Tag: US
5 Jun 2026
'True and special relationship': PM Shehbaz lauds 8 decades of Pak-US ties on America's 250th anniversary
The prime minister commended the US corporate sector for continued investment in Pakistan, noting that around 80 major US companies were operating in the country.
3 Jun 2026
US proposes new tariffs on Pakistan, 59 other economies
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the failure of key trading partners to curb imports of goods produced through forced labour creates an “unlevel playing field” for American workers and companies.
1 Jun 2026
Israel seeks US approval for Beirut strikes
The broadcaster said senior Israeli officials submitted formal requests to Washington seeking authorization to widen military operations and target sites in the Lebanese capital.
23 May 2026
US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organisation to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
17 May 2026
Trump says Iran has interest in reaching deal
A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement.
9 May 2026
Qatar urges US to relocate Afghan refugees from Doha
The documents state that Qatar has requested the United States to determine the legal status of all individuals at the camp and has also asked that no additional Afghan refugees be sent to Qatar.
9 May 2026
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
ussia had previously announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire to mark its May 9 World War II Victory Day on Saturday.
5 May 2026
Saudi Arabia urges restraint, support for Pakistani mediation toward US-Iran settlement
A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement.
29 Apr 2026
Iran parliament speaker says US blockade aims at ‘internal division’
Ghalibaf called for “maintaining unity” as the only solution.
29 Apr 2026
US Homeland Security to vet immigrants for what it calls 'extremist' views, raising free speech concerns
These aspects should be considered by immigration authorities as "overwhelmingly negative," the newspaper noted.
27 Apr 2026
US’s Rubio says Iran is ‘serious’ about making a deal
“I think they are serious about getting themselves out of the mess that they’re in,” Rubio said in an interview with Fox News.
26 Apr 2026
US State Department orders global warning about alleged AI theft by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms
In a statement to Reuters, it said accusations that Chinese entities are stealing US AI intellectual property are baseless and amount to deliberate attempts to undermine China’s progress in the artificial intelligence sector.
25 Apr 2026
Trump cancels planned visit of US envoys to Pakistan amid Iran tensions
The delegation had been scheduled to depart today, but Trump has now called off the visit during a conversation with US media.
20 Apr 2026
Iran confirms US str!ke on vessel, vows retaliation “soon” amid rising tensions
The authorities further confirmed that the ship was subsequently seized in what they characterized as international waters.
15 Apr 2026
Iran confirms US messages via Pakistan, says future talks aimed at full ceasefire
He added that there is a strong possibility that Iran will host a Pakistani delegation later today as part of the ongoing diplomatic process.