US ‘confident’ of Pak ability, commitment to secure its N-assets

New York: The United States said Saturday it is confident of Pakistan’s commitment and ability to secure its nuclear assets. In response to query by Jang/Geo correspondent, the State Department spokesperson stated, “Presi...

Deepening Divide

As talk of a new offensive against Iran grows louder in Tel Aviv and Washington, the world—particularly the Middle East—braces for what could be a decisive clash that reshapes the region’s future. In this climate of rising...

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US-China trade game

The current US-China tariff tit-for-tat is a high-stakes game, not a war. While the phrase ‘trade war’ has long been used to describe the process of imposition of import tariffs on a country that, in turn, levies counte...

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A progressive pope?

Before going in for heart surgery, a “rather vain Jesuit” asks God whether this is the end, and is informed that he would live for another 40 years. Delighted, he subsequently goes in for “a hair transplant, a facelift, li...

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Seeker of peace

Pope Francis, who prayed for Palestine, died on Easter Monday. The first Argentine pontiff’s diverse and progressive vision, radical for some, shaped his 12-year papacy. While many saw his time in the Vatican as a divided chur...

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Why the WTO matters now

Launched in 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) was intended to create a stable, transparent, predictable and rule-based framework for global commerce, with a legally binding and impartial dispute settlement system. With...

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