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Politicians and economists say President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff rollout amounted to a historic tax increase in the United States. “Donald Trump just imposed the largest tax hike in our lifetime,” Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom posted on X on April 2. Other Democratic politicians made similar claims, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, US Senator Chuck Schumer, and US Representative Jared Moskowitz, while Republican Mike Pence called it “the largest peacetime tax hike in US history”. It is clear the change under the April 2 plan is historic. The global tariffs Trump announced target almost every country the US…
The UAE has registered its name as one of the fastest countries in the world in response to natural disasters …
The recovered currency from the man, image taken on April 8, 2025. — ReporterThe Airport Security Force (ASF) foiled an attempt to smuggle local and foreign currency worth over Rs20 million to Canada and arrested a passenger at Karachi airport.According to officials, the arrested individual, identified as Irfanul Haq, was scheduled to travel to Toronto when ASF personnel intercepted him. During routine baggage scanning, ASF experts flagged the passenger’s luggage as suspicious.A subsequent manual search of the bag led to the recovery of $70,000, 2,200 Canadian dollars, and Rs160,000. A passenger is only permitted to carry up to $10,000 in…
Muslims greet each other after offering Eid ul Adha prayers. – Reuters/FileEid ul Adha, one of the most auspicious festivals in the Islamic calendar, is anticipated to fall on Friday, June 6 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as per this week’s astronomical forecasts released by the Emirates Astronomy Society.The crescent moon which marks the beginning of the month of Dhu al Hijjah, the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, is expected to be visible on May 27. This makes May 28 the first day of the month, reported Gulf News. Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, Ibrahim Al…
Afghan refugees arrive to undergo biometric verifications at National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) ahead of their departure for Afghanistan, at a holding centre in Landi Kotal on April 7, 2025. — AFPOnly those opting to return voluntarily are being repatriated.Afghan families are being hosted at two holding centres in KP.As per UNHCR, there are 2.1 million documented Afghans in Pakistan. PESHAWAR: The process of mapping undocumented foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders is currently underway in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but no strict measures are being taken, following Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s assurance that no Afghan…
Prince Harry makes rare public appearance in UK as duke arrives at London court Prince Harry has arrived at London’s Royal Courts of Justice as the duke made first public appearance in UK on Tuesday.According to a report by the Reuters, Archie and Lilibet doting father made a rare public appearance in Britain on Tuesday, where he is fighting the government over changes made to his security after he and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down from royal duties. The duke is trying to overturn a decision by the Home Office – the ministry responsible for policing – which decided…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the United States earlier this week to meet with President Donald Trump. On his flight from Hungary to the US, Netanyahu avoided flying over certain European countries that might enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him in the event of an emergency landing, according to Israeli media. The detour added roughly 400 km (250 miles) to his journey. Last November, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu and his former defence minister for alleged war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. (Al Jazeera) What is the ICC? The ICC is…
Tashkent/ WAM, Dr. Ali Rashid Al -Nuaimi, President of the Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council in the International Parliamentary Union, confirmed in the speech of the Emirati parliamentary division before the 150th General Assembly of the Federation, held in the Uzbek -Tashkent capital, that talking about justice and social development as they are the corner of the prosperity of nations and societies will remain incomplete without talking about stability and development Sustainable and peace that is not considered in the world today merely an end to conflicts, but rather an integrated system of values, policies and practices that…
Syed Haider Shah (left) gestures for a photo. — ReporterSyed Haider Shah has officially assumed charge as Pakistan’s new ambassador to the Netherlands. He becomes the 23rd Pakistani envoy to the country. Shah began his diplomatic career in 1995 with Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over the years, he has served in various key postings, including assignments in the United States, India, and Nepal.Speaking exclusively to Jang after taking up his new role, the ambassador said that “every Pakistani is an ambassador of the country” and that overseas Pakistanis represent the true face of the nation. He emphasised the importance…
Visas of six UCLA students and six recent graduates cancelled.University of California offering legal, institutional support to those affected.Cancellations discovered during routine checks of SEVIS system.TEXAS: Reports of sudden visa cancellations for international students enrolled in prominent United States universities have sparked widespread fear and anxiety among students. Many of those impacted are Muslim and South Asian students, including many from Pakistan. Dozens of student visas have been revoked at major institutions such as Harvard University, Stanford, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Michigan, and multiple campuses of the University of California including Berkeley,…