TODAY’S PAPER | June 12, 2026 | EPAPER

He expresses gratitude to coalition parties for their full support in budget

PPP denies rumours of boycotting budget session, says Bilawal to skip proceedings
Govt proposes Rs1tr development budget
PSX jumps almost 2000 points amid budget anticipation
Oil extends losses as Trump calls off planned strikes on Iran

PM Shehbaz approves Budget 2026–27 draft

He expresses gratitude to coalition parties for their full support in budget

FM Dar, EU’s Kallas welcome progress in US-Iran talks, hope for lasting agreement

Both leaders reaffirm dialogue, diplomacy only viable means to resolve conflicts, achieve lasting peace and stability

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

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 praises Muscat Plan of Action for promoting peace, dialogue

He says Pakistan will work with partners to dismantle 'twisted ideology' of hate speech

PPP denies rumours of boycotting budget session, says Bilawal to skip proceedings

Says under national interest, PPP will be part of the budget process

Govt proposes Rs1tr development budget

Water Resources Division is the largest beneficiary with Rs103.80b, followed by Rs88b proposed for Power Division

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

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

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