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The National Assembly approved 135 demands for grants for fiscal year 2026-27, rejecting all 587 opposition cut motions. The interior ministry faced sharp criticism, and the budget debate was marked by heated exchanges and name-calling.
US Vice President JD Vance said direct talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland laid a 'good foundation' for a final deal to end the war, citing progress on the Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire in Lebanon, and nuclear inspections. The initial round set up mechanisms for de-mining the strait and de-confliction, while Iran's foreign minister reported 'major progress' toward ending the Lebanon War.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation. The visit includes meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif, with discussions expected to cover bilateral ties, regional connectivity, and the aftermath of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Iran's peace and stability.
As Israelis express anxiety over the US-Iran interim deal, American allies of President Donald Trump, including Ambassador Mike Huckabee and conservative commentator Mark Levin, defended the relationship at a Jerusalem conference, even as criticism mounted from Israeli officials and media over the agreement's terms and its implications for Israel's security.
An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, officials said. The blast occurred during restart operations at the Barzan gas supply facility, attributed to a technical malfunction. Authorities confirmed no impact on exports or environment.
The US Treasury has issued a 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, a move tied to ongoing negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. Iran has committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to allowing IAEA inspectors, while reports of the release of $12bn in frozen assets remain unconfirmed by Washington. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
The federal and Sindh governments have declared June 25 and 26 as public holidays on account of Ashura, the 9th and 10th of Muharram. The Muharram moon was not sighted in Pakistan, placing the first of Muharram on June 17 and Ashura on June 26. Offices except essential services will remain closed, and religious processions will be held across the country.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad on Monday. No casualties or property damage have been reported so far, according to officials.
Intensive US-Iran negotiations in Burgenstock, Switzerland, continued through the night, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan reportedly developing a roadmap toward a final agreement. Iran's delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left after 18 hours of talks, while technical teams are set to continue consultations. Key issues include unfreezing Iranian assets and licensing oil exports.
Seoul shares closed at a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by a semiconductor rally and signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. The KOSPI added 62.13 points, or 0.69 percent, to reach 9,114.55, while SK hynix surged to surpass Samsung Electronics in market cap for the first time.
US and Iranian negotiators concluded a first round of talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days. Despite a tense opening marked by Trump's threats over the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian walkout, technical talks will continue, with mediators hailing progress.
Participants in the four-party consultations in Bürgenstock have agreed to establish a special committee to oversee the negotiation process, according to TASS. The committee will provide political oversight and monitor implementation of the memorandum of understanding, with chief negotiators reporting regularly. Additionally, a de-confliction cell involving Lebanon was created to ensure adherence to the termination of military operations as per the MoU.
Pakistan International Airlines has been formally handed over to a consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation, with the government completing the first financial closing of the privatisation transaction. The consortium has committed Rs180 billion in investments, including Rs80 billion as fresh equity, and plans to acquire the remaining government stake within twelve months.
Reports from Iranian state media and a statement by Iran's UN envoy indicate the Iranian delegation left talks in Switzerland after Trump threatened renewed strikes. A diplomat told AFP that talks were still ongoing, and Iran has conditioned any return on ending hostilities in Lebanon.
As US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland, President Trump threatens military action over the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, while talks were briefly cancelled due to Israeli operations. Former Mossad official criticizes Trump's negotiation style, and regional dynamics complicate the peace process.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland face tensions as President Trump renews threats, while Vice President Vance signals openness to transforming relations. Reports highlight regional efforts, including Qatar's role and Saudi summit plans, amid cautious optimism and deep-seated challenges.
An Iranian lawmaker's disclosure of alleged confidential letters from the supreme leader's son about US negotiations has triggered legal threats and resignations, exposing tensions within Iran's leadership over the nuclear talks.
US and Iranian negotiators opened a new round of talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. The discussions aim to implement a memorandum of understanding covering a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets, with progress reported in the first round.
Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the US convened in Cairo to discuss regional stability, focusing on Libya's political progress, the Palestinian cause, and the recent US-Iran agreement. US advisor Massad Boulos expressed cautious optimism about Libya, citing renewed cooperation between its rival authorities. The dialogue signals a broader US effort to engage Muslim countries on multiple fronts beyond the Iran file.
The Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026, approved by the National Assembly in June, has been deferred by the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication amid concerns over provisions related to private property and public land. The opposition alliance TTAP has demanded the IT minister's removal, while the IT ministry insists the bill safeguards property rights.