Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
By: Madiha Khan The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960, brokered by the World Bank and widely cited as one of the most durable transboundary water-sharing agreements in the world, has historically insulated water governance in South Asia from overt conflict. Allocating the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) to Pakistan, the Treaty recognized…
Jammu: A Pakistani prisoner has died in a jail in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) due to the denial of medical care. According to Kashmir Media Service, 38-year-old Muhammad Rafiq Umar, incarcerated in Kot Bhalwal Jail in the Jammu, had been seriously ill for some time. Despite his worsening condition, the jail authorities…
Karachi cannot be left at the Sindh govt’s mercy, says Mustafa Kamal Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader and Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday demanded that Karachi be declared a federal territory under Articles 148 and 149 of the Constitution, saying it is necessary “for the sake of Pakistan”. Addressing a press conference at…
QUETTA: The first snowfall of the winter season has led to a sharp drop in temperatures across Quetta and several parts of northern Balochistan, with snowfall continuing in Chaman and adjoining areas. Snowfall is ongoing in Khojak Top, Khwaja Imran, Toba Achakzai, Qila Abdullah, Gulistan, Jangal Pir Alizai, Shela Bagh and Mezai Adda, while temperatures…
LAHORE: Punjab Police on Thursday rejected allegations of fake encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD), stating that crime rates across the province have dropped by up to 60% since the department’s establishment, Beyond the Time News reported. The clarification came in a detailed report submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in response to…
ISLAMABAD: Citizens of Pakistan holding ordinary passports are required to obtain a visit visa before travelling to Turkey. Turkey, officially known as Turkiye, is an attractive tourist destination for the spring months of April and May. The Turkish embassy in Pakistan does not accept visa applications directly; instead, applications are processed through Anatolia Visa Application…
KARACHI: The Met office has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Karachi on Thursday afternoon and subsequent chilly weather spell from Friday. Sindh’s other districts could also receive rain today as a westerly weather system is currently being strengthened by moisture from the Arabian Sea, which is likely to influence weather conditions in the region….
OTTAWA: High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Muhammad Saleem on Friday called on the Robert Oliphant, MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs here. During the meeting, the high commissioner shared ideas on promising areas for further strengthening the growing Pakistan-Canada ties. He also highlighted various upcoming bilateral engagements, trade and investment…
ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Thursday released 34,400 cusecs of water from various rim stations with inflow of 37,700 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, the water level in the River Indus at Tarbela Dam stood at 1492.00 feet which was 90.00 feet higher than the dead level of 1402.00 feet….
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the administration under the New Delhi-appointed Lieutenant Governor has further tightened restrictions ahead of India’s Republic Day under the pretext of security, worsening the hardships of Kashmiris who are already enduring Indian repression. According to Beyond the Time News, India celebrates its Republic Day every year…
