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Pakistan’s Active Digital Payment Merchants Surpass 2 Million Under Cashless Pakistan Initiative

Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded substantial growth in digital payments over the past year, with the number of active digital payment merchants surpassing 2 million and annual digital transactions climbing to 11.3 billion, according to the government’s latest progress review of the Cashless Pakistan initiative. According to Beyond Time News, the update was shared during a…

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Markets Weigh Supply Recovery, OPEC+ Output and Global Demand

London: Global oil prices posted modest gains on Tuesday as investors shifted their attention from recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to the outlook for crude supply and demand, with expectations of increased production limiting stronger price advances. According to Beyond Time News, benchmark crude prices rose in early trading as markets balanced improving…

AJK Government Alleges Banned JAAC Caused Rs15 Billion Losses, Claims Foreign-Backed Links

Muzaffarabad: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of inflicting an estimated Rs15 billion in financial losses through violent protests and alleged that the organization maintained connections with anti-state elements backed by India. According to Beyond Time News, senior government officials presented the allegations during a…

Cristiano Ronaldo Says 2026 Was His Final FIFA World Cup, Leaves Portugal Future Open

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup was the final World Cup of his remarkable career, although the Portuguese football icon says he will take time before deciding whether to continue representing Portugal at the international level. According to Beyond Time News, the 41-year-old forward spoke after Portugal’s narrow 1-0 defeat to…

Pakistan Issues Monsoon Weather Alert as Heavy Rain Raises Flash Flood and Urban Flooding Risks

Islamabad: Authorities have issued a nationwide weather alert as an active monsoon system is expected to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across much of Pakistan over the coming days. Officials have warned that heavy downpours could trigger flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides in vulnerable areas between July 7 and July 10. According…

Trump’s July 4 Fireworks Display Briefly Made Washington the World’s Most Polluted Major City

Washington: A massive Independence Day fireworks display promoted by US President Donald Trump’s administration briefly pushed Washington to the top of the global air pollution rankings, with smoke from the celebration causing hazardous air quality across the US capital and surrounding areas. According to Beyond Time News, air quality monitoring data showed that Washington became…

Pakistan Army Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Country’s Water Rights

Supports Kashmir Cause at Corps Commanders’ Conference Islamabad: Pakistan’s military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country’s rightful share of water under international agreements while reviewing national security challenges, regional stability, and the evolving security landscape during the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. According to Beyond…

India’s Military Drills in IIOJK Spark Concerns Over Escalation and Regional Stability Along the LoC

Srinagar:In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), heightened military activity and large-scale security drills in the Poonch region have drawn attention amid rising tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). The developments come as Indian forces expand surveillance, conduct coordinated exercises, and increase troop deployment in several border areas. Security officials describe the drills…

China Says It Successfully Conducted Missile Test Launch in Pacific Ocean Amid Regional Concerns

Beijing:China has announced that its navy successfully carried out a missile test launch in the Pacific Ocean, describing the operation as a routine military training exercise conducted as part of its annual defense drills. The announcement comes amid heightened attention from regional countries, which had earlier indicated that Beijing was preparing to test a nuclear-capable…

Sri Lanka Prison Violence Leaves at Least 25 Dead and Over 100 Injured in Negombo Jail Clashes

A violent outbreak inside Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison has left at least 25 people dead and around 100 others injured, after clashes between rival drug-linked inmate groups escalated into one of the deadliest prison incidents in recent years. The unrest, which began late Sunday evening, quickly spiraled out of control inside the facility located north…