TODAY’S PAPER | June 18, 2026 | EPAPER

Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war

Factbox: Inside the 14-point US-Iran draft agreement
PM vows to pass economic gains to public once regional peace is fully restored
Balochistan unveils Rs1.089tr budget, targets Rs170b in revenue
CM Murad unveils Rs3.56tr Sindh budget, raises salaries and minimum wage

Rs3.562tr Sindh budget focuses on development

• 7% increase in salaries and pensions proposed • Rs720b earmarked for uplift schemes • Exemption threshold for agr

PM vows to pass on economic relief to people

Meets PML-N women members of parliament

What's in the MOU

What's in the MOU

Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing

Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing

Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals: FM Dar

Says Pakistan remains committed to humanitarian cooperation

Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing

Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing

PM vows to pass economic gains to public once regional peace is fully restored

Says government has made every possible effort to provide relief to the public through the budget

Balochistan prioritises relief

• Unveils Rs1,089b budget • Achieves Rs45.56b fiscal surplus • Rs90b earmarked for healthcare • Education sees 15%

Verbal slugfest breaks out in NA budget debate

PML-N, PTI lawmakers exchange insults; chair expunges remarks

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