Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Harvard Boston – A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding to Harvard University, ruling the move violated the First Amendment. The administration had claimed the cuts were justified due to Harvard’s alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students amid […]
The directive, which asks staff to detail cuts by June 13, comes amid a financial crisis triggered in part by the United States, which annually funds nearly a quarter of the world body. In addition to US foreign aid cuts under President Donald Trump that have gutted UN humanitarian agencies, the US owes – for […]
According to sources, the international money lender has urged the federal government to cease funding matters devolved to provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Sources revealed that the IMF’s directive has compelled the federal government to remove 168 provincial projects from the upcoming federal budget. Sources further said that these 168 provincial projects, currently part […]
The move is meant to cut Russia’s revenues for continuing the war in Ukraine that has killed more than 12,300 civilians and reduced cities to rubble since Moscow invaded in February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a post on X that the measures announced on Friday will “deliver a significant blow” to Moscow. […]
Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE), opens a new tab, and Honeywell (HON.O), opens a new tab-backed company plans to continue business operations during the insolvency proceedings while seeking additional funding. “Despite recent intensive fundraising efforts, finding a viable solution to maintain regular operations outside of insolvency proceedings has not been possible,” the Bruchsal, Germany-based firm said. The electric […]
Next, the Democratic-controlled Senate would need to pass the bill to ensure the government will be funded beyond midnight (0500 GMT Saturday) when current funding expires. The White House said President Joe Biden intends to sign it into law if they do. The legislation would extend government funding until March 14, and provide $100 billion […]
As per sources, the finance ministry has decided not to proceed with borrowing from a commercial bank at an 11% interest rate. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly directed the finance minister to avoid taking expensive loans. Although an agreement had been made with commercial banks for a loan at 11% interest, the government has now […]
