Author: Amjad Qaimkhani
By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security concerns. The order, announced by the White House on Wednesday, will come into effect from 9 June 2025. The countries affected by the full travel ban include Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, and Haiti. Several of these nations—particularly Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan—have been the focus of earlier US travel restrictions under Trump’s previous presidency. In a separate statement, the…
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declared the cause above politics or ego, urging unity by framing the struggle as a fight for Pakistan’s future, not personal gain By Amjad Qaimkhani NEW YORK: In an impassioned address to the Pakistani community in New York, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party and head of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission, urged overseas Pakistanis to stand with him—not for political allegiance or personal ambition, but for what he described as a shared struggle for the country’s future. Speaking with a tone that mixed urgency with resolve, Bilawal made it clear that the stakes had…
“South Asia cannot endure another crisis,” Bilawal warned, urging that any pursuit of peace must be anchored in shared responsibility and restraint By Amjad Qaimkhani NEW YORK: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has led a high-level parliamentary and diplomatic mission to the United Nations, where he held what he described as “important and constructive” engagements with envoys from the elected members of the UN Security Council (E10). The meetings, marked by firm messaging and strategic clarity, centered around India’s escalating provocations, cross-border tensions, and the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Sharing details of the engagements on X (formerly Twitter), Bilawal…
By Amjad Qaimkhani NEW YORK: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that sustainable peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without resolving the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Speaking in New York, where he is leading a parliamentary delegation to the Pakistani Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the former foreign minister began his visit with an interview to an international news outlet. According to the mission’s spokesperson, Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s desire for peace, which he said must come through dignity, strength and diplomacy. He warned that the current ceasefire between Pakistan and India should not be mistaken for permanent peace.…
The case unfolds amid a recent court ruling that struck down Trump’s tariffs as unlawful, prompting government officials to swiftly file an appeal By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US officials defending former President Donald Trump’s trade policies have presented a striking argument in court, asserting that the former president wielded tariffs not merely as economic measures but as strategic tools to help preserve a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The case unfolds against the backdrop of a recent court ruling that declared Trump’s tariffs unlawful, a decision that has prompted government representatives to file an appeal. They warn that restricting…
By Amjad Qaimkhani HOUSTON: A large gathering of Pakistani-Americans convened in Houston for a Thanksgiving ceremony to pay tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces for their steadfast response to Indian aggression. The event, attended by hundreds from the diaspora, was organized by prominent Democratic leader Tahir Javed, who underscored the significance of unity and national pride in turbulent times. Addressing the gathering via video link, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, remarked that “the moments of victory over India, which we are celebrating joyously, have become historic milestones in our national journey.” His remarks were met with…
Trump signals Washington’s readiness to help ease tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours, offering US support for a peaceful resolution By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s latest offer to mediate between Pakistan and India over the decades-old Kashmir dispute has been met with a swift and unequivocal rejection from New Delhi, underscoring the sensitivity and deep-rooted complexity of the conflict that continues to cast a long shadow over South Asia. In remarks that reignited diplomatic chatter, Trump stated that Washington is willing to play a role in easing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, suggesting that the United States could help…
By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of State has released its 2025 Annual Report on International Child Abduction, focusing on the United States’ ongoing efforts to tackle international parental child abduction and reinforce the importance of the Hague Abduction Convention. The report identifies 15 countries—Argentina, The Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Egypt, Honduras, India, Jordan, Peru, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates—as exhibiting patterns of noncompliance with the Convention, which facilitates the swift return of children wrongfully removed or retained across borders. The Hague Abduction Convention plays a critical role in ensuring the protection…
Waltz grappled with internal tensions over his hardline stance on Russia and Iran, clashes with Trump, especially his push for a ceasefire with Russia and renewed talks with Iran By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, is set to depart from his position, marking the first major personnel change of the president’s second term. The decision follows Waltz’s involvement in a scandal related to a leaked chat group, which led to mounting pressure for his removal. Trump confirmed the departure in a social media post, stating that he would nominate Waltz to serve as the next…
By Amjad Qaimkhani NEW YORK: Dr. Zaigham Abbas, a Pakistani-origin officer with the New York Police Department (NYPD), has been promoted to the rank of Captain, a remarkable achievement marking a significant milestone in his 17-year career with the force. This promotion places him among the select ranks of Muslim executive officers within the department, a distinction that has been celebrated across community circles. A formal ceremony at the NYPD Headquarters saw Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch presenting the official promotion certificate to Captain Zaigham Abbas. In an emotional moment, Abbas’s peers and supporters fastened the captain’s rank insignia onto his…