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PPP Senator Sherry Rehman seeks wider debate on telecom amendment billPublished on: June 22, 2026 11:22 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said her party will not support the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate unless it ... Read More


US hopes to 'turn a new leaf' with Iran at Pakistan-mediated Swiss talksPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:49 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to "turn over a new leaf" with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war i... Read More


Vance expresses appreciation for PM Shehbaz, CDF MunirPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:49 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held a key meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich on Sunday, as part of ongoing crucial U... Read More


Pakistan begins repatriation of eight Iranian nationals rescued at seaPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:49 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- The repatriation of eight Iranian nationals rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour is underway, the Pakistan Maritime Security (PMSA) said on Sunday, adding that local au... Read More


PPP nominates Amjad Hussain as Gilgit-Baltistan chief ministerPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:47 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated its provincial president Amjad Hussain "Advocate" for the post of chief minister of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, the party said... Read More


Punjab budget debate sparks clash between treasury and oppositionPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:41 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- The Punjab Assembly witnessed a heated debate over the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, as treasury and opposition lawmakers traded sharp criticism over spending pri... Read More


NA unanimously approves defence budget for FY2026-27Published on: June 22, 2026 10:38 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- The National Assembly on Sunday approved 88 demands for grants worth more than Rs43.85 trillion under the federal budget 2026-27, including allocations for defence, education, hea... Read More


Starmer on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resignPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:31 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham. Starmer has publicly vowed to s... Read More


Qatar, Pakistan report progress in US-Iran negotiationsPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:29 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- Qatar and Pakistan have announced "encouraging progress" in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran after the first round of high-level talks concluded at the Lake... Read More


US, Iran agree on roadmap after tense peace talksPublished on: June 22, 2026 10:15 AM

Pakistan, June 22 -- The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a final peace agreement after high-stakes talks in Switzerland, despite tensions sparked by renewed disputes over the St... Read More