Category: Pakistan

The federal government has reintroduced business operating-hour restrictions across Pakistan as part of its fuel conservation and austerity strategy. Under the revised schedule, shops, markets, and shopping malls will close earlier, while restaurants and essential services will continue operating under separate guidelines. Government Issues Fresh Notification on Business Timings ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formally…

ISLAMABAD: A recent analysis has pointed to growing pressure on Pakistan’s tax-compliant citizens, with salaried individuals and documented businesses increasingly shouldering the country’s tax burden while a large informal economy remains outside the tax net. According to Beyond Time News, senior journalist and anchorperson Kamran Khan highlighted these concerns during his program On My Radar…

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) carried out a series of enforcement actions at Karachi Sea Port and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim during May 2026, resulting in fines totaling Rs7 million deposited into the national exchequer. According to Beyond Time News, the operations targeted multiple vessels and crew members involved in violations at both major…

Rawalpindi witnessed fresh political tensions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as Aleema Khan publicly questioned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over the provincial budget process. The exchange took place during a protest outside Adiala Jail, where PTI leaders and family members of the party founder gathered after authorities denied them a meeting with Imran Khan….

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has dismissed speculation about a change in the provincial government, saying he will remain in office until PTI founder Imran Khan personally directs otherwise. His remarks come as reports of internal divisions within the party continue to dominate political discussions in the province. Afridi Rejects Speculation Over Leadership Change…

Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to receive a modest reduction in power costs for June 2026 after the Power Division announced a net relief of 20 paisa per unit. The adjustment comes as the government seeks to cushion consumers from rising energy costs amid ongoing volatility in global fuel markets. Power Division Confirms Net…