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Wu Xiande, a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), speaks during a meeting of the delegation of Fujian Province at the third session of the 14th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2025. NPC delegations held meetings to deliberate the government work report on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)Deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) communicate before a meeting of the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the third session of the 14th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2025. NPC delegations held meetings to deliberate the government work report on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)Wang…
Pakistan’s auto market: Inflation down, but car prices up. Are policies favoring the elite over the everyday buyer? The Pakistani automotive market is a fascinating paradox. While the government heralds a decline in inflation, car prices continue their relentless climb, leaving car enthusiasts and everyday citizens bewildered and frustrated. This stark contrast between economic indicators and market realities raises questions about government policies, spending priorities, and the accessibility of what was once considered an achievable aspiration—owning a car. Consider this: in 2019, a Toyota Yaris ATIV CVT 1.3, a popular choice for middle-class families, was priced between 2,300,000 and 2,500,000…
The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA’s content rules.President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25-percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with the terms of an existing free trade agreement, the White House has said. The announcement on Wednesday came after Trump spoke with the chief executive officers of the three big carmakers, Ford, GM and Stellantis. Auto stocks rose on the news, with General Motors up 5.3 percent and Ford up 4.1 percent. Trump’s press secretary said on Wednesday that the president is…
US president warns Hamas that there would be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately.Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has issued a threat to Hamas and the people of Gaza as part of a demand to release all Israeli captives in the territory. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump renewed his warning that there would be “hell to pay” if the captives are not released. “This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance,” Trump wrote. “Also, to…
Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a phone call from US National Security Advisor Michael Walters, thanking Pakistan for its efforts in combating terrorism and expressed appreciation for the country’s ongoing actions in the fight against extremism. According to a statement from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Walters conveyed a message of gratitude and praise on behalf of US President Donald Trump for Pakistan’s efforts in counterterrorism. In response, Dar congratulated Walters on his appointment as US National Security Advisor and expressed hopes for further strengthening the long-standing and multifaceted relationship between the two countries under President Trump’s administration. Dar reiterated Pakistan’s…
The Amgen logo is displayed outside Amgen headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California, on May 17, 2023.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesAmgen on Wednesday said it has started two critical late-stage trials for its experimental weight loss injection MariTide, another step in its bid to enter the booming obesity drug market. “We’re delighted to share that these trials have now been initiated, and really, the progression of the MARITIME program is going very, very well,” Dr. Jay Bradner, Amgen’s executive vice president of research and development, said during a TD Cowen conference, using the name of the drug’s phase three development program. MariTide is…
United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to target US universities that are hubs of student protests, from even before his election in November. Since he was sworn in on January 20, he has taken steps to back his plans, including executive orders. On Monday, he launched a new tirade, threatening to halt federal funding for schools, colleges, and universities if they allow “illegal protests”. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to deliver his newest threat, one that includes a promise to imprison “agitators”. “Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came.…
Outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi calls for a wider examination of the failures on October 7, 2023.Former tank commander Eyal Zamir has been sworn in as Israel’s new military chief amid growing uncertainty over the expired ceasefire in Gaza. Previously director of the defence ministry, the 59-year-old replaces chief of staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, who resigned in January admitting he had failed to fulfil his mandate. At his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at military headquarters in Tel Aviv, Zamir said he was ready for the challenges ahead, noting that while “Hamas has indeed suffered a severe blow … it…
New apartment construction hit a record high last year, but all that new supply is apparently not enough to cool the competition in the market. Getting a rental is actually becoming even more difficult, according to a new report from RentCafe, an apartment search site.Last year, developers completed close to 600,000 multifamily units, according to the U.S. Census. That is the highest level since 1974 and a 34% increase from 2023. New York City, Dallas and Austin, Texas, led in the number of new rentals.Despite that, on a national level, rental competitiveness rose at the start of this year, according…
Listen to article US President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its role in the arrest of a key terrorist involved in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, a deadly attack that claimed the lives of 13 American service members and around 170 Afghan civilians. Speaking before a joint session of Congress, Trump made the announcement, stating: “Three and a half years ago, a [Daesh] terrorist killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing. Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity. And he is right now…