Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met members of the National Assembly during the federal budget session on Friday, engaging with lawmakers from both the treasury and opposition benches as Parliament deliberated on the government’s fiscal plans for the upcoming year. The interaction took place during proceedings related to the presentation of the Federal Budget…
Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has welcomed several pro-business initiatives announced in the Federal Budget 2026-27, while urging the government to pursue broader structural reforms, tax rationalization, and policies aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth. Speaking at a press conference, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mahmood praised the government’s efforts to maintain…
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Friday, during which the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability. The discussion focused on recent developments in the region, with both sides expressing…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s annual tax expenditure declined for the first time in several years, falling to Rs2.35 trillion during the current fiscal year as the government continued efforts to reduce tax exemptions and broaden the revenue base. The reduction, highlighted in the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2026, reflects ongoing fiscal reforms and commitments aimed at improving…
Islamabad: The Pakistan Army has achieved a major international milestone by securing first position at the prestigious International Pace Sticking Competition 2026, held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. The victory highlights the professional excellence and training standards of Pakistan’s armed forces, as the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) team outperformed military…
By: Kashan Fayyaz Wani The ongoing debate over the future of the 12 refugee seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly extends far beyond local politics. At its core lies a question that touches the legal, constitutional, and diplomatic dimensions of the Kashmir dispute. While some groups view the abolition of these…
Islamabad: Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media, Fahd Haroon, attended the National Assembly budget session on Friday as the federal government presented the Budget 2026–27, outlining key economic priorities and development plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The session marked an important moment in Pakistan’s parliamentary calendar, bringing…
A detailed political statement has urged the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to maintain peace, reject unrest, and avoid being influenced by what it describes as “mischievous elements” attempting to destabilize the region amid ongoing governance and political tensions. The statement emphasizes political stability, constitutional processes, and dialogue as the only viable path…
Karachi: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented Pakistan’s federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27 in the National Assembly on Friday, unveiling a broad economic roadmap focused on stabilisation, structural reforms, and gradual growth recovery. According to Beyond Time News, the government has set a GDP growth target of 4% while projecting inflation at 8.2% and a…
Muzaffarabad: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) remained under a complete shutter-down strike for the third consecutive day on Thursday as tensions escalated following violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement personnel on the outskirts of Rawalakot, where at least one person was killed and several others injured. According to Beyond Time News, the unrest has…
