With less than 36 hours before US election day in the historically close campaign, here are some Dawn pieces to read while you wait.
First-time Muslim voters in US wary of two-party system
Disenchantment with both major US political parties is pushing many first-time Muslim voters in Northern Virginia toward abstention or even third-party support.
What could a Trump presidency mean for Pakistan?
Some in Pakistan believe that if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election on Nov 5, it could bring favourable outcomes for Imran Khan and US-Pakistan relations.
US election ripple — Pakistan’s future:
Public sentiment towards the US in Pakistan is complex: while anti-Americanism can be politically popular, the US remains a top destination for Pakistani youths pursuing higher education and families seeking residency abroad.
How the US sustains Israel’s warcrimes:
Even when there have been differences about Israel’s conduct, the US has, for the most part, ensured that there must be “no daylight” between the two sides.
Visa fears for international students as US vote nears
The future of student visas — as well as coveted working visas and training visas students can apply for after graduation — is up in the air ahead of the presidential election next week.
Investors take cover in Asia ahead of US election:
Investors are selling yen and taking shelter in cash, India, pockets of China’s markets and Singapore dollars ahead of a US election that could shake out global money and trade flows.
The Palestinian factor:
Michigan is defined as one of the ‘swing states’ that will decide next week’s presidential election in the US. Secondly, it is home to the largest geographic concentrations of Arab-Americans in the country.
What would a Trump or Harris presidency mean for Pakistan?
As the US presidential race unfolds, Pakistan watches closely — yet the outcome is unlikely to stray from the well-worn paths of pragmatism.
America’s president:
Four years ago, Joe Biden’s defeat of Donald Trump was hailed as a return to ‘normal’ and the terminal demise of the far right. In 2024, Trumpism is not only alive and well but the man himself is poised to make yet another victorious bid for the White House.
Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris influence the US election?
With voter registrations down among young people in a country where 18 is the voting age, the first challenge for either campaign may be getting them to register to vote at all.
