Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Expectations from Trump’s Return
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal As the world watches the return of President Donald Trump to office, a range of expectations and cautious optimism emerge on the international stage, especially from Pakistan and its regional neighbors in the Middle East. President Trump’s previous term showcased a distinctive approach to foreign policy—one marked by unpredictable decisions, a focus on “America First” policies, and a mixed legacy of both diplomatic breakthroughs and heightened tensions. In his new term, global actors anticipate that Trump will navigate regional challenges with renewed vigor, aiming to balanceRead More
International Conference CIET 2024 Concluded in Turkmenistan
ASHGABAT, NOV 6: Today, November 5, the international conference and exhibition “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024), which was held from November 3, concluded in Ashgabat, Turkmenportal reported. On the final day of the event, the fifth session was held, dedicated to technological innovations and training of qualified personnel for the construction, industrial and energy sectors of the economy of Turkmenistan. The session was moderated by Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Azat Atayev. During the session, topical issues of digital transformation of industrial processes, industrial development in theRead More
Trump Trumped Harris
By: Qamar Bashir The Working America organization deployed a force of 400 trained canvassers over a month, traveling in more than 60 vans with seven canvassers per vehicle, going door-to-door to campaign for Kamala Harris in the entire Michigan. Despite this substantial investment and effort, the results fell short of expectations, with Trump leading significantly in Michigan, capturing 51.9% of the vote compared to Harris’s 46.3%. The likely victory by Trump also contradicted many national surveys that had consistently projected Harris as the frontrunner. This trend extended beyond Michigan, asRead More
World leaders congratulate Trump following victory in US Election
RABAT, NOV 6: In the wake of projected wins in crucial states, Republican candidate Donald Trump has declared victory in the US presidential election over Kamala Harris. Although vote counting is not yet fully complete, Trump’s campaign claims an “unprecedented and powerful mandate,” marking a return to the White House for the controversial figure. International leaders have responded swiftly to the election news, offering their congratulations and expressing hopes for strengthened diplomatic relations. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hailed Trump’s apparent win as “the biggest comeback in US political history”Read More
Senate body concerned over fraud cases in HEC
Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD, NOV 6 /DNA/ – On Tuesday, while chairing the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt emphasized the need for timely allocations for the HEC’s International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP), noting that a final decision is anticipated by the end of December. Currently, 266 out of 515 candidate reviews have been completed, and the Chair stressed the importance of documenting this timeline to ensure results are released as scheduled. During the meeting, Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan also highlighted the issueRead More
Pakistan congratulates Donald Trump for assuming ‘second term’ as US president
WASHINGTON, NOV 6: As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed “magnificent victory” in speech addressing supporters, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday congratulated him on his return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States defeating Vice-President Kamala Harris. In his congratulatory message posted on X, formerly Twitter, the premier mentioned Trump as president-elect extending congratulations on his “historic victory for a second term”. “I look forward to working closely with the incoming Administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-U.S. partnership @realDonaldTrump,” wrote PM Shehbaz in hisRead More