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Female Doctor Injured in Acid Attack at Quetta Hospital; Suspect Killed in Police Encounter

Quetta: A female doctor suffered serious injuries after an acid attack inside Sandeman Provincial Hospital in Quetta on Saturday. Authorities later confirmed that police killed the suspect during an encounter. According to Beyond Time News, the attack took place in the hospital’s general surgery ward, triggering concern among the medical community and prompting swift action…

Pakistan, Russia Sign Security Agreements to Tackle Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking

Bishkek: Pakistan and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other cross-border crimes, marking a significant step toward deeper security collaboration between the two countries. According to Beyond Time News, the agreements were finalized during high-level meetings held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation…

PM Shehbaz Sharif Reviews National Security Situation, Calls for Unified Law and Order Strategy

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reviewed Pakistan’s overall security situation. He directed all institutions to improve coordination for better law and order. According to Beyond Time News, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met the prime minister in Lahore. He briefed him on internal security and recent diplomatic engagements. Interior Minister Shares…

Pakistan Urged to Unlock Blue Economy Potential in Upcoming Budget 2026–27

Islamabad: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the government to adopt bold and targeted measures in the upcoming Federal Budget 2026–27 to unlock the country’s underutilized blue economy potential, calling it a “critical opportunity” for long-term sustainable growth. According to Beyond Time News, PBF Chief Organizer Ahmad Jawad said Pakistan must shift toward new…

FIA Arrests Four NADRA Officials in Charsadda Over Alleged Illegal CNIC Issuance

Charsadda: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) during a raid on a registration centre in Charsadda district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over allegations of issuing Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) illegally. According to Beyond Time News, the raid was conducted following intelligence reports about irregularities…

Hafiz Naeem Urges Government to Scrap Petroleum Development Levy, Calls for Relief in Energy Prices

Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has called for the immediate abolition of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL), criticising the government’s energy pricing mechanism and rising financial burden on citizens. According to Beyond Time News, the JI leader raised these concerns while speaking to media representatives in Lahore on Saturday. He argued that…

NFC Award Debate Intensifies as Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Federal Financial Challenges

Islamabad: Concerns over Pakistan’s fiscal structure have resurfaced after Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal raised questions about the current National Finance Commission (NFC) Award formula, arguing that the federal government is facing increasing financial pressure while trying to fund major national development projects. As the government prepares to unveil the federal budget…