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NDMA Expert Warns Climate Change Will Make Each Year Hotter, Urges Urgent National Action

Islamabad: A senior expert from Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that rising global temperatures are intensifying climate risks, stating that each passing year is becoming hotter than the last and urging coordinated national efforts to address the growing climate crisis. The warning comes amid increasing concerns over extreme weather patterns, glacier melt,…

JIT Formed as Eshal Fatima Case Takes New Turn in Jhang Investigation

Jhang: Authorities have constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to further investigate the death of 17-year-old student Eshal Fatima, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread public attention across Punjab and other parts of Pakistan. The decision comes as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the…

Pakistan Budget 2026-27 to Be Unveiled Today: Expected Tax Relief, Salary Increase and New Revenue Measures

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to present Pakistan’s federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 today, with the government expected to unveil a financial plan worth nearly Rs18 trillion. The budget is likely to focus on revenue generation, fiscal discipline, tax reforms, and targeted relief measures for salaried individuals. According to Beyond Time…

IRSA Releases 255,700 Cusecs of Water as River Inflows Remain Stable Across Major Reservoirs

Islamabad: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) released 255,700 cusecs of water from key rim stations on Thursday, while total inflows into the river system stood at 252,900 cusecs, reflecting stable water availability across Pakistan’s major reservoirs and river networks. The latest water management data provides an important snapshot of the country’s irrigation resources as…

Kathua Resident Under Investigation for Allegedly Posing as Intelligence Bureau Official in IIOJK

Kathua: Authorities have launched an investigation into a young man from Kathua district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) after he allegedly presented himself as an employee of India’s Intelligence Bureau (IB) and was found carrying an identity card whose authenticity is under scrutiny. The case has attracted attention after officials initiated a…

President Zardari Signs PIA Repeal Bill, Clearing Final Legal Hurdle for Airline Privatization

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026. As a result, the government has completed all major legal requirements for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL). The approval marks a key milestone in Pakistan’s economic reform agenda. Moreover, it brings the national carrier one…

UN Experts Condemn Arrests of Women in Herat Amid Afghanistan’s Tightening Dress Code Enforcement

Herat: A group of United Nations human rights experts has strongly criticized a recent crackdown on women in western Afghanistan, raising concerns over mass detentions linked to dress code enforcement and reports of casualties during subsequent protests. The developments in Herat have renewed international scrutiny of restrictions imposed on women under Afghanistan’s current authorities, with…

Pakistan Poverty Rate Climbs to 28.9% as Education Spending Falls to Historic Low, Economic Survey Reveals

Islamabad: Pakistan is facing mounting socioeconomic challenges as the country’s poverty rate has risen sharply while public spending on education has dropped to its lowest level in years, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. The latest survey presents a concerning picture of living conditions across the country, showing that millions more Pakistanis have fallen…

ATC Rejects PTI Lawyers’ Request to Remove Terrorism Charges in Khawar Maneka Assault Case

Islamabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has dismissed applications filed by several lawyers associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seeking the removal of anti-terrorism provisions from a case related to the alleged assault and torture of Khawar Maneka. According to Beyond Time News, the court rejected the pleas on Thursday and ordered that the case proceed under…