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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...

Tims Revives Classic Rollable Cups in 2025 “Roll Up to Win” Contest

 

Tim Hortons is celebrating its rich heritage by bringing back its beloved Roll Up to Win contest – and this year, it’s all about the cup. The iconic hot beverage cups, which allow customers to literally “roll up” the rim to reveal a hidden prize, are making a limited-time return starting February 24, 2025, and running until March 23, 2025. This reintroduction marks a nostalgic nod to the contest’s original charm while blending it with modern digital gameplay. 

The popular contest, which first launched in 1986, had shifted to a completely digital format in 2020 as health precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic led Tim Hortons to eliminate physical cup interactions. However, customer feedback proved overwhelming: many missed the tactile excitement of rolling up the cup rim. Chief Marketing Officer Hope Bagozzi explained that after hearing guests’ pleas, the company found a safe way to reintroduce the physical element by having winners show their cup’s rolled rim to staff before depositing it in a prize box. 

In addition to the revived rollable cups, Tim Hortons is offering a dual contest experience. Customers can still collect digital “rolls” through the Tims app by making eligible purchases—from beverages and breakfast sandwiches to wraps and lunch/dinner items. Extra bonus rolls are awarded when customers bring their reusable cups or purchase Tims at Home products, with even more opportunities for rewards when signing up for a Tims Mastercard. 

With prizes ranging from electric vehicles and vacations to gift cards and free coffees, the contest is designed to captivate longtime fans and attract new participants. Although the physical cup element is available only while supplies last, Tim Hortons is already considering future returns of the classic cup if it meets guest expectations. This blend of nostalgia and innovation is sure to have Canadians rolling with excitement all contest long.

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