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Pakistan Urges Greater Role for Women in Peace Talks at UN Security Council

United Nations: Pakistan has called for the meaningful inclusion of women in peace negotiations, saying durable peace cannot be achieved if women remain excluded from decision-making processes. Addressing a United Nations Security Council debate on Women, Peace and Security on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the international community…

Oman to Eliminate Fees on Domestic Digital Transfers from July 2026 in Bold Cashless Economy Drive

Muscat: Oman is preparing to roll out a sweeping financial reform that will make all domestic digital money transfers completely free from July 1, 2026. The move is part of a wider national push to accelerate the shift toward a cashless economy, reduce reliance on physical currency, and strengthen the country’s digital banking infrastructure. According…

Supreme Court Rules Sindh Employees’ Seniority Must Be Counted from March 2013

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that government employees whose services were regularised under the Sindh (Regularisation of Ad-hoc and Contract Employees) Act, 2013, are entitled to seniority from March 25, 2013, the date the law came into effect. The decision is expected to benefit regularised employees by protecting their seniority, promotion prospects,…

Supreme Court of Pakistan Approves 100% Utility Allowance Hike for Employees from 2026

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a 100% increase in monthly utility allowance for its employees, a major revision in staff benefits that will take effect from July 1, 2026, according to official details reported on Thursday. The decision was approved under Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi. The move applies across…

Motorway Police Return Rs2.2 Million Worth of Gold Jewelry to Owner Near Gwadar

Islamabad: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have returned gold jewelry and other valuables worth around Rs2.2 million to their rightful owner after recovering a lost bag during routine patrol duties near Gwadar. The successful recovery has been praised as an example of honesty, professionalism, and public service. According to Beyond Time News, Motorway…

Petrol Prices in Pakistan May Drop Sharply as Global Oil Prices Fall After US–Iran Peace Deal

Islamabad: Petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to see a notable reduction in the upcoming fuel price review as global crude oil rates decline sharply following improved geopolitical conditions, according to market sources and official discussions. The expected relief comes after easing tensions linked to a reported US–Iran peace framework, which has helped push international…

Trump–Iran Agreement Signals Potential End to Middle East Conflict as Strait of Hormuz Reopens Under Deal Framework

Versailles/Washington: A major diplomatic breakthrough has been announced after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions and ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to officials and Beyond Time News. The deal, signed during a high-level meeting at the Palace of Versailles after a G7…

Pakistani Delegation Arrives in Switzerland Ahead of US-Iran Peace Agreement Signing

Islamabad: A Pakistani delegation has reached Switzerland ahead of the signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which is scheduled to take place on Friday at the Bürgenstock Resort. According to Beyond Time News, officials from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, led by the foreign secretary, arrived in Switzerland to oversee final preparations…

Heated Budget Debate Sparks Sharp Clashes Between Government and Opposition in National Assembly

Islamabad: The National Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday as lawmakers from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) traded accusations and insults during the ongoing budget debate, forcing the chair to expunge several remarks from the parliamentary record. According to Beyond Time News, the tense session, chaired by Speaker…

IIOJK Employee Dismissed Over Alleged Pro-Freedom Links

PDD inspector removed from service as security-related actions continue in the region. Srinagar: Authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have dismissed a government employee from service over allegations of links with pro-freedom organizations, a move that has reignited debate over security measures and employment rights in the region. According to Beyond Time…