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Ahead of Republic Day, massive clampdown intensified across IIOJK

Srinagar: Indian authorities have imposed a sweeping lockdown in the name of security across Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of India’s Republic Day, tomorrow, marked by intensified searches, frisking, surveillance and the heavy deployment of armed forces, further disrupting normal life in the territory. According to Beyond the Time News, a multi-layered security…

Khawaja Asif calls 18th amendment ‘farce’

LAHORE:  The Defence Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), Khawaja Asif, has described the 18th Constitutional Amendment as a ‘Deception’ (Dhakosla), saying it failed to deliver meaningful local governance. Speaking at an event in Lahore, Khawaja Asif said his criticism stemmed from the 18th amendment’s poor implementation, particularly regarding the local…

“How is my favourite field marshal”? President Trump’s question to Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that during a recent meeting in Davos, US President Donald Trump asked him, “How is my favourite field marshal”? According to Beyond the Time News, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that in response, he pointed to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who was sitting in the front…

Pakistan, Somalia sign agreement abolishing visas for diplomatic passport holders

ISLAMAAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Saturday, met Minister of Interior of Somalia Ali Yousuf and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral engagement. He also witnessed the signing of an agreement abolishing visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports between Pakistan and Somalia, President Secretariat Media Wing in a press release said. The agreement was…

IMF MD praises PM Shehbaz for leading Pakistan’s economic reforms

Davos: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised the economic reforms undertaken by the Pakistani government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Speaking to the media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Georgieva said she has the “utmost respect” for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “The Prime Minister is…

Muslim world facilitating Israel under Trump’s pressure: Fazlur Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday urged Parliament to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, criticising Pakistan’s inclusion in the initiative. Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, initially aimed at reinforcing Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, but he envisions it taking on a broader role involving other global powers….

International conference held in Azerbaijan against genocide of minorities in India

Baku: An international conference was held in Azerbaijan against the genocide of minorities in India. According to Beyond the Time News, the participants of the first international conference held in Azerbaijan expressed serious concern over the Indian atrocities on minorities. According to the international broadcasting organization, AZERTAC News, the conference was held in Azerbaijan on…

Parliament passes domestic violence protection bill for men and women

ISLAMABAD: The joint sitting of Parliament on Friday passed the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2025, along with the Daanish Schools Authority Bill, 2025, by a majority vote. The Domestic Violence bill, moved by MNA Dr Sharmila Faruqui, was approved after the House rejected amendments proposed by JUI MNA Aliya Kamran and Senator Kamran…