Increased Demand for Dollars Due to Trade Uncertainty As global trade tensions rise, Chinese companies are amassing more dollars and adopting measures to protect themselves from potential currency risks. Many exporters are pricing contracts in yuan and opening new import lines to manage exposure to fluctuations in the exchange rate. The focus is shifting toward new markets in Asia, Latin America, and Africa as businesses brace for long-term trade disruptions, largely driven by tensions with the U.S. Dollar Holdings Surge Amid Economic Concerns The dollar’s value has risen by about 2% against the yuan since the U.S. elections on November…
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Israeli Strikes Kill 47 in Eastern Lebanon At least 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon on Thursday, according to a Lebanese official. The strikes are part of Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group operating in the region. The attacks targeted the Baalbek region, which lies near the Syrian border and is a stronghold of Hezbollah. Local officials reported that 22 others were injured, and rescue operations were underway. U.S. Mediator Discusses Ceasefire Progress U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein, who visited Lebanon earlier in the week, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense…
Dollar Strengthens on Jobless Claims Data The U.S. dollar rose to its highest level in 13 months on Thursday, boosted by recent labor market data and comments from Federal Reserve officials. Investors closely analyzed the latest initial jobless claims report and the Fed’s outlook on interest rates, contributing to the dollar’s surge. Weekly jobless claims fell by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 213,000, marking a seven-month low, and came in below the expected 220,000. This data suggests a rebound in job growth after disruptions from hurricanes and labor strikes. However, the report also highlighted some labor market slack, as unemployment…
Policy Shift Following North Korea’s Involvement President Joe Biden has reversed his stance on restricting Ukraine’s use of U.S. missiles in Russian territory, allowing Ukraine to fire long-range ATACMS missiles into deeper parts of Russia. This decision was influenced by Russia’s deployment of North Korean soldiers to the conflict, particularly in the Kursk region, and was compounded by the recent election victory of Donald Trump, who has been critical of U.S. support for Ukraine. This shift aims to bolster Ukraine’s defense and prevent any potential reduction in U.S. assistance under a future Trump administration. Trump’s Election Impact on U.S. Strategy…
Overview of the Charges Gautam Adani, the billionaire chairman of the Adani Group, is facing criminal charges in the U.S. over his alleged involvement in a massive bribery and fraud scheme. The charges stem from his alleged role in conspiring to pay $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure contracts, including the development of India’s largest solar power plant. Adani is charged with foreign bribery, securities fraud, and wire fraud conspiracy. Details of the Alleged Scheme According to the U.S. indictment, Adani and his co-defendants allegedly agreed to pay over $250 million in bribes to Indian officials…
Imran Khan Insists on Immediate Release to Call Off Protest Informal negotiations between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership and the government have reached an impasse. A source close to the talks revealed that PTI chairman Imran Khan has demanded his immediate release from jail by Friday to cancel the planned November 24 protest march to Islamabad. However, the government has not agreed to this demand, offering only vague assurances about potential relief for the former prime minister in the near future. Government’s Proposal for Public Rally In response, the government suggested that PTI hold a public rally in Sangjani and…
Court Orders Arrest Over Continued Absence On Friday, an accountability court in Rawalpindi issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, in the £190 million settlement case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case. Judge Nasir Javed Rana issued the arrest order due to Bushra’s continued absence from court proceedings, having missed at least eight hearings. The judge has instructed the police to arrest her and present her in court on November 26. Show-Cause Notice to Bail Guarantor In addition to the arrest warrant, the court also issued a show-cause notice…
Court Order and Proceedings On Friday, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a proclaimed offender (PO) in a case filed at the I-9 police station. The charges include vandalism and violating Section 144 in the federal capital. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra issued the order after Gandapur repeatedly failed to appear despite multiple summons. Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants for Other Suspects The court separated Gandapur’s case from the other suspects involved in the case. Non-bailable arrest warrants were issued for Raja Rashid, Wasiq Qayyum, Faisal Javed, and Umer Tanveer, who also failed…
Government’s New VPN Registration Policy Starting November 30, Pakistan will implement a restrictive policy on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), limiting access primarily to businesses and freelancers. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that VPN registration will be available only to commercial entities, such as companies, freelancers, and embassies. Ordinary internet users, who rely on VPNs for privacy or accessing restricted content, will not be able to register. Ministry of Interior’s Directive On November 15, the Ministry of Interior issued a directive to the PTA, urging the registration of VPNs by businesses before the November 30 deadline. The directive emphasized…
General Asim Munir’s Appreciation for Gandapur During a recent Apex Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief General Asim Munir commended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for his collaboration on national matters of importance. According to a participant of the meeting, General Munir acknowledged Gandapur’s support, particularly regarding security issues and cooperation on matters related to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Gandapur Raises Key Political Concerns The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM raised several critical issues during the meeting, including the case of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Gandapur demanded Khan’s release from jail, emphasizing that the…
