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Biden says China, Russia failed to lead at COP26 climate summit

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the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Speaking on the sidelines of the summit on Tuesday, Biden said his own presence at the event in Glasgow, Scotland, showed that “America is back” after the “America First” foreign policy approach of former President Donald Trump. “The fact that China is trying to assert, understandably, a new role in the world as a world leader – not showing up, come on!”

Biden told reporters before flying out of Glasgow.

“It just is a gigantic issue and they walked away. How do you do that and claim to be able to have any leadership?”

oe Biden says he believes it was a ‘big mistake’ for Chinese President Xi Jinping to skip the climate conference.

United States President Joe Biden has accused China and Russia of failing to show leadership on addressing climate change, saying he believes Biden said. “It’s been a big mistake, quite it was a “big mistake” for his Chinese frankly, for China not showing up. counterpart, Xi Jinping, to not attend To be Continued at page 3

Sunday, Nov 7, 2021

Giant logs slam through school bus with children on board near Edmonton

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DMONTON - A couple of logs that were lost from the back of a haul truck punched through a bus taking Alberta kids to school Tuesday morning.

One student was injured in the incident in Barrhead, 120 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, the school division said. They were taken to hospital for precautionary reasons and told by a doctor to follow concussion protocol. According to officials, the “collision” happened in the 8 o’clock hour at 53 Avenue and Highway 33 as the log truck was turning right. In pictures from the scene, two logs hang out of a driver’s side window to-

ward the back of the bus. Two window panes appear broken and the bus’ roof crumpled. A piece of a log lies on the ground.

No other details were provided. RCMP said their investigation was still in its preliminary stages.Pembina Hills School Division said families of the students on board were contacted, and student support services were called to the scene and would be available for the rest of the day.

We are so thankful that no one was injured.

The school division will continue to provide support for students and families in To be Continued at page 9

Punjab govt releases more than 800 TLP workers two days after agreement weeks of protests and clashes, Punjab Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Raja Basharat said on Tuesday.

Talking to Dawn. com, he said the people who were released were those arrested during crackdowns on the protests — which started on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal — he Punjab government has released more and raids. They were released after scrutiny was than 800 workers of the banned Tehreekcompleted, Basharat said, adding that workers i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), days after reachagainst whom first information reports (FIRs) ing a deal with the group to end nearly two

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were registered would have to obtain bail from courts. The minister said it was yet to be decided whether TLP workers who were detained under Section 16 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) 1960 would also be released.

In a statement, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab for Information Hassan Khawar said more than 1,800 people had been taken into custody under MPO, of whom 860 had been released. He added that the remaining marchers would be released soon as well.

He further said meetings of the government’s steering committee were being held to devise the plan for the implementation of the agreement inked with the TLP. Meanwhile, the tortured body of a policeman was found from fields in To be Continued at page 16

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Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A): Allah’s Messenger~(SAW) said: Allah(SWT)said: Among all partners, I amthe most dispensable with association. So anyone who performs a deed in which he ascribes to Me others; I will abandon him and his act of polytheism.: by Muslim).

The Social Aspect of Islam: A Simple Lesson of Tawakkul Rights Related to Employment

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Author: Ammar Habib

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n regards to work and employment, Islam introduced principles and guidelines which define the relationship between the employer and the employed.

The Rights of the Employed Islam enjoins that the relationship between employer and employee should be based upon principles of brotherhood, equality and dignity.

The Prophet (SAW) said “Your servants are your brothers whom Allah has placed under your authority.

Whoever has his brother under his authority, let him feed him from what he eats and clothe him with what he wears.

Let him not burden him with more than he can bear, and if you do, then help him.” [al-Bukhari] Islam has guaranteed their right to receive wages. The Prophet ((SAW) narrated from Allah (SWT) that He said: “I will stand against three types of people on the Day of Requital: a person who swears by Me and then betrays his oath, a person who sells a free person and eats the money he gains from it, and a person who hired a workman, takes his full due [of work] from him but does not give him his right (his wages).” [al-Bukhari] It also orders that the wages be negotiated before work begins In a Hadeeth collected by Ahmad, the Prophet (‫)ﷺ‬ forbade hiring a workman before negotiating his wages.

Islam also commands that wages be paid immediately after the task has been completed. The Prophet (‫ )ﷺ‬said: “Pay the workman his wages before his sweat dries.” [ibn Majaah] They are not to be given more work than they can bear; if given more than he can bear, than he should be given extra wages or help. The Prophet ((SAW)) said: “Let him also not burden him with more than he can bear, and if you do, then help him.”[al-Bukhari] In order to raise the honor and dignity of labour, the Prophet ((SAW) said that it was the best and most pure of earnings, if done through permissible means. The Prophet (SAW) said: “No person has eaten better food than that which [was bought from the wages which] his own hands toiled. Indeed David (AS), the Prophet of Allah, ate from what his own hands earned.” [al-Bukhari] To encourage manual

ne of the most fundamental pillars for Muslims is the concept of Tawakkul, which is often defined as trust and reliance in Allah. However, many people misunderstand the concept of Tawakkul. They see Tawakkul as a passive, verbal characteristic which simply involves supplicating to Allah for what we want.

However, there’s an incident from Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life that shows a clear perspective on Tawakkul.

One day the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) noticed a ‘bedouin’ (desert Arab) leaving his camel without tying it, and he asked the man, “Why don’t you tie down your camel?” The ‘bedouin’ answered, “I put my trust in Allah.” The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) then said, “Tie your camel first, then put your trust in Allah.” (Tirmidhi) labour, the Prophet (‫ )ﷺ‬said:“By Him in This is a short hadith, but it carries an imWhose Hands is my soul, if one of you portant lesson for us. If you have any kind goes and chops wood, ties it, and carries of animal, you always tie it down so that

it on his back, it is better for him than to beg people, whether they give him money or not.” [al-Bukhari] The Rights of the Employer As Islam required the employer to give the employee his due rights; the employees should also observe the rights of the employer.. ,they should carry out the work in the best manner, without delay or shortcomings. The Prophet (SAW) said: “Indeed Allah likes that if one of you performs some work, that he does it perfectly.”[Abu Ya’laa] In order to encourage people to do their assigned work properly and sincerely, Islam has made this type of wages from the best of earnings.

The Prophet (SAW) said : “The best of earnings are those earned by working sincerely and properly.”

[Ahmad] General Rights and Obligations Islam obligates upon Muslims to regard the conditions of their Muslim brothers, wherever they may be. The Prophets (SAW) ) said: “The believers in their love, mercy and their feeling for each other are like one body: if one part feels pains, all the other parts feel pain through fever and sleeplessness.” [Muslim] Islam orders that Muslims strive to improve their condition. The Prophet ((SAW) said: “None of you believes until lie loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” [al-Bukhari] It orders that Muslims stand by their brothers at times of crises and agony.

The Prophet ((SAW) said: “The believers are like a solid structure, each one (brick) strengthens the other (and then he clasped his hands and intertwined his fingers.” [al-Bukhari] It orders that Muslims come to the aid of their brothers and assist them in times of war if they are in need. Allah (SWT) says: And if they seek your help in Religion, it is your duty to help them.. [8:72] It forbids that they be forsaken in their time of need. The Prophet ((SAW) commanded that the Muslims support their oppressed brothers. [al-Bukhari] Source: aljumuah.com

it doesn’t run off when you’re gone. However, in this hadith, the man wasn’t tying down his camel before leaving it. When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) asked the man why he didn’t do it, the man explained that he was trusting Allah to keep his animal from running off. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) replied for the man to first tie his camel down and then put his trust in Allah.

From Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) response, it’s obvious that this man didn’t understand what trusting Allah was. He thought that Tawakkul meant expecting Allah to take care of everything without the person putting forth any effort. The Prophet’s (PBUH) advice demonstrates trusting Allah (Tawakkul) isn’t just a verbal and passive trait. Instead, Tawakkul is an active trait, meaning that we show Allah our trust by taking action toward what we are trying

to accomplish. In other words, we must do our part first with our actions before trusting that Allah’s Divine help will come.

To demonstrate true Tawakkul, we have to do our part first. For example, even though we believe Allah is the Giver of Life (AlMuhyi) and The Protector / Preserver / Guardian (Al-Hafiz), we have to take the necessary health precautions to keep ourselves from falling sick, such as washing our hands and exercising. We also believe Allah is The Provider (Ar-Razzaq), but we still have to go out and put forth the effort to create income. We don’t expect money to just fall from the sky.

Thus, if you or I are not doing our part—if we’re not putting forth effort toward our goals through our actions, then we’re not demonstrating true Tawakkul.

To expound on this point, we only need to look to the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Whenever Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) or his companions were faced with any situation, they never sat back and passively trusted Allah to take care of them. Instead, they were proactive about taking care of themselves, and they put their trust in Allah after they did everything they could do with their own actions.

A great example of this is the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat al-Khandaq). When the Muslims in Medina heard that an army of over 10,000 men was headed to crush the City of Medina, they did not just sit back and say that Allah would protect them.

Instead, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Muslims showed their trust in Allah by taking action. They convened a military council, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) let people share ideas on how they could defend themselves. It was there that Salman al-Farsi (RA) introduced the idea of building a trench around the city that could be used to hold the enemy back and even out the odds. The battle began, and the Muslims relentlessly battled and outwitted their adversaries for about thirty days. It was after Allah saw their determination and resolves that He sent in a gust of wind that wrecked the enemy camp and forced them to retreat.

The lessons from this incident are that Tawakkul includes: Taking the time to properly plan Taking action on that plan

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Prayer Schedule in Greater Vancouver Nov 5-19 2021, -Rabi ul Awaal 30-14 J.u. ii,1443H Isl. Dt. Day Date Fajar

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Grand Milaad un Nabi jalsa held at Masjid Anwar e Madina

he Grand Milaad un Nabi (saw) jalsa was held at Masjid Anwar e Madina in Surrey on October 30th. The program started after Maghrib prayer with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran by Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf. Saiyad Farhaaz Dean Saify was the master of ceremony and handled the program in a very courteous and informative manner. Naat Shareef with zikr was recited by Brothers Shahzad, Hamzah, Zeeshan, Ali Ahmad, and Yawar Yaqoob. Saiyad Farhaaz spoke about the blessed birth of The Holy Prophet(SAW).

He invited Imam and Khateeb Maulana

Saiyad Imroz Dean to present his Bayaan in Urdu. He began with a few verses of the Holy Quran and narrated Hadiths.

The Bayaan was based on the 12th Rabi ul Awal, the birth of Prophet Mohammad (saw) and Seerath Nabi(SAW). He quoted a few verses from Sura Fajar(89: 1-4) and asked why Allah (SWT) swore in the Quran that Wal-Fajr.He said that Allah(SWT) sent many Messengers and Prophets and their history was narrated by Prophet Mohammad(SAW). He added that the knowledge of all Angels is limited in front of our Prophet (SAW). He also referenced

Hzt Mariyam and Hzt Issa (A.S) and quoted from the works of Abu Abdullah Ibn ul Qayyim Jauzia, Ashraf Ali Thanvi, Ibn Hassaham, Ibrahim Sialkoti, Allama Waheed uz Zaman and many other writers of Seerat un Nabi(SAW). He said in each prayer the Prophet(SAW) taught us, ‘’Rabbanag-firliWali-Walidaya-Walil-Mumineena-Yauma -Ya-Kaumul -Hisab” “Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and (all) the believers on the Day when the reckoning will be established.”

Saiyad finished his speech with the words that we should obey the teachings of our

beloved Prophet(SAW) and be a practicing Muslim. After Biyan of Molana Saiyad Imroze, Hafiz Taiyab thanked all the guests and requested the people to resume their generous support of the Masjid Anwar e Madina for its monthly expenses, Due to Covid-19, Automatic payment plan was stopped for more than a year from Masjid donors.

In the end, Syed Abdul Aleem (from Victoria) made Duaa. A delicious dinner and many varieties of snacks and sweets were served to all attendees.

Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudam-e-Sufiya Celebrated Eid Mild un Nabi (saw)

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id Milad ul Nabi is universally celebrated in the Muslim world with religious fervour and festivity. Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudam-e-Sufiya too observed the occasion with due respect and traditional fanfare on October 30,. The program started with the recitation of Holy Quran after which Pir Afzal Ahmed Naqshbandi led the recitation of Khatam-e-Pak and humbly offered the thawab in the court of Holy Prophet PBUH, His Children, Companions and the rest of Ummah.

The occasion was marked with recitation of nasheeds in the court of Holy Prophet PBUH including those by Qari Amin, Qari Anwar Naqshbandi, Shaykh Malik, Naseer Pirzada, Malik Farasat, Rayan Ahmad,and Br. Muzammil.

In his masterful and transcendent keynote speech, Qibla Pir Afzal Ahmed Naqshbandi remarked that Holy Prophet SAW was sent to the

mankind as a blessing in fulfillment of the prayer made by Prophet Abraham when he re-raised the walls of Kaaba. He enunciated that we are lucky to have been born in the Ummah of the Prophet PBUH whose care for us is symbolized by the fact that he sought forgiveness for us from Allah when his noor was created, when he physically manifested in this world and even when he was veiled from this physical world by the will of Allah. In a moving and stirring conclusion, he reminded the participants that Allah and His Angels send salutations upon Holy Prophet PBUH and orders all Muslims in Quran to do so likewise. Allah, for the sake of His Prophet PBUH, accepts the prayers of the person who sends salutations on him and makes his passing from this world easier on him, not to mention the inestimable benefits received on the Day of Judgement. Br, Bob Ibrahim delivered Thankyou

note to all guests. In the end Qari Molan a.Latif Naumani made Duaa for all Muslim Ummah. The event was noteworthy for the attendance of several non Muslims who attended to express their respect for Holy Prophet SAW. Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudam-e-Sufiya hold a monthly multi faith event on the last Saturday of every month. The next event will be held on November 27, 2021 to commemorate the Urs of Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam. The organizing committee invites everyone to attend and bring children along so they can learn more about their faith. Separate arrangements are made for sisters. Reported By: Taha Yunus.

5 cana d a / P A K I S T A N PM discussing raising flags ahead of Re- PM Imran announces ‘biggest welfare package membrance Day with Indigenous people in Pakistan’s history’ to mitigate inflation impact Rabi ul Awaal 30, 1443 November 5, 2021

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is talking to Indigenous communities across the country about potentially temporarily raising the Canadian flags on federal buildings and on the Peace Tower in Ottawa, in order to lower them again for Remembrance Day. “We continue to work very closely with partners, with Indigenous peoples, with communities across the country. There is an understanding of how important it is to be able to lower the flags on Remembrance Day to mark our veterans, to mark people, including Indigenous peoples, who’ve stepped up to fight for Canadian values and paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Trudeau told reporters during a press conference from the COP26 Summit in Glasgow on Tuesday.

“I’m confident that the conversations with Indigenous leadership on making sure we are able to lower the flags once again on Nov. 11 will come at the right solution,” Trudeau said.

On Monday, Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay’s office told CTVNews.

ca in an email that “discussions” were “underway” between Canadian officials and Indigenous communities. The flags at federal buildings and on the Peace Tower were lowered to half-mast in late May on Trudeau’s request, after ground-penetrating radar located what is believed to be the remains of 215 children in unmarked graves at a former residential school site in Kamloops, B.C. In the months that have followed, discoveries of unmarked graves at other former residential school sites have continued. The government’s position has been that until further notice, the would remain at half-mast in honour of the victims and survivors of the Canadian residential school system.................Source: ctvnews.ca/

PHOENIX -- Canadians Ian and Heather Stewart are savoring the idea of leaving behind this winter’s subzero temperatures when the U.S. reopens its borders to nonessential land travel next week and they launch a long-delayed drive to their seasonal home in Fort Myers, Florida. Restrictions imposed by both countries during the coronavirus pandemic and their own concerns kept the retired couple and millions of other Canadians from driving south to warmer climes like Florida, Arizona and Mexico during last year’s freezing winter months.

Now, the Biden administration’s decision to allow vaccinated people to enter the U.S. by land for any reason starting Nov. 8 has many

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday addressed the nation to announce a package to mitigate the hardships of the inflationhit public. Under the Rs120 billion subsidy programme, eligible families will be able to purchase ghee, wheat flour and pulses at 30 per cent lower prices for the next six months, he said.At the start of his speech, the premier said the package would be “the biggest welfare programme in Pakistan’s history”, which he said would take the country towards becoming a welfare state.

PM Imran’s address: Eligible families to be provided 30pc discount on ghee, flour and pulses Petrol prices to increase further Will slash the prices of all food items by half if “two big families bring half the money they looted and took abroad” back to Pakistan: PM Pakistan will face a “gas problem” in the winter: PM He lauded the team of the government’s flagship Ehsaas programme for collecting data on the financial status of families across the country. “Until we had this data,

giving subsidies was not an easy task, it was based on estimations. But since we have this data today, I am now in the position to present this relief package,” he said.

Prime Minister Imran said the PTI government had inherited a difficult economic situation, and thanked Saudi Arabia, the UAE and China for providing the help that saved Pakistan from defaulting.

“We had to approach the IMF, we were stabilising the country for a year and then corona came,” he said, lauding the NCOC for taking data-based decisions that helped Pakistan’s coronavirus fight.

Source: dawn.com

Canadians packing up their campers and making reservations at their favorite vacation condos and mobile home parks. Some are already in the U.S., arriving on flights that never stopped and have required just a negative COVID-19 test. But many have waited to drive, preferring the convenience of having a vehicle to get around in with rental cars scarce and expensive. Vacasa, a management company for over 30,000 vacation homes in North America, Belize and Costa Rica, said it saw a major rise in traffic on its online platform after the new rules were announced. Canadian users’ views at rentals in snowbird-popular destinations jumped by 120%.The Stewarts will board their SUV with two dogs and a cat Nov. 10 for the fourday trek from Ottawa, Ontario, to spend six months on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

“We love it there,” said Ian Stewart, 81, a retired air traffic controller with the Royal Canadian Air Force. “There’s such a nice feel with the good weather that lets you get out and walk and talk to your neighbors. ..... ..Source: ctvnews.ca

SLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed displeasure over ‘grilling’ of two federal ministers by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and directed other leaders of the ruling Pakistan Tehreeki-Insaf (PTI) to stand by them on the matter.

The prime minister, however, barred PTI leaders from commenting on government’s latest deal with the proscribed Tehreek-iLabbaik Pakistan (TLP) as a source claimed that PM Khan wanted to keep the TLP chief behind bars. Besides, Mr Khan claimed that the government would soon announce a comprehensive relief package for inflationhit people. He expressed these views while presiding over PTI’s core committee meeting, which was held a day after the government signed a secret deal with the TLP to

Karim Dhedhi called on the prime minister and appreciated government measures for economic reforms. Mr Dhedhi, who was also one of the guarantors of the deal with the TLP, was leading a delegation of businessmen.

Talking to Dawn, federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry quoted the prime minister as telling the core committee that both the ministers — Fawad Chaudhry and Azam Swati — had not spoken for electoral reforms in their own interests but on behalf of the whole government and it was quite unfortunate that no other PTI leader was standing by the two ministers on the issue.Earlier on Oct 27, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) gave 15 more days to the two ministers to submit their replies to the show-cause notice issued to them for their “caustic” remarks and serious allegations against the ECP and Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. The two ministers had been summoned by the ECP last week to explain their “slanderous” remarks a month after being issued the notices.Source: dawn.com

tection, including from the variants known as Mu and Delta.

“This [treatment] is an important option, especially for vulnerable populations like those who are immune-compromised and often aren’t able to mount a protective response following vaccination,” said Dr. Alex Romanovschi, vice president of scientific affairs at AstraZeneca Canada in the release.

“With this Health Canada filing, we are one step closer to providing an additional longlasting option to help protect against COVID-19 alongside vaccines.”

Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has assured the international community that it ‘vigorously’ supports an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan. In a statement to the US media, Pakistani embassy in Washington said that now was the time to stop laying “the blame for every problem in Afghanistan on Pakistan’s doorstep”. In statements to the media, and at congressional hearings, US and Afghan officials often hold Pakistan responsible for Taliban takeover of Kabul on Aug 15, days before a complete withdrawal of American and Nato troops from Afghanistan.

Last month, 22 US senators moved a bill in the Senate, seeking to assess Pakistan’s alleged role in Afghanistan before and after the fall of Kabul and in recent Taliban offensive in Panjshir Valley.

In an opinion piece published in The Wall Street Journal this week, a former Afghan ambassador to the United Nations, Javid Ahmad, claimed that on Aug 15 “Pakistan succeeded in enabling the Taliban takeover” and “going forward, Islamabad expects to play the dominant role” in Afghanistan.

Embassy says Islamabad shouldn’t be blamed

PM wants PTI leaders to back Azam Swati, Canadian snowbirds gear up for reopening Fawad Chaudhry in row with ECP keep protesters from marching on of U.S. land borders the federal capital. Separately, Aqeel

AstraZeneca files for Health Canada Pakistan supports inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan approval of new COVID-19 therapy

TORONTO -- Drugmaker AstraZeneca has filed for Health Canada’s approval of its new therapy to prevent symptomatic COVID-19.

The therapy, called AZD7442, is a long-acting antibody treatment derived from donated B-cells, which are a type of immune cell, from convalescent patients after SARSCoV-2 for the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19, according to a press release.

Its approval would mark the first treatment of its kind to receive Health Canada approval for COVID-19 prevention. In August, AstraZeneca announced results from its trial which showed that AZD7442 reduced the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 77 per cent compared to the placebo.

The trial included participants with comorbidities who may need additional protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection, the release states. The preliminary findings show that AZD7442 has broad anti-COVID-19 pro-

for every problem in war-torn state Mr Ahmad urged the Biden administration to “reassess its fundamental relationship” with Pakistan and “deploy an intelligenceled team to engage the Taliban directly.” He also urged Washington to “avoid the temptation of enlisting Pakistan as a counterterrorism partner”. But the Pakistani statement pointed out that contrary to such claims, “Pakistan vigorously supported (and still supports) an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan”.The statement recalled that “on at least two occasions, Pakistan joined China, Russia and the US in categorically opposing any government installed by force in Afghanistan”.............Source: dawn.com

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Inflation Rates Comparison

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Miracle’s Editorial Board Member tion in the current account massive 8.66%. These are loans from abroad, which

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nflation is essentially when the level of prices is going up, which changes the ratio of money to goods or services. This means more money is needed to get the same amount of something or the same amount of money will get you a lower amount of something. And when a country’s supply of money increases too quickly, the value or quality of that money often decreases.

Economists generally think that the increase in money supply causes the price of things to increase over a long period.

In contrast, experts disagree when it comes to increase over a shorter period of time.

At first glance, inflation is seen as negative and it certainly does have quite a few disadvantages. Higher inflation rates tend to lead to less investment and economic growth. It also affects countries on an international level. Lower international competitiveness leads to fewer

balance of payments. Unfortunately, inflation is also directly linked to declining incomes and reduced value of savings. If out of hand, inflation could single-handedly destroy an economy and create a vicious cycle of hyper-inflation.

But on the other hand, deflation is potentially very harmful to economic growth and can lead to lower consumer spending as well. For example, if prices are lowering, consumers are encouraged to delay purchasing in hope that prices will be further lowered. So in contrast, inflation is beneficial to economic growth. Additionally, inflation in moderation reduces the value of debt whereas deflation would increase the value of debt.

Consequently, moderate rates of inflation are a sign of a healthy and flourishing economy. Here in Canada, the average estimated inflation rate for 2021 was approximately 3.15% in

calculated using price increases of defined product baskets which contain products and services on which consumers spend money on every year. Canada’s inflation rate was previously well below the recommended average (around 2%) due to the recent pandemic and then saw a significant boost. This is what Conservative leader, Erin O’ Toole, promised; to restore and give our economy a boost.

Pakistan’s rate all comes back to imports and exports. Due to a lack of attention to the agriculture sector of the primarily agricultural country, Pakistan is relying on imports of food – even wheat. The constant price fluctuation which fuels inflation has stuck the country in a cycle where an increase in global oil prices has made imports more expensive and therefore causing a trade deficit. Pakistan is also a receiver of foreign remit-

means the money supply has significantly increased.

The reason for such a prominent difference in the two countries’ inflation rates is primarily related to consumer needs. Consumers in Pakistan may, and probably will, have different needs to those in Canada. Another thing to factor in is the economic state of the country and which stage of the economic cycle the countries are at.

To be honest, it’s not likely that most countries will be on the same page when it comes to comparing economies, especially two that are so different in cultural, social, and political aspects.

After the fourth wave of this pandemic dies down, it’s anticipated that Canada’s inflation rate will stabilize near the recommended rate and that our economy will also grow healthily.

Laysa Lil Insana illa ma’ sa’aa That man can have nothing but what he strives for.

Biden says China, Russia failed to lead at COP26 climate summit News Cont from Pg 1

The rest of the world looked at China and said ‘What value are they providing?’”

Xi, who leads the world’s largest emitter of carbon emissions, has not travelled outside of China since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden’s comments come as the US and China are seeking to improve diplomatic relations amid several points of tension, including concerns in Washington over Beijing’s recent mili-

of an “ongoing effort to responsibly manage the competition” between the countries.

That call ended a nearly seven-month gap in direct communication between the leaders.

Biden said on Tuesday that he hoped their talks would bring more predictability in relations.

“I’m going to be clear. This is competition; it does not have to be conflict,” he said. “ I have also indicated to him – and I’m not reluctant to say it publicly – that we expect him tember 9 in what the White House said was part to play by the rules of the road.”

tary actions in Taiwan’s air defence zone and China’s human rights record.

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up cross-strait activities this year, with the number of recorded incidents on track to be double the level of 2020.

A senior US official said last month that Biden and Xi planned to hold a virtual bilateral meeting before the end of the year amid the tensions. Xi and Biden spoke by phone on Sep-

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consideration of their emotional needs due to this incident,” a statement from the division read. The division also advised all parents and staff to monitor the students who were involved in the crash.

The Barrhead intersection was expected to be closed for several hours.In pictures from

the scene, two logs hang out of a driver’s side window toward the back of the bus. Two window panes appear broken and the bus’ roof crumpled. A piece of a log lies on the ground.

No other details were provided. RCMP said their investigation was still in its preliminary stages. Pembina Hills School Division said families of the students on board were contacted, and student support services were called to the scene and would be available for the rest of the day.

“We are so thankful that no one was injured.

The school division will continue to provide support for students and families in consideration of their emotional needs due to this incident,” a statement from the division read.

The division also advised all parents and staff to monitor the students who were involved in the crash. The Barrhead intersection was expected to be closed for several hours.

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FBI releases declassified documents Israel launches missile attack near Syria’s Damascus on Sept. 11 attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The FBI released hundreds of pages of newly declassified documents Wednesday about its long effort to explore connections between the Saudi government and the Sept. 11 attacks, revealing the scope of a strenuous but ultimately fruitless investigation whose outcome many question to this day. Agents for years investigated support given to several of the hijackers upon their arrival in the U.S., focusing in particular on whether three Saudi nationals -- including a Saudi Embassy official in Washington -- had advance knowledge of the attacks. Ultimately, investigators found insufficient evidence to charge any of the three with illegally supporting the hijackers, according to an FBI memo from May that closed out the probe and was among the more than 700 pages released Wednesday.

The FBI noted in the memo that al-Qaida compartmentalized the roles within its

major attacks and “did not make the attack plans known in advance to others” for fear of word getting out. “Specifically, in relation to the 9/11 attacks, the hijackers knew there was a martyrdom operation, but did not know about the nature of the operation until shortly before the attack for operational security reasons,” the FBI memo states.

The documents were the latest materials to be released under an executive order from President Joe Biden aimed at making public long-classified investigative reports related to the attacks. A separate investigative document was released on the 20th anniversary of the attacks in September. The records have long been sought by victims’ relatives as they sue in federal court in New York to try to prove that the Saudi government was complicit, something Riyadh officials have vigorously denied. The Saudi Embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday, but issued a statement in September calling any allegations of complicity malicious and categorically false.

U.S. government investigations over the past two decades have documented support given by Saudi government officials to several of the hijackers upon their arrival in the U.S., Source: dawn.com

Attack reportedly resulted in some material damage but there were no immediate reports of casualties. Israel has launched an aerial attack with a number of missiles targeting an area on the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus, Syrian state TV said early on Wednesday, citing a military source.

It added the attack resulted in some material damage. There was no immediate comment from Israeli officials.

Last Saturday, Israeli also fired missiles towards the suburbs of the Syrian capital, al-

though they were intercepted by Syria’s air defences. On October 14, an Israeli air raid on Iranian positions in central Syria also killed nine fighters allied to the Syrian government. The attacks came days after Syria accused Israel of carrying out an attack in the country’s south.

Israel, alarmed by Iran’s growing regional influence and military presence in Syria, has launched hundreds of attacks in Syria over the years but rarely acknowledges or discusses such operations.

The attacks on Syria usually happen during the night. Israel has acknowledged it is targeting bases, weapon convoys and facilities linked to Iran-allied militias, such as the powerful Lebanese Hezbollah group.

It is also targeting arms shipments believed to be bound for the group.

Hezbollah is fighting on the side of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces in the civil war. Source: aljazeera.com

Resolution seeks to remove a ban on Pyongyang’s exports of statues, seafood and textiles and expand it to include lifting a refined petroleum imports cap.

China and Russia are pushing the United Nations Security Council to ease sanctions on North Korea by reviving a 2019 attempt to remove a ban on Pyongyang’s exports of statues, seafood and textiles, and expanding it to include lifting a refined petroleum imports cap. In a reworked draft resolution seen by the Reuters news agency, China and Russia want the 15-member council to remove those sanctions “with the intent of enhancing the livelihood of the civilian population” in the isolated Asian state.North

Korea has been subject to UN sanctions since 2006 over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.

The draft resolution also includes other measures first proposed by Russia and China nearly two years ago, including lifting a ban on North Koreans working abroad and exempting inter-Korean rail and road cooperation projects from sanctions.

Several UN diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the refreshed draft resolution would find little support.

In 2019, Russia and China held two informal rounds of talks on the draft resolution, but never formally tabled it for a vote. ...

Source: aljazeera.com

China, Russia revive push to lift UN sanctions on North Korea

Global Covid death toll tops 5 M

WASHINGTON: The global death toll from Covid-19 topped five million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems. Together, the United States, the European Union, Britain and Brazil all upper-middle- or high-income countries account for one-eighth of the world’s population but nearly half of all reported deaths.

The US alone has recorded over 740,000 lives lost, more than any other nation.

This is a defining moment in our lifetime, said Dr Albert Ko, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School of Public Health.

What do we have to do to protect ourselves so we don’t get to another 5 million? The death toll, as tallied by Johns Hopkins University, is about equal to the populations of Los Angeles and San Francisco combined. It rivals the number of people killed in battles among nations since 1950, according to estimates from the Peace Research Institute Oslo. Globally, Covid-19 is now the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and stroke.

The staggering figure is almost certainly an undercount because of limited testing and people dying at home without medical attention, especially in poor parts of the world, such as India. Hot spots have shifted over the 22 months since the outbreak began, turning different places on the world map red. Now, the virus is pummeling Russia, Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe, especially where rumours, misinformation and distrust in government have hobbled vaccination efforts. In Ukraine, only 17% of the adult population is fully vaccinated; in Armenia, only 7%......Source: dawn.com Approval of plans for 1,133 Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank comes days after enthe nearby Wazir Akbar Khan hospital, said dorsement of plans his facility had received three bodies and for 3,144 homes in seven people who were injured in the blast. illegal Israeli settleAnother nine injured were taken to the Af- ments. ghanistan Emergency Hospital.

Israel has advanced Meanwhile, a health ministry official who plans to build slightasked not to be named told AFP that “19 ly more than 1,300 homes for Palestinians dead bodies and about 50 wounded people in the occupied West Bank, an official said, have been taken to hospitals in Kabul.” days after endorsing more than 3,000 homes There was no immediate claim of responsi- in illegal settlements. bility for the attack. But the official Bakhtar The Civil Administration’s high planning news agency quoted witnesses saying a committee gave final approval to 170 homes number of fighters from the militant Is- and initial endorsement for another 1,133 lamic State (IS) group entered the hospital residences for Palestinians, a spokesman and clashed with security forces. In recent for the military body that oversees civilian weeks, the IS has carried out a series of matters in the occupied Palestinian terribombing and shooting attacks. IS is a rival of tories told the AFP news agency. The units the Taliban, and has stepped up attacks since approved were scattered throughout a large the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in swathe of the West Bank known as Area C, a swift military campaign in August. Photo- where Israel exercises military and plangraphs shared by residents showed a plume ning control. Palestinians and rights groups of smoke over the area of the blasts near the for- said the newly authorised homes met only a mer diplomatic zone in the Wazir Akbar Khan small fraction of the need in the 60 percent area in central Kabul..... Source: dawn.com of the West Bank that is under full Israeli

Israel approves Palestinian homes after advancing settlements

Blast near Kabul military hospital kills 3, wounds 16: medics .

An explosion went off on Tuesday at the entrance of a military hospital in Kabul, killing three people and wounding at least 16, health officials said. The blast went off at the entrance to the Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan military hospital, the spokesman of the Taliban-run Interior Ministry, Saeed Khosty, wrote in a tweet. He added that special forces were at the scene. City residents had reported two explosions in the area of the hospital in Kabul’s 10th district, along with the sound of gunfire. Later Tuesday, Sayed Abdullah Ahmadi, the director of

control. Military permits for Palestinian construction are rarely granted and unauthorised structures are often demolished.

On Wednesday, the same Civil Administration committee gave final approval to 1,800 Jewish settler homes, and initial endorsement for another 1,344, after the United States said it “strongly” opposed such new construction in the West Bank. The US policy stands in stark contrast to that of President Joe Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump, whose presidency endorsed Israel’s activity on occupied Palestinian territory.

Twelve European countries urged Israel to “reverse” its plans for the more than 3,000 settler homes, saying settlement expansion “undermines efforts for the two-state solution.”...Source: aljazeera.com

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Trudeau moves on pledge to cap oil and gas 595 people died due to B.C.’s extreme emissions as COP26 talks begin in Scotland summer heat, latest coroner data reveals

GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM -Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the memory of Lytton, B.C., on Monday as he called for global action in the fight against climate change and formally committed to a cap on emissions produced by Canada’s oil and gas sector. The prime minister was speaking at the 26th meeting of the Council of Parties to the UN climate convention, known as COP26, where more than 120 world leaders have gathered for two days to assess global efforts to address what many see as an existential problem. It was in that context that Trudeau referenced the record-setting temperatures that set the stage for the devastating wildfire that swept through the village of Lytton in June, destroying much of the community. ”What happened in Lytton can and has and will happen anywhere,” Trudeau told the assembled leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

“How many more signs do we need? This is our time to step up -- and step up together.”

Trudeau went on to formally launch his government’s latest effort to reduce Canada’s

greenhouse gas emissions by committing to a cap on emissions from the country’s oil and gas sector. Such a cap had been promised in the Liberals’ recent election platform, with plans to force emissions down until they hit net zero in 2050. A lack of regulations for the sector has long been a sore spot between environmental groups and Ottawa.

“We’ll cap oil and gas sector emissions today and ensure they decrease tomorrow at a pace and scale needed to reach net zero by 2050,” Trudeau told the leaders.

“That’s no small task for a major oil and gas producing country. It’s a big step that’s absolutely necessary.” The announcement was met with mixed reaction. Dale Marshall, national climate program manager with Environmental Defence, said Trudeau’s pledge fell short. ”Focusing on emissions from oil and gas production but not production itself will allow oil and gas companies to keep putting forward false solutions, such as carbon capture and storage, fossil-based hydrogen, and far-off net zero plans, all while pumping out more and more atmosphere-destroying fossil fuels,” Marshall said in a statement, adding Canada has the weakest emissions-reduction targets of G7 nations.“We cannot go from climate laggard to even the middle of the pack without curtailing oil and gas production, starting now.”Newly named Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault along with Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson sent a letter to the government’s net-zero advisory body Monday asking for its help to develop policy to support the new plan.S: ctvnews.ca

Inflation and interest rate hikes will be the ugly offspring of NDP-Liberal marriage

Ottawa, ON – Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton, issued a statement following media reports that Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh have been in secret talks to form a three year, Liberal-NDP coalition: “Justin Trudeau hasn’t even had a caucus meeting, yet is having secret coalition meetings with Jagmeet Singh that will cost Canadians billions of dollars when they follow through on the NDP’s election promises.

“During the campaign, Canada’s Conservatives warned that the Liberals and the NDP had the same high tax, high spending agenda.

At a time when inflation is at a near twentyyear high, this means that the cost of living will only be more expensive with the cost of gas, groceries, and housing going up for Canadians.“Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh need to come clean and tell Canadians what has been agreed to between the two

VANCOUVER - A member of BC Liberal leadership hopeful Kevin Falcon’s campaign team has been fired after allegedly hurling misogynistic insults at a woman working for a rival candidate.

The allegations were made public Sunday by Diamond Isinger, the campaign manager for Michael Lee. She said the troubling incident

VICTORIA - The Sikh Nation Blood Drive – a community-based campaign started more than 20 years ago to honour lives lost to violence – is being honoured by the province.

Jastej Kaur says she was just a young girl when her dad took her along, knocking door-to-door to get people to donate blood.

At an event at the B.C. legislature, she said she remembered her cold hands in her dad’s, but not the details of what he was saying to those he spoke to. Her dad and other volunteers started the campaign after thousands

of innocent people were killed in India’s anti-Sikh riots in November 1984. ”Being a part of Sikh Nation means you believe all humans are equal,” she said. “Blood has the same belief.” The campaign is now the largest contributor of its kind to Canadian Blood Services. The first clinic was held in Surrey.

Now they take place all over the world.

Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon honoured the group of volunteers by proclaiming November Sikh Nation Blood Donation Month.

Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

By: Lisa Belmonte Keep an eye on your change because Canada is getting a brand new dime and it’s so colourful!For the first time since Bluenose — a ship with the title “Queen of the North Atlantic Fishing Fleet” — appeared on Canada’s 10 cent coin in 1937, the Royal Canadian Mint has redesigned its image to celebrate the ship’s 100th anniversary.

This is the first time in Canadian history that the dime has been colourful. It features a swatch of different shades of blue underneath Bluenose to represent the North Atlantic waters it sailed on.

In total, 6 million coloured versions and 9 million uncoloured versions of this redesigned dime will be in circulation as of October 22, so you could spot the new coin in your change pretty soon!

Back in September, the Mint also launched another colourful coin. The new loonie was made to commemorate the Klondike Gold Rush, with 2 million coloured versions and 1 million uncoloured versions of the coin going into circulation.

Canada’s New Colourful Dime Is Out Now & Here’s How You Can Get It

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bluenose, Canada’s new dime is out now and there are ways you can get your hand on the 10 cent coin.The Royal Canadian Mint has made 6 million coloured versions — with the water beneath the ship in different shades of blue — and 9 million uncoloured versions of the new dime for circulation all over the country.

Canada Has Had 6 New Loonies & Toonies In The Last 2 Years & Some Are So Pretty

Sikh Nation honoured at B.C. legislature for saving 160,000 lives

Canada Is Getting A New Dime & It’s The Most Colourful One Ever Made

parties, and how much of the NDP platform Justin Trudeau has agreed to implement.

Together, these two parties will continue to drive our country further into debt, increase spending, and fail to fix the cost-of-living crisis in Canada.

“Canada’s Conservatives will keep fighting Liberal inflation with policies allowing Canada to make more and cost less, with paychecks, not debt.”...

Source: Office of the Hon. Pierre Poilievre, M.P.

Team member on BC Liberal leadership campaign fired over alleged misogynistic outburst .

VANCOUVER - The BC Coroners Service updated its data on the province’s extreme summer heat and now believes 595 people died from the record-breaking temperatures.

The new data, released Monday, suggests 15 more people died from the heat than preliminary findings showed.

“The BC Coroners Service is committed to gathering as much information as possible about each of these deaths to inform future, evidence-based prevention efforts,” said Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner, in a news release.

“I extend my sincere condolences to all of those who lost a loved one as a result of last summer’s unprecedented heat dome. By identifying patterns and factors in the tragic

deaths that occurred unexpectedly last summer, our province will be in a better position to prevent future similar tragedies.”

The coroner said while many heat-related deaths were recorded in B.C. this summer, at least 88 per cent were between June 25 and July 1. Of those, 131 were recorded on June 28 and 231 were on June 29.

The provincial coroner defines a death as heat-related when the environment or the body temperature is consistent with hyperthermia or when there is evidence to support that heat had a significant impact on the death.

Nearly three-quarters of the deaths were in the Lower Mainland, with Fraser Health recording 270 and Vancouver Coastal counting 120. Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby saw the most deaths compared to other municipalities. Sixty-nine per cent of the deaths were among people aged 70 and older. No heat deaths were reported among children.

“While we expect the findings of the death review will significantly contribute to efforts to increase public safety, we must take steps to prepare for future extreme weather events now,” Lapointe said... Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

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took place Friday at a restaurant in downtown Vancouver, where she encountered a group of five men, most of whom were working with Falcon’s campaign.

“I challenged someone at the table who had made an off-colour joke about me that I was not comfortable with,” she said. In response, one man from Falcon’s team allegedly became enraged, accusing Isinger of ruining the evening and calling her an “uptight b****” and “f***ing c***.”

“He insisted I shake his hand to reconcile with him in between these outbursts, and when I declined to do so, he berated me again,” Isinger said. “Others at the table let this continue for a long time while I burst into tears and cried openly, because I was upset at what he was saying and the enraged tone/volume being directed at me, and because I am so tired about the sustained misYou might spot the new 10 cent coin in your conduct directed at me and others.” change soon! ... Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

How colourful is your change? Over the past few years, so many new loonies and toonies have been introduced into circulation in Canada and some are surprisingly beautiful!

From Haida art-inspired toonies to loonies

that celebrate the United Nations, here’s a look at some of Canada’s newest coins that have been released across the country.

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Annual Eid Milad un Nabi(saw) Celebrated At Fiji Islamic Centre

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uslims of the Lower Mainland gathered at Fiji Islamic Centre Surrey on October 23rd, where the International Muslim Academy of Canada (IMAC) of Canada organized the annual Jashne Eid Milad-un-Nabi(saw).

Br. Aseem Akhtar Khan was the MC of this event. After the recitation of Quran, local Naat Khawans recited Naats in their beautiful voices included Rayan Ahmad, Br Omair Khan, Br, Muzamil Ahmad, Qari Mohammad Amin, Saad A.Salis, and Br, Abdul Rasool Salis. Mr. Mohammad Salim, Sr. VP of the committee introduced the special guest MP SurreyNewton Sukh Dhaliwal. Mr. Dhaliwal first thanked the community to re-elect him in Sep 2021 Election and then congratulated all the Muslim community on the Birth day of Prophet Mohammad(saw). After that, local dynamic Urdu speaker Maulana A. Latif Naumani, Imam, and Khateeb of Fiji Islamic Centre delivered a beautiful bayan in Urdu in which he focused on Quran Ayats (Sura Al Baqara, Sura Dhua) and the birth of Prophet Mohammad(SAW), his Mira-

Cont from Pg 3 Showing Sabr (patient perseverance and endurance) by maintaining our faith in Allah and staying steadfast in our actions If Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions had to be proactive and patient in their trusting of Allah, then we as Mus-

cles, his Zikar, and teaching and gave details of “ Bi Iznillah “(with the will and permission of Allah Ta’ala). In Quran it was used for Prophet Issa(A.S) and compared with Prophet Mohammad(SAW)”Iznillah” which was given by Allah(SWT) to the holy Prophet. Maulana Naumani also explained love with Allah and his messenger Mohammad(PBUH). He said that we always praise in our Milad that Nabi (Prophet SAW) is the Messenger of Allah, and He is not Allah(SWT) and neither equal to Allah. Therefore, it is not Shirk. It is an authentic Fatwah of Ahel Sunnah wal Jamaht. Maulana Naumani asked everyone to promise that they would obey the teachings of the Prophet and recite Darood daily. He also thanked all the guests, organizers and volunteers of this big annual Jashne Eid Milad un Nabi (saw)event who prepared and served food and made a tremendous effort overall to make this event successful. After the Durood-o- Salam, Pir Afzal Ahmad Nakshbandi, Imam, and Khateeb of Bullay Shah Academy of Canada, made Duaa for the Muslim Ummah.

A Simple Lesson of Tawakkul

lims should learn to do the same.

Realize that there is really nothing that we can control other than our own actions and our attitude. We can’t control what our spouse does. We can’t control what our parents do. We can’t even control what our chil-

dren do. All we can control is what goes on in our mind and what we do with our limbs.

Tawakkul means taking action and trusting Allah with the results of our action.

Insha’Allah may Allah make us all people of Tawakkul. I’d like to end by stating that

“I was Mayor when SFU came to Surrey and have seen the huge effect that institution has had on residents’ plans for a longterm future in this community,” says McCallum. “Today’s announcement by UBC is a part of the Safe Surrey Coalition’s strategic plan to build a city where young people and young families can envision a path forward without having to leave the city.”

With those attending UBC forced into choosing between long daily commutes or moving out of Surrey altogether, this is a positive development for students charting their educational trajectory, according to Surrey Councillor Allison Patton.

“With a daughter that will graduate from high school over the next few years, I as a parent am pleased that Surrey’s students will have more local choices for the continuation of their education,” says Patton.

“Family support and togetherness is something that many young people want to maintain during their post-secondary pursuits, and UBC’s upcoming Surrey campus will help to better facilitate that aspiration.”

The transition to the truly local Surrey Police Service, the construction currently under way on the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension, balanced and smart local development policy-making and increasing local educational institutions are the four critical pillars of the Safe Surrey Coalition’s vision for Surrey’s livable future.

Surrey Councillor Laurie Guerra is proud of these tangible accomplishments that will have a direct and immense impact on the quality of life for Surrey’s residents.

“From bringing local decision-making back to public safety to securing the first major transit infrastructure in 35 years to attract-

anything right I have said comes from Allah.

However, anything wrong I have said comes from me and I ask for your forgiveness if I have said anything wrong. Jazak Allah Khair! Source:backtojannah.com

University of British Columbia’s Surrey expansion is next step in Safe Surrey Coalition’s plan for the future

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dding local educational options critical to city retaining youth and families as residents: McCallum Surrey, BC – The Safe Surrey Coalition’s first-term benchmarks for the future (Public Safety, Transportation, Smart Development and Education) are now rounded out with today’s announcement of the expansion of the University of British Columbia (“UBC”) into Surrey.

The purchase of 3 acres of land near Surrey Memorial Hospital sets a path for another significant addition to Surrey’s educational options for young people looking to build a future in the community in which they grew up.The announcement represents a multiyear recruitment effort by the Safe Surrey Coalition caucus and a critical component for sustainable growth, explains Mayor of Surrey Doug McCallum.

ing yet another world-class post-secondary hub, we have laid a strong foundation for many generations to come,” says Guerra.

“The legacy of these additions to Surrey will ensure we are well-positioned to emerge as BC’s most populous city over the next decade.”

Sent By: Media Contact: Mayor Doug McCallum

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Beware of using your corporation’s income to pay personal expenses

Jamie Golombek: You could be hit with a shareholder benefit for appropriating corporate funds for personal use Author of the article:Jamie Golombek f you own an incorporated business or professional corporation, it can be quite tempting to pay for various personal expenses out of your corporation’s income, but doing so is problematic for a couple of reasons.

For one thing, those expenses wouldn’t be tax deductible to the corporation unless they were incurred for legitimate purposes to earn business or investment income. But even more concerning is that you could be hit with a shareholder benefit for appropriating corporate funds for personal use, rather than taking them out the normal way via taxable salary, bonus or dividends.

Wealthy investors brace for higher taxes A recent tax case, decided last week, dealt with non-deductible expenses, unreported shareholder benefits and gross negligence penalties assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency. The case involved a Montreal dentist who leases the premises for his dental clinic from a private corporation, which is solely owned by his 93-year-old mother. He is the corporation’s president and administrator and holds a general power of attorney for his mother.

The dentist’s tax troubles began back in 2009 when the corporation purchased a vacation property at Lake Archambault, a popular vacation destination about a two-hour drive north of Montreal in the Laurentian mountains. The purchase price was $550,000 and the corporation used $70,000 of its own funds and borrowed the remainder via a mortgage.The CRA reassessed both the corporation and the dentist’s mother for the 2009 to 2013 taxation years. It imposed gross

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negligence penalties on the corporation for claiming non-deductible capital expenses along with various operating expenses, such as home insurance, property taxes, school taxes and mortgage interest, related to the vacation property.In addition, it imposed gross negligence penalties on the dentist’s mother for unreported shareholder benefits conferred on her son from the corporation for the use of the property. The CRA also clawed back the mother’s Old Age Security payments as a result of her now-higher income, taking into account the assessed shareholder benefit.

The issue before the Tax Court was whether this vacation property was acquired by the corporation for the purpose of earning income or for personal use, thus giving rise to a shareholder benefit.

The dentist testified that he was looking for a house to renovate, rent out during the renovations and then resell for a profit. The dentist described the efforts made to rent the house and claimed it was listed on at least two websites for short-term rentals. As proof, he produced two screenshots taken in August 2019 of two rental websites. One shot showed that he had been a member since November 2010, and the other since May 2009.

At trial, the dentist produced a copy of the house’s first lease dated April 10, 2009, which was 12 months in duration, from June 2009 to May 2010. It was rented to his thenspouse. The dentist testified that his wife “may have continued to rent the house until 2014, when she ceased to be his wife.” The dentist was asked to name any other tenants of the house during the years in question, but was only able to name himself and his former spouse.

The judge found that the two initial website

listings were made after the 12-month lease had already been signed with his spouse.

Thus the judge did “not consider these listings to constitute good faith attempts to offer the house for rent … (Rather) they were only a sham and that they show that from the outset the intention was to deceive the CRA.” The judge determined that there was simply not enough evidence to conclude that the dentist’s now ex-spouse really paid the corporation the rent stated in the lease. The dentist only produced a table that he had recently prepared based on bank statements, which included all the rents received by the corporation, most of which related to the rent paid to the corporation for his dental practice. He was unable to provide, in his testimony or by referring to the corporation’s financial records, a reliable breakdown of the rental income of the vacation home for the years in question.

The taxpayer then tried to argue that the insurance policy he took out in 2009 indicated that the house being insured was a “second home occupied by third parties.” The annual premium for this policy was $4,600. A year later, however, the policy was renewed and the house was described as a “second home occupied by the insured” and the policy was classified as an “owner occupant” one, with an annual cost of only $2,000. The dentist testified that he changed the description for insurance “because it was cheaper,” and not because there had been a change in the use of the residence, but the judge didn’t buy that argument.

The judge concluded that, based on the evidence, the vacation home was purchased by the corporation and used by the corporation for the personal use of its shareholder, her son, his then-wife and their daughters. Although there might have been a few short-

term rentals of the house during the years in question, the evidence did not establish, on a balance of probabilities, that this was actually the case. Nor did the evidence show that his then-spouse actually paid any rent during the initial lease period of the house.

The judge stated that the taxpayer’s intention “has always been to make the residence available to himself and his spouse, for their personal use. The misleading listings of the residence on the web, when it was already rented to his spouse, even before the sale was closed, and the misleading description of the use of the residence in the insurance policy confirm that (the dentist) intended from the outset to try to deceive the CRA as to its real use.”

The judge concluded that the dentist’s income tax returns for each of the years in question contained an “incorrect presentation of the facts and a false statement or omission concerning the use of the residence and the expenses associated with it.” He characterized it as a “willful omission knowingly made by (the dentist), who is president and administrator of (the corporation) and agent of his mother.” For this reason, the CRA’s reassessments of tax owing were confirmed, along with the gross negligence penalties.

Source: financialpost.com

JOB VACANCY

E C M Enterprise Ltd (dba) Gulshan Market is looking for the right Candidate

Full time Halal Butcher, (one) Vacancy Full time 40 hours / week, Hourly Wages: $19.00 / hour FOLLOW US ON

WHAT WE DO PERSONAL TAX RETURNS CORPORATE TAX RETURNS REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BUSINESS AND TAX PLANNING SR&ED RETURNS BOOKKEEPING (GST, PST, WCB, PAYROLL)

WHO WE HELP INDIVIDUALS CORPORATIONS SOLE-PROPRIETORSHIPS NOT-FOR-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS

Duties include and not limited to:

• Cut, trim, and otherwise prepare standard cuts of Halal meat to include lamb, goat and beef. Included in the offering is poultry and fish to cater to customer’s orders.

• Grind Halal beef, goat and lamb using powered grinders and slicing machines • Prepare special display of all Halal meats, poultry and fish.

• Shape, lace and tie roasts for beef and poultry. May wrap prepared meats, poultry and fish.

• Manage cold storage inventory, keep records of counter sales determine amount of product required for daily sales.

Maintain and make sure freshness of products are always in compliance to food safety standards and customer requirements • Ensure cold food storage requirements are adequately met.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate 1 year to less than 2 years of related experience as a butcher.

Additional skills

3A-709 Twelfth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 4J7 604-773-0910 sabeeh@naseercpa.com 604-357-5088 www.naseercpa.com

Use of handling sharp knifes for cutting of meats must be able to wrap and package prepared meats, and weigh meats, label them for pricing. Train other meat cutters at the market.

Language: English Location: 13569 76 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3

How To Apply: By e-mail: gulshanmarket09@gmail.com

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Adeeb Shums

Ayyaz Shums

A2Z PREC Team (Realtor)

(Realtor) 604-518-3782

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604-839-7863

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Adeeb Shums

Ayyaz Shums

(Realtor) 604-518-3782

adeeb.shums@century21.ca

A2Z PREC Team (Realtor) 604-839-7863

ayyazrealtor@gmail.com

UPDATED SOLD Properties 2021 SOLD $940,000 R2546594

SOLD $920,000 R2549835

20979 WICKLUND AVE 31982 HILLCREST AVE MISSION BC V2V 1K9 MAPLE RIDGE V2X 8E8

SOLD $560,000 R2543995

27-11464 FISHER STREET MAPLERIDGE, BC V2X 0H8

SOLD $929,000

R2546739

SOLD $564,000 R2541787

32-20890 57 AVE LANGLEY BC V3A 8M7

SOLD $1,417,000 R2555598

12471 227 STRRET 6537 125A STREET MAPLE RIDGE BC V2X 6K4 SURREY, BCV3W 6S9

SOLD $550,000 R2569290

8-13670 84 AVENUE SURREY, BC V3W 0T6

SOLD $950,000 R2555648

8985 VINES STREET CHILLIWACK BC V2P 3X5

SOLD $975,000

R2539866

11927 96A AVENUE SURREY BC V3V 2A5

SOLD $725,000

R2550873

31-7848 170 STREET SURREY BC V4N 6M4

SOLD $596,305

(Pre Sold)

43-6388 King George Blvd SURREY BC V3X 3J8

SOLD $596,305

(Pre Sold)

46-6388 King George Blvd SURREY BC V3X 3J8

SOLD $770,000 R2560163

SOLD $577,500

167 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE LANGLEY BC V4W 3K8

1109-5811 N0. 3 Road Richmond BC V6X4L7

SOLD $727,300

SOLD $500,000

R2482366

44477 FRESHWATER DR CHILLIWACK, BC V2R 6A3

R2570801

R2596550

301-15388 101 Avenue Surrey BC V3R 4H1

SOLD $575,005

SOLD $500,000

SOLD $415,000 R2517425

206-12125 75A AVE SURREY BCV3W 1B9

R2580575

#402 5638 201A ST,

LANGLEY BC V3A 1T1

R2558602

207-6930 BALMORAL STREET BURNABY BC V7E1J5

SOLD

$899,999 R2587180 32070 Holiday Avenue Mission BC V2V 2N1

SOLD $649,000

Exclusive Listing

211-2356 Welcher Av Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1X5

SOLD $359,000 R2554305

309-14885 105 AVE Surrey, BC V3R 2V6

SOLD $550,000

R2536822

1003-6611 Cooney Road Richmond BC V6Y 4C5

SOLD $590,000

R2609905 2925 Sullivan Crescent Prince George BC V2N5J2

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Adeeb Shums

(Realtor) 604-518-3782

adeeb.shums@century21.ca

A2Z PREC Team (Realtor) 604-839-7863

ayyazrealtor@gmail.com

UPDATED SOLD Properties 2021 SOLD $2,200,000

R2530181 192 Stonegate Drive West Vancouver BC V0N 3Z2

SOLD $1,111,000

R2602684 13913 116 Avenue Surrey BC V3R 2T3

SOLD $460,000

SOLD $490,000

Exclusive Listing 217-8700 Ackroyd Road Richmond BC V6X 3G2

SOLD $660,000

R2615904

58-14555 68 Avenue Surrey BC V3S 2A8

SOLD $432,000

SOLD $1360,000

SOLD $1.675,000

R2598197 13749 93A Avenue Surrey BC V3V8A9

R2607279 11487 93 Avenue N. Delta BC V4C 3N5

SOLD $1,475,000

SOLD $815,000

R2592495 R2624339 7690 211 Street 68-2000 Panorama Drive Port Moody BC V3H 5J5 Langley BC V2Y 0W5 SOLD $560,000

SOLD $1,420,000

R2581471 219-13789 107A Avenue Surrey BC V3T 0B8

SOLD $860,000

R2596766

10-15168 66A AVENUE SURREY BC V3S 1X2

SOLD $577,500 R2570801 1109-5811 NO. 3 ROAD RICHMOND BC V6X 4L7

SOLD $775,000 R2602885 45595 Lewis Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P3C7

R2607038 1401 1148 Heffley Crescent Coquitlam BC V3B 8A6

SOLD

$1,050,000 PVT SALE

19339 71 Avenue Surrey BC V4N 1N2

SOLD

$635,999 R2574425 46383 CORA AVENUE CHILLIWACK BC V2P 7K9

SOLD

$880,000 R2602719 45639 Stevenson Road Chilliwack BC V2R 1M6

R2581876 308-3760 Albert Street Burnaby BC V5C 5Y8

R2624087

13763 92 Avenue Surrey BC V3V 1J1

SOLD $1.400,000

SOLD $1,265,000

R2621119 4-756 Forsman Avenue North Vancouver BC V7J2G6

SOLD $1270,000 EXCLUSIVE 10336 129A STREET SURREY BC V3T 5P2

SOLD $1312,000 R2603251 11002 240 Street Maple Ridge BC V2W 1H6

R2622265

DocuSign Envelope ID: EC7FBF12-52F4-41A0-92B2-AD081A3F01CA

8288 12th Avenue Burnaby BC V3N2L4

PVT Sale $1020,000 R2546594

Lot 3 19339 71 Avenue , Surrey

SOLD

$650,000 R2627418

901-2789 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC V3C0C3

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Ayyaz Shums

Adeeb Shums

(Realtor)

604-518-3782

adeeb.shums@century21.ca

A2Z Team

PREC

(Realtor)

604-839-7863

ayyazrealtor@gmail.com

UPDATED SOLD Properties 2021 SOLD $445,000

R2559520

105-12155 75A AVENUE SURREY BC V2W 1B9

SOLD $715,000 R2579897

9160 ARMITAGE STREET CHILLIWACK BC V2P 6R7

SOLD $220,000

V589769

217 8700 ACKROYD ROAD RICHMOND BC V6X 3G2

SOLD $509,000

R2450615

2-5480 PEBBLE LANE CHILLIWACK BC V2R 6B8

SOLD $698,888

R2544625

R2534554

46095 FIFTH AVENUE CHILLIWACK BC V2P 1M6

SOLD $915,000 R2535413

33835 FERN STREET ABBOTSFORD BC V2S 1G4

SOLD $1,730,000

R2554052

SOLD $1,529,900

SOLD $2,275,000

R2588741 6183 146 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3A1

R2525983

403-71 JAMIESON COURT NEW WESTMINSTER BC V3L 5R4

SOLD $951,000

R2538286

12948 72 AVENUE SURREY, BC V3W 2M9

SOLD $286,000

18936 55 AVENUE SURREY, BC V3S 6W7

SOLD $1,490,000

603-620 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW WESTMINSTER BC V3M 5T6

SOLD $538,000

SOLD $600,000

316-8060 JONES RICHMOND BC V6Y 4K5

Pre-sale “Parkside at Lynn” by MOSAIC 3 bedroom penthouse

SOLD $410,000 R2578219

R2527043

17511 101 AVENUE SURREY BC V4N 4H2

SOLD $575,000 R2584183 61-31032 Westridge Place Abbotsford BC V2T 0C6

F1122130 203-7837 120A STREET SURREY, BC V3W 0W9

SOLD $1,650,000 R2534993 17737 102 AVENUE SURREY, BC V4N 5V8

SOLD SOLD $1,675,000 $435,000 R2583365 202-7161 121 Street Surrey BC V3W 1G8

SOLD $685,000 R2494524

2927 BABICH STREET ABBOTSFORD BC V2S 3K4

SOLD $658,900

R2529913

17-162 1639 SURREY BC V0V 0V0

SOLD $999,800 R2233335 15757 92 AVENUE SURREY, BC V4N 3C3

SOLD $820,000 R2533939

8040 KNIGHT AVENUE MISSION, BC V2V 6A8

SOLD $1,302,000

R2531908 6189 146A ST SURREY, BC V3S 6N4

SOLD $1,250,000 R2548366 11749 96 Ave Surrey, BC V2T 5B8

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women / y outh / H E A L T H

How to Deal With Negative Emotions and Stress?

Understand Your Emotions

Look within and try to pinpoint the situations that are creating the stress and negative emotions in your life. Negative emotions can come from a triggering event: an overwhelming workload, for example. Negative emotions are also the result of our thoughts surrounding an event; the way we interpret what happened can alter how we experience the event and whether or not it causes stress.

The key job of your emotions is to get you to By: Asma Shums, his is a common problem for many see the problem, so you can make necessary people: just how are we supposed changes. to deal with negative emotions that Change What You Can keep coming up when we’re stressed or hurt? Take what you’ve learned from my first recShould we stuff our anger and frustration ommendation and put it into practice. Cut away and pretend it doesn’t exist, so we can down on your stress triggers and you’ll find minimize the fallout from these emotions? yourself feeling negative emotions less freOr should we risk making things worse by quently.This could include: Cutting down on saying or doing the wrong thing? As it turns job stress. Learning the practices of assertive out, “stuffing emotions” is definitely not the communication (so you don’t feel trampled healthiest option and there are easy tech- by people). Changing negative thought patterns through a process known as cognitive niques that anyone can use.

If you’ve wondered what to do with these restructuring. feelings, however, you are not alone in strug- Find an Outlet Making changes in your life can cut down gling with negative emotions. on negative emotions, but it won’t eliminate

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your stress triggers entirely. As you make changes in your life to bring about less frustration, you will also need to find healthful outlets for dealing with these emotions.

Regular exercise can provide an emotional lift as well as an outlet for negative emotions.

Meditation can help you find some inner “space” to work with, so your emotions don’t feel so overwhelming. Finding opportunities for having fun and getting more laughter in your life can also change your perspective and relieve stress. Find a few of these outlets, and you’ll feel less overwhelmed when nega- for ongoing stress reduction. Give them a try and you’ll feel less stressed. tive emotions do arise.

You will also want to practice healthy options Email info at: asmashums@gmail.com for ongoing stress reduction. Give them a try and you’ll feel less stressed.

Feeling angry or frustrated can be a signal that something needs to change. If you don’t change the situations or thought patterns that are causing these uncomfortable emotions, you will continue to be triggered by 1) Where does the letter O go to chill? them.

Find a few of these outlets, and you’ll feel The ozone less overwhelmed when negative emotions 2) Why did the tomato blush? do arise.

Because it saw the salad dressing.

You will also want to practice healthy options

Going In to November- An update

Reopening Land Borders n March 2020, Canada and the U.S.A. agreed to close their shared land borders to non-essential travel to stop the spread of Covid-19. Although Canada reopened its land borders to fully vaccinated Americans in August of 2021, the U.S.A. is only now announcing its plans for the border.

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U.S.A border crossings are now reopening on November 8th. This announcement was a large relief to Canadian travelers, especially those with family in the border towns.

Still, precautions have been put in place. Recreational travelers returning home will need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours and Canada is only accepting molecular tests. AN example being a PCR test which can prove to be quite expensive.

Covid-19 Update

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ince the start of the pandemic, British Columbia has reported 206, 690 cases of Covid-19 while deaths have amounted to 2,186. Now, about 90% of eligible Canadians have been vaccinated with one dose and approximately 85.4% fully vaccinated with both doses. Although all vaccines administered continue to protect Canadians from the virus, new mutations are still infecting vaccinated and non-vaccinated citizens.

Because of this, wearing masks, keeping distance from others, and actively using sanitizer is still important. Especially since in-person school is completely functional again, and people are going back to offices for work.

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V shows and movies coming out in November

Hawkeye

Avengers spin-off starring Jeremy Renner (as Hawkeye) and Hailee Steinfeld (as Kate Bishop) will be out on Disney+ on November 24th. The story follows the retired avenger in the streets of New York, and his protégé who wants to take on his name for herself.

Encanto

This animated movie is the story of a family called the Madrigals, who live in an enchanted town in the mountains. Every child but one has been granted a unique ability such as strength or healing. Mirabel, the only ordinary one, discovers that magic is under threat and that she might be the only one able to save it.

By: Khadija Nadeem Gr 10

Researchers discover new type of nerve cell in the retina

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cientists at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah have discovered a new type of nerve cell, or neuron, in the retina. In the central nervous system, a complex circuitry of neurons communicate with each other to relay sensory and motor information; so-called interneurons serve as intermediaries in the chain of communication. Publishing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, a research team led by Ning Tian, Ph.D., identifies a previously unknown type of interneuron in the mammalian retina.

The discovery marks a notable development for the field as scientists work toward a bet-

ter understanding of the central nervous system by identifying all classes of neurons and their connections.

“Based on its morphology, physiology, and genetic properties, this cell doesn’t fit into the five classes of retinal neurons first identified more than 100 years ago,” said Tian.

“We propose they might belong to a new retinal neuron class by themselves.”

The research team named their discovery the Campana cell after its shape, which resembles a hand bell. Campana cells relay visual signals from both types of light-sensing rod and cone photoreceptors in the retina, but their precise purpose is the subject of ongoing research. Experiments showed Campana

cells remain activated for an unusually long time—as long as 30 seconds—in response to a 10 millisecond light flash stimulation.

“In the brain, persistent firing cells are believed to be involved in memory and learning,” said Tian. “Since Campana cells have a similar behavior, we theorize they could play a role in prompting a temporal ‘memory’ of a recent stimulation.”

The published research study is titled “An uncommon neuronal class conveys visual signals from rods and cones to retinal ganglion cells.” Authors are Brent K. Young, Charu Ramakrishnan, Tushar Ganjawala, Ping Wang, Karl Deisseroth, and Ning Tian.

Source: medicalxpress.com

B.C. residents who got 2 AstraZeneca doses may get booster shot sooner, health officials announce

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ANCOUVER - B.C. residents who received two AstraZeneca shots to protect themselves against COVID-19 may receive an invitation to get their booster shot a little earlier than others.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry shared the update during a morning news conference Monday, saying B.C.’s boosterdose program is moving forward. The top doctor announced last week that third doses would be available to the general public starting in the new year.

“We started already with long-term care,

with seniors in our community, with people who have compromised immune systems,” Henry said. “The data has also shown … that individuals who received two doses of AstraZeneca have had a waning of protection.” Henry said those individuals “still have very strong, good protection for serious illness,” but their protection from infection isn’t as robust.

“As a result, people who received two doses of AstraZeneca will be receiving invitations for their booster dose at six months,” she said. “This may be sooner than other

healthy adults in the community where we know there’s very good, strong protection that’s lasting well.” When Henry announced the booster-dose program, she said invitations will be sent out between six and eight months after a person received their second shot, with the specific timing of that rollout determined by age and level of vulnerability.

Henry said all booster doses – including for those who got AstraZeneca – will be with an mRNA vaccine.....

Source: medicalxpress.com

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PAKISTAN/SPORTS

Punjab govt releases more than 800 TLP workers two days after agreement

After three days of clashes with the police in Lahore, the TLP started a long march to Islamabad on Oct 22.

Five police officials were martyred and scores of others from both sides received injuries in clashes in Lahore and Gujranwala as the marchers moved on the Grand Trunk Road.

The TLP leadership on Oct 30 asked the protesters to wait at Wazirabad Continued from Page 1 Wazirabad on Tuesday, police spokesperson for further instructions when the governNayab Haider said. The TLP had launched ment and the group started negotiations. the latest round of protests in Lahore on Oct ‘Peace on what terms?’: Politicians, 20, primarily to exert pressure on the Pun- journalists chastise govt for keeping jab government for the release of its chief, mum on TLP agreement Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi, the son of its late founder Khadim Rizvi. The younger Rizvi has been kept in detention by the Punjab government since April 12 for “maintenance of public order”.

However, TLP leader Pir Ajmal Qadri had later said the purpose of the move was “respect for the Holy Prophet (PBUH)”, while also demanding Rizvi’s release.

Agreement

On Sunday, members of the negotiating team from the government side claimed that they had reached an ‘agreement’ with the proscribed group but refused to divulge its details.

Mufti Munibur Rehman, who facilitated the talks along with some other religious leaders, had said at the time that details of the agreement would be made public at an “appropriate time”. He, however, said its “positive results” would be visible to the nation next week or during the next 10 days.

He then used an English proverb “action speaks louder than words” to justify the move to keep details of the deal secret.

According to sources, the government assured the TLP leadership that it would unfreeze the accounts and assets of the proscribed outfit and take steps to lift the ban. They said the TLP was also assured that the government would not pursue minor cases against the TLP leadership and workers, but the cases registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act would

be decided by courts.

‘Alliance with TLP means isolation’ Meanwhile, Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said the TLP would be “over sooner than Sunni Tehreek” — a religious organisation that converted itself into a political party in 2012.

In a tweet, Chaudhry said that religious extremist groups “have capacity to use mob for violence but [their] capacity to stir politics has always been limited”.

“At one point Sunni Tehreek was more violent than TLP but done n dusted this party will be over sooner, alliance with such party means [international] isolation,” he added.

Source: dawn.com

Pakistan to observe October 27 as ‘Kashmir black day’, orders its embassies to spread anti-India propaganda and hold protests

Pakistan embassies across the world have planned t observe October 27 as yet another ‘Kashmir Black Day’. It is notable that every year, October 22 is observed as Black Day in Jammu and Kashmir to mark the invasion by Pakistan just after two months of India’s Independence in 1947.

Needless to say, Pakistan is trying to push its anti-India agenda using Kashmir as an issue, yet again, on the international platform.

Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan shared a thread on Twitter in which he said, “Pakistan and millions of Kashmiris observe the Kashmir Black Day every 27 October to condemn

the beginning of the illegal occupation of parts of the State of Jammu and Kashmir by India.”

In a proposed toolkit designed by Pakistan, the authorities want its social media “warriors” to concentrate on ‘Indian atrocities’, ‘Human rights violations’ and more. OpIndia accessed multiple documents via sources regarding the orders given by higher officials in Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs directing its missions across European nations to hold programs on October 27.

For Brussels, the orders were signed by one Rahee Tariq, where the embassy was asked to hold an extensive outreach program to the authorities in Belgium, Luxembourg and EU institutions, including the European Parliament and present a “fact sheet on Kashmir.” One can only imagine what kind of propaganda filled these so-called fact sheets can be. It also asked the embassies

to get articles published in Belgian media about the Kashmir issue. Demonstrations, protests and seminars, along with the use of social media to spread propaganda, were part of the agenda.

Similarly, for Copenhagen, the embassy was asked to hold protests outside the Danish Parliament. From photo exhibitions against India to displaying images of alleged human rights violations on billboards across Copenhagen were planned. For Prague, in the orders signed by Kamran Ahmed Malik, Pakistan asked its embassy to arrange a meeting with the President of the Czech-Pakistan Friendship group in the Parliament to discuss alleged human rights violations by Indian authorities in Kashmir. It also asked for coverage of special messages of the Prime Minister, President and Foreign Minister in local media outlets. For Nairobi, in the orders signed by Saqlain Syedah, Pakistan asked the embassy to host a small reception for speakers of Kashmir and Pakistan origin

to discuss Kashmir. It also asked to appraise Pakistan origin Parliamentarians about the issues in Kashmir from Pakistan’s perspective. For Belarus, in the orders signed by Muhammed Abdullah Amin, Pakistan asked the embassy to arrange a presentation on Kashmir along with a display of video documentary, photograph exhibition and webinar on the propaganda narrated by Pakistan.

It also asked for coverage in local media...

Source: dawn.com

Congratulations on consecutively 4 Matches winning the Pakistan team in UAE T20

Pakistan Win By 45 Runs 156/0 vs 151/6

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Pakistan Win By 45 Runs 135/5 vs 134/8

20 World Cup 2021: PAK win by 10 wickets, beat INDIA for the 1st time in WC history “Look guys, this win was not a result of any individual performance.

The captain and head coach address the players after Pakistan’s historic win over India. We gave a complete team performance and we do not have to let go of this. This is just the start, enjoy it, but do not get overexcited after beating India. We need to look ahead and our focus should be to win the T20 World Cup. We will never be relaxed, just look to give your 100 per cent. The Pakistan skipper also made sure to remind his teammates not to make the mistake of relaxing after a big win.

“We have to change our habit of getting overexcited after such games. I can see in each one of you that this habit will change. We will have to do this, no one else will come and do it for us. So, very well done,” he added.

Pakistan Win By 45 Runs 148/5 vs 147/6

Pakistan Maintain Winning Form, Defeat New Zealand By 5 Wickets .Asif Ali has hit 7 sixes off 19

balls in this tournament and won Pakistan two thrillers.

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets for their third straight win. Asif Ali smoked an unbeaten 25 off just 7 balls in a tense chase and Pakistan cruised to their third successive victory at 2021 T20 World Cup

GROUP 1:ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Points Table

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1 2 3 4 Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals in the 5 2021 T20 World Cup with a comprehensive vic- 6

England South Africa Australia Sri Lanka West Inies Bangladesh

Pakistan secure a comprehensive 45-run victory against Namibia to extend their unbeaten run to four games in the T20 World Cup. Miracle’s Note: Congratulations to all Pakistani Team Supporters. Winning fourth time consecutively proves that Team Pakistan is great. Well Played.

Pakistan Afghanistan New Zealand India Namibia Scotland

tory over Namibia in the Super 12.

Pakistan Win By 45 Runs 189/2 vs 144/5

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DEWAN-E-KHASS

Pakistani & Indian Cuisine King of the Grill

Please follow us on Facebook Dewan-E-Khass & www.dewanekhass.com Dewan-e-Khass specializes in exotic Pakistani, Indian Grill and Karahi dishes made by our experienced cook from Pakistan.

We invite you to come and taste one of our authentic dishes. We are sure once you taste, you will come again.

Owner: Siraj Khan 11am to 10:30 pm.

Open 7 Days a Week

604.327.4800

5750 Fraser Street, Vancouver

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72 Ave. Surrey, BC (Opp. Newton Wave Pool)

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(York Business Centre) Surrey. BC V3W 4E8 C: 604.817.3022 O: 604.503.5025 Fax: 604.503.5045

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