Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
BEIJING: China’s birth rate fell last year to its lowest level on record, official data showed Monday, as its population shrank for a fourth year running despite authorities’ efforts to curb the decline. There were just 7.92 million births recorded last year, Chinese officials said Monday, a rate of 5.63 births per thousand people. It…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a vital initiative to help overseas Pakistanis keep their mobile SIM cards secure and prevent them from being blocked. In a social media post, the PTA stated that as part of its commitment to providing uninterrupted telecom services, it has introduced measures allowing the Pakistani diaspora to…
All public and private schools across Punjab have reopened today, marking the resumption of academic activities after the winter holidays. The winter vacation in Punjab schools had commenced on 20 December, during which students were given a total of 30 days off. The provincial education authorities have rejected reports suggesting any further extension in the…
KARACHI: Chief Fire Officer Muhammad Humayun Khan has said that the Gul Plaza fire was brought under control after 34 hours, while cooling operations are still underway. He added that the prolonged blaze has resulted in several tragic losses, with 14 people confirmed dead and the whereabouts of 59 others still unknown, raising fears that…
Bijapur: Indian forces’ personnel killed four persons, including a woman, during a cordon and search operation in the Bijapur district of the disturbed state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday. According to Beyond the Time News, the joint team of Indian forces, including CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) — an elite unit of Central Reserve Police…
Washington: A US magazine ‘Foreign Affairs’ has revealed that India’s claim of being a strong strategic partner of the United States is weakening after recent developments. According to Kashmir Media Service, the ‘Foreign Affairs’ in its recent analysis said relations between Washington and New Delhi have been under their most severe strain in history since…
Jammu: Three Indian Army personnel have been injured in an attack in Kishtwar district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Beyond the Time News, Indian troops along with police personnel had launched a search operation in a remote forest area of the district this afternoon. During this, three soldiers were injured in…
PESHAWAR:Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Sunday chaired an important jirga comprising parliamentarians, tribal elders and notables of District Bajaur. Participants of the jirga expressed full confidence in the Chief Minister and assured their complete cooperation. The meeting held detailed discussions on the law and order situation in the province, improvement of Pakistan-Afghanistan…
PESHAWAR:Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday praised the Dera Ismail Khan Police for a successful operation against militants in Kulachi area, paying rich tribute to their bravery and professionalism. The Governor commended the police team under the leadership of the District Police Officer (DPO) Dera for neutralizing a militant during the operation and…
BANNU: A target killing incident occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Sunday, where unknown assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on a policeman, killing him on the spot. According to a police statement, the incident occurred in the district’s Mamma Khel area, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Haved Police Station. It added…
