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Pakistan Accelerates DISCO Privatisation, Launches Global Investor Outreach Campaign

Islamabad: The government has intensified efforts to privatise key electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directing authorities to speed up the process and attract international investors as part of Pakistan’s broader economic reform agenda. According to Beyond Time News, the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday to review…

Gold Prices Jump in Pakistan as Global Market Rallies Amid Middle East Tensions

Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following gains in the international bullion market as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to Beyond Time News, the domestic gold market witnessed a sharp rise in prices after international gold rates moved higher…

Six Frontier Constabulary Personnel Martyred as Terrorist Attack on Peshawar Post Thwarted

Peshawar: Six Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel embraced martyrdom while defending a security post in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel area after terrorists launched an attack in an apparent attempt to seize control of the facility, security sources said on Monday. According to Beyond Time News, security forces successfully foiled the assault and killed eight terrorists during a…

MQM-P Moves Resolution in Sindh Assembly Against Karachi Load Shedding During Heatwave

Karachi: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has submitted a resolution in the Sindh Assembly calling for an immediate end to scheduled and unscheduled power outages in Karachi, particularly during the ongoing heatwave that has intensified hardships for residents across the city. According to Beyond Time News, MQM-P lawmaker Maaz Mehboob tabled the resolution and urged…

Pakistan Rejects Indian and Afghan Allegations at UN, Defends Border Operations Against Terrorist Networks

United Nations: Pakistan has rejected allegations from India and Afghanistan regarding recent military operations near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Islamabad says its forces targeted terrorist infrastructure and did not strike civilian sites. According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, responded to the allegations during a UN Security…

Ahsan Iqbal Says Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative Can Guide World Toward Peace and Stability

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative as a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges, promoting international cooperation, and advancing sustainable development in an increasingly complex world. According to Beyond Time News, Ahsan Iqbal made these remarks while addressing an…

Iran Accuses US of Revoking World Cup Ticket Allocation for Supporters Ahead of FIFA 2026 Tournament

Tehran: Iran’s Football Federation has accused the United States of withdrawing a previously allocated share of tickets for Iran’s supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about fan access and participation as tensions between the two countries continue to influence sporting affairs. According to Beyond Time News, the Iranian Football Federation (IFF)…

FIA Busts Network Issuing Pakistani Passports to Afghan Nationals in Karachi

KARACHI: According to Beyond Time News, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Counter Terrorism Wing has uncovered an alleged network involved in issuing Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals using fake documentation. Details of the Operation Officials said the raid was conducted at a passport office near Awami Centre on Shahrah-e-Faisal. During the operation, two suspects were…