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Pakistan's Crackdown on Afghan Refugees: A Controversial Move

In recent weeks, Pakistan has intensified its efforts to arrest Afghan citizens residing in the country without proper documentation. This move has sparked significant controversy, with the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad accusing Pakistan of attempting to expel all Afghan refugees from its territory. The Afghan Embassy issued a strongly worded statement, condemning the short timeframe given by Pakistani authorities and the unilateral nature of their decision. The embassy claimed that Afghan nationals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been subjected to arrests, searches, and orders to leave the cities and relocate to other parts of Pakistan. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has dismissed these allegations, stating that the authorities are merely facilitating conditions for the swift return of Afghans to their home country. The ministry emphasized that Pakistan has long threatened to deport Afghans living in the country illegally. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently approved a March 31 dea...

Trump Delays Tariffs on Canada and Other Countries


In a surprising move, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has decided not to impose his promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China immediately upon taking office. According to multiple reports, Trump will instead direct federal agencies to investigate and address persistent trade deficits and unfair trade practices by other nations.

Trump had previously pledged tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods, 10% on global imports, and 60% on Chinese goods. However, his administration has opted for a more cautious approach, giving Canada and other countries a temporary reprieve. The decision comes as a relief to Canadian officials, who had been preparing for potential retaliatory tariffs.

The memo, which will be issued on Trump's first day in office, will single out China, Canada, and Mexico for scrutiny but will not announce new tariffs. Instead, it will direct agencies to assess trade relationships and compliance with existing agreements, such as the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has stated that Canada is prepared to impose retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. moves ahead with trade actions in the future. For now, the delay provides a moment of relief for Canadian businesses and officials as they brace for potential future trade challenges.

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