Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Karachi: Iranian Rial Maintains Activity in Pakistan’s Currency Market The Iranian rial (IRR) continues to see active trading in Pakistan’s open currency market as of Monday, May 25, 2026. Dealers report steady demand across major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta. According to Beyond Time News, the currency remains popular in informal trading channels despite…
Colombo: Sri Lanka Launches Free ETA Tourist Visa Program Starting May 25 In a major move aimed at strengthening its tourism sector and attracting more international visitors, Sri Lanka has officially launched a free tourist visa scheme for citizens of 40 selected countries. The new policy came into effect on May 25, 2026, under the…
BEIJING: Several Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed between Alibaba Group and Pakistani public and private sector entities during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Hangzhou. The agreements aim to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation through cooperation in technology and innovation-driven sectors. Framework Agreement on Digital Economy Cooperation On the Prime Minister’s initiative, Alibaba…
ISLAMABAD: Businesses and salaried individuals in Pakistan’s formal economy are facing growing financial pressure amid a rising tax burden, higher operational costs, and continued delays in tax refunds. Stakeholders say the adjustment burden under ongoing economic reforms is falling largely on the documented sector. Compliance Comes at a Cost for Businesses Formal sector businesses say…
KARACHI: Newly established airline South Air has begun its test flight operations today as part of efforts to promote tourism and enhance regional air connectivity across Pakistan. According to sources, the airline’s inaugural test flight will operate from Karachi to Gwadar and Quetta. The airline will use ATR aircraft for its domestic operations. Focus on…
Karachi: The overwhelming response to the Rs5.8 billion IPO of Service Long March Tyres has highlighted strong investor demand for quality corporate listings in Pakistan, with analysts urging regulators to encourage more companies to enter the stock market. According to analysts, the successful offering reflects significant untapped appetite for corporate investment opportunities on the Pakistan…
WASHINGTON — Global oil prices dropped sharply on Monday, reaching their lowest levels in two weeks as hopes grew that the United States and Iran could reach an agreement to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Beyond Time News, optimism surrounding the ongoing negotiations also lifted several Asian stock markets in…
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have agreed to establish a joint working group to explore cooperation in battery cell manufacturing and advanced energy technologies. The move aims to support Pakistan’s growing demand for electric vehicles and modern energy storage systems, according to Beyond Time News. The development came during a high-level visit by a Pakistani delegation…
Lahore: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has stepped up efforts to encourage digital payments at cattle markets in Lahore as part of its “Go Cashless” campaign ahead of Eid-ul-Azha 2026. According to Beyond Time News, the initiative aims to reduce cash usage and promote safer, faster, and more transparent transactions. The campaign was carried…
Beijing: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a series of high-level meetings with China’s top leadership, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. According to Beyond Time News, the visit is expected to further strengthen Pakistan-China strategic ties and expand cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and infrastructure development. The four-day…
