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Recent reporting by The New York Times has drawn attention to a political reality confronting President Donald Trump that extends far beyond the battlefield. While his administration has framed the war in Iran as a necessary exercise in national security, its consequences are increasingly being felt at home, where higher fuel prices, public unease and … Read more
. WASHINGTON: The United States government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, President Donald Trump said on Friday. “We’re reclaiming America’s rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world,” Trump told more than 200 … Read more
Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
. WASHINGTON: United States House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with the discussions. Senior Democrats in the US House of Representatives and committee aides have … Read more
Demands concessions from US to open strategic waterway UAE says Iran struck a ship in strait with a missile U DUBAI/ WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ CAIRO/DUBAI: Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and … Read more
. MULTAN: Punjab Additional Chief Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has said the development of the agriculture sector and prosperity of farmers are among the government’s top priorities, directing officials to intensify efforts to guide farmers and improve crop production. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting in Multan to review the situation of cotton, … Read more
Stagnant water, illegal dumping and traffic congestion fuel calls for immediate clearance RAWALPINDI: Nearly three months after Pakistan Railways demolished several encroachments on its land along Dhoke Ratta Road in compliance with court orders, the debris remains uncleared, leaving a substantial section of the road obstructed, disrupting traffic flow and raising concerns over public safety … Read more
LAHORE: The overall condition of the cotton crop across Punjab has remained satisfactory, while rice cultivation has already exceeded this year’s target, covering more than six million acres against the set goal of five million. The update was given during a high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo in Multan on … Read more
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Drama offers realistic, touching portrayal of the multifaceted challenges faced by women raising children on their own KARACHI: Mansha Pasha reflects on how Shaheen’s journey in Bhanwar became more than a fictional portrayal, offering a glimpse into the emotional, financial and social realities faced by women raising children on their own. In Express Entertainment’s Bhanwar, … Read more