China will work with the US on the basis of mutual respect, it said on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on victory in the presidential election, but strategists said Beijing was bracing for bitter superpower rivalry over trade, technology and security issues. "Our policy towards the US is
A Donald Trump presidential election victory would have huge implications for US trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans’ taxes and illegal immigration. While some of his proposals would require congressional approval, here is a summary of the policies he has said he would pursue in
Republicans are set to control the Senate for the next two years, according to NBC News projections. The GOP flipped crucial Democratic-held seats in red states like West Virginia, Montana, and Ohio, securing at least 51 seats. This outcome grants Republicans a powerful role in legislation and nominations as they
US Vice President Kamala Harris, in a concession speech on Wednesday, pledged to continue advocating for the principles that had driven her presidential campaign, while acknowledging President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and warning of potential difficult times ahead. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that
Iranians’ livelihoods will not be affected by the US elections, government spokesperson Fatemeh MoHajjerani was reported as saying on Wednesday after Donald Trump claimed victory in the presidential vote. Arab and Western officials have told Reuters Trump may reimpose his “maximum pressure policy” through heightened sanctions on Iran’s oil
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during an official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Upon his arrival at the Royal Palace, the crown prince welcomed the Army
Republican candidate Donald Trump secured the US presidency on Wednesday in a comeback victory four years after he was voted out of the White House, as tens of millions of voters embraced a vision of leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. Advertisement: 0:14Close Player
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday to condemn a recent shooting incident in Karachi, where two Chinese nationals were injured, according to Radio Pakistan. The attack, which took place on Tuesday in the SITE Industrial Area of the city, prompted Beijing to demand stronger
The Punjab Environment Department has issued a notification closing all educational institutions across various districts in the province. As per the directive from the Punjab environment DG, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, both private and public, will remain closed for in-person classes up to Class XII and A Levels.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday pledged to further expand opening up and turn China’s vast market into great opportunities for the world. Li made the remarks during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the government intends to improve Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘Single B’ during the ongoing fiscal year (FY25). Addressing the 8th Edition of The Future Summit, held in Karachi, Aurangzeb said that the upgradation in credit rating during the first quarter of
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday reiterated his government’s commitment to addressing pressing water management and food security issues. He emphasized that our water resources are vital for life and are the foundation for food security, economic stability, and social well-being. The minister was addressing a five-day international conference
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested millions of skilled workers from Pakistan’s Information Technology sector to support the kingdom’s expanding technological infrastructure, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told his cabinet members on Monday. Shehbaz, who recently returned from trips to Riyadh and Doha, briefed his
The National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP) hosted a roundtable discussion on November 4, 2024, addressing the pressing need to regulate social media in Pakistan. The conference was initiated by Dean of NIPP Dr Naveed Elahi who underscored the importance of developing a comprehensive regulatory framework to tackle challenges such
With the restructured Judicial Council of Pakistan set to hold its first meeting on Wednesday (today), an unexpected situation has occurred as the Supreme Court’s top three judges have developed serious differences over the fixation of petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. By nature, the amendment has increased the
During a hearing in the Supreme Court, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked that not all cases should be taken to constitutional courts and urged, “leave some for us.” The comments came during the hearing of the Sui Northern overbilling case, which was reviewed by a two-member bench comprising Justice Mansoor