Ijaz-ul-Haq Calls for Local Governments to Fight Corruption
Member of the National Assembly from Bhalpur and an ally of the current government, Jeddah (Amir Muhammad Khan) Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq, has said that the solution to Pakistan’s problems is not in the establishment of new provinces but in the elimination of corruption. To eliminate corruption and solve public problems at the grassroots level, local governments […]
US Bans Canadian Alcohol, Dairy and Other Goods as Trade War Escalates
WASHINGTON: The US ban on Canadian goods has expanded sharply, with the United States blocking imports of a wide range of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy-related products as the trade dispute between the two longtime allies intensifies. The new import restrictions, which take effect on September 29, were published on the White House website […]
Iran-US Conflict Explained: Why Jordan and the Strait of Hormuz Are Now Front and Center
The war between Iran and the United States has entered its seventh month, and this week it reached two places that had mostly stayed on the sidelines until now: a US-linked air base in Jordan and a stretch of the Strait of Hormuz packed with oil tankers. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, why it […]
Board of Peace Official Warns Gaza and West Bank Escalation Could Kill the Two-State Solution
Summary A senior official at the US-backed Board of Peace said on Monday that the two-state solution is close to becoming unworkable. He pointed to two things happening at once: the stalled follow-through in Gaza and worsening West Bank escalation. Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, made the remarks while speaking at the Hili […]
UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Pose Existential Risk to Humanity
Summary The United Nations rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. He demanded urgent action from governments and tech companies to reduce the dangers. His remarks came during a major address before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Background Concerns about artificial intelligence risks have been […]
Nepal Holds Day of Mourning for Devastating Flood Victims
Summary Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday for the victims of the devastating floods that struck the country on August 26. Flags flew at half-mast across government buildings and Nepali missions abroad. Families of missing hydropower workers continued to pray that rescuers might still find their loved ones alive, even as hope […]
Pakistan Defence Day in Washington: Ambassador Calls Defence Impregnable
Pakistan’s Defence Is Impregnable, Diplomacy Indispensable: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh No Notable Pentagon Military Official Attends Pakistan’s Defence Day Ceremony — Why? The Picture May Become Clearer in the Coming Days Washington, D.C. — Asim Siddiqui The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., hosted a ceremony to mark Pakistan’s Defence and Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute […]
New Sexual Abuse Complaint Filed Against Julio Iglesias by Former Employees
Summary Two women who once worked for Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed a fresh legal complaint against him in Spain. The women accuse the 82-year-old star of sexual abuse and forced labour dating back to 2021. The advocacy group representing them says Spanish courts do have the authority to investigate the case, despite an […]
Amyn Narsi’s Father Passes Away, Prayers and Condolences Requested
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un Assalamu Alaikum! With profound sorrow and a heavy heart, we share the sad news that the beloved father of our Amyn narsi Bhai has returned to Allah (SWT). We are deeply saddened by this immense loss. We humbly request you all to please remember his father in your precious […]
Houston Hosts Spiritually Uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ
Houston Hosts Spiritually Uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ Qari Sadaqat Ali recites the Holy Quran, heartfelt Naats presented, Ghazanfar Hashmi leads the evening with eloquent reflections, community leaders and a large number of women attend A Rehman Patel HOUSTON: A beautiful and spiritually uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ was held in […]