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KP Minister Meena Khan Afridi Stopped from Leaving Pakistan at Peshawar Airport

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Meena Khan Afridi was prevented from travelling abroad on Sunday after immigration authorities stopped him at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar. According to Beyond Time News, the provincial minister planned to fly from Peshawar to Germany when officials intervened and halted his departure during the immigration clearance process. The incident…

AJK Supreme Court Affirms Constitutional Protection of Refugee Seats, Rejects Calls for Administrative Changes

Muzaffarabad: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court has supported the government’s position on refugee seats in the Legislative Assembly. The court ruled that authorities cannot change, reduce, or abolish the 12 reserved seats through administrative action. According to Beyond Time News, the court said only a constitutional amendment can alter the seats. The…

Pentagon Raises Israel Espionage Threat Level to “Critical,” US Media Reports

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has reportedly elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to the highest level, amid growing concerns over alleged intelligence activity targeting senior US officials, American media outlets have reported. According to Beyond Time News, the development marks a significant shift in how US defence authorities view foreign intelligence risks involving a close…

Government Raises Levy, Adjusts Fuel Prices as Petrol Relief Is Offset

Islamabad: The federal government has revised petroleum prices and taxation structure, increasing kerosene oil rates while adjusting petroleum levies on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), limiting the impact of recent fuel price relief for consumers. According to Beyond Time News, the changes reflect ongoing fiscal adjustments linked to global oil market fluctuations and domestic revenue…

OPEC+ Meets in Crisis Mode as Iran War Strips the Cartel of Its Power to Control Oil Prices

OPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss potential increases in oil production quotas, but analysts say the ongoing Iran conflict has severely limited the group’s ability to influence global oil prices. According to Beyond Time News, the virtual meeting of 21 oil-producing nations comes at a time when geopolitical tensions have already disrupted global supply chains…

Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Safe and Resilient Food System on World Food Safety Day

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for collective efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s food safety system, urging governments, institutions, and citizens to work together to ensure access to safe and nutritious food. According to Beyond Time News, the prime minister issued the statement on World Food Safety Day, observed globally on June 7. Call for…

PSX Sheds 3,500 Points as Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Investors

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile and overall weak trading week, with the benchmark index losing around 3,500 points amid rising geopolitical tensions and persistent uncertainty over US–Iran peace talks. According to Beyond Time News, investor sentiment remained under pressure throughout the week as concerns over global oil prices, inflationary trends, and…

FIA Recruitment Scam Attempt Foiled as Two Candidates Arrested in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Authorities have foiled an alleged attempt to manipulate the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recruitment process after two candidates were caught trying to falsely present themselves as successful applicants despite failing a physical test. According to Beyond Time News, the incident took place during a physical endurance test held at Jinnah Sports Complex in Islamabad…