Pakistan has successfully lobbied Western capitals into believing in its indispensability in the regional strategic landscape. The US continues to buy this narrative for various reasons, not discounting the naivete among them.

Washington announced late on Thursday that the new tariffs would take effect next week, as US President Donald Trump seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.

Telangana’s Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, is facing backlash after criticizing young journalists for lacking respect and etiquette at an event. His remarks sparked outrage, with press associations demanding clarification. Simultaneously, Reddy criticized political parties for owning media outlets and addressed concerns about social media misinformation.