Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has firmly asserted the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite threats from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Mulino stated, “Every square meter of the Panama Canal and the surrounding area belongs to Panama and will continue to do so.” He emphasized that Panama’s sovereignty and independence are non-negotiable. This statement follows Trump’s demands for U.S. control over the canal, alleging unfair treatment of American vessels and growing Chinese influence. Mulino rejected these claims, asserting that the canal has no direct or indirect control from China, the European Union, the United States, or any other power.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his views on TikTok’s presence in the United States, suggesting that it might be beneficial for the application to remain in the U.S. for a while. He mentioned obtaining billions of views on TikTok during his campaign, which he described as a record. Trump stated that upon reviewing the chart, he thought they might need to keep the app around for a while. This statement comes after the U.S. Senate passed a law in April requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the application, citing national security concerns. If the U.S. Supreme Court…
A tragic incident occurred in Brooklyn, New York City, where a woman was set on fire aboard a subway train. The incident took place on December 22, 2024, around 7:30 AM at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station. The woman, who appeared to be asleep, was approached by an unknown individual who used a lighter to ignite her clothing. Despite immediate efforts by police officers to extinguish the flames, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect was later arrested, but his identity has not been publicly disclosed. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the victim and the suspect…
The Government of Pakistan has agreed to consult former Prime Minister Imran Khan following a demand from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a member of the government’s negotiation committee, confirmed this decision, stating that the PTI team has expressed a desire to meet with Imran Khan, which the government has accepted. He further mentioned that the negotiation process between the government and PTI is ongoing, with both parties agreeing to keep the discussions free from public statements. Senator Siddiqui clarified that the government does not interfere in judicial matters, and the current negotiations are unrelated to the judiciary.…
The United Kingdom has expressed concern over the sentencing of 25 individuals by military courts in Pakistan, urging the government to uphold its international obligations. A spokesperson from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office stated that “military courts lack transparency, independent scrutiny, and undermine the right to a fair trial.” While respecting Pakistan’s sovereignty, the UK emphasized the importance of adhering to international standards. The European Union also expressed concerns, stating that these sentences are inconsistent with Pakistan’s international obligations. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has also objected to the military court convictions.
A case has been registered against the bus driver involved in the fatal accident at Ayesha Manzil in Karachi. The incident occurred when a couple was traveling from Sohrab Goth to Mujahid Colony on a motorcycle. A speeding bus collided with their motorcycle, resulting in the death of the wife, Bushra, and injuries to the husband. The driver fled the scene, and the bus was set on fire by an angry mob. Police are currently searching for the driver.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sheikh Waqas Akram has termed the £190 million corruption case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi as “political victimization,” warning the government that the public will not tolerate any injustice against the incarcerated ex-premier. Key Points: Nature of the Case: Sheikh Waqas Akram described the case as “political revenge,” alleging that it is an attempt to force PTI founder Imran Khan to bow before the government. Public Reaction: He warned that if injustice is committed against Imran Khan, the 190 million people will not tolerate it. Judicial Proceedings: The accountability court…
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed climate change as the world’s biggest problem and emphasized the need for immediate and effective measures to address it. Speaking at the Sindh University convocation, Bilawal highlighted the catastrophic floods in Sindh in 2022 as evidence of the significant threat climate change poses to our future generations. He stressed the necessity of preparing on a war footing to avert such disasters in the future. He also questioned the reliance on outdated and inefficient energy generation methods and the import of electricity. Bilawal pointed out that Pakistan is blessed with one…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has declared Kurram district as disaster-hit and imposed a relief emergency due to prolonged tribal clashes leading to severe shortages of essential supplies. Key Measures: Provision of Medicines and Food: The government has delivered 10 tonnes of medicines via airborne service to the affected area, and wheat is being provided at concessional rates to ensure food availability. Helicopter Service: To address transportation issues, a helicopter service has been launched, transporting at least 220 people within two days. Road Restoration: Efforts are underway to reopen key roads; however, this depends on agreements between the tribal groups involved.…
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) organized a significant event in London to celebrate the birthday of former Prime Minister and party leader Nawaz Sharif. The event was organized by businessman and PML-N UK President Ahsan Dar, with nearly 1,000 supporters in attendance. This was the largest event PML-N has held in several years, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif serving as the chief guest, who flew to London specifically for the occasion. Attendees included party workers from various parts of the UK and some from Europe. During the event, cakes were cut to celebrate the birthdays of Nawaz Sharif and Quaid-i-Azam…
