Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million loan to support major reforms in Pakistan’s insurance sector. The funding aims to expand insurance coverage, strengthen financial protection, and improve the country’s ability to deal with natural disasters and economic shocks. According to Beyond Time News, the loan will support the Insurance Transformation…
United Nations: Pakistan has called for the meaningful inclusion of women in peace negotiations, saying durable peace cannot be achieved if women remain excluded from decision-making processes. Addressing a United Nations Security Council debate on Women, Peace and Security on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the international community…
Poonch: An Indian Army soldier was killed in a reported accidental firing incident at a military camp in the Surankote area of Poonch district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), officials said on Thursday. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to Beyond Time News, the incident took…
Islamabad: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has appreciated Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic efforts in supporting engagement between the United States and Iran, highlighting Islamabad’s role in encouraging dialogue and promoting regional stability. The remarks came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Canadian counterpart on Wednesday…
Muscat: Oman is preparing to roll out a sweeping financial reform that will make all domestic digital money transfers completely free from July 1, 2026. The move is part of a wider national push to accelerate the shift toward a cashless economy, reduce reliance on physical currency, and strengthen the country’s digital banking infrastructure. According…
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that government employees whose services were regularised under the Sindh (Regularisation of Ad-hoc and Contract Employees) Act, 2013, are entitled to seniority from March 25, 2013, the date the law came into effect. The decision is expected to benefit regularised employees by protecting their seniority, promotion prospects,…
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a 100% increase in monthly utility allowance for its employees, a major revision in staff benefits that will take effect from July 1, 2026, according to official details reported on Thursday. The decision was approved under Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi. The move applies across…
Islamabad: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have returned gold jewelry and other valuables worth around Rs2.2 million to their rightful owner after recovering a lost bag during routine patrol duties near Gwadar. The successful recovery has been praised as an example of honesty, professionalism, and public service. According to Beyond Time News, Motorway…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s water management authorities reported stable river conditions on Thursday as the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) released more than 260,000 cusecs of water through the country’s major river network. The latest figures indicate balanced inflows and outflows at key reservoirs, helping ensure uninterrupted irrigation supplies, hydropower generation, and water availability during the crucial…
Islamabad: Petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to see a notable reduction in the upcoming fuel price review as global crude oil rates decline sharply following improved geopolitical conditions, according to market sources and official discussions. The expected relief comes after easing tensions linked to a reported US–Iran peace framework, which has helped push international…
