone uncovers 100GB data, 75,000 images

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260240

KARACHI: Investigators probing the alleged drug trafficking network linked to Anmol alias Pinky have recovered more than 100GB of digital data from her mobile phone,...

Chakwal Tragedy: Injured father, son showing signs of recovery

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260215

RAWALPINDI: The father and brother of nine-year-old Hania, the Australian child who lost her life in a Crime Control Department (CCD) firing incident in Chakwal,...

Senate committee rejects proposed 18% GST on stationery products

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260181

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has voiced strong opposition to the proposed 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on stationery items, saying the...

Video surfaces showing banned JAAC members firing at security personnel

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260181

MUZAFFARABAD: A video allegedly depicting operatives of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) firing at security forces during recent unrest in Rawalakot has surfaced...

Annual Ghilaf-e-Kaaba replacement ceremony takes place at Masjid al-Haram

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260396

MAKKAH: The annual ceremony for replacing the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba (Kiswah) was held at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, marking one of the most significant religious traditions...

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Muhammad ibrahimJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026June 16, 20260289

CALIFORNIA: A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, according to international media reports. In...

PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian hold first…

KP budget for upcoming fiscal year to…

PTI founder seeks expedited hearing in medical…

Business visa facility between Pakistan, Iran restored…

Iran seeks to expand trade ties with…

Shehbaz Sharif’s Switzerland trip called off, say…

Power supply to be maintained during Muharram,…

Why leading TV brands still prefer infrared…

Petrol price likely to drop in Pakistan,…

PPP, PML-N reach consensus to form coalition…