TODAY’S PAPER | September 17, 2026 | EPAPER

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr says reopening the strategic waterway will be the ‘first stage’ of Tehran’s revenge

Islamabad ATC sends Imaan, Hadi on judicial remand after SC orders release on bail
Pakistan ranks third last in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026
Ready to quit politics if PML-N can stage bigger power show than PTI: CM Afridi
India rejects Pakistan request to move Asian Champions Trophy

CDF Munir urges Iran to persuade Houthis not to target Saudi energy facilities: officials

Also discusses ways to revive stalled direct talks with the US to end the months-long war with Iran

Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens

The more immediate battle in Pakistan is over transport fuel prices

‘Aircraft belongs to CM's office, not me personally,’ Maryam hits back at criticism over use of official plane

Says she paid Rs27.5m for her UK trip, defending her use of Punjab government’s official aircraft

Punjab opposition leader petitions LHC against amendments in anti-terrorism law

Urges court to declare section 21AAA ultra vires the Constitution and to suspend its operation

PTI's Salman Akram Raja released after 4 hours of police detention

Party says that detentions reflected the 'authorities' disregard for political and religious norms'

Turkish intelligence chief visits Pakistan, discusses regional security and bilateral cooperation

Kalin meets premier, army chief, intelligence chief following visit to Afghanistan

Pakistan ranks third last in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026

Registers an improvement of 2.8% compared to its last year’s score of 56.7%

Ready to quit politics if PML-N can stage bigger power show than PTI: CM Afridi

Sohail Afridi says level-playing field would allow public participation to determine parties’ popularity

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