Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Karachi, February 3, 2026 — Cement prices across Pakistan have remained largely stable in early February 2026, with only small regional variations reported by dealers and market sources. The national average price for a standard 50kg bag of ordinary Portland cement currently stands between **Rs. 1,380 and Rs. 1,450, according to the most recent market…
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Yousaf has voiced support for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India. Reacting on social media platform X (Twitter), Mohammad Yousaf described the move as a difficult but necessary decision, stressing that national principles must take precedence over commercial considerations. He said…
World Bank Economic Reforms ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga lauded Pakistan’s economic reforms in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday. Banga landed in Pakistan on a four-day official visit to discuss 10-year World Bank Country Partnership Framework. As per details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met it’s President Ajay…
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have continued their downward trend for several consecutive days, with the chandi ka rate today settling around Rs. 8,919–9,002 per tola—reflecting notable losses driven by a sharp correction in international precious metals markets. This follows earlier highs where silver benefited from strong safe-haven and industrial demand. Current local…
KARACHI: Two robbers were killed following a shootout with rangers on Karachi’s Tipu Sultan Road, Beyond the Time News reported, citing police sources. According to the Ferozabad Police Station, four muggers were looting citizens in the area when police arrived at the scene. An exchange of fire ensued between the suspects and the law enforcement…
KARACHI: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) closed today at Rs74.69 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market, showing a very mild softening compared to recent sessions and remaining significantly below the 2025 mid-year high of Rs76.03 (July peak), according to leading currency dealers. The selling rate was quoted around Rs75.26. This near-flat performance comes…
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) released its latest currency rates sheet today, showing the official rates at which the bank buys and sells major foreign currencies. TT stands for Telegraphic Transfer. It refers to the electronic transfer of funds (non-cash) between banks, and the TT rates are the primary interbank / customer dealing rates…
ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson of the ministry of the Ministry of National Health Services of Pakistan stated that it is moving closer to manufacturing vaccines domestically, and in this regard, a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia arrives in the country to explore cooperation in health and pharmaceutical manufacturing. An eleven-member high-level delegation from the Kingdom of…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan security forces ‘eliminated’ 22 more terrorists during ongoing robust operations in Balochistan, Beyond the Time News reported on Monday, citing security sources. According to the ARY News, Security sources said during a follow-up operation last night. Terrorists affiliated with the Fitna al-Hindustan group were neutralised. Over the past three days, a total of…
“Fifteen people using AI can compete with 150 people without it. AI fundamentally changes what small teams can accomplish,” LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman wrote on the professional networking platform. Hoffman recently discussed this in a LinkedIn post and on an episode of the “Possible” podcast hosted by AI engineer Parth Patil, which aired on Wednesday….
