Pakistan and Canada on Monday agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, security and development, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to institutionalize bilateral engagement while Canada announced assistance worth over $47 million for security and development initiatives in Pakistan. Addressing a joint press stakeout along with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand at the Ministry […]
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Canada Calling
The first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in almost two decades reads as an admission of how badly an important relationship has been neglected. Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s meetings in Islamabad produced the right list of priorities–trade, investment, agriculture, mining, energy, automobiles, education and labour mobility–along with a phytosanitary protocol for Canadian […]
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada, arguing that the economic impact of wildfire smoke drifting into the United States should be considered in future trade measures. Read More: House votes to overturn Trump’s Canada tariffs Speaking during a primetime address on Friday, Trump said the cost of pollution caused by […]
Global crackdown targets India linked crime networks
An international law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 24 individuals allegedly linked to India based organised crime groups accused of involvement in murder, extortion, drug trafficking and other serious offences across multiple countries. Read More: Death penalty sought for 24 Hindus linked to Gujarat massacre According to US officials, the coordinated operation involved investigative […]
US declines to renew USMCA in current form
The US has declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, citing ongoing trade deficits with Mexico and Canada, while confirming that the trade pact will remain in force as negotiations continue. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the decision following a virtual meeting involving officials from the three North American […]
Morocco knock Netherlands out on penalties in FIFA World Cup Round 16
Morocco secured a dramatic victory over the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after an entertaining contest ended level following extra time. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with both teams finding the net once before neither side could break the deadlock during […]
Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16
Stephen Eustaquio hammered home a rasping strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 92nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, propelling the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history. Eustaquio received the ball on the edge of the South […]
Canada thrash 9-man Qatar for first-ever World Cup win
It took them two matches on home soil to get the result, but for the thousands of home fans packed into the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup was well worth the wait. A comprehensive 6-0 win over 9-man Qatar catapulted the host nation to the top of Group […]
Pakistan seeks Canadian help on canola to cut $5 billion edible oil import bill
Pakistan is seeking to expand cooperation with Canada on canola cultivation and agricultural technology as it looks to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce an annual edible oil import bill of up to $5 billion, a statement said on Friday. The push comes as Pakistan, which remains heavily dependent on imported edible oils despite agriculture […]
Canada, China seek stronger partnership after high-level talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada and China are working toward a “more stable and constructive partnership” following high-level discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Canada. Read More: China and Canada reach landmark trade and tourism deal In a statement shared on social media, Carney said the meeting built on momentum […]