Khanna backs Mamdani’s call for Netanyahu’s arrest – Newspaper
WASHINGTON: Congressman Ro Khanna has endorsed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s call for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, saying the United States should cooperate with the international tribunal. “The American president should arrest Netanyahu or [Russian President Vladimir] Putin in accordance with international law,” […]
War dries up unofficial dollar inflows – Newspaper
• Small exporters, manufacturers hit as inflows through hundi, hawala shrink sharply• Crypto investments divert billions of dollars from local market KARACHI: The country’s unaccounted foreign exchange inflows through the hundi and hawala network have declined sharply as the prolonged Gulf war disrupted Dubai’s informal trading business, hurting small exporters and domestic manufacturers. Sources in […]
Mediators intensify US-Iran diplomacy after Trump orders ‘pause’ in strikes: sources
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar have intensified the exchange of messages between the US and Iran after the two warring sides communicated their responses to a joint formula to end their months-long war, Pakistani government sources told Anadolu on Sunday. The development came after US President Donald Trump ordered a “pause” in the latest bombing campaign […]
AJK election and beyond – Newspaper
IT seems that the upcoming general election for the legislative assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and its aftermath will be critical both for the AJK, Pakistan and the broader region, unlike any other of the past 11 elections since 1970. First, the general election 2026 is taking place under the overhang of violent protests […]
Outsourcing security – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE recent outcry by Maulana Fazlur Rehman regarding an unspecified state policy to raise private militias for local protection against terrorists has sparked controversy. Many have accused the maulana of disrespecting those who have sacrificed their lives to protect the homeland. However, the broader context of his remarks deserves scrutiny: why do states encourage local […]
Quid pro quo
MERE hours after the US signed a landmark civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, American President Donald Trump sprang a surprise: the deal would only go through if the Saudis recognised Israel and signed the so-called Abraham Accords. While Riyadh has remained silent over the demand, media reports indicate that recognition of the Zionist state […]
PTI slams govt over Rs1.8bn package for bureaucrats – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Saturday criticised the government for continuously increasing fuel prices while simultaneously allowing a Rs1.8 billion special allowance package for top bureaucrats who already receive free fuel. PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said ordinary Pakistanis were subjected to a six-day petroleum monsoon that drove petrol to Rs335.18 and diesel to Rs383.46 […]
On first visit to Syria in 17 years, UN chief meets Sharaa – World
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at presidential palace.—AFP • Guterres pledges support for Syria’s reconstruction; backs Syria’s request for EU support; calls situation in Golan Heights ‘totally unacceptable’• Damascus demands Israeli withdrawal from ‘buffer zone’ DAMASCUS: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres pledged help for Syrian reconstruction on Saturday during the […]
Seven killed, 20 hurt as heavy rains lash Punjab – Pakistan
LAHORE: At least seven people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab during the last 24 hours, while downpour also damaged houses and killed livestock, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The PDMA report, available with Dawn, said 14 rain-related incidents were reported across the province up […]
Security forces kill 16 terrorists in Operation Al-Azm in Balochistan
Security sources say forces destroyed multiple militant hideouts, recovered weapons and explosive material Security forces have killed 16 terrorists in ongoing intelligence-based operations under Operation Al-Azm in Balochistan, where multiple militant hideouts have also been destroyed and weapons and explosives recovered, security sources said on Sunday. The intelligence-based operations have been launched in the aftermath […]