ISLAMABAD (Report) The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate dozens of clean energy projects and freeze billions of dollars for major projects in New York, intensifying a stand-off with Democrats over a United States government shutdown. US media outlets described the moves as part of the administration’s efforts to pressure Democrats in Congress to agree on a deal to end the shutdown. Clean Energy Projects Terminated Department of Energy (DOE): The DOE announced on Thursday “the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects,” claiming a savings of approximately $7.56 billion for American taxpayers. Rationale for Cancellation: The department…
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MANCHESTER/ISLAMABAD (Time Reference) At least two people were killed and three badly wounded outside a packed synagogue in Manchester in a car and stabbing attack on Thursday, with the suspect believed to have been shot dead by UK police. The incident, which occurred as the Jewish community marked the holy day of Yom Kippur in the northwestern city, led police to activate a national terrorism-response protocol. The attack struck just days ahead of the second anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which ignited a fierce offensive in Gaza and has subsequently inflamed tensions across Britain. British Prime…
ISLAMABAD Former prime minister Imran Khan was questioned in prison by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials regarding his “anti-state” tweets, critical remarks on foreign policy, and other topics, according to a detailed statement posted on his official X account. Though Mr. Khan does not have access to his X account while incarcerated, the statement disclosed the five key areas of questioning and his detailed responses. The PTI founder has been quizzed repeatedly about his social media activity and has previously refused to answer any questions without his lawyers present. This is the first time such an account of questioning by…
QUETTA At least 21 suspected terrorists were killed in a series of operations carried out by security forces and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Quetta, Sherani, and Kech districts, according to officials. Additionally, four terrorists disguised in women’s clothing were arrested in Khuzdar on Wednesday, as reported by the military’s media wing. CTD Operation in Quetta CTD officials reported that an operation was conducted in the Aghbarg area on the outskirts of Quetta following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. A CTD team cordoned off the locality, leading to an immediate opening of fire by the…
ISLAMABAD The Islamabad District Bar Association (IDBA) has moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) with an application seeking to be impleaded as a party in the case challenging the appointment of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, whose LLB degree was recently cancelled by Karachi University. Filed through its President Chaudhary Naeem Ali Gujjar, the IDBA argued that it is the “primary stakeholder” in all matters related to the independence of the judiciary and the supremacy of the Constitution. The bar maintained that a “fair and transparent adjudication” of the pending writ petition is impossible without its participation, as the issues raised…
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Pakistan’s federal government dispatched a high-level delegation to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday to commence formal negotiations with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), in a critical effort to resolve the widespread unrest that has paralysed the territory. The decision follows a directive from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who expressed deep concern over the law and order situation, particularly after violent protests led to the deaths of at least three policemen. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) urged citizens to remain peaceful and called on law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint, emphasizing that “respect for public sentiments…
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN A high-stakes row has erupted between Pakistan’s two primary coalition partners, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz delivered a fiery diatribe concerning flood compensation and the sensitive issue of water rights on the Indus River. In a bid to defuse the escalating tensions, senior figures from both parties met in Islamabad on Thursday. The gathering—which included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazir, and Senator Rana Sanaullah for the PML-N, and Navid Qamar and Ijaz Jakhrani for the PPP—concluded with an agreement to take the…
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN President Asif Ali Zardari has publicly reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to China, stating the country “stands with China in good times and bad times.” The remarks were made during a wide-ranging interview with Chinese state-owned broadcaster CGTN, aired on Thursday, following the President’s recent visit to Beijing. Characterizing all his visits to the neighboring country as “goodwill visits,” President Zardari stressed the strategic alignment between the two nations. “China is the future and all of the East will work with China,” he said. He described the relationship between the two nations using famously warm diplomatic terms, calling them…
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Mazik Global has officially unveiled Resource Cloud at the ITCN Asia 2025 Expo, launching what is being billed as the region’s first AI-powered, human-managed talent cloud platform designed to seamlessly connect skilled professionals with global digital opportunities. The launch, announced on September 27, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the regional digital services market. Resource Cloud distinguishes itself from conventional marketplaces by functioning as a managed, trusted ecosystem that integrates artificial intelligence with essential human oversight. By employing AI-driven evaluation and intelligent project matching, the platform is strategically positioned to strengthen the region’s footprint in IT services, enable…
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, a serving judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), has escalated his ongoing legal battle to the Supreme Court, challenging a recent Sindh High Court (SHC) ruling concerning the validity of his law degree. Justice Jahangiri is seeking to have the verdict declared “null and void,” marking a significant development in a controversy that has cast a shadow over judicial integrity. In his petition, a copy of which was obtained by Dawn.com, Justice Jahangiri contends that the SHC “dismissed my application to become a party to the case,” arguing that passing a “one-sided order…
