Newspaper - National - June 12, 2026

Indigenous energy sources overtake thermal power

Renewables, hydel and nuclear together now account for more than half of installed generation capacity.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 08:21am

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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Digital economy grows as IT sector posts gains

5G spectrum auction rakes in $510m; broadband penetration surges to 64.2pc.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 08:13am

PTI MNA suspended for budget session over ‘misconduct’

Speaker cites abuse of assembly staff; House approves suspension motion moved by PML-N lawmaker

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:43am

Results being consolidated after election process: GB CEC

Says Form 49 issued for five constituencies; nine poll petitions under hearing; remaining to be taken up today

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:43am

SC restores Imran’s right to defend in Rs10bn defamation suit

Majority verdict overturns its own earlier ruling, also those of trial court and LHC in case filed by PM Shehbaz

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:43am

Supreme Judicial Council to amend code of conduct for judges

Meeting also considered 10 complaints in accordance with Article 209 of the Constitution against different judges of the superior judiciary and later disposed of the business at the agenda.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 08:52am

Balochistan strike halted after dialogue

Home Minister Langove vows solution to traders’ security concerns.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:43am

ECONOMIC SURVEY 2026-27: Poverty surges 7pc, pushing 27m people into financial distress

Rural poverty increased from 28.2pc to 36.2pc, while urban poverty increased from 11pc to 17.4pc over the same period.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:28am

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences denies Imran’s transfer rumours

Despite the official denial, hospital sources states that the abrupt spike in security led staff to believe PTI’s founder arrival was imminent.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 08:53am

YDA continues OPD boycott

QUETTA: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) continued its boycott of outpatient departments (OPDs) for the fifth...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:43am

PTI’s Gohar Ali Khan summoned over Imran’s social media activity

IHC reissues notice to PTI chairman as party fails to submit written response to petition seeking closure of Imran Khan’s X account; scrutiny of challan completed in prohibited funding case.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 08:38am

PHC asks govt to restore Galiyat forest boundary

Directs secretary to hold meeting with Survey of Pakistan officials on the issue

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Wheat supply to KP ordered

ISLAMABAD: The Mini­stry of National Food Secu­rity has decided to supply wheat to Khyber Pakhtu­nkhwa after ...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

SC acquits 2 MQM workers in Baldia factory fire case

• Grants Abdul Rehman Bhola, Zubair Chariya benefit of doubt • Rejects plea to make victims’ relatives parties • Defence says

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Govt offers dialogue as PTI protests GB polls in NA

Tarar asks opposition to help create "enabling environment" for talks; Achakzai hints at boycotting parliament over unmet demands.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:56am

Sikh pilgrims arrive from India for Jore Mela

Delegation leaders Sardar Gurmeet Singh Bohar and Parmjeet Singh say they regard Pakistan as their second home.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:58am

Rain with windstorm forecast in Punjab, northern parts

Urban flooding risk flagged in major Punjab cities

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

FCC orders fresh test of seized chemical

• Says goods be released if substance is not smuggled Iranian petrol • Questions risks of keeping fuel-laden tankers impounded

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 08:10am

AJK refugee seats cannot be abolished, Senate told

Sanaullah says 12 reserved seats represent families displaced from held Kashmir; Opposition alleges "massive rigging" in GB elections.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 08:25am

Cop martyred as police post, stations come under attack in Quetta

Check post and police stations targeted in Qila Abdullah, Pishin and Duki districts; six gas bowsers set ablaze in Nushki.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 08:17am

PPP protesters continue KKH blockade against poll result delay

MWM candidate Kazim Mesum declared winner in GBA-8, Skardu-II, constituency

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Balochistan workers’ protest drive begins today

Calls for the elimination of salary disparities between federal and provincial employees.

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

BNP-M strike paralyses towns in Balochistan

A strike was observed over the arrest and killing related to Khuzdar nazim and BNP leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiani’s son.

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

President ‘endorses’ appeal to tax processed foods

The petition calls for higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and beverages as part of efforts to reduce the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Pakistan.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Six FC men martyred as attack foiled near Peshawar

Eight terrorists killed in action on Peshawar outskirts

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

FIA expands its FATF desks across all zones

Move aimed at improving standards of investigations into money laundering, terrorism financing and predicate offences, ahead

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Capital’s lawyers eye high court slots

Bars representatives allege corruption in lower judiciary, call for judicial reforms.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:06am

Over 100 officials punished for aiding human smugglers, NA panel told

FIA chief tells lawmakers 22,136 travellers offloaded this year; 57,510 deportees on Passport Control List

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Raisani calls for joint response to insecurity in Balochistan

“Balochistan and its people are passing through the worst situation in their history,” he says.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:33am

PTI stages sit-in after Imran’s sisters turned away from Adiala

Asked about "table talks", Aleema says engagement with govt changed nothing.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:26am

Officials suspended amid Quetta murder probe

The complainant alleges that his brother had been subjected to continuous harassment, blackmail and psychological pressure by the nominated individuals.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:55am

Balochistan police finalise Muharram security plan

Under the plan, strict checking will be carried out at all entry and exit points of major cities, while special traffic management plans will be implemented to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:35am

Govt, PPP agree on broad budget framework

ISLAMABAD: The government and its major ally, the PPP, on Monday reached a consensus on the broad framework of the...

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am

‘Worse than homicide’: SC terms acid attacks tool of patriarchy

Penal sanctions alone deemed insufficient

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am

PTI to issue white paper on GB ‘poll rigging’

Gohar announces "black day" on new govt’s swearing in; says party brought evidence of "167 bogus votes" to presiding officer’s attention.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:57am