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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceNine-year-old girl killed in Punjab CCD firing in Chakwal
A nine-year-old girl was killed and two relatives injured when Punjab's Crime Control Department opened fire on their vehicle in Chakwal, mistaking it for robbers' car.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceTarar defends FY27 budget as opposition rejects it over taxes
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said enforcement had recovered Rs800 billion and called the budget relief-oriented, as opposition parties rejected the FY2026-27 plan.
International — World / International — WorldPM Shehbaz says US-Iran peace deal to be finalised in 24 hours
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the final version of the US-Iran peace deal was expected within 24 hours and that Pakistan was preparing for an electronic signing.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan says 21 more militants killed in North Waziristan operations
The military said security forces killed 21 militants in Miranshah over 72 hours, including four ring leaders, taking the total to 48 in recent operations.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceThousands rejoin AJK sit-ins after overnight dispersal in Rawalakot
Thousands regrouped at Rawalakot sit-in sites on 13 June 2026 after an overnight dispersal, contradicting official claims the banned JAAC campaign had collapsed.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePM Shehbaz invites PPP to form Gilgit-Baltistan government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited the PPP to form the Gilgit-Baltistan government after it won the most seats, with PML-N to sit in opposition.
International — World / International — WorldPM Shehbaz says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a final agreed text of a US-Iran peace deal had been reached, with Pakistan working with both sides on the next steps.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceAurangzeb presents Rs18.771tr budget with relief for salaried class
Aurangzeb unveils a Rs18.771 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 with income tax relief, super tax cuts and incentives for exporters, IT and construction.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court restores Imran Khan's right to defence in defamation suit
Pakistan's Supreme Court set aside a 2022 order that struck out Imran Khan's defence in a Rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePMD and NDMA issue rain, flash flood and landslide alerts
Forecasters warned of thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides across northern Pakistan from 11 to 15 June while Karachi and Lahore stayed hot and humid.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan warns India that blocking water would be an 'act of war'
At his weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi rejected Indian remarks about stopping water flows and said Pakistan would defend its rights.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceNEC backs Centre-province fiscal compact as Pakistan budget nears
Pakistan's National Economic Council met on 10 June 2026 and endorsed sweeping development-spending cuts as the Centre moved to retain up to Rs1.7tr from the provinces.