Thursday Development

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court blocks core trade powers

After the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his authority under emergency powers legislation, President Trump has increased global tariffs to 15%, signalling a renewed push to reshape US trade policy through alternative legal mechanisms.

دہلی میں اے آئی سمٹ بھارتی وعدوں اور دھوکہ بازی کی واضح نمائش تھی۔ کالم نگار، بلومبرگ

دہلی میں ’’اے آئی سمٹ‘‘ کے دوران بھارتی وعدوں اور دھوکہ بازی کی واضح نمائش نظر آئی۔ بھارتی شہروں میں آلودگی، سڑکوں پر ٹریفک کی بندش، پانی و بجلی کے چیلنجز اور بےروزگاری کے مسائل میں آرٹیفیشل انٹیلیجنس عدم مساوات کو مزید گہرا کر سکتی ہے۔

Punjab’s crime drop: CCD claims sharp fall in murders and robberies

Punjab Police says murders, robberies and motorcycle theft have fallen sharply after intelligence-led operations across Lahore and the wider province.

JF-17’s May moment reaches Riyadh Defence Show 2026 as Pakistan makes its pitch

The JF-17 arrives in Riyadh with momentum after the May clash reignited scrutiny of air power, and Pakistan is using the spotlight to pitch an export package built around training, sustainment and reliability.

بلوچستان میں دہشتگردوں کے مختلف مقامات پر حملے ناکام، سیکیورٹی فورسز کی کارروائیوں میں 58 دہشتگرد ہلاک

بلوچستان میں دہشتگردوں کے سکول سمیت 12 مختلف مقامات پر حملے، سیکیورٹی فورسز اور دیگر قانون نافذ کرنے والے اداروں نے فوری و مؤثر کارروائیوں میں تمام حملے ناکام بناتے ہوئے 58 دہشتگرد ہلاک کر دیئے۔ دہشتگرد کارروائیوں میں 10 سیکیورٹی اہلکار اور 12 عام شہری شہید ہو گئے۔

ACROSS TT

Iran says Pakistan is their sole official mediator with the US

Iranian's foreign ministry has said that Pakistan is now their only official intermediary with the United States, placing Islamabad at the centre of one of the the world's most sensitive diplomatic channels.

IDF confirms soldier destroyed Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military has said it confirmed the veracity of a viral photograph which appeared to show one of its soldiers smashing a statue of Jesus Christ to pieces with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.

Pakistan to clear remaining $1.5bn UAE debt by April 23

Pakistan is moving to repay the last $1.5 billion of a UAE loan this week after already returning $2 billion, as officials look to an IMF board review expected next month to unlock fresh funding and steady market confidence.

Imran Khan predicted Islamabad Talks in 2002, claims Sohail Afridi

Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has claimed that Imran Khan first proposed the peace talks now unfolding in Pakistan as far back as 2002, adding a new burst of controversy to the country’s already charged political landscape.

Trump wants to go to Pakistan. That’s why Vance has to stay home

Donald Trump has long favoured high-profile diplomacy and may want to fly in himself if Pakistan offers the chance for a final deal or landmark announcement, meaning JD Vance would likely need to stay home in Washington or return from Islamabad first.

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