Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has backed the government’s decision to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup while refusing to play against India, calling the move justified and long overdue. Speaking to ARY News, Akmal said Pakistan fully supports the government’s stance, adding that Pakistan has consistently extended goodwill, but the Board of Control…
SINGAPORE: Germany and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening a rules-based international partnership in the areas of security and trade, amid growing uncertainty and shifts in the global order. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the world is witnessing profound geopolitical changes,…
LAHORE: The 15-member Pakistan squad led by Salman Ali Agha left for Sri Lanka to participate in the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka to be played between February 7 and March 8. The squad includes Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Muhammad Nafi, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad…
ROME: Italy’s unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the statistical series began in 2004, according to provisional data released by Istat on Friday. The Italian News Agency (ANSA) reported that the figure was 0.1 percentage point lower than the previous record of 5.7 percent, registered in November….
Islamabad: Indian media and influencers branded the 31 January–1 February 2026 Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacks across multiple Balochistan districts as a “successful resistance operation”, highlighting exaggerated militant claims of triple digit Pakistani security force casualties and hostage taking, and circulating celebratory narratives on social platforms. According to Beyond the Time News, such glorification directly…
ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has released an analytical review based on data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the World Bank, revealing that Pakistan’s overall literacy rate stands at 63 percent, the lowest among South Asian countries, Beyond the Time News reported. According to the report, Pakistan has made…
In the ever-fluctuating world of commodities, copper prices continue to capture attention from investors, industries, and economists alike. As of February 2, 2026, copper rates in Pakistan stand at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg for high-quality Millberry scrap, with refined new copper commanding higher prices depending on purity and location. Internationally, the benchmark copper price has…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shahbaz Sharif and CM Sohail Afridi on Monday discussed security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during a meeting held at PM House, Beyond the Time News reported, citing sources. The meeting continued for an hour between Shehbaz Sharif and Sohail Afirdi. According to sources, the meeting involved a detailed discussion on…
Muzaffarabad: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter will organize a rally on February 5 in Muzaffarabad to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day. According to Beyond the Time News, the rally will start at 9:00am from Shaheed Burhan Wani Chowk and will culminate at Sathra Mor. The leaders of APHC-AJK chapter have…
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore, holding detailed consultations on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Following the meeting, the government granted approval for the national cricket team to take part in the tournament. However, it was decided that Pakistan will not…
