Apple CEO Tim Cook cut to the chase: “It’s 24-karat gold… I’ll take the liberty of setting it up.” “Wow,” a visibly captivated Donald Trump replied, as Cook assembled a unique gift for the US president—a custom-engraved glass piece from iPhone glassmaker Corning, set on a gold base. This scene, which took place in the Oval Office, is one of many instances where global leaders and business magnates have gone to great lengths to win Trump’s favor. The Republican billionaire is known for his fondness for all things gilded, as seen in his office’s golden decor, and for seeing his…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
US President Donald Trump has indicated he is willing to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss the Ukraine war, even if Putin does not first meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This marks a departure from Trump’s previous position, which insisted that a Putin-Zelensky meeting was a prerequisite for any summit with the Kremlin leader. Trump had previously given Moscow until Friday to agree to a ceasefire or face a new round of sanctions. However, when asked by reporters whether this deadline still stood, Trump’s response was not definitive. He stated, “It’s going to be up to…
According to a copy of a Lebanese cabinet agenda reviewed by Reuters, the United States has put forward a plan to Lebanon to fully disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year. This move is aimed at easing tensions and bringing stability to the region. The plan, presented by US President Donald Trump’s envoy to the region, Tom Barrack, was discussed at a Lebanese cabinet meeting on Thursday. It outlines the most detailed steps yet for disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, which has rejected repeated calls to disarm since last year’s war with Israel. Following the cabinet meeting, Lebanese Information…
The Punjab School Education Department has extended the summer holidays across the province. According to Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, all public and private schools will now reopen on September 1. This new date pushes back the previous reopening date of August 14. The decision was made in response to the rising temperatures. The summer holidays had already been moved up to May 28 from the original June 1 start date due to a heatwave. During that time, school hours were also shortened, with all educational institutions instructed to close two hours early at 11:30 am. Last year, schools…
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan recently met with key officials of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), including the President of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan, Nizar Mewawalla, Serena Hotels CEO Aziz Boolani, and Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan CEO Akhtar Iqbal. The Chief Minister praised AKDN’s long-standing contributions to the region in critical areas like education, healthcare, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and civil society engagement. During the meeting, the Chief Minister presented an official letter to His Highness the Aga Khan, requesting assistance in the wake of the recent devastating floods in Gilgit-Baltistan. In response, Nizar Mewawalla expressed…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that overseas Pakistanis are a national asset and that the government is fully committed to protecting their rights, dignity, and well-being. He urged Pakistanis living abroad to set aside political differences and work together to enhance the nation’s image and contribute to its economic advancement. In a special conversation with Daily Jang, PM Shehbaz emphasized the critical role of remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis in stabilizing and strengthening the national economy. He noted that these financial contributions have been instrumental in enabling the government to make crucial economic decisions, and they reflect the overseas…
The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on August 9 (Saturday) to commemorate the Urs of the revered Sufi poet and saint, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. As per a notification from the provincial government, all government offices, educational institutions, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils will be closed on 14th Safar, 1447 AH, which corresponds to August 9. Essential services will be exempt from this order and will continue to operate across the province. The Urs celebrations traditionally begin on the 14th of Safar, the second month of the Hijri calendar, and continue for three days. The…
In a major development, the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and the Shia Ulema Council have called off their planned march from Karachi’s Ancholi to the Pakistan-Iran border. This decision came after successful negotiations with the federal government led to a seven-point agreement. The consensus was announced during a joint press conference in Karachi, attended by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and MWM leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri. Speaking at the press conference, which followed late-night talks facilitated by Governor Tessori, Minister Chaudhry confirmed that the government and MWM leadership had reached a seven-point understanding.…
A new study has raised alarm over children’s growing screen time, connecting it to higher risks of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers discovered that even just an hour of additional daily screen exposure could significantly elevate the chances of developing serious metabolic conditions. Children and adolescents who spend extended hours on phones, tablets, or watching television may be exposing themselves to long-term health dangers, according to research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study, conducted by a team at the University of Copenhagen, analyzed the screen time and sleep habits of more than 1,000 children…
India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar has praised right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj, asserting that the fast bowler “doesn’t get the credit he deserves” for his consistently impactful performances during the recently concluded five-Test series against England. Despite the series ending in a draw, Siraj emerged as a standout performer, taking 23 wickets in nine innings at an average of 32.43—the highest among all bowlers on both teams in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The 30-year-old pacer from Hyderabad also outperformed India’s lead fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, and was the only quick to play in all five Tests, a testament to his fitness and…
