Economic fears and US threats loom over Canada’s election day

Strong voter enthusiasm highlights the growing stakes for Canada’s political and economic path. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Canadians are voting on Monday in a closely watched election shaped by trade disputes, economic turmoil, and annexation threats from the United States. Voters will decide whether interim Prime Minister Mark Carney should secure a full four-year mandate or if…

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No space to nurse

PUBLISHED August 03, 2025 PESHAWAR/ LAHORE/ KARACHI: There was once a time when motherhood was stereotypically associated with a life of stagnation. The new mother’s life would revolve around caring for her child, with no room for personal or professional growth. In these times, breastfeeding, despite its challenges and constraints, came naturally to women since…

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PTI to announce Senate candidate today: Junaid Akbar

Parliamentary committee had instructed all candidates to temporarily withhold submission of nomination papers A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporter waves the party flag at a rally. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will formally announce its candidate and covering candidate for the vacant Senate seat today, party leader Junaid Akbar said in a statement on X…

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When the body turns on itself

PUBLISHED August 10, 2025 When 28-year-old Sana began to lose clumps of hair and to wake up with stiff, painful joints in her right hand, she told herself it was nothing but stress. Six months later, a rash across her cheeks flared and she developed breathlessness. Multiple doctors offered inhalers, creams, or reassurance that it…

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Storms loom large after rain devastation

A dust storm approaches the town of Normal, Illinois, U.S., May 16, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD/QUETTA: With large parts of the country still counting the cost of recent deadly rains, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday warned of another widespread spell of rain, windstorms and…

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