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JCP seeks nominations for new HC judges

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has sought nominations for the appointment of new high court judges, with the process for submitting names open until July 04. Sources told The Express Tribune that the commission is considering appointing 10 judges to the Lahore High Court, five to the Sindh High Court, five to the … Read more

Security dominates K-P’s Rs2.170tr fiscal outlay

Province shows Rs48b deficit, Rs191b proposed to maintain law, order, 7% increase in salaries and pensions announce Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presents the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday. Photo: X PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday presented a budget of Rs2.170 trillion for fiscal year … Read more

Pakistan, Iran to enter new era of prosperity, says PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed confidence that Pakistan and Iran would enter a new era of prosperity, economic cooperation and stronger bilateral relations following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States. Addressing the National Assembly, Sharif said Pakistan had earned global recognition for its … Read more

Breakthrough as govt, PTI back dialogue

ISLAMABAD: As tax exemptions for the merged tribal districts are set to expire at the end of the month, the government on Friday moved to reassure the opposition that it would seek an extension from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while both sides also used a rare face-to-face meeting to discuss broader political dialogue and … Read more

US-Iran technical talks stalled

US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2026. Photo: Reuters ZURICH: The formal signing ceremony for the United States-Iran agreement at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock Resort was cancelled on Friday, while planned technical-level talks between the two countries were postponed after Iran … Read more

New Zealand keep semis hopes alive

SOUTHAMTON: New Zealand kept their hopes of defending their women’s T20 World Cup crown alive with a thrilling four-run win over Ireland on Friday in Southampton. Defeat for the Kiwis, who had lost their previous two games, would have left them teetering on the brink of an early flight home but instead they move up … Read more

Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire

A woman holds a Hezbollah flag during a rally in support of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, on June 4, 2026. West Asia News Agency via REUTERS GENEVA: Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put a deal … Read more

Zverev sets up Fritz semi at Halle Open

Alexander Zverev is through to the semi-finals of the Halle Open, where he will face American Taylor Fritz. Photo: AFP HALLE WESTFALEN: French Open champion Alexander Zverev will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Halle after edging Raphael Collignon in straight sets on Friday. The world number three and … Read more

MDCAT set for August 16

. Some medical colleges are charging an additional fee of 10 to 20 per cent every year. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 will be conducted nationwide on August 16, with online registration set to begin on June 22 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. According … Read more