TODAY’S PAPER | April 18, 2026 | EPAPER

Shipping uncertainty persists while US links truce extension to nuclear deal progress

Govt raises $500m at 7% interest
Pakistan gets access to Russian seafood market
SPI inflation hits 75-week high
Pakistani-flagged tanker exits Gulf with UAE crude

CDF Munir concludes Iran visit, urges de-escalation and dialogue for peace in Mideast

ISPR says discussions with Iranian leadership focus on fostering sustainable peace, long-term stability in region

Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home

AWACS, fighter jets deployed in high-stakes mission

Govt mops up Rs180b via petroleum levy in 6 weeks

Imported fuel drives bulk of levy revenue

Power tariff may rise by 26 paisa per unit

Generation mix shows that 23.55% of electricity was produced from hydel sources, while 16.76% came from local coal

Pakistan, Iran step up counterterror cooperation

Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to regional stability

Backchannels bring Iran-US talks back on track

Delegations expected in Islamabad for 'crucial' round

Barrister Aqeel Malik says US-Iran deal near, calls coming week ‘significant’ for Pakistan

Says progress has been significant, and both sides have developed an understanding

Energy-saving measures hit furniture industry

Early closures, soaring material costs create rifts between customers, manufacturers

CPEC Phase II gains momentum

CG Yundong says Pak-China strategic deals have entered final stage

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