Latest stories about American democracy

Biden pledges peaceful transition of power, urges to “bring down” the temperature

America Decides 2024
Biden’s first White House speech after the November 5 elections strikes a patriotic chord, urging Americans to trust democracy and accept the results of the election, to "continue to love America", honour election workers, and embrace unity in turbulent times.

عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، اقتدار کی منتقلی پُرامن ہو گی، امریکی صدر جوبائیڈن

America Decides 2024
عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، جمہوریت میں ہمیشہ عوام کی رائے چلتی ہے، صرف جیت پر ہی مُلک سے پیار کا اظہار نہیں کیا جاتا، اقتدار کی منتقلی 20 جنوری کو پُرامن طریقہ سے ہو گی، ہم مضبوط امریکی معیشت چھوڑ کر جا رہے ہیں۔

Kamala Harris delivers concession speech from Howard University

America Decides 2024
Kamala Harris concedes to Trump at Howard University, sharing gratitude, resilience, and a message of hope as her campaign closes on a note of unbroken resolve.

Bill Clinton’s CNN interview: Reflections on democracy, trade regrets, and Kamala’s vision

America Decides 2024
Bill Clinton reflects on American democracy’s fragile state in a rare sit-down with CNN, detailing Kamala Harris’ potential presidency, and his lingering regrets over trade and peace deals.

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Iran thanks Pakistan by name as US-Iran understandings reached on “most issues”

International
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman thanked Pakistan by name, citing PM Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Munir's role, as Tehran said understandings had been reached on most issues with the US. A formal agreement has not yet been signed. The Thursday Times reports.
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IMF board called Pakistan’s economic performance “exceptional,” officials say

Economy
The IMF board called Pakistan's performance "exceptional" in closed-door discussions and India's attempt to block the third review did not prevail. Pakistan receives $1.32 billion. Total disbursements reach $4.8 billion. Officials cited by the Express Tribune. The Thursday Times reports.
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Quetta railway blast: BLA’s Majeed Brigade claims responsibility

Newsroom
An explosion near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday injured at least 52 people. The BLA's Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility. The group is designated a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia. The Thursday Times reports.
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Donald Trump: US-Iran deal “largely negotiated.” Pakistan named.

International
President Trump says a US-Iran peace agreement is "largely negotiated" and will be announced "shortly." The Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir was named personally by Trump alongside heads of state. Pakistan brokered the original ceasefire. Pakistan's army chief flew to Tehran and negotiated through the night. Less than twenty-four hours later, Trump announced the deal is largely done. The Thursday Times reports.
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Field Marshal Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation, New York Times

Analysis
The New York Times reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation and his overnight Tehran visit was an intensification of shuttle diplomacy. The Thursday Times traces how Pakistan's army chief built the trust of both Washington and Tehran, one visit at a time.
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