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Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto to Hold Key Meeting on AJK Political Situation Amid Rising Tensions

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are set to meet today in Islamabad to discuss the evolving political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), amid growing concerns over unrest and ongoing consultations between coalition partners. According to Beyond Time News, the high-level meeting is expected to take…

No One Will Be Allowed to Create Uncertainty in AJK, Says Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that no group will be allowed to create law-and-order issues or spread uncertainty in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), stressing that all political matters must be resolved through dialogue and constitutional means. According to Beyond Time News, he made these remarks during a…

OPEC+ Meets in Crisis Mode as Iran War Strips the Cartel of Its Power to Control Oil Prices

OPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss potential increases in oil production quotas, but analysts say the ongoing Iran conflict has severely limited the group’s ability to influence global oil prices. According to Beyond Time News, the virtual meeting of 21 oil-producing nations comes at a time when geopolitical tensions have already disrupted global supply chains…

Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Safe and Resilient Food System on World Food Safety Day

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for collective efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s food safety system, urging governments, institutions, and citizens to work together to ensure access to safe and nutritious food. According to Beyond Time News, the prime minister issued the statement on World Food Safety Day, observed globally on June 7. Call for…

GB Elections 2026: Polling Underway as Voters Decide Future of Gilgit-Baltistan

Dawn broke differently across Gilgit-Baltistan today. Polling stations opened Sunday morning as nearly a million voters began deciding the future of the 24-seat GB Assembly — the most hotly contested election this region has ever seen. Voting runs until 5:00 PM, with 958,480 registered voters choosing from 403 candidates across all constituencies. The outcome will…

AJK Arrests 72 in Widening Crackdown on JAAC Ahead of Planned Protest

MUZAFFARABAD – Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have arrested around 72 people in a series of operations launched following the government’s decision to ban the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terrorism legislation, as tensions rise ahead of a planned protest call for June 9. According to Beyond Time News, police confirmed that…

SSP Qazi Ali Raza Reviews Muharram Security Arrangements at Islamabad Imambargahs

Islamabad: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad, Qazi Ali Raza, conducted visits to several Imambargahs across the federal capital to assess security preparations and ensure comprehensive safety measures for mourners during Muharram-ul-Haram. According to Beyond Time News, the senior police officer inspected ongoing security operations, reviewed screening procedures, and issued directives aimed at further…

Gold Prices Drop in Pakistan as Global Bullion Market Weakens

Karachi: Gold prices recorded a decline across Pakistan on Friday, June 5, 2026, following a downturn in international bullion markets. The latest decrease comes as investors continue to assess global economic conditions and geopolitical developments that influence demand for precious metals. According to Beyond Time News, the domestic gold market mirrored international trends, with both…

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be Jointly Managed With Oman Under International Law

Tehran — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Thursday that Iran and Oman will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz under international law, according to Beyond Time News, as nuclear talks with Washington continue and regional tensions show no sign of easing. Joint Control of a Strategic Waterway Araghchi said both nations, as the only…

Naqvi, Iranian Counterpart Hold Talks in Bishkek on Regional De-escalation

Bishkek – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met in Kyrgyzstan’s capital on the sidelines of an SCO gathering, where they discussed regional de-escalation, bilateral ties, and internal security matters. According to Beyond Time News, the meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) interior and public security ministers’…