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PTA Confirms Internet Services Restored Nationwide After SEA-ME-WE 5 Submarine Cable Repair

Islamabad: Internet services across Pakistan have returned to normal after engineers successfully repaired a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Friday. According to Beyond Time News, the telecom regulator confirmed that the submarine cable is now fully operational, restoring internet connectivity to normal levels…

Pakistan, Türkiye Agree to Expand Maritime and Transport Cooperation to Boost Trade and Connectivity

Islamabad: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to deepen cooperation in the maritime and transport sectors as both countries seek to strengthen economic connectivity, improve infrastructure, and expand bilateral trade. According to Beyond Time News, the understanding was reached during a meeting in Istanbul between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and…

Iraq and Jordan Agree to Speed Up Basra-Aqaba Oil Pipeline Project to Strengthen Energy and Trade Cooperation

Baghdad: Iraq and Jordan have agreed to accelerate work on the Basra-Aqaba Strategic Oil Pipeline Project, reaffirming their commitment to expanding energy cooperation and strengthening economic ties through one of the region’s largest cross-border infrastructure projects. According to Beyond Time News, the agreement was reached during a meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali…

PTI Leader Gandapur Arrested After Court Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail in DI Khan Police Assault Case

Dera Ismail Khan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Adnan Gandapur was arrested on Thursday after a local court rejected his interim pre-arrest bail in a case related to the alleged assault of a police officer and obstruction of official duties. According to Beyond Time News, Gandapur was taken into custody immediately after the court’s decision and…

Hesson Supports Pakistan’s New Central Contracts, Says Format-Based System Will Boost Player Performance

Karachi: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has expressed strong support for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) newly introduced central contracts system, saying it will allow players to specialize in the formats that best suit their skills while improving the national team’s overall competitiveness. According to Beyond Time News, Hesson shared his views during an exclusive…

HEC Reviews Major Policy Reforms to Improve Quality and Modernize Pakistan’s Higher Education Sector

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has reviewed a series of policy reforms aimed at improving the quality, governance, and global competitiveness of Pakistan’s higher education sector during the 47th meeting of its Commission. According to Beyond Time News, the meeting was held at the HEC Secretariat under the chairmanship of HEC Chairman Prof. Dr….

Pakistan Security Sources Warn of Rising Extremism and Risk of Large-Scale Violence in India

Islamabad: Senior Pakistani security sources have expressed concern over what they describe as worsening religious extremism and deepening political divisions in India, warning that unchecked polarization could increase the risk of large-scale communal violence and further destabilize South Asia. According to Beyond Time News, the remarks were made during a briefing with media representatives and…

Khamenei Funeral: Iran Holds Week-Long State Ceremonies as Regional Leaders Gather in Tehran

Tehran: Iran has begun a week of state funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing senior officials, foreign dignitaries and thousands of mourners to the capital in one of the country’s largest public events in decades. According to Beyond Time News, the ceremonies come as Iran navigates a sensitive political transition…