Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahram Khan Tarakai has called on the federal government to “sit with us and listen,” highlighting a deep divide between the central government and the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Speaking on a television program, Tarakai addressed the growing friction between the center and the province. He clarified that the provincial government is “absolutely ready” to engage with federal authorities on critical humanitarian issues, such as aid for flood victims. However, he also pointed to the challenges the province faces, emphasizing that KP is on the “front line” in the war against terrorism. Tarakai criticized…
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A dramatic operation unfolded on Zamazama Commercial Street in Karachi’s upscale Defence area, where a “sensitive agency” detained a well-known builder from his office. CCTV footage of the incident, which has since surfaced, shows two police vehicles and personnel equipped with modern weapons conducting the raid. The personnel, some in police-like uniforms and others in plain clothes, were all wearing masks. In the footage, the builder, identified as Javed Iqbal, is seen being escorted from his office and taken to an undisclosed location. In a concerning development, the local area police have expressed complete unawareness of the entire operation.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has stated that achieving the 4% growth target for the current fiscal year has become “difficult” following the recent floods. In an interview with Chinese media, the minister highlighted significant recent economic achievements. He noted improvements in foreign exchange reserves, which are now sufficient for 2.5 months of imports. Crucially, he pointed out that the inflation rate has successfully been brought down to a single-digit figure, providing relief to the public. Aurangzeb emphasized that these economic successes have been acknowledged globally. He noted that three major international rating agencies have improved Pakistan’s…
QUETTA: The economic impact of the decades-long Afghan refugee presence ending is now hitting Quetta hard, with the city’s real estate market facing a severe downturn. Areas that were home to Afghan refugees for the past four decades, where many owned property, are now experiencing a massive sell-off. Following the federal and provincial governments’ decision ordering their departure, refugees are liquidating their assets and returning. This exodus has caused a devastating crash in property values in suburbs like Eastern Bypass, Satellite Town, Nawakilli, Saryab Road, Kharotabad, and Pashtunabad. These areas have recorded a historic price drop ranging from 70%…
US President Donald Trump revealed he delivered a clear message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding tensions in South Asia, warning him that “there should be no war with Pakistan.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump confirmed he spoke with Modi by phone on the occasion of Diwali. He stated that the call covered trade as well as several other key issues. “I had a detailed discussion with the Indian Prime Minister a short while ago,” Trump said, adding that he is “solving issues through trade.” During his remarks, the president also touched on other…
KARACHI: US President Donald Trump is reportedly integrating AI-generated fake images and videos into his political strategy, allegedly using them as a weapon to attack opponents and energize his base. According to a significant report, Trump has shared at least 62 such digitally altered or fabricated posts on his social media platform since late 2022. The content of these posts varies. Some were used as direct attacks to mock political rivals, including both Democrats and Republican competitors. In contrast, other images were self-aggrandizing, depicting Trump in heroic or exaggerated ways—such as a Nobel Prize winner, a king, or a national…
The anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was scheduled to take place in Hungary, has been abruptly canceled. According to news agencies, the diplomatic effort failed after tense phone calls between US and Russian negotiators were marred by “bitterness,” which ultimately spoiled the arrangements. This high-stakes meeting, which had only been announced last week, has now collapsed before it could begin, dashing hopes for dialogue. Alongside this cancellation, President Trump highlighted his other diplomatic plans, stating he would “talk about many things” with the President of China in two weeks and that…
US Vice President J.D. Vance, visiting Israel alongside Special Envoy Jared Kushner, has delivered a conditional offer to Hamas leaders while reassuring Israeli leadership and warning that the recovery of hostage bodies from Gaza remains a “very difficult” and patience-testing operation. According to Israeli media, after meeting the president and prime minister, Vance toured devastated areas. At the end of his visit, he spoke of the grim reality that the bodies of 15 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, and their recovery “is not possible overnight.” He explained some bodies are “buried under thousands of pounds of rubble,” while others…
WASHINGTON: In a significant strategic move aimed at countering China’s growing global influence, the United States and Australia have finalized a major agreement on rare minerals. The deal was signed at the White House by President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. During the meeting, the two leaders also announced a massive 8.5 billion dollar project related to this initiative. To kickstart the project, both the US and Australia will make an initial investment of one billion dollars each within the next six months. According to news agencies, a key provision of the new agreement is that…
ATLANTA: A new medical study presented in the US has revealed a troubling racial disparity in the fatality rates of a dangerous intestinal infection. According to the research, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a bacterium that causes severe diarrhea, is proving to be significantly more lethal for white patients compared to Black or Hispanic individuals. The stark findings were presented on Sunday at IDWeek, a major joint annual meeting of America’s top infectious disease professional societies. Researchers reported that approximately 84% of all deaths attributed to this infection occurred among white people. This figure stands in sharp contrast to the…
