Beyond The Time News

Investors chase cheaper, smaller companies as risk aversion hits tech sector

Investors are increasingly shifting toward cheaper, smaller companies as they reassess their tolerance for risk following sharp market swings that have battered several sectors and volatile assets. Risk aversion has spread through parts of the market that had performed strongly in recent years, prompting investors to rotate out of high-flying segments and into more defensive…

Emigration bureau warns jobseekers against overseas recruitment scams

Islamabad: The Pakistan Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has cautioned jobseekers to remain vigilant against fraudulent overseas employment offers, especially those that demand upfront payments. In an advisory, the bureau said that any overseas job offer requiring payments—such as visa fees or recruitment charges—should be treated as a clear warning sign. It emphasized that…

China steps up crypto crackdown, will vet real-world asset tokens

BEIJING: China vowed to further tighten its crackdown on virtual currencies on Friday and banned unauthorised offshore issuance of yuan-pegged stablecoins. Authorities will also strictly vet offshore issuance of tokens backed by Chinese onshore assets, according to a notice published on the central bank’s website. Although the statement largely reiterates Beijing’s existing ban on cryptocurrency,…

Silver Rate in Pakistan Today- February 7, 2026

Karachi, February 7, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have shown relative stability today, with the chandi ka rate holding at Rs. 8,965 per tola—following a period of sharp corrections and partial recoveries in the local and international bullion markets. This level reflects a consolidation phase after earlier fluctuations driven by global spot adjustments. Current local rates…

Train services suspended across Quetta division

Pakistan Railways has suspended all train operations in the Quetta division today (Friday) owing to technical issues, Beyond the Time News reported, quoting PR officials. As per details, the Jaffar Express travelling from Quetta to Peshawar has been cancelled, while trains 221-Up and 222-Down departing from Quetta have also been called off. Railway authorities said…

Moonis Alvi steps down as K-Electric CEO

Moonis Alvi has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer of K-Electric, the company’s spokesperson confirmed. The information has been formally shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, according to K-Electric. In a statement on X, Moonis Alvi said institutions are always greater than individuals, and the organisation’s improvement has remained his top priority. “After…