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Agreement signed for developing indigenous ICT resources in Pakistan

December 10, 2021August 21, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Inovatian-Asia (Private) Limited, a sister concern of international technology firm Inovatian Inc with offices in Canada, the UK, the US and Egypt, a statement said on Saturday. The Inovatian-Asia (Private) Limited was founded by renowned scientist and innovator Dr Hatim … Read more

COVID 19 booster shots in Canada

August 21, 2021 by Aneela Siddiqui

New research from around the world has raised new concerns about COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada decreasing protection against infection from the highly infectious delta variant over time, prompting some countries to push for booster shots. The decisions based on the research are not definitive, and CBC News spoke to several Canadian and international experts who … Read more

Canada to boost evacuation process of Afghan refugees from Kabul

August 21, 2021 by Aneela Siddiqui

OTTAWA: On Friday, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said that Canada will speed up the processing of families of interpreters and others who helped the country’s mission in Afghanistan so that many people can be evacuated as soon as feasible. Mendicino made the statements as Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan reported that the first Canadian jet carrying … Read more

“We should keep the door open to all possibilities”, says Mendicino

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 by Aneela Siddiqui

Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday that if asked, Canada would consider accepting more Afghan refugees on behalf of the US or other allies. “We should keep the door open to all possibilities,” he said. In the midst of a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan that occurred in days, rather than weeks, Canada is part … Read more

Afghanistan’s All-Girls Robotics Team is desperate to move out of the country as the Taliban seizes power

August 20, 2021 by Shariq Tahir

Afghanistan’s all-girls robotics team, which has garnered headlines in recent years for its creations, is desperately trying to leave the country after the Taliban gained control of the capital city of Kabul over the weekend, according to a report from Canada’s media. “They’re worried about what tomorrow brings. They want to continue to be educated. … Read more

Binance warned by Central Bank for operating illegally in Netherlands

August 18, 2021 by Syed Ahad

The Netherlands has imposed a ban on Binance. According to De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the company has failed to secure the necessary legal registration, making its services illegal in the country.

DNB said, “This means Binance is not in compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act and is illegally offering services for the exchange between virtual and fiduciary currencies and it is illegally offering custodian wallets”.

The central bank may take action against Binance. As of now the bank has not yet any details. A representative of De Nederlandsche Bank said.

In reply, Binance said that it aims to receive licensing approval from DNB “in due course.”

Binance has recently been the subject of intense regulatory investigation in the U.K., Italy, Japan, Canada, Poland, Thailand, the Cayman Islands, Malta, and other countries.

Changpeng Zhao, the company’s CEO, has even stated that he would be willing to resign if someone with a good compliance background was willing to take his place.

Zhao stated that hiring more workers with regulatory skills was his “top priority.”

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Tarin for strengthening economic linkages with Canada

December 10, 2021August 17, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Canada is one of the major development partners of Pakistan, and the two countries need to further strengthen business and economic linkages, a senior government official said. During a meeting with High Commissioner of Canada for Pakistan Wendy Gilmour, who called on him, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said that Pakistan … Read more

How Countries have made COVID-19 vaccines compulsory

July 30, 2021 by Aneela Siddiqui

Countries have made COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for health professionals and other high-risk groups owing to a substantial increase in new coronavirus infections caused by the highly infectious Delta variant and a slowdown in vaccination rates. Here are some countries’ vaccine mandates: CANADA According to CBC News, Canada’s Treasury Board Secretariat is examining whether COVID-19 vaccinations … Read more

Pakistani swimmer Haseeb is sure to give his best performance at Tokyo Olympics

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by Munesh Lohana

According to the news, Pakistani swimmer Haseeb Tariq has stated that he will do his best to set a new personal best time during the 100 meter freestyle event in the Tokyo Olympics swimming competition.

Haseeb Tariq, a swimmer, says he will do his best to set a new record for his career-best timing during the 100-meter freestyle event.

The competition will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday (today) at the Aquatics Centre in Japan.

Haseeb says, “InshaAllah I hope to give my best.

The competition will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday (today) at the Aquatics Centre in Tokyo. Haseeb is confident in his ability to achieve his own best.

Talking to the media, Haseeb said, “InshaAllah I hope to give my best.” He maintained, “I have trained here very well and have spent a lot of good time in practice. It will come down to the race execution now and Allah will help.”

Haseeb, who was born in Karachi on April 6, 1996, has been winning national titles over the past few years.

In December 2019, he won two bronze medals in the 13th South Asian Games in Nepal. He is an all-around swimmer who has national records in 11 different events. After completing his finance degree in Canada, he now lives and works there.

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Samsung is Donating $1,000 for Every Olympic Medal Won by Canada

July 27, 2021 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Samsung stated last week that it will donate up to $25,000 to the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Samsung has been a long-time supporter of the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the business has announced that it will pay $1,000 for each medal won by Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, up to a total of $25,000, to … Read more

In Canada some used cars are more expensive than new cars

July 9, 2021 by Tahir Yameen

Car manufacturing plants have been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a huge backlog of orders for Computer chips, and several commuters who ditched public transit and bought their first cars.

The Canadian auto sector is experiencing a perfect storm, which is resulting in a shortage of new and used cars, as well as rising prices.

Warren Barnard, the executive director of the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario said, “If people have to wait two or three months to get a new vehicle, they will buy a used one, so demand is up there [in the used vehicle market],”

In Canada, new car inventory is down approximately 20%, but it’s down about 50% in the United States.

Because Americans are in the same situation, so some American dealers are purchasing used cars at auto auctions north of the border at prices that Canadian dealers can’t compete with.

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FM Qureshi Expresses Grief Over Death Of Pakistanis In Canada House Fire

July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of seven members of a Pakistani-Canadian family in a fire in the Chestermeier area of the Canadian province of Alberta. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Foreign Minister said that he was deeply saddened by the loss of life of Pakistani … Read more

Pakistan Cold-Shouldered by Many Countries To Meet FATF’s Conditions

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Pakistan Cold-Shouldered by Many Countries To Meet FAFT's Conditions

Pakistan has been cold-shouldered by more than two dozens of countries on the requests seeking mutual legal assistance to tackle terrorism-financing, money laundering, and cyber terrorism to meet the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATD) conditions and recommendations. Pakistan has sent more than 232 official requests to two dozen countries under its mutual assistance laws in … Read more

Justice Mahmud Jamal Becomes The First Muslim To Be Nominated As A Member Of Supreme Court

June 18, 2021 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Justice Mahmud Jamal has been nominated by Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau as the next member of the Supreme Court of Canada. He is the first Muslim judge to be nominated for the seat. In a tweet, the PM of Canada said, “Justice Mahmud Jamal, has had a distinguished career, throughout which he’s remained … Read more

Killing of Muslim family was a ‘terrorist attack’ says Trudeau

June 8, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the attack and categorized it as a “terrorist attack” the killing of four members of a Muslim family, who were run down by a man driving a pick-up truck. “This killing was no accident. This was a terrorist attack, motivated by hatred, in the heart of one of our … Read more

FM Condemns Killing Of Pakistani Muslims In Act Of Terror In Canada

June 8, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Peace In Afghanistan Is Indispensable For Region: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has expressed deep regret over the killing of a Muslim Pakistan-origin Muslim family in Ontario, Canada. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Twitter, “3 generations of Pakistani-Canadians were killed in a brutal act of mass murder for their Muslim faith. This is an act of terror rooted in unspeakable hatred & … Read more

Canada: Hate Attack Kills 4 Members Of Pakistan-Origin Muslim Family

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

A man rammed a pickup truck into a Pakistan-Origin Muslim in Ontario, a province in east-central Canada, killing four people, police said in a statement. A 20-year-old man wearing something like an ‘armour’ fled the scene after the attack, according to foreign news reports. The official later told a news conference that “there is evidence … Read more

China’s 2022 Olympics a chance to press Beijing on human rights, says Canada

June 5, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

Beijing’s hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics has made nations concerned and the chance to press China on its human rights record, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. Trudeau said China would only amend its behavior if faced with a united front, adding he would raise the issue at a Group of Seven leaders’ … Read more

Canada to ban entry of international students due to COVID-19 surge

May 2, 2021 by Web Desk

The government of Canada is all set to suspend entry of international students to Ontario, the worst-hit province which is battling the third wave of the coronavirus.

According to the media reports, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the government is considering halting the arrival of international students in Ontario, following a request from the province’s premier Doug Ford to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Because currently Ontario is the only province to request it, we are happy to work more closely with them,” he said.

Justin Trudeau said they will be “reaching out to their officials” to formalise the request.

Ontario has the maximum number of foreign students at 242,825 or 46%, it said. International students are currently exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 travel rules.

All students must be able to provide a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows they were approved for a permit.

US approves restart of Johnson & Johnson corona jabs

April 24, 2021 by Fahad Pervez

The US health officials on Friday have given the permission to restart the jabs of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccinations which was paused due to worries over blood clotting. The news came shortly after an expert panel suggested lifting the pause because the benefits of the shot surpassed possible dangers. “We have concluded that the … Read more

Canada announces suspension of flights from Pakistan due to COVID-19

April 23, 2021 by Web Desk

The Canadian government has announced that it will ban passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next 30 days. According to the media reports, all direct commercial and private passenger flights from India and Pakistan will be included in the ban, although cargo flights will still be permitted. Omar Alghabra, Canadian Minister of Transport, … Read more

EU Countries, Canada Appreciate Pakistan’s Role In Regional Stability

March 30, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

EU, Canada Appreciate Pakistan’s Role In Regional Stability

Her Excellency Mrs Androulla Kaminara –Ambassador of European Union (EU), Her Excellency Ms Wendy Gilmour – Canadian High Commissioner & Her Excellency Ms Lis Rosenholm, Ambassador of Denmark called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, matters of mutual … Read more

Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson covid vaccine

March 5, 2021 by Fahad Pervez

Canada has approved the Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus vaccine along with AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Moderna vaccines. As per reports, Canada has ordered up to 38 million doses, which can be stored at very low temperatures from two to eight degrees Celsius (35-46 Fahrenheit). Health Canada chief medical officer Supriya Sharma said, “We concluded that there was strong evidence … Read more

Canada: White Nationalist ‘Proud Boys’ Group Labeled A terrorist Outfit

February 4, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Canada has declared the white nationalist right-wing extremist group Proud Boys a new face of fascism, saying it has been involved in political violence. The Canadian government on Wednesday, February 3, described the right-wing extremist organization Proud Boys as a “serious and growing threat” to society, calling it a terrorist group. A group called Proud … Read more

Canadian Governor-General Julie Payette Resigns Workplace Harassment

January 23, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Julie Payette, Canada’s governor-general and Queen Elizabeth’s representative has resigned over allegations of workplace harassment. According to the reports, the resignation of the governor-general will not be a problem for the government as it is a symbolic post for swearing-in and signing legislation but constitutional questions may arise. According to the report, Julie Payette resigned … Read more

Canada: Court To Hear Appeal Against Ban On Wearing Hijab

November 2, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The trial is set to begin this week after a long-awaited appeal against a ban on wearing a Hijab by social rights groups in Canada. According to Al Jazeera, the petition against Bill 21 in the Canadian province of Quebec was filed by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association … Read more

Shahbaz Gill gives proof of being a Pakistani

September 6, 2020July 19, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for National Security said that there is no citizenship of any country except Pakistan, misunderstanding about citizenship should not be spread. Explaining about his assets and citizenship, Moeed Yousuf said that rumors are being spread against him, not the citizenship of any country other than Pakistan, I have … Read more

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