NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has shocked Indian policymakers by imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India. This move comes as a direct penalty for India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil, pushing the total duty to a steep 50%. With this action, India now faces one of the highest import duties under Trump’s trade policy. The executive order, issued on Wednesday, declares Russia’s military involvement in Ukraine as a national emergency. Trump stated that India’s continued buying of Russian petroleum justifies stricter economic measures. He claimed the Indian government was “directly or indirectly”…
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its bullish streak on Thursday as the KSE-100 Index jumped more than 700 points during early trading hours. This strong upward move follows Wednesday’s historic 2,051-point surge. At 10:50 am, the benchmark index had risen by 726.29 points. It touched 145,814.78, showing a 0.50% gain from the previous day’s close. The ongoing rally has now become one of the most robust runs in recent stock market history. The rally is fueled by growing investor confidence. Strong corporate results and a steady economic outlook have lifted market sentiment. Key reforms and positive macroeconomic indicators have…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has exposed a massive Bahria Town corruption case involving over Rs1.12 billion in illegal transactions. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly collected solid evidence of money laundering linked to the housing giant. During a press briefing, Tarar said that critical documents were seized in Tuesday’s raid. He revealed that attempts were made to destroy key records before the FIA team arrived, but investigators acted swiftly to prevent the cover-up. The minister questioned the motive behind burning documents, asking why anyone would destroy files if they had done nothing wrong. According to him,…
WANA: At least four people lost their lives and 14 others suffered injuries in a terrorist attack targeting a police van in Wana’s Rustam Bazar area of Lower South Waziristan. The blast, triggered remotely, struck near the vehicle on Thursday, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Imran Ullah. Police confirmed that two of the injured are officers. The situation in the area remains tense. DSP Imran stated that an emergency has been declared at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Wana. Two of the wounded are said to be in critical condition. This militant incident happened just a day…
Three soldiers of the Pakistan Army, including a major, lost their lives in the Mastung terrorist attack. The assault took place when an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a military vehicle in Balochistan’s Mastung district. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the tragic incident. Major Rizwan Tahir was martyred in the IED blast. Along with him, two other brave soldiers also embraced martyrdom — Naik Ibni Amin, aged 37, from Swabi, and Lance Naik Muhammad Younas, aged 33, from Karak. Major Tahir had been actively involved in several counter-terrorism missions across the country. Soon after the Mastung terrorist attack, security…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered urgent reforms to make low-cost agricultural loans easier to access for small and medium-scale farmers. He called it a vital step to increase crop productivity and protect the economic dignity of Pakistan’s rural communities. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad, the prime minister stressed that small farmers deserve respect and full facilitation, especially when applying for low-cost agricultural loans. “Small-scale farmers face immense challenges in securing affordable credit,” he said. “Providing them with easy access to concessional financing is one of our top priorities.” PM Shehbaz directed authorities to speed up reforms in…
In a notable political development, Sajid Qureshi joins PPP after leaving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The former PTI Deputy Information Secretary made the announcement alongside his associates, marking his formal entry into the Pakistan Peoples Party. Sajid Qureshi met Punjab Governor Saleem Haider at the Governor House in Lahore to confirm his decision. During the meeting, the two discussed the prevailing political landscape and party matters. Governor Haider warmly welcomed him into the PPP fold. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Saleem Haider said the people of Pakistan have once again rejected the politics of protest. He made the remarks while referring…
Are the COAS presidency rumours true? The military has made it clear they are not. Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has strongly rejected claims that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to become Pakistan’s president. Speaking to The Economist, the army’s top spokesperson called such COAS presidency rumours “nonsense.” His remarks follow Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s own denial in July. The prime minister had dismissed talk that President Asif Ali Zardari might be asked to step down or that the army chief had any political ambitions. Calling the…
Is WhatsApp scam protection getting stronger? The popular messaging app has rolled out a fresh set of safety tools designed to help users spot and avoid scams. The announcement follows WhatsApp’s action against over 6.8 million accounts linked to fraudulent activities. The new WhatsApp scam protection update covers both group chats and individual conversations. Its goal is to shield people from unsolicited messages and suspicious contacts. For group chats, WhatsApp will now show a detailed safety screen whenever someone adds you to an unfamiliar group. This happens if the person adding you is not in your contact list. The safety…
Four Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers were martyred in a deadly Karak attack on Tuesday. The incident took place within the Gurguri police station limits, in the Amankot Toway area of Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to reports, the FC personnel were returning from field security duty when the assault happened. Armed militants, already positioned on a nearby mountain, opened heavy fire on their moving vehicle. The sudden ambush left all four soldiers martyred on the spot. Initial information reveals that the martyrs belonged to Lakki Marwat and Tank districts. Their bodies have been shifted to a local medical facility. Families…
