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Sindh Government Approves 500 New EV Buses

Karachi: Sharjeel Memon Announces Major Expansion of Electric Bus Network Across Sindh Karachi: The Sindh government has approved the purchase of 500 new electric buses to improve public transportation services and modernise the province’s transport system. According to Beyond Time News, Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced the decision while speaking at an event…

Iranian Rial Rate in Pakistan Today – May 18, 2026

Karachi: Iranian Rial Continues to Attract Buyers in Pakistan’s Informal Currency Market Karachi: The Iranian rial (IRR) continues to receive strong attention in Pakistan’s informal currency market as traders and investors closely monitor regional economic developments and currency movements. According to Beyond Time News, currency dealers in major Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta,…

Australia Orders China-Linked Investors to Exit Rare Earths Firm Amid Supply Chain Concerns

SYDNEY: Australia has ordered several China-linked shareholders to divest their stakes in rare earths company Northern Minerals, citing national interest concerns. According to Beyond Time News, the decision targets investors linked to China, Hong Kong, and offshore jurisdictions amid tighter scrutiny of foreign involvement in critical mineral assets. Focus on Dysprosium Project Northern Minerals is…

China Commits to Buying $17 Billion in US Farm Products Annually, White House Says

Washington D.C. — The trade war between the United States and China has left deep scars — particularly on American farmers who watched their export markets shrink almost overnight. But a major development out of last week’s high-level talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is offering something the agricultural sector has…

Motorway Police Ban Animal Transport Vehicles Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

Islamabad: The motorway police have imposed a ban on vehicles carrying sacrificial animals from entering motorways during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays. According to Beyond Time News, the move is aimed at ensuring road safety and maintaining smooth traffic flow during the festive period. Safety Measures Authorities said overloaded animal transport vehicles have previously caused serious accidents…

Government Plans Income Tax Cuts as IMF Reviews Revenue Strategy

Islamabad: The government has shared proposals with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce income tax rates for salaried individuals and corporations, while seeking alternative measures to offset potential revenue losses. According to Beyond Time News, the IMF will review the proposals as part of ongoing discussions on Pakistan’s upcoming fiscal budget. Proposed Tax Relief…

Eid Rush Returns as Inflation Dampens Festive Shopping

Karachi/Lahore/Rawalpindi: The reopening of markets till late hours ahead of Eid-ul-Adha has brought some relief to traders, but rising inflation and fuel costs continue to weigh heavily on consumer spending. According to Beyond Time News, the decision by Punjab and later Sindh governments to extend market timings has been welcomed by the business community after…