Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday as debt talks resume WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet to discuss the debt limit... Published 21 May, 2023 11:09pm
World Russia bans entry to 500 US nationals including Obama MOSCOW: Russia on Friday said it banned entry to 500 Americans, including former president Barack Obama, in response... Updated 19 May, 2023 11:38pm
World Russia again denies consular access to detained US journalist MOSCOW: Moscow said Friday it had again denied a consular visit to detained US journalist Evan Gershkovich after... Published 19 May, 2023 10:13pm
World US SC backs Big Tech over terror claims WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court handed a victory to Twitter and Google on Thursday, saying the social media giants... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Markets US natgas futures gain as Canada wildfires keep exports low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about two percent to a two-month high on Thursday as wildfires kept gas ... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
World US Republicans upbeat on prospects for debt deal WASHINGTON: Top US Republican Kevin McCarthy said Thursday he saw “the path” to a breakthrough in talks to avert... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
World Biden says confident in reaching deal to avert default WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday he was confident about reaching a deal with Republican leaders to... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Opinion Pakistan’s place in a changing world It’s a shame that Pakistan is going down the gutter just when a changing, increasingly multipolar world is... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
World At least four Nigerians killed in attack on U.S. convoy: Blinken WASHINGTON: At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in Nigeria... Published 17 May, 2023 11:28pm
World Patriot missile system in Ukraine damaged but operational: US WASHINGTON: A high-tech Patriot air defense system provided to Ukraine suffered damage but is still working, a US... Published 17 May, 2023 10:44pm
Pakistan US voices support for freedom of expression without any violence WASHINGTON: Amidst domestic turmoil in Pakistan, the United States (US) has voiced support for freedom of expression... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Print Chancery building in Washington: Cabinet approves $7.1m sale price ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved $ 7.1 million or higher negotiated sale price of Chancery Building in... Updated 17 May, 2023 09:07am
World US says Iran and Russia expanding military cooperation WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday that Iran and Russia are "expanding their unprecedented defense... Published 15 May, 2023 11:21pm
Business & Finance What happens if the US fails to raise its debt ceiling? WASHINGTON: Time is running short as US policymakers remain at an impasse on lifting the debt ceiling, while the... Updated 15 May, 2023 12:02pm
World US unlikely to sanction South Africa in Russia weapons dispute NEW YORK: South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said his country had resolved a dispute with the US over... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Print Five DFC wind power projects: US says no new investment till tariff settlement ISLAMABAD: The United States has categorically conveyed to Islamabad not to expect any investment from US... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:55am
Print Himalayan pink salt: US co says planning to invest $200m WASHINGTON: An American leading company in import, manufacture and supply of sea salt Miracle Saltworks Collective... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:09am
World US backs effort to document Ukraine damages for reparations UNITED NATIONS: The United States is throwing its support behind a bid to document damages from Russia's invasion of... Published 12 May, 2023 10:53pm
Pakistan Strong, democratic Pakistan critical to US interests: state department spokesperson Says US continues to monitor situation in Pakistan closely Updated 12 May, 2023 02:57pm
World Biden admin announces plan to curb emissions from power plants WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced plans to curb planet-warming emissions from... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
World Britain to supply long range cruise missiles to Ukraine LONDON: Britain on Thursday became the first country to start supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles,... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
World US borders 'are not open' as migration rules change: official WASHINGTON: Migrants entering the US without documents as pandemic-era controls lift Thursday face long-term bans ... Published 11 May, 2023 11:57pm
World US says S.Africa probe of Russian arms charge 'welcome step' WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday it welcomed South Africa's vow to probe allegations of arms shipments to... Published 11 May, 2023 11:52pm
Print Cabinet approves sale of old chancery building in Washington ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the sale of the old building of Pakistan Chancery located in R Street... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:47am
Business & Finance US govt credit default swaps hit all time high on debt ceiling impasse NEW YORK: The cost of insuring exposure to US government debt rose to fresh highs on Wednesday, as President Joe... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
World US 'cautiously optimistic' on Sudan truce for aid WASHINGTON: The United States is "cautiously optimistic" that Sudan's warring factions will reach a new temporary... Published 10 May, 2023 11:04pm
World China cites ‘national security’ in raid on US company BEIJING: China said on Tuesday a raid by authorities on US consultancy Capvision’s offices in the country was ... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
World US jury finds Trump sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll NEW YORK: Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by branding... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
World US, UK back 'rule of law' in Pakistan after ex-PM arrested US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says just want to make sure that whatever happens in Pakistan is consistent with the rule of law, with the constitution Published 10 May, 2023 12:14am
Pakistan Curbing drug trade, usage: Govt’s planned mega fusion centre to follow US pattern ISLAMABAD: The government is forming a mega fusion center at the pattern of the same facilities developed by the... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am