US President Donald Trump has suggested he may impose new tariffs on China if it continues to buy oil from Russia, mirroring his recent action against India. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the President indicated that more trade penalties “could happen,” but did not provide any specific details. His remarks follow the recent imposition of an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, with Trump accusing India of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine by continuing to purchase its oil. With Washington seeking to increase pressure on countries trading with Moscow, China could be the next target. “Could happen,” Trump said to…
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In his first public comments after US President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Thursday that he will not compromise on the interests of the country’s farmers, even if it comes at a heavy personal cost. Trump’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Thursday brings the total levy on Indian goods to 50%, one of the highest applied to any US trading partner. “For us, our farmers’ welfare is supreme,” Modi stated at an event in New Delhi. “India will never compromise on the well-being of its farmers,…
US President Donald Trump’s strong rhetoric and recent actions against India over trade imbalances and its significant purchases of Russian oil are threatening to unravel two decades of diplomatic progress, according to analysts and officials. The growing domestic political pressures in both countries are driving them to take harder positions, potentially derailing other areas of cooperation. In India, opposition parties and the general public have been pressuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a firm stand against what they perceive as “bullying” by Trump. The US President recently signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% duty on Indian imports,…
The Islamabad district administration has imposed a ban on the sale and use of plastic horns, commonly known as ‘bajay,’ in the federal capital as Independence Day approaches. In a statement on X, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon has instructed authorities to confiscate all such items from stalls across the city. He has also directed all assistant commissioners and magistrates to immediately begin field operations to enforce the ban. The Deputy Commissioner warned that any officer found to be negligent or whose area has stalls selling banned items will be held responsible. Officers have been instructed to conduct daily…
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is scheduled to travel to the United States this week for his second visit in under two months. The primary purpose of the trip is to attend the retirement ceremony of US Central Command chief General Michael Kurilla, who was recently awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) by President Asif Ali Zardari on July 26 and has been a public advocate for Pakistan. No official announcements have been made regarding any other engagements during Field Marshal Munir’s US visit. His last trip to the US in June included a significant one-on-one meeting with…
Independence Day celebrations have commenced across Pakistan under the official theme of “Marka-e-Haq,” with various events and activities being held nationwide. “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the period of conflict with India, from the April 22 attack on Pahalgam to the conclusion of “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos” on May 10. This year, some parts of the country may witness a four-day holiday stretch in August, as Independence Day and the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) are expected to fall on consecutive days. The Cabinet Division has confirmed that August 14 will be a public holiday to mark Independence Day. Chehlum, which commemorates the…
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly refuted claims that he had resigned from his position following a supposed dispute over the arrest of Sialkot’s ADCR by anti-corruption authorities. In a post on X, Asif dismissed the rumors, stating, “The person [here] has expressed his [own] wishes in the post and not the truth.” Asif’s clarification came in direct response to a post by Zubair Ali Khan, a journalist, who had claimed on X that the defense minister had submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to Zubair’s post, Asif’s resignation was sent to Dr. Tauqeer Shah, an…
A devastating fire has erupted at a factory located in the Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Landhi, resulting in injuries to at least seven people. According to officials, the intense blaze caused the factory building to collapse, and rescue operations are currently in progress. The fire, which originated in a garment factory, has been burning for over four hours despite the continuous efforts of the fire brigade. Additional fire tenders were called to the scene to assist in extinguishing the flames. To combat the inferno, 12 fire tenders and two snorkels have been deployed. Officials confirmed that all workers…
https://youtu.be/JHw7PtAxwsk?si=N3ugfcL2_CvtWAh1 Abdul Rahim Lalani, Father of Dallas Personality Andy Lalani, Laid to Rest – Strong Presence from Community Leaders and Entertainment Industry By: Raja zahid Akhtar khanzada Dallas: Abdul Rahim Lalani, the respected father of well-known Dallas entertainment figure Andy Lalani—affectionately known as Ameen Bhai—passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. The late Abdul Rahim Lalani was not only the father of Andy Lalani but also the maternal uncle of Amir Ali Makhani, President of South Asia Democracy Watch. His funeral prayers and burial rites were held on Wednesday, August 6, at the Hughes Family Tribute…
https://youtu.be/nsajkzeySLY?si=B_PLChIHzFqqj1gM PTI Holds Protest Gathering in Dallas, Terms Imran Khan’s Arrest a Violation of Human Rights By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: A protest gathering was held in Dallas, USA, by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to condemn the arrest of party chairman Imran Khan, the alleged unlawful detention of PTI leaders and workers, and what were described as grave human rights violations in Pakistan. The event witnessed a large turnout of overseas Pakistanis who expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of human rights in the country. The chief guest of the event was Qasim Khan Suri, former Deputy Speaker of…
