Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Islamabad: The government has intensified efforts to privatise key electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directing authorities to speed up the process and attract international investors as part of Pakistan’s broader economic reform agenda. According to Beyond Time News, the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday to review…
United Nations: Pakistan has rejected allegations from India and Afghanistan regarding recent military operations near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Islamabad says its forces targeted terrorist infrastructure and did not strike civilian sites. According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, responded to the allegations during a UN Security…
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are showing cautious progress, with Pakistan reportedly playing a growing mediating role. However, a major sticking point continues to block a breakthrough: Tehran’s demand for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets before any formal agreement is reached. According to Beyond Time News, Iranian officials…
JERUSALEM/TEHRAN: Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire took effect two months ago, marking a renewed escalation in regional tensions, according to AFP. No casualties have been reported so far. Renewed Military Escalation The flare-up followed weeks of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the wider regional conflict. Israel…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on all parties involved in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomacy, warning that renewed violence could undermine ongoing efforts to secure lasting peace in the Middle East. According to Beyond Time News, the prime minister emphasized that a peaceful resolution remains within reach and…
Jerusalem: The financial burden of Israel’s ongoing regional conflicts is placing increasing pressure on the country’s economy, public finances, and social services, raising concerns among economists about the long-term impact of sustained military spending. According to Beyond Time News, the cost of Israel’s multiple military engagements since October 2023 has climbed sharply, prompting higher government…
Islamabad: Pakistan has urged the United Kingdom to caution members of its Parliament and sections of the Pakistani diaspora over alleged support for banned organisations in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying such actions reflect a misunderstanding of the region’s political and historical context. According to Beyond Time News, the Foreign Office (FO) issued a…
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…
Pyongyang: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday for a rare high-profile visit, underscoring the enduring strategic partnership between Beijing and Pyongyang at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and stalled nuclear diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula. According to Beyond Time News, Xi used the visit to reaffirm China’s commitment to its…
Islamabad: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has called for unified global and national efforts to safeguard oceans, stressing the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems and ensure the sustainable use of ocean resources for future generations, according to Beyond Time News. Oceans Central to Life and Economy In his message on World Oceans Day…
