Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
The UK Pound Sterling (GBP) remained strong in Pakistan’s open currency market during the week of May 11 to May 16, 2026. Although the exchange rate showed minor fluctuations, the pound maintained a firm overall position against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). End-of-Week Rates Show Stability By Saturday, May 16, 2026, the pound was trading at:…
TEHRAN: Iranian state media reported on Saturday that European countries have entered discussions with Tehran over shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Beyond Time News. The development comes as the strategic waterway continues to face disruptions following heightened regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel earlier this year. Europe Engages…
SEOUL: South Korean game developer Krafton has reported a significant increase in employee births after introducing a generous childbirth incentive program, according to Beyond Time News. The company said births among employees nearly doubled in the first year of its policy, which offers financial and workplace support aimed at addressing South Korea’s declining birth rate….
JAMMU: Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir recorded 60 victims of human trafficking in 2024, with forced labour emerging as the most common form of exploitation, according to Beyond Time News. The latest findings come from India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report titled Crime in India 2024, which highlights growing concerns over trafficking-related crimes…
TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday on an official visit aimed at supporting efforts to revive stalled Iran–United States peace negotiations, according to Beyond Time News. The visit comes amid renewed regional diplomatic activity focused on reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington after months of instability and intermittent conflict in…
ISLAMABAD: The President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, visited the U18 national hockey training camp at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Saturday to boost the morale of young players preparing for the upcoming Asia Cup in Japan, according to Beyond Time News. The visit focused on motivating the squad and strengthening…
PARIS: France has officially launched a judicial inquiry into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi after a French court declared the case admissible, according to Beyond Time News. French authorities appointed an investigating judge to examine allegations linked to torture and enforced disappearance in connection with Khashoggi’s 2018 killing inside the Saudi consulate in…
Latest Cement Rate Update for May 16, 2026 KARACHI: Cement prices in Pakistan remained mostly stable during mid-May 2026 despite rising fuel and transportation costs linked to global energy market uncertainty, according to Beyond Time News. Market dealers said a standard 50kg bag of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) currently sells between Rs. 1,375 and Rs….
IRR to PKR Exchange Trend Remains Firm Despite Global Currency Pressure KARACHI: The Iranian Rial (IRR) maintained strong interest in Pakistan’s open currency market during the week from May 11 to May 16, 2026, according to Beyond Time News. Despite weakness in international markets, the rial continued to trade at a noticeable premium in Pakistan’s…
Early Morning Blaze Causes Heavy Financial Losses SRINAGAR: A massive fire tore through three shops in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) early Saturday morning, according to Beyond Time News. The blaze destroyed two hardware stores and a sweet shop, causing heavy financial losses for local traders….
