Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs across a raft of US sectors, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the announcement of a Quebec-Newfoundland hydro agreement in St. John’s, Canada, August 17, 2026. REUTERS Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday ​that starting September 8, his administration would impose tariffs on imports from ‌the United States across a raft of sectors in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s new…

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Govt fully implemented SC order on Imran’s medical check-up, says Tarar

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference on Imran Khan’s medical examination in Islamabad. SCRFEENGRAB Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Saturday accused the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) of politicising the health of its founding chairman, Imran Khan, saying the government had fully implemented the Supreme Court’s order regarding his medical examination and alleging that…

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Pakistan roar back to beat Japan

Waheed scores twice as Green-shirts conquer Japan 4-3 in Group G classification stage Pakistan recovered from two goals down to edge Japan 4-3 in a thrilling Group G match at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Saturday, securing a narrow victory after a late Japanese push. Waheed Ashraf Rana scored twice for Pakistan,…

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Pakistan envoy presents credentials to Dominican president, pledges stronger bilateral ties

Duo reaffirms its commitment towards exploring diverse avenues of collaboration, including trade, investment and IT Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh (L) presented his credentials to President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. Photo: X Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented his credentials to Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in…

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M-10 motorway to cost $400m, govt tells NA

Project had been divided into five sections of around 50 kilometres each to facilitate investment National Assembly. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday informed the National Assembly that working on a new motorway, M-10, to provide a direct Karachi-Hyderabad connection was underway. Responding to questions during Question Hour, the federal parliamentary secretary for communications…

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Commerce ministry to digitise trade data

Minister says trade data is ‘valuable national asset’ to be transformed into actionable intelligence ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for developing a secure, integrated and AI-enabled digital ecosystem for the Ministry of Commerce and its attached organisations, following separate meetings with the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) and Sky47, a statement…

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Gaza ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ undermining support even in ‘pro-Israel’ nations: Poland

FM Sikorski cites lack of accountability for Israeli military’s ‘excessive use of force’ for declining support Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Photo: AA/file Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza and the failure to ensure accountability for the Israeli military’s “excessive use of force” were undermining public support even in nations…

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PM expresses ‘displeasure’ over officials’ ceremonial buggy ride at August 14 parade

Premier observes that display of ‘pomp and show projected an image of privilege and personal aggrandisement’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a “very serious view” of an incident at an official function in Islamabad on August 14, during which the chief commissioner and inspector general of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) rode to the…

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