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Indian Army Trains Village Defence Groups in IIOJK

Jammu: Training Held Along Jammu–Srinagar Highway Amid Security Arrangements Jammu: The Indian Army conducted a training program for Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Ramban district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The exercise has drawn attention due to concerns over growing militarization in the region. According to Beyond Time News, authorities organized the…

Markets, Shops, and Eateries Get Temporary Exemption

Islamabad: Government Relaxes 8pm Closure Rule for Businesses Across Pakistan Islamabad: The federal government has temporarily exempted markets, shops, and eateries from the earlier 8pm closure restriction, allowing businesses to operate with extended hours until May 31. According to Beyond Time News, the decision was confirmed through a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on…

Iran Announces New Strait of Hormuz Authority

Tehran: New Body to Oversee Strategic Waterway Amid Ongoing US-Iran Talks Tehran: Iran has announced the creation of a new authority to manage operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, as regional tensions continue to rise. According to Beyond Time News, the move was confirmed by Iran’s Supreme National Security…

Pakistan Stock Exchange Falls Sharply as KSE-100 Index

Karachi: Investor Panic Grows Amid Rising Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Monday as growing geopolitical tensions and rising global oil prices triggered heavy selling across major sectors. According to Beyond Time News, the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped by more than 2,500 points during…

Pakistan and Qatar Discuss Regional Situation

Islamabad: Ishaq Dar, Qatari Minister Stress Dialogue and Regional Stability During Telephone Call Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi on Monday to discuss the evolving regional situation and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. According…

Sindh Government Approves 500 New EV Buses

Karachi: Sharjeel Memon Announces Major Expansion of Electric Bus Network Across Sindh Karachi: The Sindh government has approved the purchase of 500 new electric buses to improve public transportation services and modernise the province’s transport system. According to Beyond Time News, Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced the decision while speaking at an event…

Iranian Rial Rate in Pakistan Today – May 18, 2026

Karachi: Iranian Rial Continues to Attract Buyers in Pakistan’s Informal Currency Market Karachi: The Iranian rial (IRR) continues to receive strong attention in Pakistan’s informal currency market as traders and investors closely monitor regional economic developments and currency movements. According to Beyond Time News, currency dealers in major Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta,…

Iran Responds to Latest US Peace Proposal

Tehran: Iranian Officials Say Negotiations Continue Through Pakistani Mediation Tehran: Iran has confirmed that it responded to a new peace proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries. According to Beyond Time News, Iranian officials said diplomatic exchanges are still continuing despite growing criticism in Iranian media over…