President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the streets of Los Angeles. The White House stated this action was an attempt to curb “lawlessness” that emerged after sometimes-violent protests erupted over immigration enforcement raids. The US President placed California’s state military under federal control, enabling the deployment of soldiers into the country’s second-largest city, where they could confront demonstrators. This is a rare move that Governor Gavin Newsom labeled as “purposefully inflammatory.” “That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions,” Newsom stated on social media platform X. “We are in close…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
India’s primary opposition party, the Indian National Congress, has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued silence regarding US President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he played a pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. In a video compilation shared by the Congress Kerala chapter on X, Trump is seen claiming in at least nine distinct instances, across various platforms, that his direct intervention led to the cessation of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations. “US President repeated this on all possible international platforms,” the Congress party stated in their post, condemning Modi’s quietness on…
Reality TV personalities, former legislators, a sheriff, a nursing home executive, and a drug kingpin. One might ponder what common thread unites these individuals. The reality is, they are among the American citizens convicted of various offenses who have been granted pardons by US President Donald Trump since his inauguration in January. While past US presidents have issued controversial pardons, Kermit Roosevelt, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, asserts that Trump is doing so “in a bigger, more aggressive way with sort of no sense of shame.” “The pardon power has always been a little bit problematic because…
Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib announced on Sunday that a collection of sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Tehran is set to be unveiled soon. Speaking on state TV, Khatib described these documents as a “treasure trove” that will enhance Iran’s offensive capabilities. Iranian state media had reported on Saturday that Iranian intelligence agencies had acquired a substantial cache of sensitive Israeli documents. Khatib elaborated that these documents pertained to Israel’s nuclear facilities, its diplomatic relations with the United States, Europe, and other nations, and its defensive capabilities. There was no immediate official response from Israel regarding this claim. It remains…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Sunday that Karachi residents are expected to face hot and humid conditions for the next 24 hours. This comes with the possibility of intermittent strong winds, as a severe heatwave is forecast for the entire country over the coming days. According to the PMD, Karachi’s weather is likely to remain hot and humid, with only minor relief anticipated from the strong, intermittent winds over the next three days. The Met Office further stated that maximum temperatures are predicted to range between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature recorded this morning…
At least five firefighters sustained injuries on Sunday while battling a significant fire at a factory in the Landhi Industrial Area. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the blaze erupted in the early hours of the day at a factory situated in the Landhi Export Processing Zone. The fire rapidly intensified and spread to three adjacent factories due to the presence of highly flammable materials. Officials stated that the firefighters were injured when a section of the affected building collapsed, leading to the fire being classified as “third degree.” Rescue personnel confirmed that the injured Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) firemen were…
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday, expressing gratitude to Riyadh for its continuous support to Pakistan during “challenging periods.” The Saudi Crown Prince hosted a luncheon in honor of Muslim leaders visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj, an event also attended by NA Speaker Sadiq and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori. During the gathering, the Crown Prince affirmed his dedication to addressing the difficulties confronting the Muslim world. In his interaction with the Crown Prince, Sadiq emphasized that Saudi Arabia has consistently stood by Pakistan through tough times. He further conveyed appreciation for the…
When Thrones Tremble and Truth Screams , Elon Musk and Trump’s Naked Swords: A Clash of Civilizations By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Sometimes, a clash between two of the world’s most powerful faces unveils the lies upon which entire civilizations are built. Something similar happened when Elon Musk, the crowned king of Silicon Valley, and President Donald Trump, the self-declared emperor of Washington, stepped into the arena of social media with their swords unsheathed. This wasn’t just a disagreement over a bill. It was a rebellion against an entire system — a system built on money, power, sexual deceit, the…
https://youtu.be/zs8gu8s-6wM?si=5EKaszpXLo1IHx-2 Eid Prayers Held Across Dozens of Cities Including Houston, Dallas, and Austin By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas: Eid al-Adha was celebrated with religious zeal and enthusiasm across all cities of the U.S. state of Texas. Spiritually uplifting Eid prayer gatherings were held in mosques and imambargahs in dozens of cities, including Houston, Dallas, and Austin. In Houston, thousands of worshippers offered Eid prayers at Masjid Sabireen, Maryam Islamic Center, Al-Noor Mosque, Masjid Al-Taqwa, and Masjid Isha. In Dallas, large congregations were seen at Madinah Masjid, Makkah Masjid, Darul Iman Center Arlington, Zia-ul-Quran Center, Momin Center, and Dar-e-Hussain, among…
As Fiscal Year 2025 concludes and the nation anticipates the Federal Budget for FY26, a profound sense of expectation permeates the air. The weight of this anticipation rests heavily on authorities, for this budget has the potential to be more than just a collection of numbers — it can serve as a bold, transformative blueprint, seizing the opportunity to fundamentally reshape our macro-fiscal framework. The Federal Budget FY26 must meticulously design Pakistan’s fiscal framework based on a trio of foundational pillars: Good for Growth Reforms, Comprehensive Expenditure Reforms, and Equitable Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM) Reforms. This integrated approach has the…
