TODAY’S PAPER | June 16, 2026 | EPAPER

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear 

NDMA issues flood alert as heavy rain forecast from June 16-20
PSX extends rally, crosses 180,000 mark
Eight crew believed dead in California B-52 bomber crash
ECC to revisit Engro terminal lease on objections

Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran deal

FinMin says may use commercial borrowing in 2027 to change creditor profile without increasing overall external debt

Finance minister briefs UK delegation on reform agenda, budget priorities

Meeting discussed Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal, structural reform agenda, Budget 2026–27 priorities

NDMA issues flood alert as heavy rain forecast from June 16-20

Cautions that rapidly melting glaciers, possible glacial lake outburst floods could cause heavy water flows

SC judge flags rampant planting of fake drug cases

Says opposition politicians and individuals with personal enmity often targeted

Govt withholds tax relief cost as Rs360b tag emerges

Finance Secretary says any relief has to be offset by equal amount of additional revenue and enforcement measures

Naqvi, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman discuss political, economic, security challenges

Rehman urges government to use diplomatic channels to ensure return of Pakistani hostages held by somali pirates

Centre to bear cost of 100MW solar power project in G-B: PM Shehbaz

Solarisation of government buildings in Gilgit, Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026

Pakistan to host Geneva MoU signing: PM

Shehbaz terms accord 'dawn of new peace'

LG polls in G-B deferred due to Chehlum

Election Commission to hold elections now on September 27

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