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KP Targets Food Self-Sufficiency by 2030, Announces Expanded Investment in Storage and Agriculture

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said the provincial government is working to achieve food self-sufficiency by 2030 through reforms in agriculture, improved storage systems, and strengthened food safety measures. According to Beyond Time News, he shared the government’s plan while addressing a ceremony in connection with World Food Safety Day at…

Passport Scam Alert: Fraudsters Hijacking Google Maps Listing of Islamabad Passport Office to Steal Money

Islamabad — A simple Google search could be costing Pakistani citizens thousands of rupees. A fraudster has infiltrated the Google Maps listing of the Regional Passport Office in G-10, Islamabad — embedding a fake phone number and personal email address where official government contact details should appear. Citizens who call that number are not reaching…

SHO Among Four Police Officials Suspended in Jammu Over Alleged Mishandling of POCSO Case

Jammu — Four police officers, including a Station House Officer, have been suspended in the Samba district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) after they allegedly facilitated an illegal settlement in a child sexual abuse case — a direct violation of one of Pakistan’s most stringent child protection laws. Samba Senior Superintendent of…

GB Elections 2026: Polling Underway as Voters Decide Future of Gilgit-Baltistan

Dawn broke differently across Gilgit-Baltistan today. Polling stations opened Sunday morning as nearly a million voters began deciding the future of the 24-seat GB Assembly — the most hotly contested election this region has ever seen. Voting runs until 5:00 PM, with 958,480 registered voters choosing from 403 candidates across all constituencies. The outcome will…

Kashmir Migrant Seats Controversy: Why 12 “Refugee” Constituencies in AJK Remain Politically SensitiveKashmir Migrant Seats Controversy: Why 12 “Refugee” Constituencies in AJK Remain Politically Sensitive

Muzaffarabad: Tensions escalated in Azad Jammu and Kashmir as authorities arrested around 72 people during a series of operations launched after the government imposed a ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terrorism laws. The developments come ahead of a planned protest call scheduled for June 9. Security officials said police carried out…

AJK Arrests 72 in Widening Crackdown on JAAC Ahead of Planned Protest

MUZAFFARABAD – Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have arrested around 72 people in a series of operations launched following the government’s decision to ban the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terrorism legislation, as tensions rise ahead of a planned protest call for June 9. According to Beyond Time News, police confirmed that…

Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Labour Reforms in High-Level ILO Meeting in Geneva

GENEVA – Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to strengthening labour rights, social protection, and workforce development during a key meeting with the International Labour Organization (ILO) leadership on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, held discussions with ILO Director-General Gilbert F….

Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2026: Full Constituency Breakdown and Key Electoral Battlegrounds

High-Stakes Election Set Across 24 Constituencies GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly elections 2026 are underway across 24 general constituencies, with a total of 403 candidates contesting for seats. The race features candidates from major national parties, regional groups, and a large number of independents, making it one of the most competitive elections in the region’s…