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Lahore Police Investigate Case Involving Two Foreign Nationals as Five Suspects Remain on Physical Remand

Lahore: Police in Lahore are continuing their investigation into a criminal case involving two foreign women after registering a First Information Report (FIR) against five suspects. The accused are facing allegations that include kidnapping, extortion, and sexual assault. The claims remain under investigation, and no court has reached a verdict in the case. According to…

PTA Confirms Internet Services Restored Nationwide After SEA-ME-WE 5 Submarine Cable Repair

Islamabad: Internet services across Pakistan have returned to normal after engineers successfully repaired a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Friday. According to Beyond Time News, the telecom regulator confirmed that the submarine cable is now fully operational, restoring internet connectivity to normal levels…

Pakistan, Türkiye Agree to Expand Maritime and Transport Cooperation to Boost Trade and Connectivity

Islamabad: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to deepen cooperation in the maritime and transport sectors as both countries seek to strengthen economic connectivity, improve infrastructure, and expand bilateral trade. According to Beyond Time News, the understanding was reached during a meeting in Istanbul between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and…

PTI Leader Gandapur Arrested After Court Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail in DI Khan Police Assault Case

Dera Ismail Khan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Adnan Gandapur was arrested on Thursday after a local court rejected his interim pre-arrest bail in a case related to the alleged assault of a police officer and obstruction of official duties. According to Beyond Time News, Gandapur was taken into custody immediately after the court’s decision and…

HEC Reviews Major Policy Reforms to Improve Quality and Modernize Pakistan’s Higher Education Sector

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has reviewed a series of policy reforms aimed at improving the quality, governance, and global competitiveness of Pakistan’s higher education sector during the 47th meeting of its Commission. According to Beyond Time News, the meeting was held at the HEC Secretariat under the chairmanship of HEC Chairman Prof. Dr….

Khamenei Funeral: Iran Holds Week-Long State Ceremonies as Regional Leaders Gather in Tehran

Tehran: Iran has begun a week of state funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing senior officials, foreign dignitaries and thousands of mourners to the capital in one of the country’s largest public events in decades. According to Beyond Time News, the ceremonies come as Iran navigates a sensitive political transition…

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Middle East Peace Efforts Support Market Ahead of US Holiday

London: Global oil prices posted modest gains on Friday as investors weighed encouraging diplomatic developments in the Middle East against expectations of rising crude supply. Trading activity remained relatively subdued ahead of the long Independence Day holiday weekend in the United States. According to Beyond Time News, market participants remained cautiously optimistic that efforts to…

Report Says 55 Sanitation Workers Died in India in Five Months, Renewing Focus on Manual Scavenging

New Delhi: At least 55 sanitation workers, most of them reportedly belonging to the Dalit community, lost their lives while cleaning sewers, septic tanks, and other confined sanitation spaces across India between February and June this year, according to a report released by a rights organization. According to Beyond Time News, the figures were published…

40 Killed as Passenger Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Zhob, Balochistan; Investigation Ordered

Zhob: At least 40 people, including women and children, lost their lives after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Danasar area of Zhob district, Balochistan, on Friday. Eight others were injured in one of the deadliest road accidents reported in the province this year. According to Beyond Time News, preliminary reports…

Pakistan’s Prison Reform Conference Ends with Islamabad Declaration as Political Issues Dominate Discussions

Islamabad: A national conference aimed at advancing prison reform in Pakistan concluded with all four provincial governments endorsing the Islamabad Declaration, a joint commitment to improve prison conditions, reduce overcrowding, and strengthen rehabilitation. However, much of the public attention shifted to political speeches, as senior leaders used the forum to discuss their own experiences and…