Author: Asim Siddiqui

Pakistan’s Defence Is Impregnable, Diplomacy Indispensable: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh No Notable Pentagon Military Official Attends Pakistan’s Defence Day Ceremony — Why? The Picture May Become Clearer in the Coming Days Washington, D.C. — Asim Siddiqui The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., hosted a ceremony to mark Pakistan’s Defence and Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces and law enforcement personnel who have served in defense of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Addressing the gathering, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed…

Grand Pakistan Independence Day Celebration Held in Springfield, Virginia, with Strong Participation from the Pakistani-American Community Representatives of Different Political Groups Come Together on One Platform, Promoting National Unity and Expressing Best Wishes for Pakistan’s Progress and Prosperity   Report by Asim Siddiqui — Washington SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA: A Pakistan Independence Day celebration was organized by the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) at a local restaurant in Springfield, Virginia, drawing a significant number of members of the Pakistani-American community. Arshad Abbasi served as the stage secretary, while Mian Qaiser opened the program…

Pakistani American Chicagoland Chamber Gala Highlights New Opportunities for U.S.–Pakistan Trade and Investment By Asim Siddiqui CHICAGO: The Pakistani American Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce (PACCC) brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and community representatives at its Annual Gala 2026, highlighting new opportunities to strengthen economic, educational and technological cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. The event provided a platform for discussions on expanding corridors of trade, knowledge, technology and investment, with particular attention to sectors including information technology, agriculture, energy, healthcare and education. Chamber Chairman Dr. Tariq Butt emphasized…

Trump’s Immigration Agenda Reshapes the Debate Over Citizenship and Visas Trump Accounts” Offer $1,000 for Eligible Newborns as Immigration Policies Face Court Challenges By Asim Siddiqui The Trump administration’s immigration agenda has once again placed birthright citizenship, immigration enforcement and visa restrictions at the center of America’s political and legal debate. The White House has pursued executive actions aimed at changing how birthright citizenship applies in certain circumstances, particularly involving children born to some non-citizen parents. The issue has generated significant legal challenges and has been covered by The Associated…

Canada Strikes Back: $27.6 Billion in Counter-Tariffs on U.S. Goods Trade War Deepens as Ottawa Targets 700+ American Products and Announces $7.5 Billion in Support By Asim Siddiqui The trade dispute between Canada and the United States has entered a new and potentially damaging phase. Following Washington’s decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on C$27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods, Canada has announced a dollar-for-dollar response targeting the same value of American imports. Beginning September 8, 2026, Canada will impose counter-tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 percent on more than…