rump’s Plan: U.S. Control Over Gaza and Palestinian Relocation Sparks Global Reaction U.S. President Donald Trump’s Plan for Gaza On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of deploying U.S. military forces to Gaza as part of his plan for American control over the region. Caroline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, stated that Trump believes the U.S. should assist in Gaza’s reconstruction to ensure regional stability, but this does not entail sending troops. However, Trump also suggested the temporary relocation of Palestinians from Gaza to other regions to facilitate the area’s reconstruction. Just…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, a move that has sparked strong criticism from LGBTQ rights groups. Under the order, signed on Wednesday, educational institutions that allow transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports or use female locker rooms will be denied federal funding. “We’re just not going to let it happen, and it’s going to end, and it’s ending right now,” Trump said while signing the order. “When I speak, we speak with authority, leaving no room for anyone to intervene.” The executive order also directs…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will not attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers’ meeting in South Africa, citing an escalating dispute between the US and Pretoria over South Africa’s controversial land expropriation law. The announcement, made on Wednesday, follows US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut aid to South Africa in response to the legislation, which allows the government to seize land without compensation in certain cases. The meeting, scheduled for February 20-21 in Johannesburg, marks South Africa’s tenure as G20 president until November 2025. Rubio, a key diplomat in the Trump…
Pakistan and Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence ties and expanding existing collaboration, including military engagements and joint initiatives. This resolve was expressed when the Chief of Defence Staff of Maldives, Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Rawalpindi today. Major General Ibrahim Hilmy expressed appreciation for the high professional standards of Pakistan’s Armed Forces, their achievements, and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. Earlier, upon arrival at the Joint Staff Headquarters, a well-drilled tri-services contingent presented a Guard of…
A special anti-corruption court in Lahore has acquitted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case. The court accepted their pleas for acquittal after deliberating on the matter. Judge Iqbal Dogar of the Anti-Corruption Court announced the decision, granting relief to both Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz in the corruption case related to the Ramzan Sugar Mills. The court’s decision came after a reserved judgment on the acquittal applications filed by the duo.
President Asif Ali Zardari held a high-level meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Thursday, during which several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed to enhance cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah were also present alongside the president during the meeting. During the discussions, President Zardari emphasized the strategic importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), reiterating that the project is vital for regional connectivity and economic development. He also expressed gratitude to China for its continuous support of Pakistan’s development agenda. Both leaders…
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has deported 781 undocumented Afghan nationals from Islamabad through the Torkham border crossing while announcing plans to address the status of Europe-bound Afghan migrants through diplomatic channels. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that while the government continues its repatriation efforts for unauthorized residents, Afghan nationals seeking passage to Europe or other countries will not be sent back to Afghanistan. Instead, their cases will be handled through diplomatic engagement with relevant destination countries. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will raise these cases with the concerned countries,” Naqvi said, distinguishing between undocumented residents and those seeking onward migration. This…
Water supply to Islamabad and Rawalpindi will be significantly affected for 10 days as Khanpur Dam undergoes maintenance from February 10 to 19, according to an official notification. Islamabad will receive 5 million gallons less water per day, while Rawalpindi will face a shortfall of 13 million gallons daily. Several areas, including Dhok Hassu, Pirudhai, and Fauji Colony, as well as sectors D-12, G-10, G-11, F-10, F-11, and G-9 in Islamabad, will experience water shortages during this period. Authorities have urged residents to use water carefully as supply will remain limited until maintenance work at the dam is completed.
Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has emphasized the need for a unity government to address Pakistan’s escalating political and economic challenges. Speaking on Samaa TV’s talk show ‘Nadeem Malik Live’, Abbasi stressed the importance of cooperation between the country’s political, judicial, and military leadership to formulate a consensus-driven agenda aimed at resolving Pakistan’s pressing issues. He suggested that leaders from all key institutions should come together for a national dialogue to identify Pakistan’s core problems and agree on practical solutions. “Talented and experienced individuals should be tasked with implementing this agreed-upon agenda,” he said, underscoring that a unified approach…
PML-N MPA and Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights and Minority Affairs, Sonia Asher, is facing legal action under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendment Act 2025 for allegedly spreading fake news on social media about an ongoing rape case. A Christian woman from Lahore filed an application with the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, requesting an investigation into Sonia Asher under the controversial PECA law 2025. The application alleges that Sonia Asher’s false social media post has negatively impacted the legal proceedings related to her minor daughter’s alleged abduction and rape case. According to the petition, a case was…
