The Trump Organization is being investigated in a “criminal capacity,” the New York state attorney general’s office said Tuesday, as prosecutors advance their probe into former president Donald Trump’s business dealings. Since leaving the White House in January after his defeat to Joe Biden, the former businessman and reality TV star retains a stronghold on […]
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Palestinian envoy praises Pak’s efforts to engage int’l community to protect Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received the Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabaei. Foreign Minister Qureshi strongly condemned violence by the Israeli forces against innocent worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. While conveying his deepest sorrow and condolences for the innocent victims of lethal attacks by Israeli Defence […]
‘I am Pakistan’s PM and #We stand with Palestine’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed strong solidarity with Palestine, in condemnation of the use of brutal force by Israeli forces against the defenceless Palestinians in Gaza. The prime minister participated in the trending Twitter campaign #We Stand with Palestine and #We Stand with Gaza by posting a single-line loud and clear […]
Biden to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11
United States President Joe Biden is set to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan in the coming months, said US officials. A complete military exit is expected by 11th September 2021 marking 20th anniversary of the attacks that lead US to its longest war. “After a rigorous policy review, President Biden has decided to draw down […]
Biden to nominate first Pakistani-American to serve as federal judge
WASHINGTON, Mar 30: The United States president Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he would nominate Zahid Quraishi, of Pakistani descent, for the position of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. After the approval from the senate, Quraishi would be the first Muslim-American federal judge in the history of US. Quraishi, […]
US President Biden felicitates Pakistanis on Pakistan Day, vows to strengthen ties
United States President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, felicitated his Pakistani counterpart Dr. Arif Alvi on the occasion of 23rd March. Biden in a letter written to the Pakistan president congratulated Pakistanis on the 81st Pakistan Day. The US president further emphasized on strengthening ties between Washington and Islamabad. The Pakistan-US partnership is based on the […]
Biden to meet Australia, India, Japan PMs amid rising tensions with China
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden to hold his first ever joint meeting with the Australian, Indian and Japanese prime ministers, committing to strengthening its four-way alliance to send a message to China. It will be one of the first summits, albeit in virtual format, for Biden, who has vowed to revive US alliances in the […]
Visa applicants rejected under Trump’s “Muslim ban” can re-apply: US
WASHINGTON – U.S. visa applicants who were denied due to former President Trump’s travel ban on 13 mostly Muslim-majority and African countries can re-apply with new applications, the State Department said on Monday. President Joe Biden overturned Trump’s so-called Muslim ban on Jan. 20, his first day in office, calling it “a stain on our […]
Joe Biden nominates Pakistani-American Dilawar Syed deputy as head of Small Business Admin
WASHINGTON: Pakistani-American Dilawar Syed has been nominated by US President Joe Biden as the deputy administrator for the Small Business Administration, according to a White House statement. The SBA is a United States government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Dilawar says he is humbled and honoured by the nomination. In a […]
US President Joe Biden speaks to Saudi King Salman, discusses end to Yemen war
United States President Joe Biden spoke to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdel-Aziz Al Saud on Thursday for the first time since taking office as the US prepares to release a report about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The publication of the report is a part of Joe Biden’s policy to realign […]