Beyond The Time News

Eight Education Officials Suspended in IIOJK After Library Books Spark Political Controversy

Srinagar: Authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have suspended eight officials of the School Education Department (SED) after two library books came under political scrutiny. According to Beyond Time News, the action followed objections from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and allied groups. The decision has sparked fresh debate over academic freedom…

Türkiye Seeks F110 Jet Engines as NATO Summit Raises Hopes for KAAN Fighter Programme

Ankara: Türkiye is expected to push for approval to acquire additional F110 fighter jet engines as world leaders gather for the upcoming NATO summit, a development that could accelerate the country’s indigenous KAAN stealth fighter programme. According to Beyond Time News, analysts believe the summit could improve prospects for the engine deal, although Türkiye’s long-running…

Pakistan Expands Apna Ghar Scheme as NBFCs Join Affordable Housing Finance Programme

Islamabad: The federal government has expanded the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme by allowing eligible Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) to participate in the affordable housing finance initiative. The move is expected to increase access to home financing, particularly for people who have limited access to conventional banking services. According to Beyond Time News, the decision…

War in Ukraine: Competing Geopolitical Narratives Continue to Shape Global Debate

More than three years after the war in Ukraine escalated into a full-scale conflict, the fighting continues to influence international politics, security policies and global economic trends. While military operations remain concentrated on the battlefield, the conflict has also become a contest between competing geopolitical narratives. According to Beyond Time News, Russia and Western countries…

The writer is a non-resident research fellow in the research and analysis department of IPRI and an Assistant Professor at DHA Suffa University Karachi

Property Worth Rs 3.6 Million Attached in IIOJK’s Handwara Amid Rights Concerns

Srinagar: Authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have attached a residential property in Handwara valued at Rs 3.6 million. Officials claim the house was renovated using money earned through illegal drug activities. According to Beyond Time News, the property is linked to Anayatullah Khan. It is connected with FIR No. 85/2026, which…

Pakistan, Türkiye Reaffirm $5 Billion Trade Target, Expand Investment and Technology Partnership

Istanbul: Pakistan and Türkiye have renewed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation by reaffirming a shared goal of increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion, while also pledging deeper collaboration in investment, technology, energy, defence, and regional connectivity. The commitment came during high-level talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in…