Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Karachi: Pakistan’s agriculture sector continues to suffer massive losses due to weak storage infrastructure, prompting experts to question the effectiveness of the federal government’s Rs7.1 billion allocation for agricultural storage facilities in Budget 2026-27. According to Beyond Time News, industry experts believe the funding falls far short of addressing a crisis that causes annual wheat…
Islamabad: A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker has praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for presenting what he described as a realistic and forward-looking federal budget for 2026-27. He said the government designed the budget to protect citizens from additional financial hardships while addressing economic and regional challenges. According to Beyond Time News, the Member of…
Tehran: Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States gained momentum on Sunday as a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran for high-level consultations aimed at advancing peace negotiations. The visit comes amid increasing regional and international efforts to secure a framework agreement that could bring an end to months of…
Islamabad: Pakistan will launch its first-ever State of Freedom Report 2026 on Monday, marking a significant step toward measuring citizens’ rights, freedoms, and institutional performance across the country. The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) will host the launch event in collaboration with Mishal Pakistan. According to Beyond Time News, the report offers Pakistan’s first…
San Antonio: Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet joined jubilant New York Knicks supporters in celebrating a historic moment for the franchise after the team secured its first NBA championship in more than five decades with a dramatic victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks captured the NBA title with a hard-fought 94-90 win in…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday called for a fact-based discussion on the federal budget 2026-27, urging lawmakers to avoid political misrepresentations during parliamentary debates. Speaking in the National Assembly, Ahsan Iqbal responded to comments made by former National Assembly Speaker and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser…
LAHORE: Pakistan’s poultry industry has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the federal budget for 2026–27, saying the government failed to provide the relief measures that industry stakeholders had expected after months of consultations. According to Beyond Time News, the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) warned that the continuation of several taxes on poultry production inputs could increase…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has defended the Budget 2026–27 in the National Assembly, calling it a “relief-oriented” financial plan designed to support workers, exporters, and key economic sectors. The budget debate continued in the lower house on Sunday amid strong political interest and ongoing discussion on tax relief and fiscal reforms. According to Beyond Time…
Washington / Beirut / Tehran: The Middle East saw fresh political and military activity on Sunday as diplomatic efforts on a US-Iran framework agreement moved forward. At the same time, tensions increased across Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. According to Beyond Time News, Washington and Tehran continued discussions. Regional actors also stayed engaged. These parallel efforts…
Islamabad: Opposition leaders from multiple political parties have strongly rejected the federal budget, accusing the government of economic mismanagement, rising taxation, and worsening poverty across the country. According to Beyond Time News, senior opposition figures expressed these concerns during a budget seminar and separate press briefings in Islamabad, arguing that the fiscal plan fails to…
