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Taliban Smartphone Ban for Afghan Government Employees Raises Concerns Over Access to Information

Kabul: Reports of a new restriction on smartphone use among Afghan government employees have sparked debate over communication, administrative efficiency, and access to information in Afghanistan. According to Beyond Time News, a military court order reportedly directed that government officials working in both civilian and military institutions stop using smartphones beginning June 16. The reported…

Khawaja Asif Defends AJK Remarks as Bilawal Bhutto Criticizes Federal Ministers Over Refugee Seats Dispute

Islamabad: Political tensions over refugee representation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have intensified after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended his controversial remarks despite strong criticism from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The dispute has exposed differences among coalition partners and sparked a wider debate about refugee rights, political representation, and the future…

Pakistan, Libya Agree to Strengthen Defence Cooperation During GHQ Meeting

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Libya have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral defence relations, with senior military leaders from both countries agreeing to expand cooperation in military training, security, and professional exchanges. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Syed Asim Munir met with Saddam Khalifa Haftar at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday….

Venezuela Earthquake Disaster: At Least 32 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Powerful Twin Quakes Strike Near Caracas

Caracas: Deadly Twin Earthquakes Leave Dozens Dead and Hundreds Injured Across Venezuela Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck within moments of each other, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700, and causing widespread destruction in and around the capital, Caracas. Authorities have launched large-scale rescue and relief…

Muharram 9 Observed Across Pakistan with Large Processions and Enhanced Security Measures

Islamabad: Thousands of mourners across Pakistan participated in Muharram 9 processions and religious gatherings on Thursday to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain (RA) and his companions in the historic Battle of Karbala. According to Beyond Time News, major mourning processions were held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Quetta, and other cities under…

Pakistan Earned $1.15 Billion from Tourism in 2024 While Overseas Travel Spending Reached $2.4 Billion: FPCCI Report

Karachi: Pakistan’s Tourism Potential Remains Largely Untapped Despite Growing Global Interest Pakistan generated approximately $1.15 billion in tourism revenue from international visitors in 2024, but citizens spent nearly twice that amount on overseas travel, highlighting a significant gap in the country’s tourism economy. According to Beyond Time News, a new report by the Federation of…

Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Strait of Hormuz Concerns Ease, Gold Drops Below $4,000

Houston/Karachi: Oil and Gold Retreat as Market Fears Over Supply Disruptions Fade Global commodity markets witnessed a sharp pullback on Wednesday as oil prices fell to multi-month lows and gold dropped below a key psychological threshold, reflecting improving investor confidence over energy supplies and shifting expectations for interest rates. The decline came as concerns surrounding…

Opposition-Speaker Clash Dominates National Assembly Budget Session as Fazlur Rehman Calls for Restraint

Heated Exchange in National Assembly Sparks Debate on Parliamentary Conduct Islamabad:  Political tensions surfaced once again in Pakistan’s National Assembly during the ongoing budget session as Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq traded strong remarks on the floor of the House. The exchange prompted senior politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman to urge…

Bilawal Bhutto and Fazlur Rehman Criticize Khawaja Asif Over AJK Remarks as Political Tensions Intensify

Islamabad: Bilawal and Fazlur Rehman Urge Restraint Amid Growing AJK Political Dispute Political tensions surrounding Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) intensified in Pakistan’s National Assembly as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over remarks concerning residents of Rawalakot. The…