2026 seen driving stronger trade, investment between Pak, USA

Pakistan and the United States entered 2026 with a renewed emphasis on strengthening economic cooperation, building on the positive momentum achieved during 2025, which was widely seen as a strong year for advancing trade, investment, and long-term partnership between the two countries.

U.S, China chart path toward stability following Trump–Xi discussion

The U.S. and China discussed a broad slate of global and bilateral issues during a phone call between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping on Monday, signaling a fresh push toward deeper cooperation.

U.S. ends record 43-day Govt shutdown after Trump signs funding Bill

The United States on Wednesday ended the longest government shutdown in its modern history after President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill to fund federal agencies through January 30.

US Government shutdown nears resolution

FAA orders 10% cut to U.S. flights as controller shortage deepens during shutdown

Air travelers across the United States are facing widespread cancellations after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instructed airlines to scale back flight operations by 10% at the nation’s 40 busiest airports.

U.S. Democrats sweep major elections, scoring key wins in multiple states

U.S. Democrats made a clean sweep in several of the nation’s most closely watched elections on Tuesday night, securing major victories in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, California, and Pennsylvania.

Australia expands access for U.S. beef imports

In a notable shift in agricultural policy, Australia has revealed it will expand access for U.S. beef imports, easing restrictions that date back more than two decades.

Trump organization drops 'made in USA' claim for T1 phone

The Trump Organization removed a reference to its recently announced T1 smartphone being "Made in the USA," following skepticism

Pakistan imports from China clock in at around $2bn

Among Pakistan’s top trading partners, China remained the top source of imports for Pakistan during May, followed by U. A. E. Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and U. S. A..

Trump’s 50% steel & aluminum tariffs take effect, stirring tensions in Europe

U.S. tariffs entered the spotlight once again in Europe on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% levy on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. came into effect.