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Their programme aims to stabilise the economy, strengthen institutions and thereby put Pakistan on a path of sustainable and balanced growth, said IMF's Acting Managing Director David Lipton. (Photo: File | AFP)

IMF urges Pakistan to mobilise domestic tax revenue

Recently, the IMF cleared a USD 6 billion bailout package to cash-strapped Pakistan to overcome economic difficulties.

22 Jul 2019 5:08 PM

Underscoring the stakes, Republicans formally objected after Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said during a floor speech that Trump's tweets were 'racist.' (Photo: File)

US House condemns Trump ‘racist’ tweets in extraordinary rebuke

Hours earlier, Trump tweeted, 'Those Tweets were NOT Racist. I don't have a Racist bone in my body!'

17 Jul 2019 10:28 AM

The H-1B programme issues US visas to skilled foreign workers. (Representational Image)

US has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme: State Department

Trump Administration has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas, said State Department spokeswoman.

21 Jun 2019 12:10 PM

There are at least 630,000 Indians who are undocumented, a 72 per cent increase since 2010, SAALT said in its report. (Photo: Representational | File)

Indian-American population up by 38 pc in 7 yrs, 630,000 undocumented: Report

The increase in illegal Indian-Americans can be attributed to Indian immigrants overstaying visas, the report said.

18 Jun 2019 1:14 PM

Trump was referring to the import tariff on the Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has been close to his heart and wants India to reduce it to zero.

50 per cent tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable, says Trump

President Donald Trump said the United States, under his leadership, is a country that can no longer be fooled.

11 Jun 2019 11:23 AM

The journalists who create that content deserve a cut of that USD 4.7 billion, president and chief executive of the NMA David Chavern was quoted as saying by The New York Times.

Google earned USD 4.7 bn from news in 2018 even as media groups' income shrunk: study

News is a significant part of Google's business, according to a study to be released on Monday by News Media Alliance.

10 Jun 2019 12:47 PM

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, which enforce antitrust laws in the United States, have divided oversight over the four companies, two sources said. (Photo: File | ANI)

US moving toward major antitrust probe of technology giants

Amazon and Facebook under the watch of the FTC, and Apple and Google under the Justice Department.

04 Jun 2019 2:51 PM

Kevin's departure comes as the United States is dealing with a hostile trade war with Mexico and China. (Photo:ANI)

White House top economist to leave Trump administration next month

The 57-year-old, who has served as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers since September 2017, will leave the White House.

03 Jun 2019 1:43 PM

Boeing said it has identified 21 737 NGs most likely to have the suspect parts and is advising airlines to check an additional 112 NGs. (Photo: File | AP)

US regulators say some Boeing 737 MAX planes may have faulty parts

The affected parts “may be susceptible to premature failure or cracks resulting from the improper manufacturing process,” the FAA said.

03 Jun 2019 11:11 AM

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Trump slams Russia, Syria, Iran for 'bombing the hell out' of Idlib

He had previously declared the end of ISIS in the Syrian region.

03 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

Markle will not be meeting with Trump, though the official reason given is that she remains on maternity leave. (Photo:AP)

Trump denies taped remark about 'nasty' Meghan Markle, ahead Of UK visit

And yet the remark about the Dutchess of Sussex is heard clearly on a tape of a Trump interview with the British tabloid The Sun.

03 Jun 2019 9:10 AM

Trump has made clamping down on legal and illegal immigration a signature policy of his administration. (Photo:AP)

Trump very serious on imposing tariffs on Mexico; says top aide

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who said the president of Mexico wants to keep being a friend of President Donald Trump.

03 Jun 2019 8:44 AM

Boeing MAX 8 jets could be back in air by late June. (Photo:AP)

Some Max 737 variants may have defective wings: Boeing

Boeing 737 MAX were grounded after a combined 346 people died in two deadly crashes.

03 Jun 2019 8:29 AM

Pompeo urged close ally Britain this month not to use Huawei’s technology to build new 5G networks. (Photo:AP)

Use Huawei and lose access to our data: United States warn Germany

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued the warning after meeting Foreign Minister Heiko Maas of Germany.

01 Jun 2019 10:54 AM

This comes at a time when the United States is locked in a trade dispute with China. (Photo:AP)

USA to revoke India's 'beneficiary developing country' status from June 5

Washington has also made the decision to remove India from its list of 'developing country WTO Members'.

01 Jun 2019 9:28 AM

The charges carry a sentence of up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine, the PA reported. (Photo:AP)

British tycoon charged with spanking fitness teacher in US

The billionaire chairman of Arcadia Group, Green, 67, is accused of spanking the instructor and grabbing her buttocks.

01 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Currently there are nearly two dozen Democratic presidential aspirants. (Photo:AP)

Several Indian Americans hired by US Senator to campaign for his 2020 bid

The first African-American Senator from New Jersey, Booker, 50, announced his 2020 presidential bid on February 1.

01 Jun 2019 8:40 AM

Planned Parenthood, which operates the clinic, hailed Stelzer's decision. (Photo:AP)

US court declares abortion services in Missouri can continue for now

The St. Louis clinic in Missouri had been on the verge of losing its license to carry out the procedure.

01 Jun 2019 8:33 AM

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump to announce re-election bid for President on June 18

Trump's wife Melania, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will also be part of the event in Orlando at the Amway Center arena.

01 Jun 2019 8:26 AM

Prime Minister Modi was on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo:AP)

PM Modi's post-election statement on inclusiveness, welcomed by US

PM Modi said that his government will now begin 'a new journey to build a new India with new energy' and reached out to minorities.

31 May 2019 3:04 PM

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