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Trump counters China with 125% tariffs, pauses others for 90 days

President Trump escalates trade tensions by imposing a 125% tariff on Chinese imports, while granting a 90-day tariff pause for other nations, leading to volatile market reactions and international retaliatory measures.

چین کا امریکہ کو بھرپور جواب، امریکی مصنوعات پر 34 فیصد اضافی ٹیرف عائد کرنے کا اعلان

چین کی جانب سے امریکہ کو بھرپور جواب، امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی جانب سے چینی مصنوعات پر عائد ٹیرف کے ردِعمل میں چین نے بھی امریکی مصنوعات پر 34 فیصد اضافی ٹیرف عائد کرنے کا اعلان کردیا۔

Ireland tops global passport rankings, named world’s strongest passport

Ireland’s passport secures top global ranking due to exceptional visa-free access and favourable policies, while the US passport suffers a notable decline, highlighting changing global travel preferences.

Pakistan stock market surges past 120,000 points despite global market slump

Pakistan's stock market surges past historic 120,000-point milestone, defying global downturn as investor confidence climbs on positive economic reforms.

عالمی سٹاک مارکیٹس میں مندی کے باوجود پاکستانی سٹاک مارکیٹ میں تاریخی تیزی

دنیا بھر کی سٹاک مارکیٹس میں تنزلی کے باوجود پاکستان سٹاک مارکیٹ میں تاریخی تیزی، سرمایہ کاروں کے اعتماد میں اضافہ۔ کے ایس ای 100 انڈیکس 120,000 ہزار پوائنٹس کی ریکارڈ سطح عبور کرگیا۔

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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