Canada has launched a trade war against its closest ally, the United States, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing 25% retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods in response to President Donald Trump’s new import taxes. Trump signed an emergency order imposing 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports and 10% levies on Canadian energy, effective February 4 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Trudeau, after consultations with his cabinet and provincial leaders, declared that Canada will not back down, vowing to protect Canadian jobs and industries. The Canadian tariffs will be implemented in two phases: $30 billion worth of U.S.…
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Panama for his first foreign trip, marking a significant diplomatic moment as he brings President Donald Trump’s demands to the forefront, especially regarding the Panama Canal. Rubio’s mission, under the banner of Trump’s “America First” policy, also includes discussions on trade relations, migration, and combating drug trafficking. The Panamanian government, however, has made it clear that there will be no negotiations on the ownership of the Panama Canal. President José Raúl Mulino stated on Thursday that the canal is “not up for negotiation,” emphasizing Panama’s control over the waterway. Trump’s previous…
US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, escalating trade tensions and raising concerns of a fresh global economic slowdown. The move, which was formalized through three separate executive orders on Saturday, is set to take effect from Tuesday. The tariffs include a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% duty on Chinese goods, with energy imports from Canada facing a lower 10% levy. The measures come as part of Trump’s pledge to address what he calls a “national emergency” over fentanyl smuggling and illegal immigration. The announcement sparked…
A tragic crash involving a small Learjet 55 aircraft occurred on Friday evening in Northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple fatalities and widespread destruction. The plane, a medical evacuation air ambulance, crashed shortly after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, reportedly killing all six people on board. The victims included four crew members, a pediatric medical patient, and the patient’s escort. The aircraft was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it crashed, bursting into flames and setting several nearby homes on fire. Local authorities have confirmed that at least one house and multiple vehicles were consumed by the fire, while…
Aides to Elon Musk, who have taken charge of the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), have locked career civil servants out of computer systems containing the personal data of millions of federal employees. This move is part of a sweeping transformation under President Donald Trump, who, since assuming office 11 days ago, has undertaken an aggressive reshaping of the federal bureaucracy. Hundreds of civil servants have been fired or sidelined as Trump advances plans to trim the 2.2 million-strong civilian workforce and install loyalists in key positions. Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of social media…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser claimed on Sunday that the world would witness the unwavering support of the Pakistani people for PTI founder Imran Khan. Addressing a public gathering in Swabi, the former National Assembly speaker asserted that the people’s mandate had been stolen in the recent elections. He stated, “The public voted for PTI’s founder, but Shehbaz Sharif was seated in power.” He alleged that the people’s choice had been disregarded. Qaiser added, “Shehbaz Sharif held only 17 seats, yet he was made prime minister, which was an injustice to the nation.” He vowed that PTI would reclaim…
According to the official election results, Naeem Hanif was elected as the President of the Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ), while Qamar Zaman Bhatti was elected unopposed as the General Secretary of the organization. Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Secretary Arshad Ansari announced the newly elected PUJ leadership at the Lahore Press Club, in the presence of a large number of journalists. As per the official results, Hanif assumed the role of President, while the Senior Vice President position went to Yousaf Abbasi. Nadeem Zaeem was elected as Vice President, and Bhatti took charge as General Secretary. Mudassir Hussain…
Residents of Islamabad are facing a serious public health crisis as contaminated drinking water continues to flow from several filtration plants managed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Most of these plants lack modern filtration systems, forcing citizens to consume unsafe water. According to a recent report by the CDA, 16% of water samples from filtration plants were found to be unsafe for consumption. Despite this alarming revelation, authorities have yet to implement an immediate solution, with plans for upgrades still in the pipeline. Islamabad has 98 water filtration plants across various sectors and model villages, but their management has…
Federal Minister for Investment Board, Communications, and Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan met with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov in Baku on Sunday. The meeting, attended by a delegation of Azerbaijani cabinet ministers, focused on exploring ways to further enhance the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. During the meeting, Prime Minister Ali Asadov expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Pakistan, emphasizing that Azerbaijan has always conveyed love and brotherhood for the Pakistani people. He noted that the cooperation between the two countries had significantly grown since last year’s engagement. Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted the immense…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that matters concerning former intelligence chief retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed had entered their final stage. Expressing his views on the Samaa TV program “Do Tok With Kiran Naz” on Saturday, Malik mentioned that the federal government had not yet decided whether a provincial delegation would be sent to Afghanistan. He further revealed that the transfer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inspector general had been a long-standing request from the provincial chief minister. Discussing judicial appointments, Malik asserted that high court chief justices from the provinces would be appointed based on seniority.…
