OTTAWA: Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney is likely to announce snap elections today (Sunday), seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from United States President Donald Trump. The former central banker was chosen by the centrist Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister, but he has never faced the broader Canadian electorate. That will change on April 28, if, as expected, Carney announces he is bringing parliamentary elections forward several months from October. Government sources told AFP that he would announce…
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US Senator Chris Van Hollen sends Pakistan Day wishes
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has conveyed warm greetings to the people of Pakistan and the Pakistani-American community on Pakistan Day, reaffirming his dedication to further strengthening relations between Washington and Islamabad. “Hi, I’m Chris Van Hollen and I represent the great state of Maryland in the United States Senate. I’m pleased to wish all of you a very happy Pakistan Day,” said Senator Van Hollen in a video message shared on Saturday. “Throughout my life, I’ve experienced the generosity and the warmth of the Pakistani people, and throughout the…
Read MoreVIDEO: ISPR unveils soulful anthem ‘Sab Ka Shajra Pakistan’
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has unveiled a new patriotic song titled ‘Sab Ka Shajra Pakistan’ (Everyone’s family tree is Pakistan), as the country observes Pakistan Day today. The track, released officially by the media and public relations wing of the military, features the heartfelt vocals of renowned Pakistani singer and actor Atif Aslam and aims to commemorate this historic occasion. The lyrics, crafted by lyricist Imran Raza and composed by acclaimed artiste Sahir Ali Bagga, emphasise themes of unity and national pride, echoing the enduring spirit of the nation. The video…
Read MoreNation fully capable of overcoming all challenges, says President Zardari on Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day with patriotic zeal and fervour today (Sunday) with Aiwan-e-Sadr hosting the iconic military parade to commemorate the 1940 Lahore Resolution which provided a framework for the realisation of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia. President Asif Ali Zardari is the chief guest of this year’s Pakistan Day parade, also attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, services chiefs and other dignitaries, which is being held at Aiwan-e-Sadr instead of the Shakarparian Parade Ground — which traditionally hosts the parade.…
Read MorePakistan win toss, opt to bowl first against New Zealand in 4th T20I
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, as they look to level the five-match series, currently led 2-1 by the hosts. In the previous match in Auckland, Pakistan produced a dominant performance, comfortably chasing a 205-run target and finishing at 207-1 to secure their first win of the series. Now the batters have to replicate their last performance in today’s match. Playing XI Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (C), Muhammad…
Read MoreWhatsApp to get livelier with new motion photo sharing option
WhatsApp is set to unveil an innovative feature that will enable users to share motion photos in chats, groups, and channels in an upcoming update. The popular Meta-owned instant-messaging app announced the new feature in its latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.8.12 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, WABetaInfo reported. Motion photos are a unique media format that captures the brief moments of movement before and after a still image, combining video and audio for a more immersive experience. This screengrab shows the upcoming WhatsApp feature. — WABetaInfo This…
Read MoreRailways slashes train fares by 20% for Eid ul Fitr
The Pakistan Railways has announced a special Eid-ul-Fitr gift for passengers by offering a 20% discount on train fares. According to an official notification issued on Saturday, the discounted fares will be applicable on all mail, express and intercity trains for the first three days of the Eid. Passengers making advance bookings will also be eligible for the reduced fares. However, the discount will not apply to Eid Special Trains. The PR has directed all booking offices to strictly implement the fare reduction to ensure passengers benefit from the offer.…
Read MoreRussia’s Putin is a ‘great’ leader, says US’ Witkoff
WASHINGTON: White House envoy Steve Witkoff has showered Russian President Vladimir Putin with praise and said the leader had told the US official that he had prayed for his “friend” US President Donald Trump when he was shot while campaigning in Philadelphia last year for the presidential election. The envoy met with Putin over multiple hours last week in Moscow and told US media the talks — which involved discussions about forging a path towards ending Russia’s war in Ukraine — were constructive and “solution-based.” In an interview with right-wing…
Read MorePakistan Day: Aiwan-e-Sadr holds military parade to mark Lahore Resolution
ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day with patriotic zeal and fervour today (Sunday) with Aiwan-e-Sadr hosting the iconic military parade to commemorate the 1940 Lahore Resolution which provided a framework for the realisation of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia. President Asif Ali Zardari is the chief guest of this year’s Pakistan Day parade — also attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, services chiefs and other dignitaries — which is being held at Aiwan-e-Sadr instead of the Shakarparian Parade Ground — which traditionally hosts…
Read MoreBarrister Saif accuses govt of inaction, demands talks with Afghan Taliban
Barrister Ali Saif, information adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, on Saturday, slammed the federal government for not initiating a dialogue with Afghanistan on terrorism, stressing that Pakistan’s security was deeply tied to its western neighbour. Speaking on Geo News programme Naya Pakistan, Barrister Saif questioned why the government was not holding talks with Afghan authorities despite acknowledging that terrorist networks operate from across the border. “If they know where the problem lies, what is stopping them from bringing Afghanistan to the table?” he asked. “They are neither engaging with…
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