TODAY’S PAPER | June 17, 2026 | EPAPER

Israeli army signals longer stay in Lebanon despite US-Iran agreement

Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
Punjab imposes section 144 across province for Muharram 2026
Sindh cabinet approves Rs656b budget for FY2026-27

UK minister says US-Iran Deal projects Pakistan as champion of global peace

Meeting reviews cooperation in counter-terrorism, illegal migration, institutional collaboration, and police training

Sindh cabinet approves Rs656b budget for FY2026-27

Total development outlay set at over Rs656 billion, Rs641 billion allocated for the Provincial Development Programme

Punjab imposes section 144 across province for Muharram 2026

Says there's a threat to overall security from individuals who could incite sectarian tensions during Muharram

PTI slams budget, denounces 'broken promises'

Accused successive governments of relying on short-term fixes rather than tackling structural weaknesses in economy

Punjab pairs austerity with growth

Rs5.9tr surplus budget unveiled, current spending reduced by 3.1% under fiscal consolidation push, salaries

Pakistan's nimble strategy helped shape Iran-US deal

Officials praise key Gulf states for showing 'restraint'

Four independent G-B lawmakers join IPP

Development is significant in the context of ongoing political consultations

'Climate threat looms over children'

UNICEF says 1.1b children face multiple hazards, including 34m in Pakistan

Govt 'pursues' Somalia hostages release

Pakistani hostages reports that food supplies and medicines on the ship had run out

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