Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Wednesday announced a significant increase in the relief package for victims of the security operation in Kurram district, raising the amount from Rs110,000 to Rs230,000. The chief minister also said that displaced persons currently living with host families would receive the same relief assistance. Addressing issues…
As of February 4, 2026, high-quality Millberry scrap copper is trading at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Gujranwala. Refined new copper continues to trade at a premium (generally Rs. 5,800 – 6,200+ per kg depending on purity & location). Meanwhile, international copper prices have shown some downward…
LAHORE: Following directives from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the provincial emergency services department has activated a special emergency plan for the Basant festival, Beyond the Time News reported. According to reports, additional resources have been deployed across Lahore to ensure public safety during the celebrations Khawaja Salman Rafiq informed that over 1,200 rescue personnel…
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal was reached. “I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists — one free from threats and unreasonable…
ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raising concerns over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. In the letter, Mahmood Achakzai demanded that Imran Khan be allowed a complete medical examination by his personal doctors while in Adiala Jail. He expressed serious…
RAWALPINDI: After meeting Bushra Bibi at Adiala Jail, her daughter and sister-in-law conveyed her message regarding the health condition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Beyond the Time News reported. According to Barrister Gohar, Bushra Bibi informed family members that Imran Khan’s health condition is better than before. She…
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blasting the Punjab and federal governments Tuesday said that there is ‘civil martial law’ in Punjab. Talking to media chief minister said that no one could talk for the PTI or wave the party’s flag. “They declare them a democracy, which type of democracy it is,” he questioned. Sohail…
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Yousaf has voiced support for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India. Reacting on social media platform X (Twitter), Mohammad Yousaf described the move as a difficult but necessary decision, stressing that national principles must take precedence over commercial considerations. He said…
World Bank Economic Reforms ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga lauded Pakistan’s economic reforms in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday. Banga landed in Pakistan on a four-day official visit to discuss 10-year World Bank Country Partnership Framework. As per details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met it’s President Ajay…
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have continued their downward trend for several consecutive days, with the chandi ka rate today settling around Rs. 8,919–9,002 per tola—reflecting notable losses driven by a sharp correction in international precious metals markets. This follows earlier highs where silver benefited from strong safe-haven and industrial demand. Current local…
