Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched its first-ever Bug Bounty Challenge 2026, offering attractive prizes for top performers. The national initiative, launched in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the National Cyber Emergency Response Team, aims to further strengthen the cybersecurity of Pakistan’s digital identity ecosystem. The competition is…
Sindh’s popular tourist destination, Gorakh Hill Station, has received its first snowfall of the winter season, leading to a further drop in temperatures. Following the snowfall, the atmosphere at Gorakh Hill Station—located in the Kirthar mountain range of Dadu district along the Sindh–Balochistan border—turned picturesque and captivating. After the snowfall, temperatures at Gorakh Hill Station…
UK’s biggest banks, including HSBC and NatWest, are set to follow their European counterparts and raise profit targets when they report annual earnings in the coming weeks, people close to the matter said. HSBC is expected to lift its return on tangible equity (ROTE) outlook – a key measure of profitability – above its current…
Oil prices fell on Tuesday even as a massive winter storm hit crude production and affected refineries on the US Gulf Coast. Brent crude futures fell 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $65.31 a barrel at 0145 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $60.39 a barrel, down 24 cents, or 0.4%. In the US,…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering a major decision regarding the “inappropriate attitude” of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the exclusion of Bangladesh from the tournament, Beyond the Time News reported, citing sources. Sources stated that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tomorrow, Monday. The PCB Chairman will…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 player auction will be held on February 11, Beyond the Time News reported. A detailed workshop regarding the PSL-11 auction took place today in Lahore, attended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. During the workshop, the base prices for players were announced: a whopping Rs…
Gold surged to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Spot gold rose 1.79% to $5,071.96 per ounce by 0159 GMT, after touching $5,085.50 earlier. US gold futures for February delivery gained 1.79% to $5,068.70 per ounce. The…
KARACHI: National Savings has announced major shake-up in profit rates for its savings products, effective January 23, 2026. Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) dropped bombshell as profit rates on famous savings schemes took a sharp dive. From Defence Savings Certificates to Special Savings and Islamic accounts, returns that many had relied on for steady…
Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has said that the government has made QR codes mandatory for retail outlets in Islamabad as well as across all provinces, as part of efforts to promote a cashless economy. Speaking on Saturday, the minister said executive orders now require every retail outlet to offer at least…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned users to remain vigilant against illegal content circulating online. In a statement, the PTA said that freedom of expression on digital platforms is a fundamental right of every individual; however, the promotion or dissemination of unlawful content under the guise of free speech is entirely unacceptable. …
