WHITE HOUSE: Donald Trump on Saturday (21st Feb, 2026) has augmented global duty of imports to 15%, just one day after the Supreme Court (SC), in its 6-3 decision, held that Trump had exceeded the limit of his authority as The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 91 Stat. 1626, does not authorize the President to impose […]
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ISLAMABAD: As Taliban from Afghanistan carried out cross-border suicide attacks last week in Pakistan, the PAF jets retaliated on Sat (21st Feb, 2026) by bombing 7 militant shelters in Paktia’s Bermal district, neutralising seventy, including commander Akhtar Muhammad. Ministry of Information, taking to the X stated on Saturday (21st Feb, 2026) has stated: “In the […]
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TEHRAN: President Masoud Pezeshkian, while addressing the nation by means of State TV, has asserted that Iran would not bow its head despite all the problems that USA and other world powers were creating, amid nuclear talks. United States special envoy to the Middle East & for peace missions, Steve Witkoff told that Trump was […]
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BANNU (KP): Five TTP militants were neutralised after an intensive exchange of fire during an IBO carried out by security forces here on Saturday (21st Feb, 2026). According to ISPR: “A vehicle-borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design to target innocent civilians/law enforcement personnel in Bannu City, averting major […]
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WASHINGTON: Supreme Court (SC) of USA in its 6-3 decision of 20th Feb, 2026 has held that Trump had exceeded the limit of his authority as The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 91 Stat. 1626, does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Entities, who had challenged the duties, welcomed the SC’s decision, as […]
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MELBOURNE: Embraer and Northrop Grumman Corporation are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. Together, the two companies are addressing the need for agile combat employment through joint investment and a focus on quickly delivering capabilities to the warfighter. […]
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ISLAMABAD: The United States Educational Foundation (USEFP) has announced here on Friday (20th Feb, 2026) the opening of applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program. Funded by the United States Govt in partnership with the Pakistan Govt, the highly competitive merit-based scholarship supports graduate study at leading US universities, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, and […]
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KARACHI: The Govt of Sindh and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)‘s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program launched the Sindh School Meals Program here on Tuesday (17th Feb, 2026), which leverages US-provided commodities to deliver daily cooked meals and take-home rations to more than 200,000 students across nearly 1,300 primary […]
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MELBOURNE (FLORIDA): General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) during its State of the Industry Presser held in Washington D.C, has released data confirming that Embraer’s Phenom 300 series has maintained its position as the world’s best-selling light jet for the 14th consecutive year. In 2025, Embraer delivered 72 Phenom 300 series aircraft, marking the highest annual […]
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KARACHI: According to the modern astronomical calculations, this year (2026) the holy month of Ramzan will commence from Thursday (19th Feb), while the Muslims in Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday (20th March). On behalf of US diplomatic mission here, the Porte Parole of the Consulate General in the Metropolis, Tim Brauhn stated: “Ramazan Mubarak! As this blessed month […]
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