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Kashmir’s Right to Self-Determination Is Non-Negotiable, Declares APHC-AJK Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi

Islamabad: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi has reiterated that the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination is non-negotiable and must be resolved in line with United Nations resolutions. According to Beyond Time News, he made these remarks in a statement highlighting the ongoing political position of the Hurriyat…

GB Election Commission Rejects Fake Disqualification Notice of Candidate Riyaz Akbar

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has rejected a fake notification circulating on social media claiming the disqualification of candidate Riyaz Akbar, stating that the document is forged and has no legal validity. According to Beyond Time News, officials clarified that the notice was not issued by any authorised office. Fake Document Declared Invalid The commission…

Mohsin Naqvi Conveys Pakistan’s Leadership Message to Iranian Officials Amid Regional Tensions

TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Mo’meni in Tehran, where he conveyed a message from Pakistan’s top leadership to Iran’s Supreme Leader, as diplomatic efforts continue amid heightened regional tensions. According to Beyond Time News, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring avenues to ease current geopolitical…

Passport Scam Alert: Fraudsters Hijacking Google Maps Listing of Islamabad Passport Office to Steal Money

Islamabad — A simple Google search could be costing Pakistani citizens thousands of rupees. A fraudster has infiltrated the Google Maps listing of the Regional Passport Office in G-10, Islamabad — embedding a fake phone number and personal email address where official government contact details should appear. Citizens who call that number are not reaching…

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…

Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Labour Reforms in High-Level ILO Meeting in Geneva

GENEVA – Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to strengthening labour rights, social protection, and workforce development during a key meeting with the International Labour Organization (ILO) leadership on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, held discussions with ILO Director-General Gilbert F….

Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2026: Full Constituency Breakdown and Key Electoral Battlegrounds

High-Stakes Election Set Across 24 Constituencies GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly elections 2026 are underway across 24 general constituencies, with a total of 403 candidates contesting for seats. The race features candidates from major national parties, regional groups, and a large number of independents, making it one of the most competitive elections in the region’s…

Pakistan Signs MoU for Major Karachi Waterfront Development Project

Strategic Partnership for Maritime Business District ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore the development of a major maritime business district on Karachi Port Trust (KPT) waterfront land. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the agreement includes KPT, Saudi Business Council–NAJD Gateway…

Pakistan Interior Minister Carries Key Message to Iran’s Supreme Leader Amid Regional Diplomatic Developments

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with Iran has gained fresh attention after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi departed for Tehran carrying an important message from Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei. The visit comes at a crucial time as regional dynamics continue to evolve and neighboring countries…

Budget 2026-27: Beauty Parlours, Skincare Clinics and Gyms Likely to Receive Major Tax Relief

Islamabad: The federal government is considering substantial tax relief for beauty parlours, skincare clinics, salons, gyms, and health clubs in the upcoming Budget 2026-27 as part of efforts to support service-sector businesses and lower operating costs. According to Beyond Time News, authorities are reviewing proposals to reduce customs duties on various imported beauty products, skincare…