Tag: Canada
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Canada FM confirms halting arms shipments to Israel
OTTAWA: Canada will halt all arms shipments to Israel, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly’s office confirmed Wednesday, a decision that has drawn the ire of Israeli leaders facing growing international scrutiny over the war in the Gaza Strip. The besieged Palestinian territory is facing a mounting humanitarian crisis, and months of war have pushed hundreds of…
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PIA air hostess slips away in Canada leaving ‘Thank you’ note behind
Another air hostess of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) allegedly went missing while on duty in Canada. The incident came to light when Maryam Raza, assigned to flight PK 782 from Pakistan to Toronto, failed to report for duty on the return flight, PK 784 from Toronto to Karachi. Upon investigation, a note expressing gratitude to…
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Farmers protest: From India to Europe
Farmers are protesting from India to Europe, separately, for their rights and to register their rebellion with sitting governments against soaring fuel, and fertilizer costs, lower prices of their produce, and restrictive regulations. The protests are shedding light on the very pertinent issues faced by the primary food-producing sector of countries owning big agricultural markets.…
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Canadian sentenced to life in prison for ‘terrorist’ murders of Muslim family
A white supremacist committed terrorism when he ran down a Muslim family out for an evening stroll, a Canadian judge said Thursday as she sentenced him to life in prison for the murders. The ruling is the first in Canada to make a link between white supremacy and terrorism in a murder case. Nathaniel Veltman,…
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‘Pakistan has credible evidence regarding Indian Agents orchestrating extra-territorial assassinations’, Foreign Secretary Syrus Qazi
In a press conference held on Thursday, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Syrus Qazi revealed what he termed as “credible evidence” linking Indian agents to the orchestrated killings of two Pakistani citizens on Pakistani soil. Qazi characterized the alleged actions as part of a “sophisticated and sinister” Indian campaign involving extra-territorial and extra-judicial assassinations. “These are killings-for-hire…
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Pakistani passport once again least powerful
Henley & Partners‘ Passport Index has published a list portraying the world’s travel access hierarchy. Top on the list of countries that encourage travelling are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, whose citizens can visit an astounding 194 destinations without requiring arduous visa procedures. This group of countries offer passport-to-plane experience, setting the bar…
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What is Canada’s new visa policy for students?
As per official data, last year Canada issued nearly one million study permits, about three times that of a decade ago, and now they are changing their policy. In response to a housing shortage aggravated by explosive growth in foreign student numbers, Canada has announced a temporary two-year cap on the intake of international students.…
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Canada to provide remote work visa for freelancers
The Canadian government intends to give remote work visas for freelancers and digital nomads in 2024, to adapt to the changing nature of the labour market, reports Samaa. The program is aimed at drawing international talent by enabling people to live temporarily in the country while working remotely. According to the policy, a specific visa…
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Canada’s ‘Startup Visa Program’ with no education, experience, job requirement or age limit
Umair Saleemi, journalist for BBC Urdu, shed light on Canada’s ‘Startup Visa Program’ in his latest piece: Every year, thousands of people from India and Pakistan migrate to America, Canada and European countries for better opportunities and a brighter future. Therefore, any changes in immigration and work visa laws or the introduction of any new…
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US-led coalition to patrol Red Sea against Houthi attacks
The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the “multinational security initiative.” “Countries that seek to uphold the foundational principle of freedom of navigation must come together to tackle the challenge posed…