Canadian women’s hockey team: Road to Olympics begins in Calgary in late August

Canadian women’s hockey team: Road to Olympics begins in Calgary in late August

Aug 1, 2025

The Canadian women’s hockey team will begin its quest to defend its Olympic title with three training camps throughout the country this summer and fall. It will be the first time that Hockey Canada must work around the PWHL as it builds the

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Swiss National Day celebrated in Islamabad Pakistan

Swiss National Day celebrated in Islamabad Pakistan

Aug 1, 2025

Switzerland’s National Day, also known as Swiss National Day or Bundesfeiertag, is celebrated on August 1st every year. In 2026, it falls on a Saturday The Bundesfeier on August 1 is Switzerland’s national holiday. The date was chosen because the Federal Charter of 1291 was

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Outgoing Dutch Ambassador Ms Henny to be remembered for sports diploma

Outgoing Dutch Ambassador Ms Henny to be remembered for sports diploma

Aug 1, 2025

The outgoing ambassador of the Netherlands in Pakistan, MsHenny De Vries on Wednesday paid a farewell visit to the Pakistan Hockey Federation’s camp office and held meetings with the officials there. Federal Secretary Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani and President

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Pak-China partnership will continue to play important role in regional stability: Army Chief  Asim Munir

Pak-China partnership will continue to play important role in regional stability: Army Chief Asim Munir

Aug 1, 2025

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that the Pakistan-China strategic relationship exemplifies mutual trust, unwavering support, and shared commitment. He was addressing an event organised to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation

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3 Sask. First Nations reach cows and plows settlements with federal government

3 Sask. First Nations reach cows and plows settlements with federal government

Aug 1, 2025

Council and chief at Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation have begun the process of distributing funds from a federal agriculture benefit agreement, more commonly known as a ‘cows and plows’ settlement. “We’re actually working on the distribution today,” Muscowpetung Chief Melissa Tavita said, calling it a “bittersweet moment.” The

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Mark Carney ‘disappointed’ in Trump’s 35% tariff on Canada

Mark Carney ‘disappointed’ in Trump’s 35% tariff on Canada

Aug 1, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement overnight expressing disappointment with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs to 35 per cent on items not covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The move has raised questions about what’s next for the Canadian economy

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5 cops martyred as robbers attack police post in Sadiqabad

5 cops martyred as robbers attack police post in Sadiqabad

Aug 1, 2025

SADIQABAD: Five policemen embraced martyrdom as dozens of robbers attacked their post near Mahi Chowk, Tv Channel reported here on Thursday night. According to a police spokesman, dozens of bandits attacked a police post and martyred five personnel of Elite Force and injured

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Govt adopts effective strategy to completely eliminate terrorist outfits: PM Shehbaz

Govt adopts effective strategy to completely eliminate terrorist outfits: PM Shehbaz

Aug 1, 2025

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is committed to eliminate the monster of terrorism and the world acknowledges our successful operations against terrorists. Chairing a review meeting of the steering committee on counterterrorism in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that

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Belgium’s Embassy Islamabad to held Alumni Reception in August

Belgium’s Embassy Islamabad to held Alumni Reception in August

Aug 1, 2025

The Embassy of Belgium in Islamabad is hosting an exclusive Alumni Reception this August! If you’ve studied or are heading to Belgium for a Master’s or Postgraduate program, we’d love to connect! Interested in attending? Share your details with us by 11 August

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50,000 jobs for Pakistanis; China’s civil nuclear deal generates 4,000 MW

50,000 jobs for Pakistanis; China’s civil nuclear deal generates 4,000 MW

Aug 1, 2025

ISLAMABAD (APP) China’s civil nuclear cooperation with Pakistan has led to the generation of 4,000 megawatts of electricity and the creation of over 50,000 jobs, significantly contributing to Pakistan’s clean energy ambitions. These insights were shared by international experts during a webinar titled

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