On Friday, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Alaska. Following the nearly three-hour summit, both leaders described the meeting as “very productive” but admitted they had failed to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. At a joint press conference, Trump said, “There were many, many points that we agreed on,” but acknowledged, “a couple of big ones that we haven’t quite got there.” He added, “So there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” and stated that while they hadn’t yet reached an agreement on “probably the most significant” aspect of the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement to resolve the war in Ukraine after a nearly three-hour summit in Alaska, though he characterized the meeting as “very productive.” At a joint press conference with Putin, Trump said, “There were many, many points that we agreed on.” He added, “I would say a couple of big ones that we haven’t quite got there, but we’ve made some headway. So there’s no deal until there’s a deal.” Trump said they did not reach an agreement on “probably the most significant”…
The Justice Department and Washington authorities reached an agreement on Friday regarding control of the US capital’s police department, following President Donald Trump’s decision to place it under federal control to combat violent crime. The deal was finalized during a federal court hearing held after the District’s attorney general sued the Trump administration, calling the move a “hostile takeover” of the city’s police force. Earlier in the week, Trump had placed the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under federal control and ordered the deployment of 800 National Guard troops. Subsequently, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order to install Drug…
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine should agree to a deal to end the war with Russia, stating, “Russia is a very big power, and they’re not.” This came after a summit with President Vladimir Putin that failed to produce a ceasefire. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up.” Trump’s remarks followed…
Mufti Kifayatullah of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was injured in a shooting at his residence in Malakand’s Tehsil Batkhela, according to authorities on Saturday. Levies officials reported that Kifayatullah, who serves as the JUI-F district president, was immediately transported to a hospital for treatment. The incident also resulted in the deaths of two of his children, a son and a daughter, while his wife sustained injuries during the assault. Sources told Geo News that the attacker fled the scene after the family was targeted. Since the return of Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has experienced a rise in cross-border…
The Supreme Court (SC) has warned that delays in the judicial process at any level erode public confidence, undermine the rule of law, and disproportionately harm vulnerable individuals who cannot afford lengthy legal battles. This was reported by The News on Saturday. A two-member bench, consisting of Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Ayesha Malik, made these observations in a four-page judgment while dismissing a petition by Abdul Salam Khan against a Peshawar High Court verdict in a property auction case. The court noted that the case had been pending for 14 years—10 of which were in the high…
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), stated that the actions of a single terrorist should not endanger innocent civilians. Speaking to students from Balochistan, the DG ISPR emphasized that the military has no interest in harming civilians under the pretext of counter-terrorism operations. He highlighted that while Balochistan’s youth are filled with patriotism, the local population also has a strong understanding of their relationship with the country. Lt Gen Chaudhry paid tribute to Major Muhammad Anwar Kakar, calling him an exceptional officer and a “proud son of the land.” The military spokesperson…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Saturday that light to moderate rainfall is expected across most of Sindh, including Karachi, on August 18. The department noted that weak monsoon winds have begun entering eastern Sindh and are projected to strengthen and expand throughout the province from August 18. During this period, skies across much of Sindh are likely to remain partly cloudy with humid conditions. Authorities also reported that water levels at Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages are normal. This weather forecast comes as the northern parts of the country have experienced widespread destruction and over 300 deaths due…
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has firmly denied any rumours about a potential change in the country’s leadership, labelling them as “completely false” and contrary to both the government and the establishment. Speaking in Brussels with senior journalist Sohail Waraich, he stated, “God made me this country’s guardian,” and affirmed he has no desire for any other position. He stressed that genuine political reconciliation is only achievable if all parties involved offer sincere apologies. The rumours began circulating in July, suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari might be asked to resign and that the COAS would…
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Thursday during early Asian trading, surpassing $124,000. This surge was primarily driven by favorable US legislation and a rise in US equities. The cryptocurrency briefly exceeded its previous record from July, reaching over $124,500 before pulling back slightly. The rise in Bitcoin’s value coincided with a strong performance in the US stock market, where the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index both reached new heights this week. The recent increase in Bitcoin’s price has been significantly boosted by regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump, a vocal supporter of the crypto sector.…
