Trump Announces Trade Deal With India, Slashes Tariffs to 18%
US President Donald Trump has announced a significant trade deal with India that will sharply reduce tariffs on Indian imports, following discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 2, 2026. Under the agreement, United States tariffs on Indian goods will be slashed to 18% from the previous higher rates, including punitive levies imposed […]
President Zardari to Visit UAE from January 26 to 29 to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from January 26 to January 29, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE. The president will lead a high-level delegation and is expected to hold meetings with senior UAE leadership to discuss key areas of […]
Ahsan Iqbal Urges Calm After Brief Disruption During Live ARY News Interview
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has called on the public to avoid unnecessary politicisation after a brief disruption occurred during his live interview on ARY News on Thursday night. Iqbal had joined the channel’s current affairs programme 11th Hour via video link, where he was discussing the issue of talks between the government and the […]
Legal Fraternity, Political Voices Decry IHC Decision Removing Justice Tariq Jahangiri
A storm of criticism erupted across Pakistan’s legal and political landscape on Thursday after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled that Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s elevation to the bench was unlawful, effectively ending his tenure as an IHC judge with immediate effect. The verdict was issued by a division bench headed by Chief Justice Sardar […]
Alibaba, JD, Baidu Shares Slide as Fresh Data Fuels Concerns Over China’s Economic Recovery
Shares of major Chinese technology companies came under pressure on Monday after new economic data pointed to a further slowdown in China’s recovery. Alibaba Group, JD.com, and Baidu all saw their U.S.-listed shares retreat as investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales figures, raising fresh concerns about consumer demand in the world’s second-largest economy. According to data […]