TODAY’S PAPER | August 18, 2026 | EPAPER

The Islamabad MoU signed in June to end war had given Iran and the US until Monday to reach a final ​peace agreement

Delayed fund requests perturb ECC
SBP injects Rs11.6tr into banking system
'Stabilisation policies driving poverty'
Court allows tax credit adjustment

Security forces killed nine terrorists in Balochistan IBOs

Ammunition, magazines, hand grenades, a walkie-talkie, and a motorcycle were recovered from terrorists

PPP won't stay silent, Punjab leader warns

Says PML-N's performance limited to 'a few roads and photo-op projects', has no concrete policy for relief

Ring Road misses sixth completion deadline

Construction of 38.3km route completed; toll booths, system still under construction

Technical glitches mar digital attendance rollout

Teachers in some Karachi schools forced to revert to manual attendance

Vacant medical college seats cause concern

NA standing committee orders inspection of private institutions

Senate panel wants two dozen ministries axed

Body instructs federal govt to reconstitute CCI

Medical board urges concessions for Imran

Notes 73-year-old prisoner at risk of complications due to stress

K-P Assembly moves to tighten drug laws

Proposed law carries up to 10 years in prison, Rs200 million fine for counterfeit medicines

Govt, opposition agree to resume talks

PM expected to join consultations on political, constitutional matters

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