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US sees surge in tariff revenue, eyes record $300bn haul this year

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WASHINGTON: The US government has already collected about $100 billion in tariff income this year and expects the total to reach $300 billion by the end of this year. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said that most of the money is coming from new trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, including a 10% duty on nearly all imports and higher charges on steel, aluminium and cars. Bessent told a White House cabinet meeting that the biggest jump in collections started in the second quarter, , when Trump implemented a…

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Siddiqui says Imran wants to bring his sons into politics

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui claimed on Thursday that PTI founder Imran Khan wants to bring his sons into politics, saying that their Pakistan visit will not cause any political upheaval. “No storm will come if his children come to Pakistan,” Siddiqui said while downplaying PTI’s announcement that Qasim and Suleiman will join the party’s anti-government movement. Siddiqui’s remarks come just days after Imran’s sister Aleema Khan had said that the PTI founder’s UK-based sons, Qasim and Suleiman, plan to join an upcoming PTI protest movement. Talking to…

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Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to boost ties, target $5bn trade volume

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday pledged to increase bilateral cooperation in various key sectors — including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure — aiming to enhance the trade volume to $5 billion. During a joint press conference of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two countries expressed satisfaction over the ongoing progress of the 12 joint standing committees established under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). Turkish enterprises, says DPM Dar By APP July 09, 2025 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (left)…

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Pakistan’s actions to root out terrorism globally recognised, says Bilawal

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari categorically rejected the India’s allegations of patronising terrorist groups, saying that the country had successfully cleared the rigorous FATF process. In an interview with Indian journalist Karan Thapar, Bilawal said: “Pakistan does not willingly permit […] the groups you mentioned or any group to conduct terrorist attacks outside of Pakistan but also within Pakistan.” rigorous FATF process By TN Web Desk July 09, 2025 Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a press conference. — AFP/File Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)…

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Pakistan taps UAE expertise to modernise public sector

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A top Pakistani delegation is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to boost cooperation on digital governance and reform, as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s push to modernise institutions and improve public service delivery. Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, is leading the delegation. The visit is being held under the framework of the UAE Government’s Experience Exchange Programme (EEP). It aligns with the Government of Pakistan’s broader agenda to accelerate institutional reforms, enhance service delivery, and…

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Hunger Echoes: Gaza Through Irish Memory

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By Tahir Masood (Rafa’el) Foreign Correspondent – Ireland Daily Capital Mail In Gaza, international aid flows far more quickly thanks to modern communications, but the  results remain heartbreakingly similar. Well-publicized international pledges have not translated into consistent, safe delivery of aid. Convoys are blocked or bombed, humanitarian workers face unacceptable dangers, and political infighting prevents the establishment of a sustained, protected humanitarian corridor. Social media has ensured the world sees Gaza’s agony in near real time, but so far, the response has failed to match the urgency of the crisis.…

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský held talks at the Czernin Palace with his counterpart from the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Wadephul

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský held talks at the Czernin Palace with his counterpart from the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Wadephul. It was his first full-fledged bilateral visit to the region since he took office. The ministers discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. On the sidelines of the meeting, the diplomatic chiefs signed the work programme of the Strategic Dialogue for the next two years and agreed to extend the activities of the Future Fund. The agenda also included the topic of transport links…

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Minister Lipavský Welcomed Croatian Foreign Minister Grlić Radman in Prague

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By Muhammad Sohail On Tuesday, July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský met with Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Grlić Radman visited Czechia again after nearly three years. “Croatia is our traditional partner, with trade volume exceeding one billion euros for several years in a row. Our close relationship is further strengthened by the annual visits of hundreds of thousands of Czech citizens to Croatia,” Minister Lipavský said at the beginning of the meeting. The ministers also highlighted the…

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Trump unveils first wave of steeper US tariffs, extends deadline

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US President Donald Trump unveiled higher tariffs for Japan, South Korea and a dozen other countries in a push for new trade deals Monday, but extended the deadline for the steeper levies to kick in until August. Trump issued similar letters to countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Africa and Malaysia, saying he would slap duties on their products ranging from 25% to 40%. policies By AFP July 08, 2025 [1/2] Cranes at the Port of Los Angeles are empty of cargo ships as shown with a drone at in San…

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Govt approves 500,000-tonne sugar import to curb soaring prices

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ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the import of 500,000 tonnes of sugar through the public sector, aiming to stabilise skyrocketing market prices. The Ministry of National Food Security, in a statement, confirmed that all arrangements have been finalised for immediate implementation, describing the move as a corrective measure amid sharp nationwide price hikes. In a statement, the ministry noted that all arrangements for the import process have been finalised and immediate implementation was underway, adding that the decision aims to stabilise domestic sugar prices amid growing concerns over market…

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