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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference at the Federal Reserve headquarters, following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, on Sept. 17, 2025. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images After a seemingly unproductive meeting between lawmakers and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the chances that the country’s government will be shutting down two days later appear to be growing.If the U.S. government shuts down, it’s essentially like a depressed millennial spending a week in bed having an existential crisis. That is to say, vital functions of the country, such as…
RAWALPINDI: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Monday relayed fresh instructions from the party’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan, calling on the party to prepare for the next course of action, work for peace rather than terrorism, and denounced what he described as attempts to crush PTI and steal its mandate. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail following the Toshakhana-II case hearing and a meeting with Imran, Aleema Khan said she met her brother, who told her the party must get ready for the future. “He said we have to work for peace, not to increase terrorism.” Aleema added that…
A logo of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) displayed on a smartphone screenVcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration is pushing Taipei to shift investment and chip production to the U.S. so that half of American demand is manufactured locally, in a move that could have implications for Taiwan’s national defense. Washington has held discussions with Taipei about the “50-50” split in semiconductor production, which would significantly reduce American dependence on Taiwan, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick told News Nation in an interview released over the weekend. Taiwan is said to produce over 90% of the world’s…
KARACHI: The Asia Cup may have ended, but the controversy kicked up by the Indian cricket team refuses to die down. Players, pundits and politicians from both sides continued to trade barbs on Monday, following team India’s refusal to accept the winning trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi — who also serves as Pakistan’s interior minister and head of the cricket board. Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had “disrespected cricket”, whereas his counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side were denied the trophy after winning the Asia Cup, which has been overshadowed by ill-will on both sides. The…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Qatar’s prime minister from the White House on Monday, apologized for strikes against Hamas in the Gulf country and promised not to do so again, the United States said. Netanyahu, who had until now been defiant since ordering the strikes on September 9 in Qatar, placed the call as he was meeting with US President Donald Trump about a ceasefire in Gaza. “As a first step, Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his deep regret that Israel’s missile strike against Hamas targets in Qatar unintentionally killed a Qatari serviceman,” a White House statement said. “He further…
The human papillomavirus vaccination campaign across Karachi and the rest of Sindh has been extended by three days. During the 12-day drive, 59% of eligible girls were vaccinated, while sessions will continue in schools to cover the remaining 41%. Mobile teams have also been instructed to continue catch-up activities. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign ran from September 15 to 27, the one-time vaccination drive set a target of 395,609 girls. Of these, 307,421 were vaccinated. According to a letter issued by the Project Director of Sindh’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Dr Raj Kumar, 59% of targeted girls received the…
PESHAWAR: Dengue cases are on the rise across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa with health officials confirming 95 new infections in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases reported this month to 1,273. According to a health department report, Charsadda, Mansehra, Haripur, Peshawar, Kohat, Swabi, and Mardan have been declared high-risk districts for dengue. In the past 24 hours, 23 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the province. Charsadda has recorded the highest number of cases in September, with 256 patients. Mansehra reported 214, Haripur 148, Peshawar 122, Kohat 99, Swabi 49, and Mardan reported 46 cases. From January…
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved an increase of Rs0.19 per unit in the electricity tariff under the monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The hike will apply to all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, but will exclude lifeline consumers, prepaid users, and electric vehicle charging stations. According to a notification issued by NEPRA, the hike falls under the August Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) mechanism and will be reflected in electricity bills for October. NEPRA held a public hearing at its headquarters, chaired by the authority’s chairman, where representatives of the Central Power Purchasing Agency, business community members, Ministry…
Invited visitors view an exhibit at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2025.This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum. On Monday, the opening ceremony of the exhibition “A Century of Stewardship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum” was held at the Palace Museum in Beijing.The exhibition features 200 pieces (sets) of cultural relics, offering a multidimensional interpretation of the Chinese civilization and the evolution of the Palace Museum.It will officially open to the public on Sept. 30 at the Wumen Gate Exhibition Hall. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)An invited visitor views…
A war of words between the Sindh and Punjab governments intensified after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz warned of dire consequences over Sindh leaders’ remarks about Punjab, saying that while she remains open to personal criticism, she will not spare those who speak against the province with malicious intent. Speaking at the launch ceremony of electric buses in Faisalabad on Monday, Maryam declared: “If criticism is directed at me, I will say nothing. But if anyone talks against Punjab, its development, or its rights, Maryam Nawaz will not spare them.” She credited senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders for their…