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While walking through the streets of over 15 cities in Michigan and sitting in the comfortable drawing room of my brother-in-law, Mr. Mubeen Ahmed, in Macomb, a sprawling high-end white neighborhood, I reflected on the priorities of Donald Trump as he prepares to take the oath as the 47th President of the United States, becoming once again the most...

WASHINGTON: The transition team of US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly compiling a list of senior military officers involved in the chaotic 2021 withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, exploring the possibility of court martials for those deemed responsible for the operation's execution. According to an NBC News report on Sunday, the team is considering forming a commission to investigate...

The decision by the Ishaq Dar led task-force to sell 35% of all future gas discoveries made in Pakistan to private companies has been met with mixed responses. The government is naturally presenting this as the next great solution, claiming it will pump in $5 billion into Pakistan’s exploration and production sector. However, any reasonable person should be wary...

DHAKA: The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal on Monday asked its investigation body to complete the probe against ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and submit a report by Dec. 17 in cases related to genocide and crimes against humanity. The local court conducted its proceedings in the absence of Hasina as she fled the country on Aug. 5 after bloody protests that...

BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s media relations chief, Mohammad Afif, was killed on Sunday by an Israeli airstrike targeting a building in central Beirut. Such strikes on high-ranking Hezbollah figures without military roles are unusual, as Israel typically focuses on southern Beirut suburbs where the group has a stronger presence. Later, Israel's military confirmed the operation, stating it had "eliminated" Afif. The Lebanese health...

RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has imposed a travel ban on all individuals accused in the GHQ attack case, barring them from leaving the country. The ATC has formally directed the Director General of Immigration to ensure compliance with this restriction, citing Section 28-A of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), which mandates travel bans to secure the presence of...

LAHORE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday affirmed that Pakistan remains committed to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, even as India refuses to send its team due to political tensions. The tournament, scheduled from February 19 to March 9, will feature matches in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore. Pakistan, the defending champion from the 2017 edition held in England, is...

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with several key leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Monday was acquitted in a case involving the violation of Section 144 and the use of amplifiers during a political gathering in 2022. The case, which was filed in August 2022 at the Aabpara police station, also involved PTI leaders Faisal Vawda, Sheikh...

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday the appointment of Aqib Javed, former fast bowler and current member of the National Selection Committee, as the interim head coach for Pakistan's men's white-ball cricket team. Javed will take on the role until the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. While fulfilling his duties as interim coach, Javed will continue his...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration imposed Section 144 in the capital territory for two months on Monday, just days before the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold its highly anticipated power show on November 24. Section 144 is a legal provision that allows district administrations to ban gatherings of four or more people for a specific period. Last week, several...

PERTH: Australia clinched a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan after a commanding performance in the third and final T20I match at Bellerive Oval. Chasing a modest target of 118, the Australians completed the task comfortably with three wickets to spare, finishing in just 11.2 overs. The chase got off to an uncertain start as Australia lost both openers early. Jake Fraser-McGurk...

George Clooney has embraced his part-time home in Brignoles, France, taking on a special role as he integrates into the charming wine region. The actor recently made a rare public appearance to inaugurate the new Cinéma Liberté, according to Paris Match, marking a significant step in his involvement with the local community. Clooney Addresses Local Enthusiasm and U.S. Politics Residents of...

BEIJING: The exchanges between China and Southeast Asian countries have recently reached another new height, which speaks to the common aspiration of regional countries for solidarity, cooperation and development, and demonstrates the robust growth of relations between China and neighboring countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. Lin made the comment on a media inquiry that China...

LIMA: China is ready to engage in dialogue, expand cooperation and manage differences with the United States so as to sustain the hard-won momentum toward stability in China-US relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during his meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru. Xi told Biden that over...