MNAs stress economic stability, revenue boost

The debate on federal budget 2026-27 continued in National Assembly on Monday and the lawmakers presented various perspectives on taxation, economic planning, sectoral development, and regional diplomacy. Participating in the budget debate, Member National Assembly (MNA) Latif Khosa said that the budget imposed a significant taxation burden on the public and there was a need […]

Fazl calls for economic reforms

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday that Pakistan needs serious economic reforms instead of political blame games. Speaking during the National Assembly budget debate, he said the country must focus on practical reforms rather than political arguments. He said reforms were necessary to address inflation and increasing debt which was affecting […]

Bolivian labor protests get fiery, US-Iran deal looks increasingly unlikely, Trump critic faces Republican primary challenger

Labor unions bring La Paz to a halt

****Protests and unrest have gripped the Bolivian capital of La Paz for the past two weeks, culminating in clashes between demonstrators and police on Monday. What began with the national labor union demanding a 20% wage increase quickly grew as other unions joined in, citing rising fuel costs and unsafe working conditions. Many of these groups are…

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Egypt, France Launch Strategic Dialogue to Advance Economic and Political Cooperation

Egypt and France have formally launched their first strategic dialogue in Cairo, marking a new phase in bilateral relations following the elevation of ties to a strategic partnership in 2025. The meeting, led by senior officials from both foreign ministries, focused on strengthening cooperation across economic, political, and development priorities, according to an official statement […]

Pakistan faces economic imperative in Iran war peace push

Sheikh Nadeem sat on a plastic chair outside his bedding store in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, scrolling through his phone as he waited for customers he knew were not coming. Between rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts due to the US-Israel war on Iran, and government restrictions on opening hours aimed at saving electricity, he […]

Pakistan PM, Saudi crown prince discuss regional tensions, bilateral ties in Jeddah

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, focusing on regional security developments and strengthening bilateral cooperation, according to an official statement.

Sharif, who is on an official visit to the kingdom, was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The meeting in Jeddah lasted…

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Letter to the editor: Governor signs a get out of jail free card for fossil fuels

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently signed HB222, a law that protects fossil fuel companies from being sued for climate-related damages. Under this law, these companies cannot be held responsible for greenhouse gas emissions unless they exceed specific government permits.

This is an admission of guilt by the fossil fuel industry. If the industry were confident that its products don’t cause harm, it…

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<cite>Mano Dura</cite> Comes to Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s surge in violent crime should have been a liability for President Rodrigo Chaves’s right-wing party. Instead, his handpicked successor, Laura Fernández, won resoundingly by promising law-and-order policy unencumbered by democratic institutions.


Worries over security reigned supreme in Costa Rica’s elections, a factor that usually punishes incumbents. Yet violent crime…

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