17 Jun 2026
Trump open to congressional review of Iran deal as lawmakers seek details
“I’d like to send it to Congress and tell them, ‘You shouldn’t approve it,’ and then they’ll approve it,” Trump remarked, apparently in a light-hearted reference to the review process.
16 Jun 2026
Petrol, diesel prices could return to pre-Iran war levels if global rates fall: finance minister
Inflation is projected to remain around 8.2 percent in the next fiscal year
16 Jun 2026
Power distribution companies’ losses reach Rs226 bln in FY2025-26
Meanwhile, losses linked to shortfalls in bill recoveries stood at Rs57 billion during the reporting period.
16 Jun 2026
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic may take few months to return to pre-war levels
The conflict in the Middle East began on February 28 with US and Israeli attacks on Iran and ended after negotiations led to a ceasefire agreement.
16 Jun 2026
India blocks Telegram ahead of medical entrance exam
NEET was cancelled in May amid allegations that exam papers had been leaked
16 Jun 2026
Karachi to receive double-decker, electric buses this year, says Sharjeel Memon
He stated that the Sindh government is working towards a vision of developing a modern and efficient public transport system, building on the success of the Peoples Bus Service.
16 Jun 2026
Elderly man remanded in judicial custody in wife's murder case
He denied the statement allegedly made before police
16 Jun 2026
Unsafe building, hygiene issues plague Public Agro Technical School in Malir
The visit revealed alarming conditions across various sections of the campus.
16 Jun 2026
China lauds Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic outreach, mediation role in facilitating Iran-US MoU
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic outreach and “robust mediation efforts”
16 Jun 2026
Imprisoned lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha win global human rights award
The award is as one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious honours for lawyers engaged in human rights work
16 Jun 2026
US-Iran peace deal: Rs25 billion worth of Iranian Rials sold in a day: Malik Bostan
The deal will be officially signed in Geneva.
16 Jun 2026
Punjab unveils Rs5.9tr budget for FY2026-27 with focus on education, health and development
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, along with provincial ministers and MPAs, attended the budget session
16 Jun 2026
Four independent candidates join IPP after winning Gilgit-Baltistan elections
The announcement was made during their meeting with Federal Minister Aleem Khan
16 Jun 2026
Captain of Somali pirates-held ship issues urgent appeal amid severe onboard crisis
The crew is said to be surviving on minimal provisions, consisting mainly of plain white rice and contaminated water.
16 Jun 2026
Rs300 million cash van heist: Driver, 2 security guards held for questioning
Wajid had planned the robbery and allegedly arranged for the cash to be transferred from the cash van to a double-cabin vehicle