The United States recently celebrated its Independence Day on July 4. Nearly 250 years ago, in 1776, the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. At the time, the American leadership adopted a historic document, i.e. the Declaration of Independence, whose central message was remarkably revolutionary for its era. In the decades […]
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US envoy praises NIT-Arizona State partnership at America’s 250th celebration
The National Institute of Technology (NIT), powered by Arizona State University, celebrated the 250th Independence Day of the United States on Friday with a special ceremony attended by students, faculty members, parents, and distinguished guests. US Consul General in Lahore Stetson Sanders was the chief guest at the event, where he highlighted the growing partnership […]
America at 250: Strength, Sovereignty, and Shared Opportunity with Pakistan
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, this milestone is more than a celebration-it is a moment of renewal. America at 250 is about restoring national strength, strengthening democratic institutions, fostering economic growth, and reaffirming principled leadership grounded in realism and reciprocity. In this spirit, I write to the people and government […]
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment by ‘America’s Got Talent’ star
Will Smith and his company are in legal trouble! The Bad Boys actor as well as Treyball Studios Management, Inc. have been sued by Professional violinist Brian King Joseph at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, on Tuesday, December 30. The Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and wrongful termination during the actor and […]
America Falls Victim to Its Own Pre-Emptive Doctrine
The doctrine of preventive and pre-emptive strike, once defended as a tool to neutralise danger, has instead evolved into one of the most destabilising forces of the modern era. It was misused in Iraq, misapplied in Afghanistan, refined by Israel across the Middle East, and has now begun reshaping U.S. policy in the Western Hemisphere […]
Mamdani makes Trump’s America great again
“A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new.” On a crisp November night in New York, Nehru’s words from 1947 echoed once more; this time from the victory stage of Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Muslim of South Asian descent and the newly elected mayor […]
America in Deadlock
The United States has once again entered a government shutdown, now in its third day, revealing both the fragility of its political system and the deep divisions between its ruling parties. For many Americans, the words “government shutdown” have become all too familiar, yet the implications remain complex and far-reaching. At its core, a shutdown […]
Naples to host next America’s Cup in 2027 when NZ will seek fourth straight title
The next America´s Cup will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027, holder Team New Zealand announced on Thursday. It will be the 38th edition of the world´s most famous regatta and the first time it has been held in the Mediterranean country. New Zealand had the right to pick the venue after winning its […]
China celebrates Trump’s cuts to voice of America budget
Chinese state media have warmly praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cut funding for Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA). This move is seen as undermining U.S. soft power and has been met with celebration in Beijing. The Global Times called VOA a “lie factory,” accusing it of spreading falsehoods about […]
US Congress clears Pakistan’s F-16 package ignoring India’s objections
WASHINGTON: Shunning Indian objections to Pakistan’s F-16 package, the US Congress cleared a proposed foreign military sale valued at $450 million for maintenance and sustainment services of the aircraft. According to the report, Congress didn’t raise any issue regarding the proposed sale thus clearing the way for the US package for Pakistan which was approved […]