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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Dar, Qatari minister discuss evolving regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions

Minister of state for foreign affairs appreciates Pakistan’s constructive role as Dar reaffirms commitment to peace Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L), Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi (R) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar’s Minister of State for…

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A fading monument to Peshawar’s past

Once the seat of political power, the historic village’s grand Qalla struggles for survival Sheikhan, a historic village on the outskirts of Peshawar, stands as a living testament to a glorious past that has largely vanished. Once renowned for its abundant irrigation water from the Bara River and the prized Bara Rice variety, believed to…

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Minor girl killed in alleged CCD firing

. CHAKWAL: A tragic incident in Chakwal has raised serious questions about law enforcement procedures after a nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed in firing by personnel of the Crime Control Department (CCD), while her father and brother sustained critical injuries. Following the incident, a CCD official has been taken into custody. According to police, Australian…

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Water projects face funding shortfall

ISLAMABAD: Water sector development in the next fiscal year is set to face a major funding squeeze, with the government proposing Rs179 billion in allocations against a required outlay of Rs969 billion. According to sources, the Ministry of Water Resources had projected a total requirement of Rs969 billion for ongoing and planned development schemes. However,…

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PM sees new era in relations with US

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a ceremony marking the 250th Independence Anniversary of the United States in Islamabad. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan and the United States were moving beyond a traditional diplomatic partnership towards a broader relationship rooted in people-to-people links, education, investment and shared economic opportunity, as…

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Pakistan, Qatar discuss Mideast peace

Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on all issues of mutual interest ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday received a telephone call from Shiekh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders held…

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Rahim’s ton puts BD in command

Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan after veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim struck a superb century to help the hosts set a daunting 437-run target at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. At stumps on day three, Pakistan were 0/0 in two overs in their second innings, with openers Abdullah Fazal…

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