9/11: One of the most devastating days in the US history!
MANHATTAN: This scribe was in the Big Apple the year nine/11 plan was executed. There was no extra-ordinary security at the JFK Airport and female security staff was relaxed to the extent that they even were seen filing their nails. Then the prophesy of sixteenth-century French writer Nostradamus was translated into reality on 11th day […]
Pakistani charged in US over murder-for-hire plot
MANHATTAN: A Karachiite, identified as 46-year-old Asif Raza Merchant, has been charged by a Federal Court here, on Tuesday (6th August, 2024) over assassination. FBI Director Christopher Wray stated: “This dangerous murder-for-hire plot was allegedly orchestrated by a Pakistani national with close ties to Iran”. According to US agencies, Asif Raza Merchant’s plot was to […]
US urges Afghan Taliban to prevent Attacks on Pakistan
WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller has said that his government continues to urge the Taliban to ensure that terrorists do not use Afghan territory to launch attacks against Pakistan. \ He said US had a shared interest with the people and GoP in combating threats to regional security. Matthew Miller maintained that Pakistanis […]
Blinken due in China seeking stability
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday, as the United States ramps up pressure on its rival over its support for Russia while also seeking to manage tensions with Beijing. The US diplomat will meet China’s top brass on Friday in Beijing, where he is also expected to plead […]
Chips, AI demand makes US Taiwan’s largest export market
KARACHI: Taiwan is a microchip-manufacturing powerhouse, churning out the world’s most advanced silicon wafers necessary to power everything from e-vehicles and satellites to fighter jets and increasingly to power AI technology. It is pertinent to mention here that for twenty years Taiwan’s largest export market has been China — which claims Taiwan as part of […]
American support for Israel erodes
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is facing a new moment of truth as Israel asserts it will press ahead with an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as American disapproval of Israeli aggressive actions is hitting “unprecedented levels”, according to a report in The Hill newspaper. A new Gallup poll last week demonstrated […]
After 30K deaths US says Israel has accepted a proposal for 6-week truce (during Ramazan)
GAZA: A US official told Media on Saturday (2nd March, 2024) that (after killing over 30,000 Palestinians) Israel has more or less accepted a proposal for a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Mediators have been scrambling to lock in a truce before Ramazan begins on 10th or 11th of March. According to the US […]
16 dead in US strikes in Iraq, Iran warns of retaliation
BAGHDAD: US strikes in the west of Iraq against armed pro-Iran groups killed at least 16 people, including civilians, and wounded 23, Iraqi government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi said on Saturday (3rd of Feb, 2024). The strikes hit “locations in the Akashat and Al-Qaim regions, including areas where our security forces are stationed”, Awadi said in […]
US Envoy Blome Promotes Trade, Economic Ties During Karachi Visit
KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome underscored the United States’ unwavering commitment to Pakistan as a trade and economic partner during his visit to the Port City from 21 to 23 January. “We are committed to broadening and deepening our trade and economic partnership with Pakistan, and to empowering the next generation of Pakistani […]
China military tells US it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
BEIJING: Chinese military officials told US counterparts at talks this week that Beijing will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan and urged them to stop “provocative actions” in the South China Sea, the defence ministry said Wednesday (10th of January, 2024). China “stressed that it will never compromise or back down on the Taiwan […]
