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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend the fourth R-4 foreign ministers’ meeting in Cairo on June 21 alongside counterparts from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. The talks are expected to focus on regional peace, security and stronger diplomatic cooperation.
The government has assured PTI that the finance minister will discuss extending Fata and Pata tax exemptions with the IMF before their June 30 expiry. The issue has become a major budget and political concern for lawmakers from the merged tribal districts.
Pakistan has rejected Afghan Taliban claims of strikes in border regions, saying a rudimentary drone was detected and neutralised near Khyber. Islamabad says the claims are part of a misleading narrative that diverts attention from militant networks operating from Afghan soil.
PPP has demanded that the government raise the proposed salary increase for public-sector employees from 7 percent to 10 percent. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said government employees, pensioners and inflation-hit households need stronger relief in the federal budget.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell more than 2,800 points in intraday trade after delays in US-Iran technical talks unsettled investors. The reversal ended a four-day rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil price expectations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hinted at a major cut in petroleum prices, saying the government will announce weekly fuel rates today as global oil prices fall. The expected relief could affect transport, agriculture, business costs and household budgets across Pakistan.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved seven major hospitals for the Nawaz Sharif Medical District, including specialised centres for children, burns, genetics, ophthalmology and infectious diseases. The project will add 1,519 beds and is planned under a phased public-private partnership model.
Pakistan has approved major passport reforms, including a gradual shift to e-Passports, home delivery and cashless payments from July 1. The changes aim to improve document security, reduce delays and make passport services more accessible for citizens.
At least nine people were killed and seven injured after storms, lightning and heavy rain hit several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities have launched relief operations and urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during the unstable weather spell.
Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to take notice of what it calls India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad says planned Indian projects on the Chenab system could threaten Pakistan’s water, food and economic security.
Karachi commuters faced severe disruption after transporters staged a citywide strike against e-challans, heavy fines and regulatory measures. Transport leaders said talks had failed and announced that the suspension of services would continue on Friday.
Pakistan has gained international attention after mediating the Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran, with the accord reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing pressure on global oil markets. The next 60 days will determine whether the breakthrough can become a lasting settlement.
