Trump’s Tariff Tensions Escalate US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China, escalating trade tensions with the country’s three largest trading partners. The tariffs, set to take effect on Tuesday, include a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese […]
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Judicial Independence Under Threat Five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have raised concerns over the proposed appointment of a transferred judge as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of the IHC. The judges argue that this development poses a threat to judicial independence. They have urged the chief justices of the Supreme Court and
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US Aid Suspension Impact The United States has announced a temporary suspension of aid to Pakistan. This decision, part of a broader policy review, affects various sectors. As US aid to Pakistan is suspended, key development projects have stopped. This suspension impacts cultural preservation, energy, economic growth, and agricultural development projects. Education and health programs,
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Cybercrime Law Sparks Controversy The National Assembly on Thursday passed the controversial amendment bill to the country’s cybercrime laws. This happened amid a walkout by PTI lawmakers and journalists. The bill, named “The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025,” aims to penalize fake news and regulate social media. The passage of this bill has
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Ceasefire Brings Fragile Hope: The Delicate Balance of Peace Ceasefire Brings Fragile Hope as Israel and Hamas reached an agreement that many believed would end the war. Palestinians celebrated in the streets, hopeful for peace. Israelis looked forward to the return of hostages from Gaza, captured since October 2023. Continued Violence Despite the agreement, Gaza
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Musk’s Controversial Remarks Musk’s Controversial Remarks on “Asian grooming gangs” have sparked a heated debate. His support for Priyanka Chaturvedi’s remarks has raised concerns about perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Indian Media Coverage Musk’s remarks align with Chaturvedi’s criticism of the broad-brush label “Asian grooming gangs.” UK Labour MP Naz Shah described Musk’s comments as “dangerous” and
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“Taliban Calls India Partner” High-Level Talks Between India and Taliban The Taliban called India a significant regional and economic partner. Senior foreign ministry officials from both countries held the highest-level talks since 2021. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. They discussed expanding relations and boosting trade
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Former CM Faces 34 Years An anti-terrorism court (ATC) sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister (CM), Khalid Khurshid, to 34 years in prison. The charges stemmed from him threatening security agencies. This ruling marks a significant turn for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader. Threatening Security Agencies On May 26, 2024, Khalid Khurshid issued threats against the
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Peace Accord in Kurram The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced the “Peace Accord in Kurram” after weeks of efforts to broker a ceasefire amid violence in the area. The Grand Jirga worked tirelessly to establish a peace agreement, leading to the reopening of roads in the restive Kurram district. Agreement Signed The peace accord aimed to
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Pakistan Faces International Backlash “Pakistan Faces International Backlash” over the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. The United States accused the proceedings of lacking “judicial independence, transparency, and due process guarantees.” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed concern on X, stating
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