Government to soon have ‘sharper view’ on public servants’ return to office, says Carney
Government to Clarify Federal Return-to-Office Policy in Coming Weeks: Carney Ottawa : Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the federal government will soon develop a clearer plan regarding the return of public servants to offices, following consultations with public sector unions in the
Pakistan to keep Afghan border closed without terror assurances: FO
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) Pakistan has once again reiterated its clear stance that the border will remain closed until the Afghan government provides firm assurances to prevent terrorist infiltration into Pakistan. During the weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the issue
Imran Khan’s anti-Army narrative now a national security threat: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI (Agencies) Pakistani military’s spokesman on Friday strongly criticised jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan for spreading what he called an “anti-army” narrative. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday assailed incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan
Field Marshal Asim Munir appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces
SLAMABAD (Agencies) The federal government on Thursday appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), marking a historic development in the country’s military structure. The appointment, approved by President Asif Ali Zardari following a summary submitted by Prime
Saskatchewan launches phase 4 of face the issue campaign to combat interpersonal violence
REGINA: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has launched Phase 4 of the Face the Issue campaign, aiming to empower bystanders to recognize and safely intervene in situations of interpersonal violence. The campaign provides clear, practical tools for individuals to make a difference, addressing the
Fewer Canadian Snowbirds Expected to Travel to U.S. This Winter Amid Tighter Border Rules
Toronto :Fewer Canadian snowbirds are expected to travel to the United States this winter as stricter immigration rules and increased border scrutiny dampen travel plans, according to a new industry survey. Snowbird Advisor surveyed 4,000 Canadian travelers, revealing that only 70 per cent
Food Prices in Canada Expected to Rise in 2026 as Meat Costs Surge: Dalhousie Forecast
Halifax:Food prices in Canada are projected to rise between four and six per cent in 2026, driven largely by escalating meat prices, particularly beef, according to the latest forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University. The annual Canada’s Food Price Report warns that beef
Ontario Wrote Off $1.4 Billion Worth of PPE, Now Burning Expired Equipment: Auditor General
Toronto :Ontario has written off more than one billion items of personal protective equipment (PPE) at a cost of $1.4 billion since 2021, and is now burning large quantities of expired supplies, according to a new report from the province’s Auditor General. Auditor
Federal Government to Cut Housing Spending by Over 50%, Build Only 26,000 Homes: Budget Watchdog
Ottawa:Federal spending on housing programs is set to decline by more than half over the next four years, with the government’s flagship $13-billion housing initiative expected to deliver only 26,000 new homes, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).
Fafan Reports ‘Violations, Transparency Issues’ in Nov 23 By-Polls
The Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) has observed that the November 23 by-elections were marred by “recurring violations” of campaigning restrictions and “gaps” in results transparency. The ruling PML-N secured close to 64% of the total votes polled in the by-elections for six
