Calls on Washington to press Modi for State Dept-monitored referendum in ‘Indian-occupied Punjab’ Activist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has committed $1 billion for United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in a bid to seek a referendum for Indian Punjab. SFJ is a US-based organisation that supports the secession of Punjab from India for … Read more

Britain to work with US on trade deal impact; Canada says ruling confirms tariffs were ‘unjustified’ Trucks drive past cargo shipping containers at the Evergreen shipping terminal at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California on September 13, 2025. The US Supreme Court ruled on February 20 that Donald Trump exceeded his authority … Read more

Trump also told stories in which he portrayed himself as having coerced leaders into doing what he wanted U.S President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. REUTERS  WASHINGTON: World leaders who accepted the invitation of United States President Donald … Read more

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the US Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, … Read more

Critics warn Punjab’s flurry of ordinances risks undermining legislative spirit With the Punjab government passing almost a dozen ordinances during its two-year term, critics believe the spirit of the legislature is at risk PHOTO: ONLINE LAHORE: The Punjab government is about to complete its two-year term this month. During this period, it passed numerous laws … Read more

Lower courts ruled Trump acted unlawfully; constitution gives Congress authority to issue tariffs A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters The US Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one … Read more

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha celebrates with teammates after dismissing India’s Abhishek Sharma at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan men’s cricket team will tour Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Friday. Pakistan will arrive in Bangladesh on Monday, 9 March … Read more

Also decide that candidates who withdraw their admission by March 31 would receive a full refund without deductions Some medical colleges are charging an additional fee of 10 to 20 per cent every year. PHOTO: PEXELS LAHORE: Principals of private medical colleges in Punjab have sought an extension until February 28 to complete admissions against vacant … Read more

Talks underway between US Department of Energy, Indian energy ministry on possible supply The United States is in “active negotiation” over the sale of Venezuelan oil to India, to help India diversify its sources of crude oil, US Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday. The US has made diversification away from Russian crude a condition … Read more

Fund cites strong fiscal performance and first current account surplus in 14 years ahead of review talks on Feb 25 IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack addressing a press briefing on Thursday. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Pakistan’s policy efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme have “helped stabilise the economy and … Read more