Beijing — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger ties and mutual trust with the European Union during a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Thursday, despite growing tensions over trade imbalances, Beijing’s support for Moscow, and limited market access for European firms. The meeting, nominally meant to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, took place […]
Trump has targeted several universities since returning to office in January over the pro-Palestinian student protest movement that roiled college campuses last year. He welcomed the agreement between his administration and Colombia in a post on social media late on Wednesday. In March, the Trump administration said it was penalizing Colombia over how it handled […]
Germany Bets Big on AI-Powered Defense Startups Amid Historic Military Shift Berlin — Germany is undergoing a dramatic transformation in defense strategy, channeling billions into cutting-edge military technology and AI-driven startups as it prepares to triple its defense budget to €162 billion ($175 billion) annually by 2029. Munich-based startup Helsing, a producer of AI-based battlefield […]
Tense Encounter Between Iran and U.S. Warship in Gulf of Oman Gulf of Oman — An Iranian military helicopter confronted the USS Fitzgerald in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, just a month after U.S. airstrikes targeted key Iranian nuclear sites during a brief conflict between Israel and Iran. According to Iranian state television, the […]
Trump Accuses Obama of Treason Over 2016 Russia Probe, Cites No Proof U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on former President Barack Obama, accusing him of “treason” and claiming he led a conspiracy to sabotage Trump’s 2016 election campaign—allegations for which no evidence has been presented. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump referred […]
“A large proportion of the population of Gaza is starving. I don’t know what you would call it other than mass starvation — and it’s man-made,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. His statement added his voice to those of 111 aid organisations and rights groups, including MSF and Oxfam, who warned earlier Wednesday that “mass […]
Columbia University Sanctions Nearly 80 Students Amid Pressure Over Gaza Protests Columbia University has issued disciplinary sanctions against nearly 80 students involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests, as the institution seeks to restore $400 million in federal funding suspended by the Trump administration. The crackdown follows months of political pressure from President Donald Trump, who has […]
Through the PakID mobile app, applicants can now conveniently pay fees for various documents including the Smart National Identity Card (SNIC), Child Registration Certificate (CRC), and Family Registration Certificate (FRC). The app supports multiple payment methods, such as debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Easypaisa, JazzCash, and e-Sahulat. Payment options For debit/credit card payments: Open the PakID […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Sign Preferential Trade Agreement to Slash Tariffs Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a landmark Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade by significantly reducing tariffs on select agricultural products. The agreement was formally signed on Wednesday in Islamabad by Pakistan’s Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul and Afghan Deputy Minister for Commerce and […]
According to reports, the rescue teams, after a two-day search, found the bonnet and door of the car swept away in a flash flood, while the search for the missing father and daughter is on. Due to heavy rainfall in the federal capital, retired Pakistan Army Colonel Qazi and his daughter left their home when […]
