19 Jun 2026
PM Shehbaz announces major petrol price relief amid oil price drop
He stated that Pakistan had committed to passing on relief to the public as global oil prices declined. “A significant decrease in prices will be announced today,” he said, adding that further reductions could follow if international trends continue.
19 Jun 2026
Pakistan plans nationwide shift to e-passports to curb fraud
Naqvi made decision in meeting
19 Jun 2026
Senate committee raises concerns over Telecom Amendment Bill 2026
Committee meets at parliament
19 Jun 2026
CM defends budget as 'responsible' amid fiscal strain
For FY27, Sindh has projected total receipts of Rs3.525 trillion and allocated Rs2.560 trillion for current expenditures.
19 Jun 2026
Transport strike extended as talks end in deadlock
According to transport operators, the strike was launched after repeated efforts to have their concerns addressed yielded no results.
19 Jun 2026
'Uncertain monsoon threatens agriculture'
Dr Inayat Ullah of PIDE highlighted that rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are particularly impacting rain-fed and southern irrigated areas.
19 Jun 2026
Wake up': US VP Vance rebukes Israeli critics of Iran deal
Vance also revealed plans to travel to Switzerland for technical negotiations on a long-term agreement, pending final arrangements with Iranian officials.
19 Jun 2026
Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88
A pioneer of cricket journalism in Pakistan, Ahmed enjoyed a distinguished career spanning more than five decades.
19 Jun 2026
Constable arrested for murder of Sikh couple in K-P's Mardan
Police said the accused allegedly shot and killed Jagannath, a caretaker (sevadar) of a local gurdwara, and his wife, Asawanti, at their home on Wednesday.
18 Jun 2026
‘Mehfooz Muharram App’ launched to ensure peace during holy mont
It was said that apart from that, facilities for live location and image sharing had also been provided to citizens.
18 Jun 2026
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman demands petrol rate fixed at Rs225 per litre
He added that Pakistan had also worked alongside Gulf countries to promote diplomatic solutions and reduce tensions in the region.
18 Jun 2026
Tim Cook says iPhone prices will rise due to memory chip costs
“Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable”
18 Jun 2026
PIA bans smoking by cabin crew during duty hours
The staff has been advised to follow the orders.
18 Jun 2026
Switzerland hails US-Iran peace deal, confirms Friday talks
Iran said early on Thursday that a 14-point MOU with the US aimed at ending the war had been formally finalised after the presidents of both countries signed the text of the agreement.
18 Jun 2026
PM Shehbaz cancels Switzerland visit after signing US-Iran MoU in Islamabad
Technical-level negotiations will now be held separately