ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the Pakistani nation and Islamic world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and urged everyone to keep in their thoughts the people suffering oppression in Palestine and Kashmir. In a message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha1446 Hijri, he said, “I felicitate from the core of my heart the whole […]
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azdha, emphasizing the importance of promoting values of sacrifice, love, brotherhood, and unity in our behavior. “This day revives in us the spirit of faith, sacrifice, selflessness, and brotherhood. […]
Allegations on the president’s ties to the crypto industry and claims of “Trump derangement syndrome” clouded attempts to reach an agreement on a market structure bill in Congress. Republican lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) pushed back against concerns that US President Donald Trump could personally profit from his exposure to the crypto industry, dismissing the claims as political “theatrics” amid ongoing debate about digital assets legislation. In a June 6 hearing organized by Democrats, HFSC ranking member Maxine Waters defended that the lawmakers should focus on “information that has not been explored during the committee hearing” on June 4, which dealt with concerns around the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act. The debate around the crypto market structure bill, expected to head for a vote on June 10, has been partly shadowed by calls for provisions to stop Trump from potentially using the legislation to his personal benefit. Representative Bryan Steil, who chairs the ...