Trump administration begins $166b tariff refunds after Supreme Court blow
US president’s use of 1977 act to impose tariffs was struck down by Supreme Court in February A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters The United States government has begun the unprecedented task of refunding more than $166 billion in tariffs after a landmark ruling by the […]
CDF Munir, Iran FM Araghchi discuss regional security during meeting in Islamabad – Pakistan
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday, according to the Iranian Embassy. During the meeting, the two sides emphasised promotion of peace and stability in the region, agreeing to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations and security […]
US seeks to revoke citizenship of Pakistani-born doctor convicted in child exploitation case – World
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Justice has filed a civil case seeking to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistani-born physician convicted of sexually exploiting a minor and later concealing the offences during his naturalisation process. The doctor allegedly began contacting an 11-year-old girl online in 2007 or 2008 and continued communicating with her for several […]
60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel’s West Bank annexation steps
Diplomats urge halting trade, arms transfers and big sanctions over Israeli West Bank settlements Israeli settlers raised Israeli flags inside the Al Aqsa Mosque on April 21, 2026. PHOTO: West Bank Notifications X A group of former British diplomats has called on the United Kingdom and its allies to take stronger action against Israeli settlement […]
President Zardari to embark on official visit to China from April 25; talks to focus on economic cooperation, CPEC: FO – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari will visit China from April 25 to May 1 with a focus on economic and trade cooperation as well as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Foreign Office (FO) said. According to the FO, the president will travel to Changsha, Hunan province, from April 25 to 27, and to Sanya, Hainan […]
Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years
Gazans, who are struggling to meet their basic needs in the devastated enclave, welcome the opportunity to vote A Palestinian woman votes during the municipal election at a polling station in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. PHOTO: REUTERS Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday that, for the first time in two decades, include Gaza and […]
PM Shehbaz ‘graciously’ approves spectators for PSL 11 final on franchise owners’ request: Naqvi – Sport
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to allow spectators into the stadium for the final of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday. In a post on X, the PCB chairman said he had requested PM Shehbaz to allow spectators in the stadiums […]
PM Shehbaz allows spectators for PSL final: Naqvi – Sport
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to allow spectators into the stadium for the final of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday. In a post on X, the PCB chairman said he had requested PM Shehbaz to allow spectators in the stadiums […]
US Democrats look to rein in Trump’s war powers, this time on Cuba – World
The US Senate will vote as soon as next week on a Democratic-led effort to prevent President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Cuba, Senate aides said on Friday, responding to the Republican’s threats to take military action against the island. Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego introduced the Cuba War […]
At UN panel organised by Pakistan, experts warn of terror groups exploiting AI, crypto – World
UNITED NATIONS: Terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, encrypted platforms and digital currencies, transforming the global threat into a more decentralized and harder-to-detect phenomenon. These trends were discussed at a panel organised by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) at the UN headquarters in New […]