TODAY’S PAPER | June 12, 2026 | EPAPER

Since mid-March, Trump has repeatedly claimed a deal with Iran to end the war was close

Oil extends losses as Trump calls off planned strikes on Iran
Annual tax losses restricted to Rs2.35tr
Electricity capacity swells to 49,651 MW
Poverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery

President Zardari approves bill, completes legal requirement for PIA privatisation

Bill was passed by Senate on June 10 this year, subsequently approved by National Assembly on June 11

Government employees protest in Islamabad ahead of 2026-27 budget

Demanding all ad hoc relief allowances be merged into basic pay and revised pay scale for 2026 be introduced

Govt to unveil Rs17.5tr budget

IMF-linked austerity plan targets growth, taxes, and limited relief for the poor

Let people decide on refugee seats: Asif

Says Kashmiri migrants cannot be stripped of voting rights through pressure tactics

PPP, Centre clash in NA over Sindh water data

Minister's figures were immediately challenged by PPP lawmakers

Economy shows resilience amid Iran war fallout

Govt maintained external sector stability Fiscal deficit stood at 0.7% of GDP Current account posted surplus of

Pakistan Army team secures first place at International Pacesticking Competition 2026 in UK

Total of 16 international teams from different armies participated in annual event, military's media wing says

Rs11b disbursed under Apna Ghar

Prime Minister Shehbaz directs faster loan approvals, simpler procedures

Indefinite strike shuts down Balochistan

Protest over highway attacks leaves families stranded, patients helpless on closed roads

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