Trump administration plans one-time $90 payment for 20 million Medicare seniors
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the US government will issue a one-time $90 payment to over 20 million Medicare enrollees.
Category: Politics
Truckers halt northbound trips as containers pile up at Karachi port
Pakistan truckers have stopped driving north after authorities seized shipping containers intended to block routes into the capital ahead of an October 4 march planned by Imran Khan's party.
Prime Minister orders regulatory registry and nationwide business rule overhaul
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a comprehensive regulatory registry and the Easy Business Act in Islamabad on Friday.
Punjab Speaker accuses LESCO officials of corruption and bribery in Kasur
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan accused Lahore Electric Supply Company officials of corruption and bribery on Friday.
Jared Kushner faces conflict of interest concerns over Israeli defence firm investments
A report alleges that US envoy Jared Kushner's investment firm holds significant stakes in companies supplying munitions for conflicts involving Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran.
Welsh first minister Rhun ap Iorwerth demands new deal for Wales from UK government
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to deliver a new devolution deal at the Plaid Cymru conference in Llandudno.
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties after border clashes
Ethiopia and Eritrea severed all diplomatic relations on Thursday following accusations of hostile acts and reports of explosions in Addis Ababa.
Saudi-led coalition says Houthis struck Medina power station
The Saudi-led coalition reported that Houthi rebels attacked a power distribution station in Medina on Tuesday.
Opposition leader Achakzai refuses to meet PM at official locations
National Assembly opposition leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai said on Thursday he would not hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's House, Office or Speaker's chamber.
Government and PPP delegation to meet PTI leaders on Friday
A joint government and PPP delegation will meet PTI leadership in Islamabad this Friday to discuss the political situation.