WorldDonald Trump told a Mount Rushmore audience that America’s identity was under renewed attack as the US prepared to mark its 250th birthday. His speech came as polls pointed to deep political divisions and pessimism about the American Dream.
WorldAnkara has been spruced up and placed under tight security before a Nato summit beginning Tuesday. Road closures and business disruption have triggered criticism from residents and opposition politicians.
WorldUS President Donald Trump marked America’s 250th anniversary with a speech at Mount Rushmore praising the country and warning of what he called a communist threat. He also linked the issue to immigration and November’s midterm elections.
WorldA heatwave sweeping the central and eastern United States forced cancellations of July Fourth events and added pressure on power grids. More than 185 million people were under heat alerts as temperatures and humidity surged.
WorldA senior Nato commander says European allies have largely covered capability gaps after recent US cuts to reinforcement plans in Europe. The remarks come as Donald Trump again criticised European defence spending.
PoliticsAbdul Aleem Khan said the IPP would uphold merit, transparency and public service if it forms the government in AJK. He also outlined education and infrastructure pledges while urging democratic acceptance of election results.
NATIONALThe National Assembly Secretariat says the FIA has arrested a Ghotki resident accused of using a forged appointment letter to pose as a Grade-17 employee. It says legal proceedings and further investigation are under way.
LAHOREA foreign woman told a magistrate in Lahore that she was repeatedly assaulted after armed men confined her and another woman in a house. Police have registered a case against five suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar.
NATIONALThe Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has launched a home delivery service for passports in partnership with TCS. Officials say the initiative is aimed at improving convenience, efficiency and secure delivery for applicants.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to expand investment in Pakistan during meetings with top business leaders in Istanbul. The PMO said discussions focused on priority sectors including energy, infrastructure, logistics, IT and privatisation.
WorldA report questioning awards given to Narendra Modi on overseas visits has triggered political criticism in India. The controversy intensified after issues were raised over a Seychelles honour conferred during his recent trip.
WorldThe UK, Italy and Japan have signed a $6.1 billion contract to advance a next-generation stealth fighter jet under GCAP. Britain said the sixth-generation aircraft is targeted to enter service in 2035.
