After joining US President Donald Trump’s administration, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has already begun reshaping the country’s federal government. However, a recent article in The New York Times highlighted how Musk’s strong influence on the government may raise concerns over his role as the leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to the article, Musk, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX, was the driving force behind the appointment of former Pentagon official Troy Meink as Trump’s Air Force Secretary. Meink previously ran the Pentagon’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), where he was responsible for “overall day-to-day management…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
US President Donald Trump has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House next week, a White House official said, hours after a US military plane departed to return deported migrants to the country. A US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the C-17 aircraft had departed for India with migrants aboard but would not arrive for at least 24 hours. Trump spoke with Modi on January 27, when they discussed immigration and stressed the importance of India buying more American-made security equipment and fostering fair bilateral trading ties. India, a strategic partner of the…
The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce on Tuesday, aiming to bring the agency in line with US President Donald Trump’s priorities, according to two sources familiar with the matter. A CIA spokesperson stated that these moves were intended to align the agency with the goals of new CIA Director John Ratcliffe. “Director Ratcliffe is moving swiftly to ensure the CIA workforce is responsive to the Administration’s national security priorities. These moves are part of a holistic strategy to infuse the Agency with renewed energy,” the CIA spokesperson said in a statement. The agency does not disclose…
A United States military plane carrying illegal Indian immigrants landed in India’s northern city of Amritsar on Wednesday, as reported by a Reuters witness, deporting these individuals as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Some local media outlets reported that the flight brought back 205 people, while others cited 104 individuals, most of whom were from the northern state of Punjab, where Amritsar is located, and the western state of Gujarat. The Trump administration has increasingly turned to military aircraft to help execute its immigration agenda, using these planes to deport migrants and opening military bases to house them.…
Washington: The US Treasury announced on Tuesday that Elon Musk’s government reform team will be able to view data from its sensitive payment system but cannot make any changes to it. This came after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns and called for an investigation. Musk, the world’s richest person, is leading President Donald Trump’s federal cost-cutting efforts under the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As part of that initiative, he reportedly pushed for a team led by IT executive Tom Krause to be given access to the Treasury Department’s closely guarded payment system, which handles trillions of dollars in transactions,…
After the Passing of Aga Khan IV, the Transfer of Spiritual Light: Prince Rahim Aga Khan Appointed as the 50th Imam By: Raja Zahid A Khanzada Geneva/Islamabad – The spiritual leader and guardian of the cultural heritage of the Ismaili Muslim community, Prince Karim al-Husseini Aga Khan IV, passed away at the age of 88. Following his demise, in accordance with his will, his eldest son, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, has assumed responsibilities as the 50th Imam. Born in 1971, Prince Rahim Aga Khan has been actively involved in various projects under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for a…
Karachi: Senior journalist Azaz Syed from Geo News stated on Wednesday, “I may not be able to continue hosting my show because the content I put up will most certainly land me in prison.” He was referring to the recent amendment to the cybercrime law, calling it a “wild” law designed to tackle fake news and other online threats. Cybercrime (Amendment) Act 2025 The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025, passed hastily in both houses of parliament without debate and signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari on January 29, 2025, has sparked nationwide protests by media professionals.…
President Asif Ali Zardari met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, where both leaders discussed the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their mutual support on core issues of national interest. Key Highlights of the Meeting President Zardari, currently on a five-day visit to China, met President Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two leaders discussed the growing bilateral relationship, regional and international issues, and opportunities to expand cooperation through high-level exchanges. President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to its strategic partnership with China and praised China’s development and prosperity, attributing it to the vision…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for their commitment to public service during a meeting with Punjab Assembly members on Wednesday. Economic Stability and Development Projects The meeting focused on the country’s overall situation, economic development, and public welfare projects. Pakistan’s economy has shown signs of improvement, reflected in a sharp decline in inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation dropped to 2.4% in January 2025, down from 4.1% in December 2024 and a staggering 28.3% in January 2024. This is the lowest inflation rate in over two…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has claimed that the letter written by jailed PTI founder Imran Khan to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir is proof of his desperation and frustration. Background of the Letter In his statement on Wednesday, Senator Siddiqui termed Imran’s letter a charge sheet, recalling that the former prime minister had previously sent a letter to the army chief via then-president Arif Alvi in 2023, but it received no response. “They [PTI] did not receive a reply then, and they will not get one this time either,” Siddiqui asserted. Key Points of…
