Author: Amjad Qaimkhani

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signaled that Washington would not intervene in the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, while voicing strong confidence in Islamabad’s handling of the situation, Daily Metro Morning reported. Speaking to reporters, Trump was asked whether he intended to step in as Pakistan faced renewed security challenges by Indian-backed terror groups along its border with Afghanistan. “I could, but as you know I have a very good relationship with Pakistan — a very, very good one,” he said. “You have a great prime minister, a great general, a strong leader — two people…

By Amjad Qaimkhani BEIJING/MOSCOW/NEW YORK: China, Russia, Iran, and the United Nations have urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic dialogue amid rising tensions along the border. The call for calm follows clashes between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban, which Pakistan described as unprovoked aggression. The ISPR Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said Pakistan’s security forces launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to Taliban attacks, resulting in the deaths of over 270 Taliban personnel and the destruction of several key positions. Following the operation, the Taliban reportedly raised white flags at multiple locations.…

By Amjad Qaimkhani HOUSTON: A severe winter storm sweeping across the northeastern United States has disrupted daily life and, for the first time in 153 years, stopped a historic newspaper from printing its daily edition. The storm brought record snowfall and strong winds, forcing airport closures and canceling thousands of flights. Reports indicate that the fierce “nor’easter” dumped snow up to two to two-and-a-half feet in several states, paralyzing roads and public transportation. The Houston Globe, a newspaper with a 153-year history, was unable to produce its print edition as staff could not reach the printing press due to the…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: The federal government has launched the “No Child Left Behind” campaign to bring out-of-school children into the education system. Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure no child is left out in the federal capital and surrounding areas. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui urged communities to actively participate, noting that social involvement is crucial to the program’s success. He highlighted plans to expand second-shift schooling and strengthen accelerated literacy programs to accommodate children who have missed formal education. Read More: https://metro-morning.com/population-surge-deepens-education-crisis/ The initiative also seeks to address socio-economic barriers and access limitations…

By Amjad Qaimkhani NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for resolving the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, urging all parties to exercise political will for a peaceful settlement. At a United Nations Security Council briefing, Pakistan’s envoy emphasized early ceasefire and constructive negotiations as key steps toward ending hostilities. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed deep concern over human suffering caused by the ongoing war. He highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at bridging divides and fostering a negotiated resolution. Ambassador Ahmad also addressed the safety and security of UN peacekeepers, stressing that protecting…

US warned that any country challenging the SC ruling, particularly those long accused of exploiting the US, would face steeper tariffs. India, however, has so far refused to sign an agreement in the face of the new trade scenario By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday warned that any country seeking to “play games” following a key US Supreme Court tariff ruling would face much higher duties, singling out India. The Supreme Court had ruled that tariffs Trump imposed last year under a national emergency law were illegal, reigniting uncertainty for countries with existing or pending trade deals…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced a rise in the United States’ global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, even after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down much of his earlier tariff program as unlawful. The court ruling last week found that Trump lacked the authority to impose broad import levies under emergency powers legislation — a judgement that triggered widespread debate about executive reach in trade policy. Despite this setback, Trump swiftly responded by invoking an alternative legal mechanism that allows the president to set temporary levies of up to 15…

Both sides hailed the talks as constructive, emphasizing a shared commitment to deepening economic collaboration through practical, mutually beneficial initiatives By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States on Saturday signaled a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties, with both sides emphasizing the importance of trade and investment as pillars of the relationship. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Washington DC between a Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and US Commerce Secretary Howard A Lutnick at the Department of Commerce. According to a statement shared on the ministry’s official…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would raise a temporary tariff on US imports from all countries from 10 percent to 15 percent, the maximum level allowed under the law. The move came after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program. Trump had immediately announced a 10 percent across-the-board tariff on Friday following the court’s ruling, which found that he had exceeded his authority by imposing an array of higher rates under an economic emergency law. The new levies are based on a separate and largely untested statute known as Section 122.…

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif praised DFC as “instrumental” in fostering private sector partnerships, crediting the agency with boosting jobs and national productivity By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: In Washington D.C., Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif welcomed a high-level delegation from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Black. The meeting, which also included Conor Coleman, DFC’s Head of Investments, and several senior officials of the agency, underscored the growing economic dialogue between Pakistan and the United States at a time when both nations are exploring deeper commercial ties. During the discussions, the Prime Minister…