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Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister, capping weeks of political upheaval

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took oath as Pakistan’s prime minister for a second term on Monday, taking over a troubled country of 241 million people that faces profound political, economic and security challenges. Sharif, 72, officially took up office at a swearing-in ceremony at the presidential office in the nation’s capital, Islamabad.  On Sunday, … Read more

Canada is capping foreign student visas to ease housing pressures as the cost of living soars

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TORONTO: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on international student visas to ease the pressure on housing, health care and other services at a time of record immigration. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said that there will be a 35 percent reduction in new study visas in 2024. He said that the international students program … Read more