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Sindh Bans 135 Provocative Speakers Ahead of Muharram to Prevent Sectarian Tensions

Karachi: The Sindh government has imposed a 60-day ban on 135 individuals identified as provocative speakers as part of heightened security measures ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram. According to Beyond Time News, the Sindh Home Department issued a notification after senior police officials raised concerns over activities that could fuel sectarian tensions during the holy month. Under…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Move Toward Comprehensive Economic Package as PM Shehbaz Holds Talks with Crown Prince MBS

Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are preparing to finalize a comprehensive economic cooperation package, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said during a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (MBS). According to Beyond Time News, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and future economic cooperation during what officials…

Government Slashes Petrol Price by Rs74, Diesel by Rs67 Per Litre in Major Relief Move

Islamabad: The federal government on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, cutting petrol by Rs74 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs67 per litre in what officials described as a major relief measure for the public amid easing global oil prices. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister…

Pakistan Rejects Afghan Taliban Claims of Cross-Border Airstrikes, Calls Allegations “False Propaganda”

Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly rejected claims made by the Afghan Taliban regime regarding alleged cross-border airstrikes inside Pakistani territory, dismissing the statements as “false” and part of a coordinated propaganda campaign. According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan’s security forces successfully intercepted and neutralised a rudimentary drone that reportedly entered Pakistani airspace in…

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Ghana Defence Chief Agree to Boost Military Cooperation

Rawalpindi: Pakistan and Ghana on Thursday agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, with a particular focus on military training, counter-terrorism collaboration and defence production during high-level talks at General Headquarters (GHQ). Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, called on Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim…

Khamenei Approves US-Iran Deal Despite Reservations, 60-Day Nuclear Talks Set to Begin

Iran’s supreme leader backs agreement after receiving assurances on national interests as sanctions relief and wider negotiations move forward Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States despite expressing reservations about the agreement, saying he was assured that Tehran’s rights and national interests would…

Trump–Iran Agreement Signals Potential End to Middle East Conflict as Strait of Hormuz Reopens Under Deal Framework

Versailles/Washington: A major diplomatic breakthrough has been announced after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions and ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to officials and Beyond Time News. The deal, signed during a high-level meeting at the Palace of Versailles after a G7…

Heated Budget Debate Sparks Sharp Clashes Between Government and Opposition in National Assembly

Islamabad: The National Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday as lawmakers from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) traded accusations and insults during the ongoing budget debate, forcing the chair to expunge several remarks from the parliamentary record. According to Beyond Time News, the tense session, chaired by Speaker…

Senate Finance Committee Completes Review of Finance Bill 2026-27, Clears Recommendations for Upper House

Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday completed its review of the Finance Bill 2026-27, finalizing a set of recommendations that will now be presented before the Senate as part of the parliamentary budget approval process. According to Beyond Time News, the committee wrapped up its examination of the bill after five consecutive…