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US signals end to ‘Epic Fury’ as Gulf rocked by more attacks

• One Indian citizen killed, over 60 injured as Kuwait airport hit • US carries out strikes near Hormuz; targets missile sites,

Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:03am

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Trump hopes for Khamenei meeting, confirms ‘Bibi’ spat

WASHINGTON: Presi­dent Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hopes to meet with Iranian Supr­eme Leader Mojtaba...

Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:03am

More huddles to come as rulers forge budget consensus

• PPP ‘unhappy’ with govt on tax measures • Dar says both sides agreed on June 10 date for announcing budget following consult

Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:03am

KP CM moves court for pre-budget meeting with Imran

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Mini­s­ter Sohail Afridi approac­hed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on...

Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:03am

New internal security policy to centralise police operations

Proposals seek integration of crime data at national level, interprovincial intelligence sharing; interior ministry seeks input from all provincial police chiefs ahead of key meeting.

Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:03am

Lawyers can’t be suspended for arguing cases during strike: FCC

Criticises practice of frequent strike calls; terms them "illegal" and violative of litigants’ rights; holds that everyone has right to counsel of choice.

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:24am

BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: Can remittance fairy-tale weather Mideast storm?

Ex-finance minister Hafeez Pasha says foreign inflows could encourage disproportionate investment in real-estate; PIDE sees around a million workers’ livelihoods being affected if conflict prolongs.

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:32am

Iran adopts stern stance as mistrust clouds talks

• Tehran says it is reviewing US proposal, insists communication with US has stopped • Trump claims talks going on ‘continuously’

Published 03 Jun, 2026 06:59am

Electricity prices likely to rise by Rs1.74 per unit

Nepra holds public hearing after CPPA asks for additional fuel cost adjustment due to Iran war disruptions; regulator seeks report from K-Electric over "excessive loadshedding" in Karachi.

Published 03 Jun, 2026 06:59am

17 terrorists killed amid hunt for those behind Quetta train bombing

QUETTA / MIRAM­SHAH: In the hunt for those behind the suicide bombing at Quetta’s Chaman railway crossing,...

Published 03 Jun, 2026 06:59am

‘No deal for own gain’, says Aleema after failing to meet Imran

ISLAMABAD: The aut­h­orities on Tuesday kept Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ch­i­ef Minister Sohail Afr­idi and Imran...

Published 03 Jun, 2026 06:59am

BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: A budget to calm lenders or households?

Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme; economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes.

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 07:24am

Lebanon tensions overshadow talks between US, Iran

Trump prevails on Netanyahu to stop Israeli advance on Beirut, claims contact with Hezbollah "through intermediaries".

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:12am

BUDGET 2026-27: Farmers look to budget with growing fears, fading hopes

Wheat policy reversals, deregulated input costs and controlled output prices are curtailing farm profitability.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:28am

EU wants Pakistan to show tangible progress on rights

Kaja Kallas calls Islamabad key partner for Europe, highlights importance of GSP+ status to bilateral economic ties

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:33am

BUDGET 2026-27: IMF-mandated curbs squeeze development spending

Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall "new circular debt crisis"; Record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Rain to ease heatwave in northern parts from today

RAWALPINDI: The Pak­­is­­tan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a spell of rain accompanied by dust ...

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:30am

Iran wary of US intent as Trump ‘toughens deal’

Ghalibaf demands tangible results instead of "words and promises"; Araghchi confirms both sides are "exchanging messages".

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 07:35am

Israel seizes historic castle as it pushes deeper into Lebanon

• Netanyahu calls capture a ‘dramatic shift’ after forces raise Israeli flag at Beaufort castle for the first time since 1982

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Imports of cotton surge despite lower local prices

Pakistan emerges as the largest buyer of US cotton for the second consecutive week.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

‘No tangible outcome from CPEC power plant negotiations’

• Minister says attempts for concessions in form of debt-reprofiling have not materialised • Neelum-Jhelum repairs to take another

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Analysis: Reimagining deterrence, 28 years after Chagai

The May 2025 conflict demonstrated that limited war under the nuclear shadow is now a practical reality rather than a theoretical possibility.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Talks productive, but ‘war not off the table’: US

Pentagon chief says Trump is "patient", wants to make a "great deal" to ensure Iran doesn’t have nukes.

Updated 31 May, 2026 07:51am

Islamabad stays in frame for US-Iran deal signing

Diplomats see high chances of final agreement despite hiccups; insist both sides want to avoid open-ended conflict.

Updated 31 May, 2026 10:19am

Jaffar Express resumes service from Quetta

Train operations from the province have been fully restored, officials say.

Published 31 May, 2026 07:26am

Eight more militants killed in Kohat operation

Two of them identified as Afghan nationals belonging to TTP affiliate, security officials say

Published 31 May, 2026 07:25am

Rain brings relief to Punjab, heat persists in other areas

• Heavy showers in Lahore; dust storms damage mango orchards in south Punjab • PMD forecasts more rain, thunderstorms across

Published 31 May, 2026 07:24am

GB polls: campaign intensifies, concerns grow

• KP CM writes to GB’s chief justice seeking safeguards for electoral fairness • PTI’s Asad Qaiser says he was blocked from...

Published 31 May, 2026 07:23am

No change in stance on Palestine, says Dar

After talks with Rubio, deputy PM says world appreciates Pakistan’s role in easing Iran tensions

Published 30 May, 2026 06:00am

Iran, Oman discuss strait traffic after Trump threat

Iranian foreign minister says any final agreement to end the three-month war in the Middle East would depend on Washington abandoning “excessive demands”.

Updated 30 May, 2026 07:16am

Iran says ‘nothing final’ as Trump weighs deal

US president demands Iran never develop nuclear weapons, wants Hormuz opened without tolls.

Updated 30 May, 2026 09:09am

Some respite as petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs22 per litre

Fuel prices reduced for third straight week; petroleum levy on diesel raised

Published 30 May, 2026 06:00am

NA, Senate budget sessions summoned on June 5

ISLAMABAD: Presi­dent Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separate sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on...

Published 30 May, 2026 06:00am

PTI up in arms after leaders ‘expelled’ from GB amid election campaign

Govt defends move, says some political leaders arriving from KP did not comply with code of conduct

Published 30 May, 2026 06:00am

President envisions stronger federation, economy

Vows to strengthen ‘establishment’ and country together

Published 30 May, 2026 06:00am