In a notable shift in tone, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about finalizing a trade deal with India, stating he looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Modi in the “upcoming weeks.” In a social media post, Trump said, “I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries.” Prime Minister Modi reciprocated the positive sentiment in his own post on Wednesday, calling Washington and New Delhi “close friends and natural partners.” He noted that teams from both countries are working to conclude trade discussions as soon as possible…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
“Aircraft have used weapons against hostile objects,” Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on social media, adding that Poland was in “constant contact” with NATO command. This statement followed an incursion into Polish airspace by Russian drones and missiles during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. The Polish military’s operational command called the airspace violations “unprecedented” and said they posed “a real threat to the safety of our citizens.” Polish forces, along with NATO air defenses, scrambled aircraft and successfully shot down some of the intruding objects. The Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, confirmed that weapons had been used and stated…
During a meeting, the Federal Parliamentary Committee on Health suggested postponing the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) in the wake of recent floods. Committee chairman Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti stated that the increase in medicine prices was a major issue. While suggesting that the process for registering new drugs should be expedited, Mr. Chishti mentioned that Health Minister Mustafa Kamal had informed the committee that a decision on withdrawing price deregulation would be made after a survey. It is worth noting that the caretaker government, just a day before its tenure expired, decided to deregulate drug prices, which…
Bahrain’s Interior Minister, Lieutenant General Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, has arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Upon his arrival in the federal capital, the Bahraini dignitary was received by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. A contingent of Islamabad Police presented a salute, after which the minister visited the Pakistan Monument to pay tribute to the martyrs. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas, including human trafficking, counter-narcotics, security, and counter-terrorism. These discussions are a continuation of the dialogue initiated during Interior Minister Mohsin…
Senior police officials told Dawn on Tuesday that action had been taken against two sub-inspectors and three constables of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) after a departmental inquiry found them “guilty” in the incident of kidnapping an Afghan businessman and later releasing him after receiving money. Giving details, they said the dismissed officials had raided a business center of the Afghan national located in the Blue Area a few weeks ago. During the search operation, the team recovered a huge amount of money from the center and arrested the Afghan national, who remained under “illegal detention” at the CTD building for…
In response to an increase in terror incidents in areas bordering Afghanistan, former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday instructed his party leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to visit Kabul for peace talks with the interim Taliban government. In a tweet from his personal account, to which he does not have access while in jail, the PTI founder alleged that the army chief, through his ‘short-sighted’ policies, has destroyed the peace that was established in the region during the PTI government’s tenure. Amid the ongoing deportation of Afghan nationals, the former prime minister said, “Where there…
According to officials, a large number of Chinese nationals, students, and foreign tourists were unable to travel to China through Khunjerab Pass for the second consecutive day, as protesters in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) between the two countries. The stranded Chinese nationals and foreign tourists protested to local police for not arranging their departure to China. Officials said a large group of Chinese nationals protested and had a heated exchange of words with the officials. The people and traders of GB have been staging a protest sit-in and blocking the Karakoram Highway for the past 51 days…
As the overflowing Chenab River continues to flood large areas in southern Punjab, authorities stated on Tuesday that the next two days would be critical for Multan and its neighboring districts. An “unprecedented flood emergency” has led to mass evacuations. Besides Multan, areas like Muzaffargarh, Shujabad, Khangarh, Jalalpur Pirwala, Uch Sharif, and Alipur are at risk as a second major flood wave is passing through the Head Muhammadwala and Shershah bridges. However, the water level at Shershah is still half a foot below the critical threshold. The government has decided to breach the Shershah embankment if the water level exceeds…
In mid-August in Washington, D.C., the focus was on soybeans, a modest crop with a major impact on global food security. At Soy Connext 2025, an event organized by the U.S. Soybean Export Council, over 700 participants from 59 countries gathered to discuss how soy can help feed a growing world. Trade teams from 34 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, toured American farms and ports, witnessing firsthand the innovation and reliability that make U.S. soy a trusted source. U.S. soybeans provide a dependable and sustainable source of food and energy globally. The scale of the soybean industry…
Following clashes with police and road blockades during a “wheel-jam and shutter-down” strike, all political leaders and workers arrested in Balochistan have been released. This release on Tuesday came after successful negotiations between provincial authorities and opposition party leaders. Both sides reached an agreement under which the government consented to free all detained opposition workers and supporters and to withdraw the cases registered against them under various sections across the province. On Monday, police had arrested approximately 260 people from Quetta and other towns for violating Section 144, blocking highways, throwing stones at police, and attacking public and private property.…
