Pakistan for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

• Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of war as Hezbollah pauses attacks
• Barrister Salman Safdar meets Imran at Adiala jail, says PTI founder’s ‘eye complication continues’
• 5 killed, several injured in rain-related incidents in Punjab, KP
• Local holiday announced in Islamabad, Rawalpindi for April 9 and 10; essential services to remain operational
• NA opposition leader extends ‘unconditional support’ to govt for Middle East peace efforts
• US, Iranian delegations expected in Pakistan on Friday; White House says first round of talks to be held on Saturday
• Naqvi, Fazl discuss political situation
• CM Maryam welcomes Iran–US ceasefire
• World leaders praise Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran ceasefire
• Our next goal is to establish long lasting peace: PM
• Pakistan at centrestage after US-Iran ceasefire
• KP CM chairs meeting to review proposed initiatives under ADP 2026–27
• Pakistan basks in new glory
• Diplomatic breakthrough earns global praise
• One message tipped the scales
• Truce under strain as Israel plays spoiler
• PM forms council for war response
• Urumqi talks offer glimmer of Pak-Afghan détente
• Opposition backs govt's peace efforts
• Mainly dry weather expected across country; isolated rain likely in upper region
• Pakistan expresses concern at storming of Kuwait’s consulate in Basra
• Universities may allow one-time reduction of up to 3pc in MDCAT passing marks to fill vacant seats: PMDC
• ECC approves Rs2.8b for child vaccination
• JUI-F postpones nationwide protest
• NJPMC to improve institutional capacity
• TTAP not to 'carry burden' of PTI U-turn
• Senate body passes 3 key govt bills
• LHC rejects plea against Shehbaz acquittal
• Rawalpindi FIR names PTI leaders, sisters
• PMDC allows 3% MDCAT marks relaxation
• Politicians welcome Pak diplomatic feat
• Imran in good health, high spirits: lawyer
• Soaring costs drive Pakistan to EVs
• Sister-killing unnatural breach of trust: SC
• PM Shehbaz Sharif hails Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire, calls it major diplomatic breakthrough
• NA passes two bills, introduces another
• Zalmi beat Kingsmen by four wickets in HBL PSL thriller
• Kenya protests to UN over Haiti report
• BD foreign minister visits India
• Strait of Hormuz 'Iran's nuke'
• How international media covered Pakistan’s defining role in the US-Iran ceasefire
• Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation during China-hosted talks: Beijing
• Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
• Gold jumps Rs15,700 on US-Iran truce
• Mills demand sugar export
• War impact looms as remittances dip 5% YoY
• Businessmen for building gas line
• PSX cheers peace with record spike
• Pakistan must turn diplomacy into economic success
• Canada backs energy reforms, ceasefire role
• Housing crisis deepens as 63% lack shelter
• Provinces urged to lead SME financing efforts
• CM extends lifeline amid fuel spike
• Young businessman found dead in car
• Mpox cases detected in newborns in Pakistan
• PDP calls for awareness campaigns
• Class IX, X annual exams begin
• MQM hails Pakistan's role for global peace
• Roti, chapati prices rise amid LPG price surge
• Sindh launches major polio drive
• Man rescued hanging from bridge with Tessori poster
• Sindh expands adopt-a-school initiative
• Unseasonal rains, hailstorms affect wheat crop
• Middlemen avoid orchard contracts
• Pakistan's rising diplomatic strength and Maryam's Clear Vision for Punjab
• Railways training centre plagued by poor infrastructure
• Multan to get modern children's medical tower
• Private operators to expand free transport
• Man held for harassing foreign national
• Cricket NSW says David Warner aware of ‘seriousness’ of drink-driving charges
• Bangladesh FM in India, most senior visit since 2024 uprising
• How we got here: Inside Pakistan’s backchannel diplomacy that led to the US-Iran ceasefire
• Government appoints senior Bureaucrat as Interim OGRA Chief amid petroleum sector concerns
• Khawaja Asif highlights Pakistan’s rising role in global conflict mediation
• PSX gains 14,000 points amid investor glee over US-Iran ceasefire
• Trump halts Iran attacks after talks with PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir; US, Iran reach ceasefire agreement
• First ships pass through Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire: monitor
• PTI welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting regional peace
• Govt removes acting Ogra chairman amid oil supply challenges, pricing controversies
• Fuel prices may drop Rs 30-60 per litre after Middle East ceasefire
• Ishaq Dar discusses regional peace with Qatar, EU officials
• Railways minister hails Pakistan’s role as responsible global peacemaker
• North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military
• Federal Minister lauds PM’s role in securing Iran-US ceasefire
• Global leaders welcome Iran-US ceasefire, laud Pakistan’s mediation
• CERT warns of rising WhatsApp scams, urges stronger security measures
• Diplomacy pays off: A timeline of events leading up to the ceasefire between US and Iran
• PM Shehbaz to chair cabinet meeting today
• IHC restrains CDA over tree-cutting on Ataturk Avenue, seeks response
• Oil dives below $100, stocks jump after two-week ceasefire agreed
• PSX soars 8.5% on Iran-US ceasefire news
• Pakistan launches semiconductor upskilling program to boost tech workforce
• PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Amir Muqam, discusses regional peace and development
• Online fuel subsidy portal shuts down due to ‘hacking attempts’ in Karachi
• Pakistan, Turkiye vow to further strengthen military cooperation
• No power crisis, exports intact amid Gulf war disruptions: PM
• ‘20 Pakistanis’ among missing after boat capsizes off Italy
• Rs1.2 billion disbursed among 32,000 beneficiaries under PM Fuel Package
• Iran, US agree to immediate ceasefire; Islamabad talks set for April 10
• Senate panel orders probe into PIA crew misconduct