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Imran Khan’s Worsening Vision Raises Alarm Over Prison Conditions

                                                      Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan   Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is reportedly suffering a severe decline in his eyesight while serving his prison sentence, with doctors noting an 85% loss of vision in his right eye . His legal team says the deterioration has been gradual but significant, leaving him with only partial sight and increasing difficulty reading or recognizing objects at a distance. Khan, who has been incarcerated since 2023 on corruption-related convictions, has long argued that the charges were politically motivated. His lawyers now claim that inadequate medical attention in prison has contributed to his worsening condition, prompting renewed calls for an independent medical evaluation. The development has intensified concerns amon...
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Alberta Introduces $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Fee for Most Residents Amid Cost-Cutting Push

                                             Alberta Premier Danielle Smith                                        
    

The Alberta government has confirmed that most residents will be charged $100 for a COVID-19 vaccine dose this fall, marking a significant shift from previous years when the shots were universally free.

Under the province’s new two-phase rollout, free vaccines will still be available to select groups, including health-care workers, certain seniors, people with underlying medical conditions, and other vulnerable populations. These eligible individuals can book appointments starting October 1, while all others will have to wait until October 20 and pay the $100 administration fee.

Premier Danielle Smith defended the move, citing the need to reduce waste after hundreds of thousands of unused doses last year cost the province millions. Critics, including public health experts and opposition leaders, argue the policy will create barriers to vaccination and make Alberta the only province without universal free access.

The shots will be administered exclusively through public health clinics, with pharmacies no longer receiving general supply. Neighbouring provinces like British Columbia and Manitoba have indicated they will offer free vaccines to out-of-province visitors, though wait times may apply.

This change follows the federal government’s decision to transfer vaccine procurement responsibilities to the provinces earlier this year.

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