Pakistan for Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Islamabad court grants bail to doctor in alleged illegal kidney transplant case
- British Council launches Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 to promote UK-Pakistan artistic collaboration
- Court grants 2-day remand of man accused in cyber blackmail case
- All efforts being made to provide peaceful, secure environment for mourners: DC
- Budget fails to provide adequate relief to masses, says Daultana
- District Manager honoured with certificate of appreciation
- Abducted student Areeba Shamshad recovered safely
- DCC reviews multi-department crackdown on illegal petrol pumps
- DPO reviews Muharram security arrangements in Gujrat
- BISE: Section 144 imposed at exam centres
- Man killed after solar panel falls on him
- Ghee made from animal fat seized
- 'Wake up': US VP Vance rebukes Israeli critics of Iran deal
- Pakistan pulls off ‘deal of the century’
- From wild fantasy to reality
- Focus shifts to technical-level talks
- Senate pushes relief for salaried class, taxes on wealthy
- Bilawal rejects street agitation, calls for dialogue
- New Delhi rattled by Brussels water event
- Lahore police unveils comprehensive Muharram security plan for 458 processions
- Vance warns Israel against criticising deal
- Police, CCD admit 'mistake' in Chakwal girl shooting, assure incident will not be covered up or defended
- Massoud's inclusion in EU talks angers Taliban
- Hegseth blasts NATO allies
- Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze
- Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three
- Iran war leaves Islamic republic intact and opponents divided
- Pakistan, Ghana to enhance military ties
- 8 Muslim states blame Israel for mosque arson attacks
- US-Iran deal shifts to crucial next phase
- South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
- ATC indicts 55 TLP workers
- AJK sanctions 150 JAAC men
- PPPP, IPP agree on joint strategy for G-B political stability
- SC seeks replies in Imran access case
- Jailed PTI leaders urge PM to pursue a 'Charter of Pakistan'
- 8.6 million children trapped in labour
- AJK polls schedule revised
- Pakistan considers big fuel price cut
- ADB $700m loan for insurance reforms
- JCP to approve judges' performance rules
- Pakistan's climate fight faces funding cuts
- 'Landmark' Islamabad MoU to 'go a long way' in rebuilding Iran, PM Shehbaz tells Pezeshkian
- Art exhibit reimagines power of refusal
- No trace of boy lost in IJP drain
- LHC admits plea in fatal CCD shooting
- Ombudsperson's delegation powers examined
- NOC withdrawal puts water project at risk
- Vendors reject new turnover levy
- Holiday learning fest engages young minds
- Three rescued after chairlift malfunction
- Apple launches official flagship store on e-commerce platform Daraz Pakistan
- FY2026-27 budget: Senate seeks increase of income tax exemption threshold, reduction in electricity tariffs
- IHC refers Afridi’s petition seeking meeting with Imran for provincial budget consultations to chief justice
- Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
- Police vow accountability over child fatality
- Motorway police make fire extinguishers mandatory for all vehicles
- Students complete police internship
- CM orders comprehensive Ashura security
- Heavy rainstrigger flooding inDG Khan
- Wood carving heritage at a crossroads in South Punjab
- Father, two sons among five killed in traffic tragedies
- Police crack 18-month-old murder mystery
- Govt eyes deeper agri ties with Germany
- Foreign firms take home $2b in profits
- KPT tariff hike frozen
- Pakistan, Iran fast-track border SEZ
- Rs419b uplift projects recommended to ECNEC
- Industry urges targeted policy over tariff model
- PSX surges 887 points as oil slides
- 'Uncertain monsoon threatens agriculture'
- Pakistan assails 17 Indian projects on Indus waterways, calls them ‘tools for hydro-hegemony’
- Hotly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI presales to begin June 25
- Post-Hajj operations in full swing at Madinah; joint efforts of Ministry’s welfare staff, Khuddam & local staff
- Ishaq Dar accuses India of violating Indus Waters Treaty
- Shehbaz Sharif postpones Switzerland visit amid evolving US-Iran diplomatic developments
- PM Shehbaz directs immediate fuel price relief as global oil prices fall: petroleum minister
- Centre committed not to ask for further 'sacrifices' after freeze on provinces' development funds: Bilawal
- SC orders Adiala superintendent, other officials to submit replies on denial of access to Imran
- What the US-Iran deal means for West Asian security and Pakistan
- Israeli FM says he is severing 'all contact' with EU foreign policy chief
- Bahrain praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran dialogue
- Bilawal hails Iran-US accord, rejects fears over 18th Amendment
- Murad unveils relief-focused Sindh budget
- Oil falls further on Mideast deal, but Fed outlook knocks equities
- Islamabad MoU between US, Iran enters into force with immediate effect
- PM signs US-Iran memorandum as mediated talks move to Switzerland
- IHC directs authorities to arrange legal access for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in £190m case
- LHC bars Punjab govt from further action against Ewing Hall after takeover controversy
- 5 jailed PTI leaders urge opposition to 'engage constructively' with PM on 'Charter of Pakistan'
- Hegseth hails defence progress by Nato allies, says some must 'do more'
- Muharram gatherings, processions to be digitally monitored through drones in Islamabad
- PM says US, Iran have signed deal electronically; Iran to 'instantly' reopen Hormuz, US to 'immediately' lift blockade
- £190m corruption case: IHC orders Imran, Bushra's meeting with legal counsel within 7 days
- BYD delegation meets Aurangzeb, emphasises Pakistan’s potential as market for new energy vehicles
- ADB approves $700m loan for Pakistan's insurance sector
- Pre-monsoon rains begin across country
- Govt invites PPP to join federal cabinet as reshuffle looms
- Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting
- CM Afridi chairs meeting to assess utilization of development funds
- NDC leaders demand President, PM resignations, call for national govt
- Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranians, says Dar
- Bilawal agrees to join budget debate after meeting with PM Shehbaz
- PM Shehbaz says US, Iran have signed deal electronically; Iran to 'instantly' reopen Hormuz, US to 'immediately' lift blockade