Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has stressed the need for transparency, efficiency, and stronger monitoring in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. According to Beyond Time News, he chaired a review meeting in Islamabad on proposed reforms to the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) law. Key Reform Agenda The meeting focused on improving governance and…
Ryanair has announced it will close its operational base at Thessaloniki airport in Greece this winter, citing sharply increased airport charges. According to Beyond Time News, the decision follows failed negotiations with airport operator Fraport over rising fees. Dispute Over Airport Charges Speaking in Athens, Ryanair Chief Commercial Officer Jason McGuinness said there had been…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued its latest official exchange rates for Friday, May 8, 2026. These updated currency values are important for importers, exporters, overseas Pakistanis, and financial markets tracking the rupee’s performance. According to Beyond Time News, the rupee remains relatively stable as monetary tightening continues, with the policy rate recently…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp correction on Friday as the benchmark index slipped after recent gains. The market turned negative as investors opted to book profits following a strong upward rally in earlier sessions. KSE-100 Index Closes in Red According to Beyond Time News, the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 171,115 points,…
The Iranian rial (IRR) continues to attract strong activity in Pakistan’s informal currency market as of Friday, May 8, 2026. Despite its weakness in global markets, local demand has kept its Pakistan open-market value significantly higher than international benchmarks. Open Market Rates in Pakistan According to Beyond Time News, currency dealers in cities like Karachi,…
Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday, May 8, 2026, following fluctuations in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Gold Rates in Pakistan Fall According to Beyond Time News, rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed a drop in gold prices across local markets. The…
Islamabad: The Federal Constitutional Court has declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 unconstitutional and void. According to Beyond Time News, the court also ruled that all notices and proceedings initiated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under this provision are invalid. Background Section 7E, introduced through the Finance Act 2022, imposed…
Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that any decision regarding changes in petrol prices will be formally announced by the Ministry of Petroleum. According to Beyond Time News, the finance minister clarified that the responsibility for setting and announcing petroleum product prices lies with the relevant ministry. He added that the government is currently reviewing possible measures…
Oil prices edged higher on Friday after renewed US–Iran tensions reignited concerns over potential supply disruptions. Crude Benchmarks Move Up Brent crude rose $1.20 (1.2%) to $101.26 per barrel, while WTI gained $0.85 (0.9%) to $95.66 per barrel. Both benchmarks had opened stronger before trimming gains. Despite the rebound, prices are still on track for…
Kuwait is stepping up efforts to modernise its public transport system as part of broader plans to ease long-standing traffic congestion and improve daily commuting across the country. High-Level Meeting on Transport Reforms According to Beyond Time News, senior officials from Kuwait’s Interior Ministry met with representatives of major transport companies to discuss reforms aimed…
