TODAY’S PAPER | April 16, 2026 | EPAPER

US military ​forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or ​leave Iran

Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
Beirut rules out talks with Netanyahu for now as Pakistan says Lebanon peace vital
Iran says it seeks accountability from US, Israel over killing of its leadership
CM Murad distributes Rs8b to support PWD programmes across Sindh

No date finalised for second round of US-Iran talks: FO

Spokesperson says "if talks take place" the date and time will be announced officially, warning against speculation

PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi economic backing, highlights strong defence partnership

Premier expresses appreciation of its patience in Mideast conflict, briefs Saudi leadership on peace efforts

IMF MD appreciates Pakistan’s reform progress and macro stability

FinMin holds series of high-level meetings, multilateral engagements at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026

PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari emir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace

Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence

Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta

ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations

Pakistan working on nuclear 'breakthrough' as CDF Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf

CDF Munir likely to visit to Washington, DC, after trip to Tehran, Pakistan government sources say

AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot

Police chief says suspect was recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations

Pakistan receives $2b from Saudi Arabia: SBP

FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs

Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile

President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone

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