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  • Journalists protest against PECA law for second day

    Journalists protest against PECA law for second day

    Canada Global (Web News) Protests against the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA) 2025, led by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), continued for a second day on Thursday.

    Journalists have challenged the law in the Supreme Court and multiple high courts, arguing that it undermines media freedom and violates constitutional rights.

    In a petition filed at the Islamabad High Court, the PFUJ called PECA unconstitutional and demanded a judicial review to overturn the amendments.

    Hunger strike camps and demonstrations were held nationwide, with journalists condemning the law as an attempt to suppress freedom of expression.

    In Quetta, the Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) staged a symbolic hunger strike outside the Quetta Press Club, vowing to resist the law. The Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) also launched a hunger strike at the Karachi Press Club, which entered its second day.

    Representatives from human rights organizations, lawyers, and civil society joined the KUJ’s protest, which runs daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. The KUJ labeled PECA a “black law” and urged journalists to continue demonstrations until it is repealed.

    In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ)’s Talagang-Chakwal Unit organized protests and hunger strikes, with participants raising slogans against the law.

    The amendments to PECA were swiftly passed by the ruling coalition in both the National Assembly and Senate without proper consultation with opposition parties, journalists, or media organizations.

    Signed into effect by President Asif Ali Zardari, the revised law introduces new definitions, regulatory bodies, and stricter penalties for so-called “false” information. It also reduces the punishment for spreading “fake news” online to three years in prison and a fine of up to Rs 2 million.

    The amendments establish the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA), the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), and the Social Media Protection Tribunal, increasing government control over online content.

  • UK anti-corruption Minister resigns amid controversy over ties to former Bangladesh PM

    UK anti-corruption Minister resigns amid controversy over ties to former Bangladesh PM

    Canada Global (Web News) Tulip Siddiq, the UK minister for financial services and anti-corruption, resigned following scrutiny over her financial links to Sheikh Hasina, her aunt and former prime minister of Bangladesh, who is under investigation for corruption.

    Although an inquiry found Siddiq did not breach the ministerial code, she stepped down to avoid distracting the government’s work. Her resignation comes amid allegations that her family may have benefited from financial irregularities, including a $12.65 billion Bangladeshi infrastructure project.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently defended Siddiq, swiftly appointed Emma Reynolds as her replacement. This marks the second ministerial resignation in two months, adding pressure to Starmer’s administration.

  • Rents in Canada hit 17-month low; Ontario saw biggest drop

    Rents in Canada hit 17-month low; Ontario saw biggest drop

    Canada Global (Web News)  The average rent for all housing types nationwide as of December was $2,109, down 3.2 per cent from a year ago, marking the fifth consecutive month of rent declines in December, according to the latest report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, which uses data from internet listing services on primary and secondary rental markets.

    This decline follows growth of 8.6 per cent in 2023 and 12.1 per cent in 2022.

    2024 is the first year that rents have seen an annual decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when rents fell 5.4 per cent.

    But despite the year-over-year decline, overall rents across the country have increased by 16.8 per cent over the past five years, an average of 3.15 per cent per year.

    Ontario saw some of the biggest rent relief, with the average asking rent for all apartments falling 4.7 per cent to $2,332. Apartment rents across the province then increased by 3.7 per cent during 2023.

    Despite these declines, Ontario remained the second most expensive province to rent in, second only to B.C.

    The city of Ottawa ranked 13th in terms of rent costs nationwide. The average one-bedroom apartment in Ottawa is listed for $2,012, but the modest rent relief is not enough to help those most in need of housing. Ottawa’s latest point-in-time count on the night of Oct. 23 found that 2,952 people are homeless citywide. That’s a 13 per cent increase from the 2,612 counted in 2021.

    Ottawa Mission’s 2024 annual impact report says Ottawa is filling shelters to deal with devastating levels of food insecurity and homelessness. The charity says it saw unprecedented levels of homelessness across the city in 2024.

  • Canada PM Trudeau announces resignation as polls forecast Liberal rout

    Canada PM Trudeau announces resignation as polls forecast Liberal rout

    Canada Global (Web News) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday his decision to step down as leader of the Liberal Party after nine years in office. However, he will remain in his position until a new leader is chosen.

    Facing mounting pressure from Liberal lawmakers to resign, following unfavorable polls predicting a significant loss for the party in the next election, Trudeau stated at a press conference that Parliament would be suspended until March 24.

    This timeline ensures Trudeau will still be in office as prime minister on January 20, when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. Trump has previously warned of potential tariffs that could severely impact Canada’s economy.

    “I plan to resign as both party leader and prime minister after a robust, competitive nationwide process to select the party’s next leader,” Trudeau said. “Canada deserves a meaningful choice in the upcoming election, and it’s clear that internal conflicts prevent me from being the best option for that fight.”

    Polls predict a significant loss for the Liberals to the opposition Conservatives in the upcoming election, set for no later than October. Parliament, initially scheduled to resume on January 27, will now reconvene on March 24, delaying any potential non-confidence motion until May.

    Trudeau had previously managed to ease concerns among Liberal lawmakers despite poor poll results and setbacks in two by-elections last year.

  • Fuel prices likely to go down

    Fuel prices likely to go down

    Canada Global (Web News) People might soon hear some good news because fuel prices are predicted to drop significantly.

    In recent years, the price of fuel has fallen significantly on a global scale. For the second half of the month, the price of gasoline may be reduced by Rs. 38 and that of diesel by Rs. 18.

    The cost of gasoline has decreased by $12 on the world market, bringing the price per barrel down to $102. Diesel is currently available for $9 less per barrel, costing $117 per barrel.

    The Pakistani rupee is strengthening in the meantime, which will assist bring down the cost of fuel.

    On September 30th, the caretaker administration decreased the price of gasoline and diesel by Rs. 8 and Rs. 11, respectively, providing a small respite to the populace.

  • Mahira Khan ties the knot with business tycoon Salim Karim

    Mahira Khan ties the knot with business tycoon Salim Karim

    Canada Global (Web News) On Sunday night, the stunning Mahira Khan married business magnate and his old friend Salim Karim.

    There were only a few close friends and family members present for the exquisite wedding.

    The actor from the film Humsafar’s wedding was widely shared on social media as soon as the news got public.

    While her husband looked great in a traditional black sherwani, Mahira was spotted sporting a stunning ivory outfit.

  • The ‘Taylor Swift effect’ brings spending boost to football

    The ‘Taylor Swift effect’ brings spending boost to football

    Canada Global (Web News) The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit New York on Sunday, the “Swift Effect” will be in full effect due to a connection between pop star Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce that has fans in a frenzy.

    The National Football League and superstar Swift, who is currently on her world-record-breaking “Eras Tour,” are two of the most influential forces in American popular culture.

    When Swift appeared in Travis Kelce’s suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, where she enthusiastically applauded as the tight end snagged a three-yard touchdown pass in a 41-10 thrashing of the Chicago Bears, the relationship was all but set.

    Fans analyzed Swift’s every move after she appeared on social media, from her chat with Donna, Kelce’s mother, to the sauces she paired with a mid-game chicken finger snack. Even Swift’s celebrations were replayed slowly on the game’s television broadcast.

    Now that there are speculations that Swift might make another cameo, fans are eager to hear “Welcome to New York” – or rather, East Rutherford, New Jersey – when the Chiefs play the visiting Jets.

  • Shah Rukh Khan wishes fans on Eid Miladun Nabi 2023

    Shah Rukh Khan wishes fans on Eid Miladun Nabi 2023

    Canada Global (Web News) Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who most recently starred in Jawan, sent a touching message to his fans on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) 2023.

    On the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) in the year 2023, Shah Rukh Khan sent his warmest greetings to his supporters via X.

    He said, “On this day let’s celebrate the virtues of being kind, compassionate and righteous. Wishing everyone a happy Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH). Give a big hug to everyone you meet. Eid Mubarak.”


     

  • US backs unbiased, free elections in Pakistan: State Department

    US backs unbiased, free elections in Pakistan: State Department

    Canada Global (Web News) Speaking to the media in Washington on Thursday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the United States supports free and fair elections in Pakistan.

    We support free and fair elections and do not take a side, according to Matthew Miller.

    In response to a query, a representative for the State Department stated that the US does not support any type of regime change. He claimed that because the US administration opposed any regime change, it had replied to the allegations numerous times.

    According to Matthew Miller, we collaborate with Pakistan on a variety of subjects and value their partnership with the United States. That is still the case and never will be.

  • Pakistani cricket team to join first training session today

    Pakistani cricket team to join first training session today

    Canada Global (Web News) The Pakistani squad, which is in India to compete in the ICC World Cup 2023, will hold its first practice session today (Thursday).

    The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad Deccan on Wednesday after a 16-hour journey and seven years.

    Today’s optional training session for the green shirts will be followed by their opening exhibition game against New Zealand on Friday.

    On October 6, the Pakistani team will play the Netherlands to start their World Cup campaign.

    Before the national cricket team left for the coveted title, Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, urged the cricket supporters for prayers and well wishes.

    The captain posted photos of the national squad on X, formerly known as Twitter, along with the message, “As we prepare to compete in the World Cup, we ask for your prayers. I have no doubt that you’ll keep showing me your love and support as you always did.”

  • More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

    More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

    Canada Global (Web News) In the early hours of Wednesday, civil defense workers were still scouring the burned remains of a structure for survivors after a wedding party fire in the Hamdaniya area of Iraq’s Nineveh province claimed the lives of over 100 people and injured 150 more.

    Hassan al-Allaq, the deputy governor of Nineveh, told that 113 deaths had been confirmed; however, official media reported that at least 100 people had died and 150 had been injured.

    According to local civil defense, a major event hall in the northeastern region caught fire after fireworks were launched during the celebration.

    “We observed the flames pulsing as it emerged from the hall. Those who succeeded exited, but those who failed remained trapped. Even those who managed to flee the inferno were damaged,” according to 34-year-old Imad Yohana.

    Firefighters could be seen climbing over the burning building’s debris in Reuters’ video from the scene as they shone lights over the charred remains.

    According to preliminary evidence, the structure was constructed using extremely combustible materials, which may have accelerated its collapse, according to official media.

  • IHC suspends Imran Khan’s sentence in Toshakhana case

    IHC suspends Imran Khan’s sentence in Toshakhana case

    Canada Global (Web News) The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s sentence imposed on him in the Toshakhana case was stayed on Tuesday by the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

    The IHC made public the brief decision it had reserved a day earlier ordering the authorities to grant the PTI leader bail.

    The court declared that the specifics of the sentence suspension would be included in the comprehensive decision that would be delivered later.

    Sources claim that the PTI leader has been instructed to provide a Rs. 100,000 surety bond in lieu of the bail.

    The decision is a significant success for Khan in his legal battle against his conviction and sentence imposed in the Toshakhana case.

    Khan was found guilty of corrupt practises related to the state gift repository earlier this month, and a district and sessions court in the federal capital sentenced him to three years in prison and assessed a fine of Rs100,000 as punishment. This decision disqualified Khan from running in the upcoming elections.

    Immediately following the trial court’s decision on August 5, the former prime minister—who has been barred from holding any public office as a result of the conviction—was detained and has since been held at Attock prison.

  • PM Kakar chairs second meeting today to ‘counter’ exorbitant electricity bills

    PM Kakar chairs second meeting today to ‘counter’ exorbitant electricity bills

    Canada Global (Web News) Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, will preside over the second meeting to develop a strategy to combat the excessive electricity prices that have triggered widespread demonstrations across the nation.

    The Chief Ministers will participate in a thorough dialogue today regarding energy-saving measures and the possibility of higher power prices in July.

    During the meeting, a comprehensive list of the officials and organisations receiving free power will be provided.

    According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was resolved during the emergency meeting conducted on Sunday under the leadership of PM Kakar that no action would be made in a hurry that would hurt the nation.

    The prime minister instructed the government to take “concrete steps” to lower the skyrocketing power prices and to submit him with a plan within the next 48 hours.

    There will be another session tomorrow to discuss power prices and bills, according to the sources, as a resolution could not be taken today to give the people quick respite from the electrical costs.

    According to the sources, the interim prime minister requested reports and proposals to bring about respite for the populace.

  • PKR weakens Rs3.26 against dollar in interbank

    PKR weakens Rs3.26 against dollar in interbank

    Canada Global (Web News) Tuesday’s interbank trade saw a loss of Rs3.26 for the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar. In the open market, the value of the dollar increased to Rs3.50 more than the local currency.

    Around 12:15 p.m., the local currency was trading at Rs. 291.75 in the interbank market and Rs. 301 on the open market.

    The local currency lost 0.52 percent during the previous week, ending the week at 288.49 versus the US dollar.

    A well-known currency broker claimed that the rupee’s depreciation was “expected” since, according to the terms of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), there should be a 1% differential between the open market and the interbank market.

  • Police raid Ali Amin Gandapur’s house to arrest him

    Police raid Ali Amin Gandapur’s house to arrest him

    Canada Global (Web News) PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur’s home was searched by police, however they were unable to find him.

    The residence was searched around two after midnight, according to the police.

    Police claimed to have discovered packages of slingshots and sticks in addition to flood assistance and coronavirus relief supplies.

    According to the police, Gandapur wrote a letter to the acting chief minister a few days ago complaining that members of the force had taken his possessions.

    In May, Gandapur was allowed to leave the Sukkur Central Prison.

    In a criminal complaint filed against him with Naseerabad police on March 19, 2023, Rawalpindi police issued a warrant for Gandapur, a former federal minister for the Kashmir Affair and Gilgit-Baltistan.

  • Govt goes for Rs20 hike in fuel prices

    Govt goes for Rs20 hike in fuel prices

    Canada Global (Web News) Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, announced a Rs19.95 per litre rise in the price of petrol on Tuesday, citing the growing cost of commodities on the international market. This action would boost inflation in the nation at all levels.

    Dar said that the government was required to abide by the agreement signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a message that was broadcast live by TV stations, and he predicted that the increase in high-speed diesel (HSD) would be Rs19.90 per litre.

    He said that the decision was made in Pakistan’s best interests since any divergence would have detrimental effects on the nation and that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had instructed them to impose the least amount of hardship on the populace as possible.

    Petrol and HSD will now be available for Rs272.95 and Rs273.40 a litre, respectively, with the new prices taking effect right away. This will cause the cost of transportation for both people and products to soar to an intolerable level.

    According to the stand-by agreement between Pakistan and the IMF, the government is required to eliminate subsidies in order to lower the budget deficit, leaving the populace to the whim of the market, as well as raise the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) from the current level of Rs50 per litre to Rs60.

  • Benazir Bhutto’s wax statue unveiled at Dubai’s Madame Tussauds

    Benazir Bhutto’s wax statue unveiled at Dubai’s Madame Tussauds

    Canada Global (Web News) At a ceremony to reveal a wax replica of his late mother, Benazir Bhutto, a former Pakistani prime minister, at Madame Tussauds in Dubai on Sunday, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said she was a symbol of “democracy and equal rights for women.”

    Benazir Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, was Pakistan’s first woman to be chosen to lead a democratic government. On December 27, 2007, she was killed in a gun-and-bomb attack at an electoral rally in Rawalpindi.

    The world-famous wax museum Madame Tussauds Dubai is the first of its type in the Gulf area and the 25th version worldwide.

    Mohtarma Shaheed The first wax figure of a Pakistani is Benazir Bhutto, who is on exhibit at Madame Tussauds Dubai.

  • Monsoon rains lash southern, upper Pakistan as 14 more deaths reported

    Monsoon rains lash southern, upper Pakistan as 14 more deaths reported

    Canada Global (Web News) In the past 24 hours, monsoon rains have pounded the southern regions of the nation, causing flash flooding that cut off numerous cities and villages from the rest of the nation and killing 12 people and wounding 15.

    In Sindh and Balochistan, a large region was drowned by rainwater and a deluge in local streams and minor rivers, causing damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Additionally, southern Punjab’s arid region of Cholistan and other areas saw severe downpours.

    The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reports that six deaths and 13 additional injuries have been confirmed in Balochistan thus far.

    On the other side, a landslip in Gilgit-Baltistan resulted in the deaths of three family members—a mother and her two children—and the injuries of two others.

    In the past, flash flooding brought on by heavy rains forced the administration to declare an emergency in Lower Chitral and Upper Chitral, a region susceptible to flash flooding like other areas of Malakand and Hazara divisions.

  • Bank of Canada set to hike interest rate again amid inflation pressures

    Bank of Canada set to hike interest rate again amid inflation pressures

    Canada Global (Web News) The Bank of Canada is scheduled to release updated economic forecasts along with its most recent decision on interest rates on Wednesday morning.

    Most forecasters predict a hike of 0.25 percentage points, which would raise the benchmark interest rate of the central bank to 5%.

    After a brief hiatus, the central bank increased interest rates last month.

    It highlighted worry over a spate of hot economic indicators that led its governing council to conclude that interest rates were not high enough to slow the growth and lower inflation.

    Given the continued tight employment market and elevated price pressures, many predict another rate increase on Wednesday.

    The annual inflation rate in Canada decreased to 3.4% in May, but less volatile measurements indicate that prices are still growing quickly.

  • Flood expected in Sutlej as rains to hit Pakistan from Thursday

    Flood expected in Sutlej as rains to hit Pakistan from Thursday

    Canada Global (Web News) The villagers along the Sutlej were on edge after a warning that the river may be in medium to high flood at Ganda Singh Wala, a border village in Kasur, for the next 24 to 28 hours, as the Met Office anticipated further monsoon rainfall starting Thursday [July 13] in various areas of the nation.

    As a result of the ongoing rains in the catchment areas, India will increase the amount of water released into the river. The Ravi and Sutlej rivers in Pakistan saw their biggest flooding in 1988, destroying hundreds of thousands of acres’ worth of crops and way of life.

    In this regard, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has instructed the relevant authorities to continuously monitor the situation at Trimmu Barrage in Jhang district, which controls the flow of the River Chenab, and Jassar, a border town of Narowal district, where the first control structure on the River Ravi in Pakistan is located.

    According to the Met Office, Pakistan will see rain from July 13 to July 17, as monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are predicted to enter the upper and central regions of the nation on July 12 (pm) and become more intense on July 14.

    On July 14 evening, a westerly wave is also anticipated to hit the higher portions, which means that the interaction between the two systems might result in extreme weather.

    According to the report, from July 14 to July 17, heavy rains might create urban floods in low-lying parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, and Lahore. They could also produce landslides in Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.