America’s Decline, Trump’s Return, and What the Next Four Years May Bring ! By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Once again, the land of America echoed with the sound of gunfire. In the open courtyard of a university, among thousands of students, a momentary silence fell before a single bullet pierced through the neck of Charlie Kirk. Panic erupted as students scattered and screams filled the air. In mere moments, the man who once held sway over the hearts of millions of young Americans lay motionless on the ground, his blood staining the soil beneath him. Soon after, the name of…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The number of patients in Punjab’s flood-affected areas has continued to increase sharply, with health officials warning that cases of illness are likely to rise even further. In the last 24 hours alone, over 33,000 people reported various diseases, bringing the total number of patients since the floods began to 755,000. Surge in Flood-Related Illnesses According to the Punjab Health Department, the past 24 hours saw 5,000 cases of respiratory problems, 4,300 cases of fever, and 4,000 cases of skin allergies. Additionally, 700 patients were treated for eye infections, while 1,900 cases of diarrhea were recorded. Officials also…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification on Pakistan’s debt position, announcing that for the first time in history, the country has repaid ₹2,600 billion of its debt ahead of schedule. Officials emphasized that Pakistan’s debt profile is now more sustainable than in previous years. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, improved debt management and declining interest rates have helped cut borrowing costs. As a result, Pakistan saved ₹850 billion in interest payments this year. The government had set aside ₹8.2 trillion for interest payments in the current fiscal year, down from the ₹9.8 trillion allocated last year. Debt-to-GDP…
The government has decided to involve international organizations, including UN agencies, to assess the losses and needs in flood-stricken areas. Sources on Tuesday indicated that federal authorities are seeking to include these global institutions in the estimation process to evaluate the scale of damage and the resources required for recovery. Meanwhile, the World Bank is closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan. Sources within the institution confirmed that consultations are ongoing regarding potential recovery measures for flood-affected communities. A detailed needs assessment is currently in progress, and once completed, appropriate steps will be considered based on the findings. In a recent…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is standing firm on its demand for the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup, while the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are actively working to find a compromise. According to sources, the PCB has refused to soften its position, insisting that Pycroft should no longer officiate in Pakistan’s matches. This tough stance stems from the continuing controversy over his role in the recent India-Pakistan game. The ACC has initiated efforts to de-escalate the standoff, holding consultations and proposing solutions to the PCB. Indian media reports…
An internal investigation by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revealed that match referee Andy Pycroft showed partiality during Pakistan’s recent match against India and allegedly colluded with Indian officials. According to sources, the inquiry confirmed that Pycroft violated the code of conduct on multiple occasions during the game. The report states that at the time of the toss, Pycroft instructed Pakistani player Salman Ali Agha to switch off his microphone and listen to him—an action that goes against established rules. The investigation also found that the referee told Salman Agha not to shake hands with India’s Suryakumar Yadav. However,…
In response to the recent Israeli attack on Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council has directed the GCC Joint Defense Council to hold an emergency meeting in Doha. This meeting, to be preceded by a session of the military committee, will assess the current defense posture and sources of threat. The council also instructed the necessary steps to be taken to activate joint defense and deterrence mechanisms. The extraordinary summit, chaired by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, brought together Gulf leaders and the GCC Secretary General to discuss the attack on residential facilities housing Hamas…
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out a second strike against a Venezuelan vessel he described as being involved in drug trafficking, resulting in the deaths of three people. This action, which follows a previous attack that killed 11, has escalated tensions with Caracas and raised significant questions about international law and due process. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that the “kinetic strike” targeted “extraordinarily violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists” within the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility. He shared a video showing a boat on…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would file a $15 billion lawsuit for defamation and libel against The New York Times. The announcement comes just days after the newspaper published articles on his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. This statement follows a threat Trump made last week to sue The New York Times for its reporting on a sexually suggestive note and drawing that were allegedly given to Epstein. “Today, I have the Great Honor of bringing a $15 Billion Dollar Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times,” Trump wrote in a post…
On Tuesday, Israel announced the start of its long-awaited ground operation into Gaza City, with Defence Minister Israel Katz declaring “Gaza is burning.” An Israeli military official stated that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) had begun the main phase of their ground assault on the enclave’s primary urban center, where Israel had previously ordered hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuate. The military provided few initial details but confirmed that its troops had started “dismantling Hamas terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City.” In a post on X, Katz wrote, “The IDF strikes with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure and…
