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Pakistan Updates Standard Time Law After 78 Years

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  • Pakistan's standard time law has been updated after 78 years.
  • The Standard Time (Interpretation of References) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been approved.
  • The change is described as a major legal correction.

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After 78 years, Pakistan's law governing its standard time has been updated. Reports indicate that parliament has approved The Standard Time (Interpretation of References) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This move is described as a major legal correction to the existing framework that establishes the country's time zone, currently at GMT+5.

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A legal update has been made to Pakistan's standard time law after 78 years with the approval of The Standard Time (Interpretation of References) (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

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