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April 30, 2025

PPP strongly rejects tax on solar panels
PPP strongly rejects tax on solar panels ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians’ Spokesperson Shazia Marri said that the proposed 18 per cent tax on solar panels is unacceptable, and that the sal and pension increases are inadequate in light of the prevailing inflation. Reacting to the federal budget, PPP Parliamentarians’ spokesperson Shazia Marri said terms…
Israel considering milit strike on Iran, sources say
Israel is considering taking milit action against Iran — most likely without U.S. support — in the coming days, even as President Donald Trump is in advanced discussions with Tehran about a diplomatic deal to curtail its nuclear program, according to five people with knowledge of the situation. Israel has become more serious about a…
Selective and agenda driven journalism by Yalda Hakim
Selective and agenda driven journalism by Yalda Hakim Context In a recent TV show, the sky news host Yalda Hakim brought up the issue of AQ’s 313 Brigade during discussion with ex Pakistani minister (Sherry Rehman). While the host asked a biased question about a non-existent issue, she also exhibited her lack of knowledge on…
45 minutes to pack up a lifetime as Pakistan’s foreigner crackdown sends Afghans scrambling
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The order was clear and indisputable, the timeline startling. You have 45 minutes to pack up and leave Pakistan forever.…
President, PM call for united action to eliminate child labour
President, PM call for united action to eliminate child labour ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on World Day against Child Labour urged the government institutions, civil society, human rights defenders, the media, United Nations agencies, educators, parents, and Ulema to take practical steps to end child labour. In his message…
Video of Indian being handcuffed at US airport sparks social media debate
NEW DELHI — A video of an Indian man being handcuffed and pinned to the floor by law enforcement authorities at a U.S. airport has triggered a debate in social media over President Donald Trump’s stringent immigration rules. The footage — along with several more videos and pictures of the incident — was shared on…
US-China trade truce leaves businesses still facing daunting tariffs
NEW YORK — The trade deal the U.S. and China hammered out in London this week still leaves American importers saddled with heavy tariff burdens and uncertainty on how to conduct their business, after President Donald Trump said levies of up to 55% would continue to be charged on Chinese goods. Trump on Wednesday also…
Pacers grab 2-1 series lead in NBA Finals by outplaying Thunder late
The Indiana Pacers didn’t need one of their signature, improbable comebacks to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals. And because of it the Oklahoma City Thunder, once the heavy favorite to claim the league championship, will now need a rally of their own to keep their title hopes alive. During a bravura fourth quarter…
Taiwan chip titan TSMC opens joint lab with University of Tokyo
TOKYO — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has launched a joint research laboratory with the University of Tokyo, its first outside of Taiwan, reaffirming the chipmaker’s commitment to Japan even as President Donald Trump pushes for increased chip investment in the U.S. The lab, located in the university’s campus in the Bunkyo district of Tokyo, is…