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Karachi Launches Large-Scale Drain Cleaning Plan Ahead of Monsoon 2026

Karachi: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has launched preparations for a citywide drainage cleaning operation as part of efforts to reduce flooding risks during the upcoming monsoon season 2026. According to Beyond Time News, the decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Mayor of Karachi, where officials reviewed municipal readiness and infrastructure…

AJK Supreme Court Says Constitution Cannot Be Changed Under Pressure, Upholds Refugee Seats

Muzaffarabad: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court has ruled that constitutional amendments cannot be treated as a concession extracted under pressure, while issuing its advisory opinion on a presidential reference concerning refugee seats in the Legislative Assembly. According to Beyond Time News, the court emphasized that the AJK Constitution stands as the supreme…

Pakistan Approves High-Value Camel Milk Powder Project to Strengthen Livestock Sector

Islamabad: The government has approved a new initiative to produce high-grade camel milk powder as part of efforts to strengthen the livestock sector and promote value-added agricultural exports. According to Beyond Time News, the project aims to modernize dairy processing, improve rural livelihoods, and increase foreign exchange earnings through export-oriented production. Officials say the initiative…

IESCO Steps Up Crackdown on Power Theft, Over 3,200 Offenders Arrested Since 2019

Islamabad: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has intensified its ongoing nationwide campaign against electricity theft, taking strict action against offenders across its operational region. According to Beyond Time News, IESCO has arrested 3,288 individuals involved in power theft since launching its anti-theft drive in 2019. The company has also imposed fines totaling Rs593.60 million…

AJK Government Reports Major Progress on JAAC Agreement, Completes 24 of 44 Demands

Islamabad: The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has made significant progress in implementing its agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), completing 24 out of 44 demands, according to an official progress report released on Sunday. Beyond Time News reports that the government has also marked 16 additional demands as partially completed…

PIDE Proposes ‘National Savings Drive’ in Finance Bill 2026–27 to Strengthen Pakistan’s Economy

Islamabad: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has recommended launching a nationwide “National Savings Drive” under the upcoming Finance Bill 2026–27 to boost domestic savings and improve Pakistan’s long-term economic stability. According to Beyond Time News, the proposal aims to reduce reliance on external borrowing and strengthen local financial resources through targeted reforms and…

Govt and PPP Hold Key Talks on Federal Budget as Political Tensions Surface

Islamabad: The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held delegation-level talks on Sunday as discussions over the upcoming federal budget continue amid rising political differences and demands for transparency. According to Beyond Time News, the meeting focused on PPP’s reservations regarding budget planning, taxation proposals, and development allocations under the Public Sector Development…

US Considers Using Iranian Assets for Gulf Reconstruction as Iran Conflict Escalates

Washington: The United States is reportedly examining ways to redirect Iranian assets to fund reconstruction efforts in Gulf countries, following ongoing damage linked to Iranian strikes across the region. According to Beyond Time News, a source familiar with the matter said the US is assessing the cost of destruction in allied Gulf states and exploring…