TODAY’S PAPER | June 12, 2026 | EPAPER

Opposition disrupts proceedings with loud chanting

Pakistan has overcome major economic challenges, says PM Shehbaz ahead of Budget 2026-27
Bilawal joins budget session after rumours of PPP boycott
PTI’s Barrister Gohar slams federal budget as 'disappointing'
Govt proposes Rs1tr development budget

Former PML-N senator Taj Afridi dies in crash on M-1 motorway

At least five people wounded in two separate accidents on the Swat motorway

Govt proposes Rs1tr development budget

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

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

PTI’s Barrister Gohar slams federal budget as 'disappointing'

Says govt asking for informal engagement, but the party does not want 'photo sessions' with the prime minister

Bilawal joins budget session after rumours of PPP boycott

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

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

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