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Gilgit-Baltistan Election Campaign Row Deepens as Government and PTI Clash Over Alleged Restrictions

ISLAMABAD: Political tensions ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections have intensified. The federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continue to trade accusations over alleged restrictions on election campaigning. As parties step up their efforts before polling day, PTI claims authorities have created an uneven playing field. The government rejects those allegations and insists that all…

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Fresh Military Strikes Undermine Fragile Peace Efforts

Riyadh/Tehran — Hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran suffered another setback on Wednesday after both sides exchanged fresh military strikes across the Gulf region, raising concerns about the stability of an already fragile ceasefire. According to Beyond Time News, the latest confrontation began when US forces…

Federal Government Announces New Business Closing Hours Under Austerity Measures

The federal government has reintroduced business operating-hour restrictions across Pakistan as part of its fuel conservation and austerity strategy. Under the revised schedule, shops, markets, and shopping malls will close earlier, while restaurants and essential services will continue operating under separate guidelines. Government Issues Fresh Notification on Business Timings ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formally…

Tax System Imbalance in Pakistan Puts Rising Pressure on Compliant Taxpayers, Report Highlights

ISLAMABAD: A recent analysis has pointed to growing pressure on Pakistan’s tax-compliant citizens, with salaried individuals and documented businesses increasingly shouldering the country’s tax burden while a large informal economy remains outside the tax net. According to Beyond Time News, senior journalist and anchorperson Kamran Khan highlighted these concerns during his program On My Radar…

Kuwaiti Dinar Slightly Softens as Pakistani Rupee Shows Marginal Gain in Open Market

KARACHI: The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) recorded a slight decline against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in Pakistan’s open currency market on June 2, 2026, while the rupee posted a modest gain amid stable trading conditions and low market volatility. According to Beyond Time News, exchange rate movements remained limited throughout the day, reflecting a broadly steady…

Mirwaiz Expresses Grief Over Multiple Deaths in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: Senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of several individuals across Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Beyond Time News, he visited bereaved families in Srinagar and adjoining areas to offer condolences and prayers for the departed souls. Condolences in Rawalpora Mirwaiz…

Ethiopia’s Electric Vehicle Revolution — How Africa’s Green Pioneer Is Ditching Fossil Fuels

Addis Ababa — From quiet electric buses navigating busy streets to taxi drivers cutting fuel bills by 90%, Ethiopia is undergoing a remarkable clean energy transformation that is turning heads across the world. According to Beyond Time News, Addis Ababa introduced 100 new electric buses to its fleet in 2025, serving around 90,000 daily commuters…