LAHORE MIRROR (Reuters) — Canada will extend until June 30, 2028 a program that offers relief on tariffs that Ottawa imposed on some US imports, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement on Monday. The relief applies to imports that are in short supply in the Canadian market such as non-steel goods used in mining, quarrying, or the extraction of oil and gas, he said.
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LAHORE MIRROR (Reuters) — Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10-and-a-half years on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others around two decades ago. Brand – the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry who in recent years moved away from the mainstream – was found guilty on Thursday of committing the offences between 2004 and 2009. He had denied the charges. The Misinformation Monitor newsletter rounds up international misinformation narratives, with a “Real or Fake?” quiz in every edition. Sign…
LAHORE MIRROR — Workers evacuated safely after water entered Tunnel 5 and the under-construction powerhouse, while WAPDA denied reports of tunnel collapse. A section of weakened rock collapsed during excavation of the second bench of the connecting tunnel at the Tarbela Dam Extension Hydropower Project, allowing water from the intake pit to enter Tunnel 5 and the under-construction powerhouse. According to the Haripur Deputy Commissioner, a section of the T5 project’s cofferdam gave way, causing water to enter Tunnel 5. All foreign and Pakistani workers engaged in the T5 project were safely evacuated. WAPDA, however, rejected reports that Tunnel 5…
LAHORE MIRROR (AFP) — Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Opener Tayyab Arif scored an impressive 57 and Mohammad Taha a patient 51 — both playing their first Test — while Azam hit 50, with Sri Lanka’s decision to bowl on what appeared to be a green pitch in Rawalpindi seemed to backfire. Saud Shakeel was unbeaten on 57 when bad light stopped play 15 minutes before schedule, with Ghazi Ghori seven not out. Sri Lanka’s decision…
A misleading report published by Dawn has misrepresented the facts surrounding the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) approval of Rs1.094 billion for the maintenance of a Lineage 1000 aircraft, wrongly suggesting that the funds were allocated for the purchase of a luxury jet for the Pakistan Army. FACT: No new aircraft was approved for purchase, this news was reported by English News Website The Pakistan Connect. The Rs1.094 billion allocation was specifically approved for the repair, maintenance and upkeep of an existing Lineage 1000 aircraft already part of the fleet used by the Prime Minister. The amount was not intended for…
LAHORE MIRROR — Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have shared the first public photograph of their son, Vihaan, giving fans a glimpse of the couple’s baby for the first time. The celebrity couple shared the photograph on social media while extending Diwali greetings to their fans and followers. In the festive picture, Katrina is seen wearing a yellow outfit, while Vicky is dressed in a white shalwar kameez. Their son, Vihaan, is also dressed in matching yellow and white attire. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katrina Kaif (@katrinakaif) Announcing their son’s name…
LAHORE MIRROR (Reuters) — Binance’s finance chief Kaiser Ng is leaving the company to pursue another venture, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange said days after hackers stole $6.3 billion from the platform in a record heist. “Kaiser Ng has decided to pursue a new venture after more than five years at Binance, with a transition plan implemented over the last half year,” Binance Co-Chief Executive Officer Yi He said in a statement on Saturday. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here. Justin Yek, a longtime finance…
LAHORE MIRROR — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has removed Jhelum Deputy Commissioner Mir Raza for violating her directives by postponing examinations on account of a VIP visit. Expressing strong displeasure over the decision, the chief minister said the deputy commissioner had clearly violated her instructions, stressing that VIP visits must not cause inconvenience to the public, particularly students. https://t.co/jzNsG72pXe — Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) November 8, 2026 An official notification announcing Mir Raza’s removal from the post of deputy commissioner has been issued. Maryam Nawaz reiterated that markets, shops and businesses must not be closed during VIP visits. She…
LAHORE MIRROR (AFP) — Wheeling its way between dining booths at a neon-lit restaurant in Pakistan’s Karachi megacity, a robot waitress drops off a fresh pizza to an awaiting family. While global buzz is growing around agile humanoids made in the United States, China and elsewhere, robotic staff are a rare sight in the South Asian country. “Welcome to Sicilian. My name is Robia,” the waitress says in an electronic voice, looking down at diners through blinking red LED eyes. Robia and her colleague Jojo are the DIY creations of Pakistani engineer Syed Osama Aziz, who is bringing a sci-fi…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India by three wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Under-19 Asia Cup in Muscat on Sunday. After winning the toss, India elected to bat but struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. The Indian side was bowled out for 208 in 46.3 overs. Arjun Rajput was India’s standout batter, scoring an impressive 107 off 85 deliveries. For Pakistan, Ali Raza, Naqib Shafiq and Rizwanullah claimed three wickets each. Ali Raza conceded 37 runs, Naqib Shafiq 42, while Rizwanullah gave away 24 runs. 🌟 Player of the match 🌟 Hamza Zahoor’s stellar 💯 hands Pakistan…
