On Thursday, Pakistan shut down a key border crossing with Afghanistan, Torkham junction, just hours after it was reopened. The closure was due to administrative issues, according to Ziaul Haq Sarhadi, director of the Pakistan-Afghanistan joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This issue has added to increasing tensions between the two countries, who share a […]
Fort Erie, Ontario Mayor Wayne Redekop has issued a warning that the federal government\’s Underused Housing Tax will have a negative impact on the local economy and its relationships with seasonal residents. The tax, which applies to foreign-owned property, is meant to cool down Canada\’s housing market and stop foreign investors from parking their money […]
Quebec\’s Premier Francois Legault is calling on Ottawa to close the Roxham Road irregular border crossing in southern Quebec and transfer asylum seekers to other provinces. He argues that the influx of migrants is putting a strain on the province\’s social services, and is raising humanitarian concerns. In response, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called […]
PESHAWAR: A key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed for the third day on Tuesday, with thousands of goods vehicles stuck and businesses facing losses as officials from both sides tried to broker a solution. Taliban authorities on Sunday closed Torkham, the main point of transit for travellers and goods between Pakistan and […]