TODAY’S PAPER | June 12, 2026 | EPAPER

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

Annual tax losses restricted to Rs2.35tr
Electricity capacity swells to 49,651 MW
Poverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery
ICT exports hit $3.4b but structural gaps persist

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

PPP, Centre clash in NA over Sindh water data

Minister's figures were immediately challenged by PPP lawmakers

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

Heatwave persists across country

PMD said rain is expected in Islamabad, parts of Punjab, K-P, Sindh, Balochistan between June 11 and June 13

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

Jaffar Express halt enters second day

Connects Quetta to Peshawar via several cities in Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

SJC decides to amend judges' code of conduct

Council also discussed the proposed draft Rules Regulating Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Council

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