Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that he will proceed with imposing a 25% border tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs will come into effect on February 1. He explained that this decision was made to address the rising number of illegal immigrants and the growing influx of fentanyl, in addition to reducing the trade deficit. However, Trump also mentioned that no decision has been made yet regarding tariffs on oil from Canada and Mexico. Speaking to journalists in the Oval Office, Trump stated, “I am also considering something regarding China because they are sending…
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Washington: On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed that no survivors were found after a military helicopter collided with a passenger plane in mid-air, killing 64 people. “I am speaking to you this morning at a time of grief for our country,” Trump said in a speech at the White House, addressing the mid-air collision in Washington. He further added, “The operation has now shifted to recovery. Sadly, no one survived. It was a dark and heartbreaking night in the capital of our nation.” Earlier, Washington’s Fire Chief, John Donnelly, had stated in a press conference, “We have now transitioned from…
Washington: On Thursday, investigators recovered the black boxes from the passenger plane involved in the mid-air collision with a military helicopter over Washington’s Potomac River, which resulted in 67 fatalities. The rescue teams retrieved the bodies of the victims from the frigid waters. President Donald Trump turned the incident into a political moment, blaming diversity and inclusion policies that he claimed were implemented during previous Democratic administrations. Trump’s statement came after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder had been recovered from the Bombardier jet, a subsidiary of American Airlines, which…
Islamabad: Supreme Court Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi emphasized the need for reforms not only in anti-terrorism courts but across all courts to improve the judiciary. These remarks came during the hearing of an intra-court appeal regarding the trial of civilians in military courts. The seven-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, raised questions about the distinction between civilians involved in the May 9 riots and those responsible for the December 16 attacks. Khawaja Ahmad Hussain, the counsel for former Chief Justice Jawad S Khawaja, who opposed military trials, presented arguments. He stated that civilians should not be tried in…
Upper Kurram: Saeed Manan, the Assistant Commissioner of Boshehra, in Upper Kurram, was injured in a firing attack by unidentified assailants, police confirmed on Friday. This incident marks another setback in the ongoing peace efforts in the restive region. A peace agreement was reached last month between warring tribes in the Kurram region, ensuring peace. However, the agreement faced a setback when Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud was injured in a firing incident. Despite these setbacks, law enforcement’s efforts helped restore peace, and essential supplies began to reach Kurram, which had been cut off from the rest of the country for…
Karachi: Protests against the Sindh government’s proposed amendment to the Sindh Universities and Institutes Laws Act have been ongoing since January 6, leading to a halt in academic activities across public universities in Sindh. Educators and academic professionals strongly oppose the amendment, which they believe could undermine the leadership structure of higher education in the province. Details of the Proposed Amendment The controversial bill proposes to allow bureaucrats and non-academic officials to be appointed as vice-chancellors (VCs) alongside professors. Academics argue that this change would undermine higher education, as those with no experience in research or academic inquiry cannot effectively…
Washington, D.C.: Pakistani-origin woman Asra Hussain Raza was among the victims of a tragic mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter in the United States. Asra was aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which was struck by a US Army Black Hawk training helicopter mid-air. Final Text and Tragic End Just moments before the crash, Asra texted her husband, Hamaad Raza, saying she would land in 20 minutes. Hamaad, who was waiting at the airport, never received another message. “Asra was everything to us,” said Hamaad’s father, Hashim Raza, tearfully. “And now my son is widowed at just…
Islamabad: The Inland Revenue Service Officers Association (IRSOA) has strongly refuted the allegations made by Senator Faisal Vawda, in which he claimed that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials had threatened him over objections to an official vehicle procurement plan. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association termed the allegations “baseless and reckless,” saying they were an attempt to tarnish the reputation of dedicated civil servants. Vawda’s Allegations & Vehicle Procurement Controversy During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Faisal Vawda alleged that three FBR officers had threatened him for opposing an “opaque” procurement process for…
Washington: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has stated that Islamabad aims to enhance its relationship with Washington across various sectors as the new US administration takes charge. Speaking at an event in Washington, the envoy highlighted the robust trade ties between Pakistan and the US, emphasizing that Washington remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner. “Trade has been the most stable aspect of our bilateral relationship. My top priority as ambassador is to expand economic diplomacy and strengthen commercial interactions,” he said. He was addressing the “Ambassador Insider Series”, a platform where people can meet ambassadors and learn…
Lahore: To enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents, the Punjab government has imposed a speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour for motorcycles across the province. The decision was made during the 22nd Provincial Cabinet meeting on January 14, 2025, and is being implemented under Section 75(2) of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1960. A notification issued by the Transport and Mass Transit Department, signed by Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch, instructs relevant authorities, including the Additional Inspector General of Police (Traffic) and district traffic officers, to ensure strict enforcement of the rule. The Punjab Emergency Services Department has also…
