TODAY’S PAPER | May 22, 2026 | EPAPER

US secretary of state says Iran is trying to establish tolling system in Hormuz, no country 'should accept that'

PM Shehbaz meets Qatari delegation to boost investment under SIFC
IHC permanently bans poisoning, shooting of stray dogs in Islamabad
IMF talks on budget ongoing
Pakistan plans strategic oil reserves

FO declines to confirm or deny CDF Asim Munir’s Iran visit

Spokesperson says PM Shehbaz to visit China on May 23–26, meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to boost ties

Six years on, memories of PIA plane crash remain fresh

Plane crashed into residential area near Jinnah airport, killing 97 people and injuring two others

National Wheat Policy 2026–30 finalised in consultation with provinces, NA told

Parliamentary secretary says seed authority formed to improve regulation, promote high-yield, climate-resilient crops

IHC permanently bans poisoning, shooting of stray dogs in Islamabad

Court orders authorities to adopt sterilisation, vaccination measures; rules stray dogs cannot be subjected to cruelty

MPs take up 'arbitrary' offloading issue

MNA raises concerns over delays in passport issuance for expats

Efforts intensify for 'standby agreement'

Pakistan mediation efforts to end war enter critical phase

Achakzai, Abbas to lead talks with govt

Resolution states any decision by Achakzai would be binding on all parliamentary party members

PTI considers return to parliamentary committees

Release of Imran, political prisoners set as top priority

Airport offloading incidents spark outrage

Travellers allege humiliating treatment, authorities' refusal to provide explanations

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