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NA Panel Rejects FBR Plan to Share Taxpayer Data With Banks

Islamabad: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Friday rejected a proposal that would have allowed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to share taxpayers’ personal information with commercial banks. Lawmakers raised concerns about privacy and the possible misuse of financial data. They said the proposal could expose citizens to unnecessary scrutiny and errors….

AI Is Not the Biggest Threat to Students, Experts Say; A Growing Hope Gap May Be the Real Challenge

By: Kashan Fayyaz As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, universities around the world are racing to prepare students for a rapidly changing future. New courses, updated curricula, and technology-focused programs are becoming increasingly common. However, a growing perspective within higher education suggests that the biggest challenge facing students may not be artificial intelligence itself,…

Thousands of Kashmiris Remain Displaced Amid Decades-Long Conflict, New Report Highlights

Islamabad: Thousands of people from Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to live away from their homeland due to prolonged conflict, political instability, and repeated waves of violence, according to a report released on World Refugee Day. The findings, cited by Beyond Time News, underline the long-term human impact of the unresolved Kashmir…

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Begins First Foreign Tour With Malaysia and China Visits

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to embark on his first official foreign tour since taking office, with visits to Malaysia and China highlighting Dhaka’s focus on expanding economic partnerships and strengthening regional cooperation. The trip marks a significant moment in Bangladesh’s foreign policy under the new administration. According to Beyond Time News,…

PPP Emerges Largest Party as ECGB Notifies Results for 21 Gilgit-Baltistan Constituencies

Gilgit: The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) has officially notified the results of 21 out of 24 constituencies following the region’s general elections, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerging as the largest political force in the assembly. According to Beyond Time News, the PPP secured nine seats in the constituencies where results have been…

US-Iran Talks Begin in Switzerland as Lebanon Ceasefire Faces Fresh Test

Geneva: Senior American and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Switzerland for high-level discussions aimed at transforming a temporary regional truce into a broader peace framework, even as renewed violence in southern Lebanon threatens to undermine fragile ceasefire efforts. The anticipated talks come at a critical moment for the Middle East, where diplomatic progress…

Govt Considers Allowing Import of Five-Year-Old Used Cars in Major Relief for Consumers

Islamabad: The federal government is considering a major relaxation in Pakistan’s vehicle import policy by allowing the import of used cars up to five years old, a move that could increase competition, expand consumer choice, and help reduce vehicle prices. The proposal was discussed during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance…

Mohsin Naqvi Visits Tehran as Iran-US Talks Enter Critical Phase

Tehran: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Iran for a series of high-level meetings aimed at supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington, as both countries move toward a critical stage in negotiations following a recently announced memorandum of understanding (MoU). The visit highlights Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in regional peace initiatives and…