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Islamabad Deploys Over 4,000 Police Personnel for Youm-e-Ashura Security Across the Capital

Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have deployed more than 4,000 officers and personnel across the federal capital to ensure the peaceful observance of Youm-e-Ashura. Senior police officials remained in the field throughout the day, inspecting security arrangements at Imambargahs, mourning processions, and other sensitive locations. According to Beyond Time News, the large-scale deployment is…

Youm-e-Ashura Observed Across Pakistan with Mourning Processions, Tight Security and Calls for Unity

Islamabad: Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram-ul-Haram, with deep religious devotion and solemnity today. Thousands of mourners have gathered in cities and towns across the country to remember the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions during the Battle of Karbala. According to Beyond Time News, mourning processions,…

Pakistan and Germany Explore Stronger Cooperation in Education, Tourism, Investment and Economic Reforms

Islamabad: Pakistan and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries exploring new opportunities for cooperation in education, tourism, economic reforms, cultural exchanges, and investment promotion. According to Beyond Time News, the discussion took place during a meeting between Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal and…

Pakistan, Libya Agree to Strengthen Defence Cooperation During GHQ Meeting

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Libya have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral defence relations, with senior military leaders from both countries agreeing to expand cooperation in military training, security, and professional exchanges. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Syed Asim Munir met with Saddam Khalifa Haftar at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday….

Muharram 9 Observed Across Pakistan with Large Processions and Enhanced Security Measures

Islamabad: Thousands of mourners across Pakistan participated in Muharram 9 processions and religious gatherings on Thursday to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain (RA) and his companions in the historic Battle of Karbala. According to Beyond Time News, major mourning processions were held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Quetta, and other cities under…

Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Strait of Hormuz Concerns Ease, Gold Drops Below $4,000

Houston/Karachi: Oil and Gold Retreat as Market Fears Over Supply Disruptions Fade Global commodity markets witnessed a sharp pullback on Wednesday as oil prices fell to multi-month lows and gold dropped below a key psychological threshold, reflecting improving investor confidence over energy supplies and shifting expectations for interest rates. The decline came as concerns surrounding…

Opposition-Speaker Clash Dominates National Assembly Budget Session as Fazlur Rehman Calls for Restraint

Heated Exchange in National Assembly Sparks Debate on Parliamentary Conduct Islamabad:  Political tensions surfaced once again in Pakistan’s National Assembly during the ongoing budget session as Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq traded strong remarks on the floor of the House. The exchange prompted senior politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman to urge…

Bilawal Bhutto and Fazlur Rehman Criticize Khawaja Asif Over AJK Remarks as Political Tensions Intensify

Islamabad: Bilawal and Fazlur Rehman Urge Restraint Amid Growing AJK Political Dispute Political tensions surrounding Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) intensified in Pakistan’s National Assembly as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over remarks concerning residents of Rawalakot. The…

Trump Criticizes Senate Vote on Iran Military Action as Congress Pushes Back on War Powers

Washington: US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized a Senate vote aimed at restricting military operations against Iran, calling the move “poorly timed” and “meaningless” as lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the administration’s handling of the conflict. The dispute highlights a growing debate in Washington over presidential war powers, congressional authority, and the future of US…

Iran Rejects Missile Negotiations as President Pezeshkian Praises Pakistan’s Role in Tehran-Washington Diplomacy

Islamabad: Iran Rules Out Missile Compromise, Credits Pakistan for Supporting Diplomatic Efforts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly ruled out any negotiations over Iran’s ballistic missile programme during his official visit to Pakistan, while also praising Islamabad for its role in supporting diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing regional tensions. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…