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askatchewan Premier Scott Moe threatening to stop collecting carbon tax if further exemptions aren’t granted.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing firm that his government will not make any further exemptions to the carbon tax after announcing a three-year break on heating oil.

“There will absolutely not be any other carve-outs or suspensions of the price on pollution,” Trudeau told reporters on his way into Tuesday’s question period.

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he federal government’s handling of carve-outs to its carbon pricing plan dominated question period on Monday, seeing the Conservatives go hard at the Liberals over Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings’ weekend comment about Western and Prairie provinces electing “more Liberals” to have their voices heard.

“The prime minister admitted that he’s not worth the cost by announcing that he would pause his carbon tax for some people, on some fuels, Cont. @ page 5

UN chief Guterres says aid trickling into Gaza is ‘completely inadequate’ to Gaza are “completely inadequate” amid deteriorating conditions within the Gaza Strip.

In a statement on Tuesday, Guterres reiterated that humanitarian need in Gaza is far outpacing existing levels of assistance. Aid trucks have been trickling into Gaza from Egypt over the past week via Rafah, the main crossing that does not border Israel.

Prior to the war, some 500 trucks carrying aid and other goods enN leader says that escalation tered Gaza every day. White House will bring ‘immense suffernational security spokesperson John ing’ to civilians and warns of Kirby said on Tuesday that 66 trucks potential regional escalation. United of humanitarian assistance entered Nations chief Antonio Guterres has Gaza in the last 24 hours. Officials said that humanitarian aid deliveries Cont. @ page 7

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his year, most Canadians will turn back their clocks on Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. The switch to standard time means sunrises will start one hour earlier and days will become darker earlier.

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Conservatives go hard in the House on minister’s ‘elect more Liberals’ carbon pricing comment

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Israeli attacks near Gaza City hospital spur ‘panic’

he Palestine Red Crescent Society says Israeli attacks near al-Quds Hospital in Gaza City are causing “fear and panic” among displaced civilians and health workers. Bombardments reported across the besieged territory as PM Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire.

The Indonesia Hospital in Gaza reported a third strike near the facility early on Tuesday, hours after the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital said an Israeli attack caused damage and injuries.

Israeli air raids have been reported in the vicinity of Gaza’s European Hos-

pital. UN officials appeal to the Security Council for a ceasefire, as the head of UNICEF warns that more than 420 children are being killed or injured in Gaza every day.

At least 8,306 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in Israeli attacks since October 7. More than 1,400 people have been killed in Israel.

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Exodus underway as time almost up for ‘illegal aliens’

• Deadline for voluntary return of foreigners expires tonight, but hundreds of people still in process of leaving • Officials doubt govt will see smooth sailing as logistics of detaining aliens may overburden prisons and holding centres • Around 100,000 returned via Torkham, Chaman since announcement Cont. @ page 5

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f a ith On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (SAW), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He) said: Spend (on charity), O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you. It was related by al-Bukhari (also by Muslim).

Is Halloween Haram In Islam? – What Is Allowed And What Is Not Allowed evil spirits like adults.

According to the Islamic point of view, the “Trick-or-Treats” tradition teaches children to beg. This behaviour in Islam is not allowed except for urgent cases. So, it’s not permitted to let the children participate in this tradition.

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an I celebrate Halloween? Is it allowed to go to a party? Is dressing up in Halloween costumes permissible in Islam? These are the most common questions Muslims ask about this occasion, as non-Muslim events are always controversial about celebrating allowance.

Therefore, Many Muslims ask scholars about the Halloween celebration legal ruling (fatwa) to avoid doing sins against Islamic teachings.

It’s known that Halloween is not allowed in Islam, although some Muslims in Arab and Muslim countries participate in this occasion. So get to know the reasons for prohibition in Islam.

Here we will learn the following:

Is Halloween haram in Islam?

Islamic scholars agreed that Halloween is prohibited “haram” in Islam. They ruled that Halloween is against the Islamic law “Shariah”, as it’s based on pagan traditions and forbidden practices such as honoring the dead.

It’s noteworthy that Halloween originated from ancient Celtic and European pagan beliefs. It involves devil worship that represents polytheism in Islam.

Furthermore, any occasion or tradition that

Halloween is popular with its creepy costumes that both adults and kids dress up in.

Traditionally they dressed up like monsters such as ghosts, devils, and witches.

Islamic scholars ruled that it’s impermissible for Muslims to dress up in these costumes as they are related to another religion. Additionally, wearing them means is against Islamic laws means that it is not participating in celebrations. following prophet Muhammed’s Sunnah, Is it allowed to go to so it’s considered an innovation (Bid’ah) Halloween parties? that leads to misguidance.

Prophet Muhammed said:” The evilest Going to a Halloween party means particimatters in religion are those that are newly pating in the celebration. Some Muslims invented, for every newly invented matter think that it’s for having a fun time at the is an innovation, every innovation is mis- party, not for following other religions’ guidance, and every misguidance is in the rituals. But both cases aren’t permissible in Islam, as having fun represents supporting Hellfire”.

This legal ruling is not only related to Hal- Halloween customs. loween but also any other occasion that In Islam, there are only two Islamic holiis associated with other religions such as days that Muslims should celebrate, which are Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Christmas and Valentine’s day.

The prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said:” Can Muslims Celebrate Allah has given you better than those feasts Halloween? (festivals of non-believers): the ‘Eid-ulMuslims can’t celebrate Halloween in Is- Adha’ and ‘Eid-ul-Fitr”. lam. The celebration is prohibited as it rep- The History of Halloween resents Polytheism (Shirk) due to the devil- Some Muslims who celebrate Halloween ish practices. So, it’s a sin for Muslims to day aren’t aware of its origin as they contake part in celebrations that are held in the sider it an entertaining celebration. Howevstreets and institutions. er, it’s essential to figure out its history and

Is participating in “Trick-or- traditions besides its legal ruling in Islam, so we will give you a brief about HallowTreats” Custom Haram?

Trick-or-Treats is one of the most popular traditions of Halloween. It’s a practice in which children ask their neighbors for candy by knocking on their doors and saying “Trick or Treats”. In this tradition, kids dress up in spooky costumes that symbolise

een’s origins: Yearly, people worldwide celebrate Halloween on 31 October. This cultural occasion originated with “Samhain” which is a Celtic festival that evolved wearing particular costumes and lighting bonfires to expel

the dead’s ghosts.

The Celts believed that ghosts return on the last night of October. They celebrated this occasion over 2000 years ago.

Pope Gregory determined the first day of November as an occasion of paying attributes to the saints in the eighth century, and then the honouring day of saints evolved the traditions and activities of the Samhain festival.

The duration of Halloween celebration lasts for three days, from 31 October till the 2nd of November.

Celebrations are widely spread in many countries like The United States, Ireland, China, Germany, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The word “Halloween” is derived from “ All Hallows’ Eve”, which means hallowed evening.

Halloween Traditions

There are several forms of Halloween traditions which are: • • • • • •

Trick-or-treat tradition that children ring the neighbors’ doorbells to request treats and candies.

Eating particular treats such as fruitcake, caramel corn, and candy pumpkins.

Dressing up in scary costumes that symbolise the dead souls and supernatural beings such as monsters.

Watching Halloween movies.

Playing games and pranks.

Lighting bonfires and candles.

Conclusion – What a Muslim Should do The Halloween?

It’s prohibited for Muslims to celebrate, join Halloween parties, and wear scary costumes as participating in this occasion is against monotheism and Islamic principles, even the celebration for only fun as it’s associated with pagan doctrines.

In Islam, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the only occasions that Muslims should celebrate.

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A borrower has to pay back the same amount of loan regardless of inflation

then you should return Rs 8,000 only, in Fiqh of Transactions and Inheritand you are obliged to return it to ance > Loan (Qard) the heirs of your uncle.Allaah Knows Source: islamicity.org/qa best. (Source: islam_web) Classified

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uestion 115881: Assalam alaikum, My uncle (father’s brother) helped my father to buy a flat in Bombay by paying full amount of Rs.22,000/- in 1970. He told my father to consider half amount of flat (Rs.11,000/) as a gift and balance half amount as a loan. My father returned Rs.3000/- in three years when a dispute came between them regarding my grandfather’s property and my father stopped paying him balance amount. After few years my uncle died. Now my uncle’s son is demanding balance amount in terms of current property rate. At present the price of flat is Rs.70,00,000/-, so how much loan amount to be returned to him?, Jazakallah

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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. A loan has to be repaid in the same amount (as it was taken) and not according to its current value, as was clarified in Fatwa 87651.

Therefore, you are obliged to repay the same amount that your uncle had lent to your father. If your father had returned Rs 3,000

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November 3, 2023

Iscc’s Second National Convention Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamah at Taj Convetion Park, Surrey

Islamic Supreme Council Of Canada Western Chapter hosted re-nouned Mufti of Pakistan Munib-Ur-Rehman ,and Famous Naat Khawan Syed Sabihuddin Rehmani in BC

Iscc’s Second National Convention Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamah North America -in Fiji Centre, Surrey

Why it’s ‘especially important’ for older Canadians to get COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise(opens in a new tab) across Canada according to recent data(opens in a new tab) from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and one infectious disease expert is highlighting the increased risk to seniors(opens in a new tab) as a wave of infections rips through the population. “If we look at who is hospitalized with COVID 19 right now… it is overwhelmingly older Canadians,” Dr. Isaac

Bogoch, a Toronto-based infectious disease specialist, told CTV News Channel on Monday(opens in a new tab). “It’s overwhelmingly people over the age of 80.” There are currently two reformulated COVID-19 vaccines -- from PfizerBioNTech and Moderna -- to help fight the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant that is now the dominant strain in Canada.

With many Canadians past the sixmonth mark(opens in a new tab)

when immunity fades after a previous shot or infections, Bogoch says it’s important to stay up-todate with their booster coverage as COVID-19 circulates in “high numbers” across much of the country. “We have the tools to reduce the risk of severe infection,” Bogoch said. “It’s important that people come out and get those vaccines.”

Vaccine Fatigue In Canada However, vaccine fatigue is a real concern, with PHAC data

indicating(opens in a new tab) that only 22 per cent of people five years and older got a bivalent booster dose, which offered protection against the Omicron variant in addition to the original coronavirus strain. This is one of Bogoch’s “biggest concerns” because it’s “no secret” which groups are most at-risk during an increase(opens in a new tab) in infections --- and he’s calling for more focus on vaccinating Canada’s vulnerable population.

“It’s especially important to not just make the vaccines available to those individuals, but to lower any possible barrier to getting vaccinated.” Source: pipsc.ca/news

City of Surrey takes action against illegal construction

Surrey, BC The City of Surrey has successfully taken legal action against six property owners who have illegally constructed buildings without permits, and in many cases have occupied the structures without permits and violated the BC Building Code. In all court cases, the building structures were ordered demolished.

“Building without proper permits is not only illegal but extremely reckless as it endangers the builders, occupants and neighbours,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “The Illegal Construction Enforcement Team was put into place in 2022 to ensure construction projects comply with BC building safety codes and zoning regulations. The City of Surrey will continue to enforce its bylaws to the full extent whenever necessary. Property owners who engage in illegal construction should be aware that

they may face legal action, demolition costs, and insurance problems.”

The following are brief summaries of the cases: Case 6 – Two property owners built an extension and laneway house that violated lot coverage, density, and setback restrictions.

The structures were constructed without any building permits or requisite inspections and despite a stop work notice posted by the City.

A court decision was made on Oct. 24, 2023 ordering the structures be demolished within 60 days of the City issuing a permit for demolition.

Case 5 - The property owners built an addition to their home and added a secondary suite without permits. The court order prohibited occupancy or use of the addition and secondary suite. The owners subsequently breached the court order and found them in contempt and ordered the owners to pay a fine totalling $6,000, plus a contingent fine of $13,000, and pay the City’s legal costs. A new hearing was set and heard on October 18, 2023 and the owners were ordered to demol-

ish the home additions built without permits.

Case 4 - The property owners built an addition to their existing home without a permit.

The property owner agreed to a consent order that required them to demolish the addition by December 16, 2022.

Case 3 - A property owner-built structures without permits, dumped fill on their land, and damaged trees. The court ordered them to vacate all the structures, demolish them within 90 days, remove the fill, and plant 16 new trees. The court order was issued on June 24, 2022.

Case 2 - A property owner added a second storey to their existing home without a permit and occupied the addition. The court ordered them to stop the occupancy, apply for a demolition permit within 30 days, and demolish the addition within 60 days after getting the permit. The court decision was made on July 18, 2023.

Case 1 - A number of property owners built a detached building on their land without

permits and allowed someone to live in the building. The court ordered them to stop the occupancy, apply for a demolition permit within 15 days, and demolish the structures within 60 days after getting the permit. The court decision was made on July 11, 2023.

In 2022, the Illegal Construction Enforcement Team was put into place to enforce its bylaws and target residential construction that is done without permits, inspections, or compliance with safety standards. Beyond seeking compliance in court, the City of Surrey has also increased fines for illegal building activities.

To file a complaint about construction you suspect has been done without permits, email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca or call 604591-4370. Complaints can also be submitted online through the Report a Problem application. Please note that anonymous complaints will not be accepted.

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OPINION

They called Mandela a terrorist

HEN the lights suddenly go off, we mostly lean on our primordial instincts to negotiate the darkened room with memory of passage through the maze of obstacles and locate, say, a candle.

Memory can similarly help sift fact from fiction of the tragedy unfolding in the darkened Gaza Strip where Israel is killing and displacing an occupied people and muffling their remonstrations to an outraged world.

It’s an old tactic though, experienced in Jammu and Kashmir, and more recently in Manipur in India.

It’s another matter that it could never deter the keen observer from gleaning the facts, some chilling and forbidding, others pulsating with life and hope.

This Saturday would mark 28 years since Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination.

The Israeli prime minister was killed by a Jewish gunman on Nov 4, 1995, at a peace rally in Tel Aviv.

The killer, an angry law student, belonged to a pack of right-wing Israelis, including those that currently rule the country, who opposed the Oslo peace accords.

Rabin signed the pact with Yasser Arafat in 1993, and Bill Clinton presided over the ceremony that offered land to Palestinians in the West Bank. And though it wasn’t the greatest remedy to vacate Israel’s occupation of Palestinian homeland, Oslo, at least, took a step in the direction.

In the swirling darkness of Gaza, Netanyahu’s words from 2020 shine a light on his military campaign.

To rub salt into the wounds of its opponents, Rabin and Arafat got the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize together with Israel’s then foreign minis-

ter Shimon Peres “for their effort to create peace in the Middle East”.

The stage was set for ensuing mayhem. It would reveal itself over the next decades in the daily killings and dislocation of Palestinian civilians by Jewish settlers, nudged and armed by those who opposed the Oslo rapprochement.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli prime minister, opposed Oslo and has been frequently accused of complicity in Rabin’s murder, not directly but in a manner that resembles charges against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the assassination of Gandhiji at a prayer meeting in Delhi in 1948.

The RSS got the proverbial clean chit in the plot. But Hindutva’s all-time favourite icon from the Congress party, Sardar Patel, did note that Gandhi’s murder “was welcomed by those of the RSS and the Mahasabha who were strongly opposed to his way of thinking”.

One such ‘way’ of Gandhi’s thinking that riles Hindutva remains enshrined in his article in Harijan of Nov 26, 1938. “Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English, or France to the French.” Patel recalled that RSS members had distributed sweets over Gandhi’s murder. What about Rabin’s death?

Observing the anniversary last year of the assassination, Israel’s Labour Party chief Merav Michaeli singled out Netanyahu and Ben Gvir, the rabid right-winger and current national security minister, for mention.

“Yitzhak Rabin was murdered in a political assassination. He was murdered in a political assassination with the cooperation of Benjamin Netanyahu and [Itamar] Ben

Gvir,” Michaeli said.

The Times of Israel recalled that Ben Gvir captured the national limelight when he gloated as a teen about stealing an emblem from Rabin’s car a short time before the assassination. “We got to his car, and we’ll get to him, too,” he said in televised comments.

The claims are routinely denied by Netanyahu. Reports recall, however, how in the weeks before the assassination, Netanyahu, then head of the opposition, and other senior Likud members attended a right-wing political rally in Jerusalem where protesters branded Rabin a ‘traitor’, ‘murderer’, and ‘Nazi’ for signing the peace agreement with the Palestinians earlier that year. Netanyahu also marched in a Ra’anana protest as demonstrators behind him carried a mock coffin.

In the swirling darkness of Gaza, Netanyahu’s words from 2020 do shine a light on his military campaign, now into its fourth week.

“I asserted my right to express a different position. It was not only my right, but also my duty,” he said at the time. “I vehemently opposed the calls of ‘traitor’ directed towards [Rabin] but I thought he was wrong and mistaken in the direction he took. It was an error to make peace with the enemy.”

Had making peace with ‘the enemy’ been such a revolting idea, we would be still watching unending violence over Ireland, while the Irish Republican Army would remain damned as a terrorist group by those that now embrace it. Remember also that Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan had both decried African National Congress and Nelson Mandela as terrorists.

Mandela remained on the US terror watch nearly until his death. As

news from Gaza remains blocked, it’s redeeming to know that journalists are still staking their lives to present the truth from ground zero. UN workers, among others, will too bear witness as aid givers.

As we wait anxiously for independent sources from Gaza for the other side of the narrative, there is a bold interview to lean on. The intrepid Kashmiri journalist Iftikhar Gilani interviewed a Hamas spokesman for India’s respected Frontline magazine. That should help break the silence on behalf of Gaza’s unheard and oppressed. Moussa Abu Marzouk who heads Hamas’ international relations office from Doha was asked whether the killing of Israeli civilians was not a prelude to the destruction of Gaza itself.

The stand-off did not begin on Oct 7, Marzouk reminded Gilani.

Point taken. Granted the root of the problem was the decades-long occupation, why kill civilians, Marzouk was asked. He denied as propaganda the popular version of the events.

“There are false Israeli narratives about civilian deaths. According to the testimony of the Israelis who lived through the events, our freedom-fighters did not kill them.

Rather, some video clips prove that the fighters cared for Israeli children. An Israeli woman said that a fighter asked her permission to take a banana and eat it. Can someone who asks for permission to eat kill civilians?” That said, we still need to keep groping in the dark for the elusive candle.

Courtesy by: Jawed Naqvi The writer is Dawn’s correspondent in Delhi.

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Nearly 100,000 illegal Afghan immigrants have voluntarily gone back to their country from the Torkham and Chaman border crossings over the past month, officials said on Monday.

However, differing estimates regarding the total number of illegal immigrants in Pakistan make the deportation seem more challenging by the day.

Meanwhile, caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti warned of strict action if any Pakistanis were found providing shelter to undocu-

mented immigrants, including Afghans, after today (Tuesday).

At a presser, he categorically said that any Pakistani national who rented out property to illegal immigrants would be considered a partner in the crime.

Separately, PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar told students at LUMS that while it was wrong to assume that all Afghans were terrorists, the involvement of certain groups in illegal activities was a part of the problem, adding it was the prime responsibility of the government to protect the lives of its people.

In addition, the Foreign Office clarified on Monday that the decision to deport illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan was in line with the sovereign domestic laws

Exodus underway as time almost up for ‘illegal aliens’

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of deadline, provincial govts set to

begin rounding up those who stay behind KARACHI / PESHAWAR / QUETTA / LAHORE: The deadline for foreigners staying in Pakistan illegally is set to expire at the end of the day, but despite the government’s claims that preparations are in place for rounding up and deporting all unregistered aliens — Afghans or otherwise — officials familiar with the process foresee a lot of logistical and political hur-

and international principles.

Responding to an earlier statement

by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP) applies to all illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan, irrespective of their nationality and country of origin. Source: .DAWN.com/

Conservatives go hard in the House on minister’s ‘elect more Liberals’ carbon pricing

News Coninued from Page 1 Speaker that the Liberal MPs in… climate change across this country. changes(opens in a new tab) to the other freezing cold communities The heat pump program, the hon- Liberals’ marquee climate policy, for some period of time. And are not getting the same break? Is it orable Leader of the Opposition namely that the Canadian governthen his rural affairs minister because their local Liberal MP is ut- if he’d done his homework would ment is doubling the carbon rebate said that other Canadians could have had the same pause, but for the fact that they didn’t elect Liberals,” said Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. “Apparently we’re going to have different tax rates in different constituencies depending on how people vote. Why is it Mr.

terly useless?” Poilievre went on in what became successive rounds of questioning, pressing the Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from the climate change pricing plan. ”Certainly it is very important that we are addressing both affordability concerns and fighting

know, applies across the country,” said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson in response, one of a trio of ministers who took turns fielding the Official Opposition leader’s questions.

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced major

for rural households and implementing a three-year pause to the federal carbon price on heating oil.

Trudeau also announced the federal government is rolling out a heat pump affordability pilot project first in Atlantic Canada.

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NAT&INT.NEWS ‘Protecting the pensions of all Canadians’ a pri- SC stops accountability courts from issuing ority, Freeland says ahead of Friday CPP meeting final verdict in NAB cases November 3, 2023

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says “protecting the pensions of all Canadians” is a federal government priority ahead of convening a meeting Friday with her provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss Alberta potentially pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta’s UCP has been mulling the idea of leaving the CPP and forming its own pension plan since 2020, with Premier Danielle Smith taking next steps to do so in recent months.

Now, Freeland is set to end her week with an 11 a.m. EDT virtual meeting with provincial and territorial finance ministers to discuss the “serious concerns” some provinces have raised. On Tuesday, Freeland’s office made public a letter she sent to her counterparts, stating in part that she’s heard from Canadians, including Albertans, about plans to withdraw from the fund.

“For six decades, the CPP has been the bedrock of a secure and dignified retirement for Canadians, very much including the

people of Alberta,” Freeland said at a press conference Tuesday.

“The Alberta Federation of Labour has said that the proposed move to a provincial pension plan would be, quote, ‘truly scary for anyone contemplating a safe and stable retirement’,” she added. “Protecting the pensions of all Canadians is a priority for our government, and I look forward to an important conversation about this with my counterparts from across the country on Friday.”.. Source:ctvnews.ca/politics

Study reveals Canada is struggling to retain immigrants

As the federal government prepares to unveil its immigration targets for the next three years, new research finds immigrants to Canada are increasingly leaving this country for opportunities elsewhere.

The number of immigrants who left Canada surged in 2017 and 2019, according to a study(opens in a new tab) conducted by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada. Those spikes represent an increase of 31 per cent above the historical average. Even excluding those two years, however, the study found onward migration, or the process whereby someone moves on from a country they immigrated to

and settles again elsewhere, has steadily increased since the 1980s. Among people who arrived in the ‘80s, the average cumulative onward migration rate was 18 percent. That number rose to 21 per cent among people granted permanent residence in the first half of the 1990s. ”Canada’s future prosperity depends on immigration,” the study reads, citing past research by the Conference Board of Canada that has shown immigration leads to GDP growth, improves the worker-to-retiree ratio and eases labour shortages that add to inflation. Welcoming newcomers also helps fulfill Canada’s humanitarian goals. ”The benefits of immigration are realized over the time that immigrants spend in Canada—the longer they stay, the more they benefit and contribute. Immigrants who thrive are more likely to stay.” The study found immigrants to Canada are most likely to migrate again four to seven years after arriving here, suggesting that positive early experiences may be key to enticing immigrants to stay here...

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The Sup­reme Court on Tuesday stopped accountability courts from issuing a final verdict in graft cases. The court issued the directives while hearing the firstever intra-court appeals (ICAs) against its Sept 15 majority judgment, which struck down amendments to the accountability law.

It adjourned the hearing till the detailed verdict on the law clipping the chief justice’s powers is released. The larger bench headed

by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and including Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi took up two ICAs — one filed by the federal government and the other by former SSGCL managing director Zuhair Ahmed Siddiqui.

The five-judge SC bench took up the ICAs in line with its Oct 11 short order in which the

Govt maintains current prices of petrol, HSD

S The caretaker government on Tuesday maintained the current prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight. According to a notification from the Ministry of Finance, avail-

A disabled British Columbia man who can’t walk and uses a motorized wheelchair says he was forced to drag himself off an Air Canada flight in Las Vegas after the airline’s third-party ground assistance personnel were not available to help him.

Prince George resident Rodney Hodgins says he’s going to push for changes to ensure no other disabled person endures what he experienced. “I don’t want anybody else to have to go through that,” he said in a phone interview. “I would like a change within their policies or how they do things. Air Canada needs to step up.” Hodgins, 49, who can’t walk due to spastic cerebral palsy, said he originally thought the flight attendant was

able with Dawn.com, the prices of petrol and HSD will remain Rs283.38 and Rs303.18 per litre, respectively. Meanwhile, the prices of kerosene oil and light-diesel oil were reduced by Rs3.82 and Rs3.4 per litre, respectively, to Rs211.03 and Rs189.46 per litre.The move comes contrary to expectations of a reduction of Rs5-18 per litre for diesel and petrol. Official sources had told Dawn that the price of HSD was likely to decrease by about Rs5-6 per litre, falling to less than Rs300 per litre, unless the caretaker government further increased the petroleum levy. On the other hand, petrol was expected to be cheaper by about Rs18 per litre...Source: dawnnews.com

Opposition accuses Modi govt of trying to hack lawmakers’ iPhones

‘Air Canada needs to step up’: Disabled B.C. man forced to drag himself off plane joking when he told him he would have to get himself off the airplane, but was shocked and angry when he was asked a second time to disembark without support.

“Can you get to the front of the plane?” he quoted the flight attendant as asking. “I said, ‘Of course I can’t. I’m in a wheelchair. I can’t walk.’ ” The hardware salesman said he was forced to use the strength of his upper body to pull himself down the airplane aisle, while his wife, Deanna, held his legs, which cannot move. Hodgins said the experience, which occurred this past August when he and his wife were travelling to celebrate an anniversary, left him feeling violated.

“Especially when I’m sitting there in that chair and that flight attendant says to me, ‘Can you get to the front of the plane,’ ‘ he said. “And I’m like, ‘No.’ Then he said it to me a second time, so that’s when I got up and I told my wife, ‘Move my legs,’ and I dragged myself to the front of the plane.”

Air Canada, in a statement, said it has contacted Hodgins to offer compensation and apologies for the inadequate level of care he received at the Las Vegas airport. “We use the services of a third-party wheelchair assistance specialist in Las Vegas to provide safe transport on and off aircraft,” the statement read.

Source:https://globalnews.ca/

PDM government-made law to regulate the affairs of the top court — namely the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 — was upheld. On Oct 26, the Supreme Court had also issued a circular for the information of all concerned that any appeal filed in the top court against the decisions taken on petitions moved under Article 184(3) of the Constitution should be moved in the form of ICA. Source:thecurrent.pk/imran-

NEW DEHLI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of trying to hack into senior opposition politicians’ mobile phones, after they reported receiving warning messages from Apple. Some of the lawmakers shared screenshots on social media of a notification quoting the iPhone manufacturer as saying: “Apple believes you

are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID”.

“Hack us all you want,” Mr Gandhi told a news conference in New Delhi, in reference to Modi. “But we (opposition) will not stop questioning you.” “We are not scared. You can do as much [phone] tapping as you want, I don’t care. If you want to take my phone, I will give it to you,” Mr Gandhi added. Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed concern at the lawmakers’ statements and said the government had asked Apple to join its investigation into the matter.

The company said it did not attribute the threat notifications to “any specific statesponsored attacker”.

Source:https://www.dawn.com/

President Ali Jayte affirms the issue of Hiran State remains unchanged President of Hiran State in Somalia, Ali Jeyte Osman, after 24 hours, clarified his position on the new position he was appointed yesterday by the President of the Federal Government, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud. Ali Jeyte was assigned to the office of President Hassan Sheikh for the affairs of the Public Defense Force, known as the Somalia Special Forces. Ali Jeyte recently announced that he is happy with the position appointed by the president of the Somali government, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud.

“I welcome the position appointed by the president and I thank him,” said Jeyte.

He also spoke about Ali Jeyte Osman’s change in the administration of Hiran State. “The issue

of Hiran State has not changed. Personally, my position in Hiran State is the same. I have not given up on it, and I will not give up on it. This appointment is not something new...

Source: somalitimes.co.uk

7 P olittics & C ont . N ews No vaccine appointments available until December? You can either wait, or take a road trip Rabi uth II 19, 1445

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Minutes later there were no slots for Prince George, B.C., resident said.

“I just want to be able to protect my- either the flu or the COVID-19 vacWhen Meg Cleavely received a no- self, my family and my students.” cine anywhere in the city of Prince tification from provincial health But when she logged on to the prov- George until the first week of Deservices that it was time to book her ince’s vaccination booking system on cember. “I’ve been checking a couple fall flu and COVID-19 vaccines, she Saturday morning, she was quickly of times a day,” Cleavely said. “Every tried to set up an appointment right disappointed. While she was able to once in a while there will be one apaway. “I’m a teacher in an elementary book a flu vaccine for that afternoon, pointment from a cancellation, but there were no COVID-19 vaccina- I’ve never actually been able to sucschool, so things can spread pretty tion slots available until December cessfully book it.” quickly in that environment,” the — and they soon disappeared.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news Province says high demand for COVID-19 shots limiting availability in some locations

Kevin Falcon unveils BC United policies to combat cost-of-living crisis

VICTORIA (October 31, 2023) – Today, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon unveiled the first batch of affordability-focused policy initiatives, ready to roll out under a BC United government, all aimed at easing the financial load on people across the province.

“These proposed measures are practical first steps, in response to the federal government’s recent flexibility in addressing cost pressures, that will make an immediate and positive impact on people’s lives,” said Kevin Falcon, Leader of BC United. “A government under my leadership will swiftly put these policies into action to ensure people across British Columbia keep more money in their pockets.” A Kevin Falcon-led government will immediately pursue the following initiatives as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat the cost-of-living crisis: End the Pain at the Pumps: People need to get to and from work and school, but they’re stretched thin. They need a break from the

pain at the pumps. Kevin Falcon and BC United will permanently eliminate the provincial fuel tax, saving drivers up to 15 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel.

Cancel Eby’s Carbon Tax Hikes: Kevin Falcon and A BC United government would end David Eby’s planned carbon tax hikes, recognizing British Columbians can’t afford further NDP tax hikes during a cost-of-living crisis. Provide Affordable Home Heating: Heating our homes is essential, and budgets are tighter than ever. Kevin Falcon and BC United will immediately remove the carbon tax from all home heating fuels to ensure a level playing field with other provinces.

Lower Food Costs: Groceries have never

been more expensive, and British Columbians need relief. Kevin Falcon and BC United will remove the carbon tax from on-farm fuel use, reducing operational costs for farmers. In conjunction with the elimination of the provincial fuel tax, this will make groceries more affordable for everyone.

“These measures reflect BC United’s commitment to delivering common-sense solutions to tackle B.C.’s most pressing affordability challenges, and they are just the beginning of our ongoing efforts to address the costof-living crisis,” added Falcon. “To make life more affordable for people, we must make life less expensive — it’s that simple.”

By: Zoe Frankcom (Comm.Manager)

Pierre Poilievre Exposes Liberal Failures and Pledges to Fix Housing

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a speech in the House of Commons, detailing his plan to bring homes Canadians can afford.

Mr. Poilievre outlined the fundamental issue facing Canadians today: “So how has the pace, the ratio of home prices to family incomes grown in Canada relative to the other 36 OECD countries? We are the second worst. In other words, housing costs outgrew incomes in Canada at a faster pace than in all but one of the other 36 OECD countries. In other words, this is a new problem that occurred after this Prime

Minister took office and it is a problem that is unique to Canada. He cannot blame some prior government and he cannot blame other countries because he is worse than Canada has ever been and worse than almost anywhere else in the world.”

Pierre Poilievre spoke specifically about his Private Member’s Bill, ‘Building Homes Not Bureaucracies.’ The bill aims to cut red tape and accelerate housing construction, directly benefiting Canadians.

Among other important initiatives, the ‘Building Homes Not Bureaucracies’ act requires the following:

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Requires cities boost home completions by 15% per year or they’ll lose federal infrastructure money.

• Requires every federally funded transit station be surrounded by housing so that you can live right next to the bus or train.

• Requires that the Federal Minister of Public Works do a full inventory and come to the House of Commons within months to announce all the buildings that will be sold to build housing.

By: Carson Bradley Press Secretary, Ethnic and Regional Media

$100K of fireworks seized in Surrey through online investigation Surrey, BC – A City of Surrey Bylaws investigation has led to the seizure of $100K of fireworks from a single retail location ahead of Halloween. Bylaw Officers conducted online and social media searches for sellers of fireworks in Surrey and identified a retail location allegedly selling fireworks. Officers attended the business and observed several shelves full of fireworks. RCMP seized the fireworks and municipal tickets were issued to the owner as well as two employees.

“I would like to commend our dedicated Bylaw Officers for innovatively targeting illegal fireworks vendors in the City of Surrey,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “It took four pick-up trucks and a minivan to transport the il-

legal items found at this single location. A seizure of this size will surely reduce injuries related to the use of fireworks and firecrackers, as well as alleviate the nuisance noise complaints. To help everyone have a safe and happy Halloween, Surrey Bylaws will be out tomorrow night to enforce Surrey’s Fireworks Bylaws.”

In the City of Surrey, fireworks are not allowed to be sold or discharged without a valid Fire Department permit and Federal Fireworks Operator Certification. Violating the City’s Fireworks Bylaws can result in a penalty of up to $5,000 to a suspension or loss of a business license for businesses found selling illegal fireworks. Click here to

learn more.

Surrey Bylaw Enforcement Officers and police will be enforcing the City’s Fireworks Bylaws through Halloween to Diwali. Call 604-591-4370 to report fireworks and firecracker complaints in Surrey.

9-1-1 should not be used to report fireworks.

9-1-1 is for police, fire and medical emergencies when immediate action is required: someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy, or a crime is in progress.

By:Amy Jugpal

Communications & Media Relations Lead, Office of the Mayor

UN chief Guterres says aid trickling into Gaza is ‘completely inadequate’

too many Israeli and Palestinian lives restricted supplies of water, fuel, and elec- tire section of the Jabalia refugee camp, killNews Coninued from Page 1 “With already lost, this escalation only increases tricity. Palestinian authorities have said that ing scores of people and injuring more than

would like to reach up to 100 a day, Kirby said. Guterres also voiced concern over military escalation as Israel steps up ground raids in Gaza and continues to bombard the besieged territory. “I am deeply alarmed by the intensification of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza,” Guterres said.

the immense suffering of civilians.”

The comments come as Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, overwhelming hospitals that are inundated with the wounded and stretched to the breaking point by an Israeli siege that has severely

more than 8,500 people have been killed in Gaza, more than a third of them children, since the war erupted on October 7.

In a statement on Tuesday, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) spokesperson James Elder said Gaza has become “a graveyard for thousands of children”.

An Israeli air raid on Tuesday levelled an en-

heat their homes more time to switch to other sources, such as electric heat pumps.

But the Liberals are facing increased political pressure from the Conservatives and some provincial premiers to exempt fuels like propane and natural gas from the tax.

Last week, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called on Ottawa to apply the same exemption to natural gas, used by a majority of residents in their provinces for heating.

On Monday, Moe upped the ante by de-

Gaza a ‘graveyard for thousands of children’

100 others, according to the Gaza health ministry. The director of the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza told Al Jazeera that more than 50 people were killed. Nebal Farsakh, a spokesperson from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, called the situation “absolutely horrific”......

Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

Trudeau says there will ‘absolutely not’ be further carbon tax exemptions News Coninued from Page 1 Last week, Trudeau announced that the government would exempt heating oil from the carbon tax for three years. He said the pause is meant to give Canadians who use oil to

claring that SaskEnergy — the provincial Crown corporation responsible for natural gas distribution — wouldn’t collect the carbon tax starting in January if an exemption wasn’t extended to other heating fuels.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news

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Gaza war: Biden support plummets to 17 percent among Arab Americans

. New survey shows growing US Arab dissatisfaction with president amid Washington’s unconditional support for Israel.

Washington, DC – Arab American support for United States President Joe Biden has plummeted to an all-time low of 17 percent as he continues to back the Israeli offensive

in Gaza, according to a new survey.

The study, released on Tuesday by the Arab American Institute (AAI) think tank, showed a staggering 42-percent drop in support among Arab American communities since 2020, the year of Biden’s election.

Respondents also overwhelmingly said they had a negative attitude towards Biden with his approval rating tumbling to 29 percent, an 18-percent drop since April. ames Zogby, AAI’s president, described the findings as “dramatic”. “The dissatisfaction with President Biden is really quite significant,” Zogby said during a virtual briefing.

“His numbers are dangerously low, more so than I’ve ever seen for a Democratic candidate for president.”.. Source: Dawn.com

‘No one trusts Netanyahu’: Israel’s war cabinet divided amid Gaza conflict

Protests in Lebanon express frustration at international support for Israel

Demonstrators rallied outside the French embassy in Beirut to call for support for Palestinians under threat in Gaza.

Beirut, Lebanon – Hundreds of protesters chanted and waved flags outside the French embassy in Beirut on Tuesday, denouncing

Western support for the Israeli military’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza.

“How are foreign governments with Israel?” said Hassan Badr, 60, who lives in the Palestinian refugee camp Burj el-Barajneh in Beirut. “They are killing kids in front of the world. They should be supporting the Palestinians, not Israel.” More than 8,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7, amid a bombing campaign that United Nations experts said resulted in crimes against humanity. In the Arab world, news outlets and social media have carried gruesome images of the death and destruction, including photos of dead children. The nongovernmental organisation Save the Children has estimated 3,324 have been killed since the bombing began.

Source:aljazeera.com

Dozens killed in Israeli air attack on Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza

Signs of the rift within Israel’s establishment deepen even as Netanyahu declares the next phase of the war in Gaza.

It took one tweet over the weekend for cracks to emerge within the Israeli political establishment.

Just after midnight on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote that he had never been informed about warnings of Hamas’s assault on Israel on October 7. Netanyahu instead seemed to place the blame for the attack, where at least 1,400 people were killed, on his army and intelligence chiefs. They had assessed prior to the attack that Hamas “was deterred and ready for a settlement”, he noted.The statement caused an uproar. Political leaders slammed Netanyahu for playing politics while the country was in the midst of a difficult military campaign inside Gaza. The outrage was such that the prime minister deleted the tweet, and in an unusually sober tone, apologised for his words. “I was wrong,” he said.

Experts say the episode confirmed a widening rift within the political and military establishment,

one that questioned Netanyahu’s leadership and his capacity to navigate the country through war without prioritising his own interests over national security.“To say that he was out of order would be the understatement of the year,” said Yossi Mekelberg, associate fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.

“This is a very difficult military campaign so you want a responsible prime minister and there is not a single person [in the government] that trusts Netanyahu – that’s the main issue for this cabinet,” Mekelberg said....Source: aljazeera.com

Health ministry in Gaza says more than 50 people were killed in the attack on Tuesday and 150 others were wounded.

Dozens of people have been killed in an Israeli air raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to a medical official and Palestinian authorities in the besieged territory. The health ministry in Gaza said more than 50 people were killed in the attack on Tuesday and 150 others were wounded. The director of the Indonesian Hospital confirmed that more than 50 peo-

ple were killed.

Images and video from the scene of the strike show buildings heavily damaged as rescuers and volunteers use their bare hands to search for survivors in huge amounts of concrete debris. People can be seen frantically trying to pull people from the rubble – many of the victims women and children.

Others are seen standing and crying, fearing family members and friends may be among the dead.

Source:aljazeera.com

One round of talks convened by international parties already collapsed, making some sceptical about imminent peace in Sudan. Six months after civil war broke out in Sudan, its warring parties have restarted peace talks in Saudi Arabia, although cracks are already beginning to appear in the process. In a statement on Sunday, the US Department of State urged both sides to “approach the talks constructively”.

The Jeddah talks which began on Thursday, are being steered by Saudi and United States officials. The two countries helped broker short ceasefire deals

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Tory MP had written letter to PM Rishi Sunak urging him to change his position on the conflict and back a ‘permanent’ end to the hostilities. A British MP for the ruling Conservative Party has been sacked from his role as a ministerial aide after calling for a

ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war.

Paul Bristow, an aide to the secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, had written a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last week urging him to change his position on the conflict and back a “permanent” end to the hostilities. The British government says it supports “humanitarian pauses” but not a ceasefire.

In his letter, Bristow said a full ceasefire would save lives and allow humanitarian aid to “reach the people who need it the most”.

In a statement on Monday, a Downing Street spokesperson said the decision to remove Bristow from his position came in response to comments deemed “not consistent with the principles of collective responsibility”.

Bristow, who represents Peterborough in parliament and co-chairs the all-party parliamentary group on British Muslims, expressed understanding about Sunak’s decision.

Source:aljazeera.com

in May between the opposing sides: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...Source: aljazeera.com

UK MP Paul Bristow sacked as aide after call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire

Sudan: Why are Sudan’s warring factions meeting in Jeddah?

Bangladesh: Oman suspends new visas for Bangladeshis

Fiji affirms solidarity with Israel; clarifies stance

ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

And the Government has also cleared the air on its stance that was demonstrated by its recent vote in support of the Canadian amendment and against the recent UN resolution urging a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.According to Government, the amendment intends to address actual ground realities and correct factual omissions, identify and condemn Hamas for initiating the crisis, holding hostages, and using them and civilians as human shields since (the) October 7, Fiji has affirmed its solidarity with Israel and 2023, terrorist attack..... commitments to global peace in the midst of Source: fijitimes.com

Oman has suspended the issuance of visas across all categories for Bangladeshis from Tuesday, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has said. The ROP confirmed the suspension of “visa conversions” for expatriates arriving in Oman on tourist and visit visas, reports Times

of Oman today. Previously, expatriates entering the country on visit visas could convert their status to employment visas. However, they will now be required to leave the country and return on a work visa. In a statement, the ROP said, “The ROP, within its review of the policies for obtaining some types of visas, announces the suspension of the conversion of all types of tourist and visit visas to work visas for all nationalities coming to the Sultanate of Oman, as well as the issuance of all types of new visas for Bangladeshi Citizens, effective Tuesday (October 31, 2023) till further notice.”

Bangladesh to send more workers to Libya

Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya, aiming to expand labour market for Bangladesh, send more workers through regular channels, and ensure their safety... Source: thedailystar.net

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BC BEWS/HEALTH

Boost your immunity: Get immunized against influenza and COVID-19

SURREY – Fraser Health is encouraging people in our communities to boost their immunity by getting immunized against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 to protect themselves, their loved ones and our health system.

Fraser Health has launched our annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccine campaign to raise awareness about the importance of getting both vaccines. Getting immunized helps prevent the spread of influenza and COVID-19 and protects people at high risk of serious illness, such as young children (influenza), pregnant people, Indigenous people, people over 65 years of age and people with chronic medical conditions.

Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge and are safe, effective and recommended for everyone in B.C. six months of age and older. People will have the opportunity to receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. It is safe and recommended to receive the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Influenza vaccines are updated yearly in the fall to protect against the viruses currently circulating. As protection from the influenza vaccine wears off with time, it is important

to stay up-to-date on your influenza vaccine.

Similar to the influenza vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine is updated to match the strains of COVID-19 virus in circulation as closely as possible. The fall 2023 COVID-19 vaccine targets the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant. Evidence shows that the updated vaccine should provide good protection against currently circulating COVID-19 strains.

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit the ImmunizeBC COVID-19 vaccine resource page.

To book your vaccine appointment: enza or COVID-19 vaccines this year.

Look for an email or text from the provincial Get Vaccinated system for your personalized booking link. Use that link to find a date, time and location that works for you.

Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine appointment invitations are rolling out throughout October.

Alternatively, you can phone the provincial call centre (toll-free) to book your influenza vaccine at 1-833-838-2323.

If you have not registered with the Get Vaccinated system, you may register at getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca.

You can also contact your primary care provider to see if they are providing the influ-

National Diabetes Month 2023

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ovember is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.

But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health may help you prevent diabetes health problems.

Tips to get started

Manage your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

Research shows that managing your diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs. A is for the A1C test that health care professionals use to measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes

Different influenza vaccines are available, including free enhanced influenza shots for people 65 years of age and older. The influenza shot you receive will depend on your age, risk factors, and availability. To learn more about influenza vaccine types and eligibility, please visit the ImmunizeBC influenza (flu) vaccine resource page.

Influenza spreads easily from person to person by droplets made when coughing, sneezing or by touching virus contaminated surfaces and then touching your mouth or nose before washing your hands. An infected person can spread the virus a day before getting sick with symptoms. Common symptoms

may include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches and a cough.

Influenza can cause severe complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization or death in vulnerable people, including young children, seniors, people with chronic health conditions and pregnant people.

In addition to getting immunized, preventive measures proven effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and influenza include washing your hands, wearing a mask if you have mild symptoms or are recovering from illness and staying home when sick.

For Fraser Health information about influenza and COVID-19, visit fraserhealth. ca/defence.

also use devices to track their blood glucose throughout the day and night.

B is for blood pressure.

C is for cholesterol.

Ask your health care team what your ABCs goals should be.

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Take small steps toward healthy habits.

Lifestyle habits such as planning healthy meals, being physically active, getting enough sleep, and not smoking may help you manage your diabetes ABCs. You don’t have to do it all at once. Start slow and build healthier habits from there.

Take your medicines on time.

Remember to take your medicines even if you feel healthy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have trouble taking your medicines on time or at the correct dose.

Reach or maintain a healthy weight.

Take care of your mental health.

Managing diabetes can be hard. If you feel down, sad, or overwhelmed, learn about healthy ways to cope with stress. Consider talking to a mental health counselor or joining a support group.

If you have overweight or obesity, ask your Work with your health care team. primary care provider if healthy eating, Managing diabetes takes a team. Your health physical activity, or other weight-loss treat- care team may include a primary care provider, diabetes specialist, registered dietiments may help you manage your weight.

tian, or certified diabetes educator. Ask your primary care provider if you should talk with other health care professionals about your diabetes.

Diabetes medicines, devices, and office visits can be expensive. A social worker or a member of your health care team may be able to help you find community resources or financial help for diabetes care.

Source: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/

Diwali, Nov 12, 2023: What Is Diwali?

Diwali Traditions and Date

with the main celebration of Diwali. In other places where Diwali occurs, only the main By: Christopher Burnett iwali is the Indian “festival of day is usually celebrated. lights”—a holiday celebrating the Who Celebrates Diwali? triumph of good over evil. In 2023, Followers of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. faiths primarily celebrate Diwali. However, Though technically religious, it’s also be- the holiday is celebrated throughout India, come a cultural event in North America cel- Singapore, and several other South Asian ebrated with sweets and special foods. Learn countries as a national holiday, meaning about Diwali, when it occurs, and common that people outside these religions may participate in Diwali celebrations, too. Hindu, traditions!

Sikh, and Jain communities in the United What Is Diwali?

Kingdom, United States, Australia, and elseDiwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is where around the globe also regularly cela “festival of lights” that celebrates the tri- ebrate Diwali. umph of light over dark, good over evil, and When Is Diwali? the blessings of victory, freedom, and enDiwali occurs annually in autumn (or lightenment. The name comes from Sanksrit spring, in the southern hemisphere) durdipavali, meaning “row of lights.” On the ing the Hindu month of Kartik. (In Western night of Diwali, celebrants light dozens of terms, Kartik begins around mid-October candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placand ends in mid-November.) Specifically, ing them throughout their homes and in the Diwali occurs on the darkest day of the lunar streets to light up the dark night. month, which is the day of the new Moon.

In most of India, Diwali consists of a fiveDiwali Traditions and Customs day celebration that peaks on the third day Because Diwali is celebrated by so many

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people worldwide, traditions are diverse, though there are a few common themes, including lighting candles and gathering families.

The main celebration of Diwali takes place on the day of the new Moon when the sky is at its darkest, so a big part of the celebration revolves around light. Candles, clay lamps, and oil lanterns are lit and placed throughout the home, in the streets, in areas of worship, and floated on lakes and rivers.

Fireworks are also set off on the night of Diwali—said by some to ward off evil spirits.

Another central theme of Diwali is family. Wearing their best new clothes, families gather together to eat sweets and other special foods, light diyas (decorative oil lamps), and pray for their ancestors. Businesses are generally closed (or close early) on Diwali to allow workers to celebrate with their families.

The feast can be quite extravagant, with special dishes and sweets filling the table.

In honor of Diwali, here are a few Indianinspired recipes to try: Source: https://www.almanac.com/

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LOCAL/WOMEN

Over $221K raised for SKM Cancer Hospital and Research Centre for the Karachi building in Vancouver

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fundraiser for the world’s largest free cancer hospital, The Shaukat Khanum M Cancer Hospital was organized on October 20, 2023. The vibrant, packed event drew nearly 500 attendees and raised close to $225,000. After a sumptuous dinner and enlightening presentations about the ambitious project, the evening reached its zenith with a mesmerizing concert by Shazia Manzoor. This hospital is under construction in the port city of Karachi, Pakistan and will provide a beacon of light and state of the art treatment to the impoverished cancer patients. Notably, this is the third cancer hospital to be established by the Shaukat Khanum Trust, an initiative driven by the vision of the famous cricketer, philanthropist, and politician, Mr. Imran Khan. His tireless dedication to providing quality healthcare to cancer patients has been instrumental in making this project a reality.

Muslim women in the West in the crosshairs of Zionists, white ‘feminists’

As we stand up for our Palestinian sisters, the only thing we need from white feminists supporting their slaughter is that they get out of our way.

By: Sahar Aziz

Professor of law and Chancellor’s Social Justice Scholar at Rutgers Law School.

31 Oct 2023 or twenty-four long days, and with no end in sight, the Israeli government has been committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza with explicit and unconditional support from the US government.

On October 7, in response to a terror attack

by Hamas that killed some 1,400 people in Israel, its forces unleashed hell on Gaza.

The Israeli military started indiscriminately bombing homes, mosques, churches, hospitals and schools in the overpopulated Pal-

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estinian enclave, killing Palestinian civilians in their thousands. Israel has also put the Strip under a total siege, preventing the entry of water, food, fuel, electricity or medical supplies, and leaving more than two million people faced with death by starvation, dehydration and disease. For such war crimes to be committed in plain sight, and with no meaningful contestation from the international community, the Palestinians at the receiving end of Israel’s bombs had to be dehumanised, and their allies around the world discredited as anti-Semitic and violent.

Such othering occurs through a relatively straightforward mechanism. First, Palestinians as a group are presented as barbaric, violent and over all less than human, so people around the world do not object to them being indiscriminately killed and starved.

Then those who do not buy this racist narrative and insist on protesting against the oppression of the Palestinian people are smeared, censored, doxed and criminalised.

At the forefront of numerous grassroots, intellectual, and political movements opposing Israel’s ongoing war crimes, in the United States and elsewhere in the staunchly pro-Israel West, are Muslim women.

Courageous Palestinian, Arab, South Asian, and Black women are leading mass protests, political action campaigns, teach-ins at universities, fundraisers for humanitarian aid, and writing letters to university presidents, demanding they protect their Palestinian and Muslim students from doxing, harass-

ment, and intimidation by Zionist organisations on and off campus.

These Muslim women’s civic and political engagement is almost always met with attacks on their own safety, defamation of their character, and threats to their employment – all aimed at silencing their voices.

If these threats on their lives and livelihoods do not work, Muslim women who speak up for the Palestinians – especially those holding positions in higher education – are dismissed as “too emotional”, “ignorant”, “bigoted”, or “professionally incompetent” by their pro-Israel peers.

Marginalised simultaneously for their religion, race and gender, Muslim women have long been forced to manoeuvre a triple bind to avoid discrimination, harassment and stigmatisation. They are required to be “good Muslims”, “good women”, and “good racial minorities” all at once and at all times to avoid being targeted within the coercive assimilationist paradigm that constantly polices their behaviour.

Being a “good Muslim woman of colour” entails a daily emotional and psychological tax of trying to fit into myriad clashing identity performance pressures imposed by Eurocentric, Judeo-Christian cultural normativity. A “good Muslim woman of colour” cannot show emotions such as anger, frustration, or passion lest she be deemed irrational, hysterical, or weak. A “good Muslim woman of colour” must be unconditionally loyal to the US. She must frequently pepper her speech with comments and statements

ing about half of Canadian families with children, and more than half of Canadian seniors. Single Canadians without children would receive up to an extra $234 and couples with two children would receive up to an extra $467 in their pockets this year. Seniors would receive an extra $225 on average.

Provide a Canada Dental Benefit to children under 12 who do not have access to dental insurance, starting this year. Direct payments totalling up to $1,300 per child over the next two years (up to $650 per year) would be provided for dental care services.

This is the first stage of the government’s plan to deliver dental coverage for families with income under $90,000, and will allow children under 12 to get the dental care they need while we develop a comprehensive national dental care program.

Provide a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit to deliver $500 to 1.8 mil-

lion Canadian renters who are struggling with the cost of housing. This more than doubles our Budget 2022 commitment, reaching twice as many Canadians as initially promised. This new one-time federal benefit will be in addition to the Canada Housing Benefit currently co-funded and delivered by provinces and territories. The federal benefit will be available to applicants with an adjusted net income below $35,000 for families, or below $20,000 for individuals, who pay at least 30 per cent of their income on rent.

These measures build on the strong action we have been taking since 2015 to make life more affordable and build an economy that works for all Canadians. From cutting taxes for the middle class and raising them on the wealthiest one per cent, to delivering a Canada Child Benefit and raising it every year to continue putting more money back in

underlining how grateful she is to be in the US. How lucky she is to live in a country ruled by white men and women who uphold liberal values of democracy, equality, and freedom; irrespective of whether she benefits from these proclaimed values or not. A “good Muslim woman of colour” must never criticise the policies and practices of Western countries that violate international law, indiscriminately kill Muslims, collectively punish Palestinian civilians, or systematically discriminate against Muslim and Arab diasporas in purportedly liberal societies. She must prove that she does not support terrorism in any form, which requires repeated condemnation of any acts of violence by Muslims anywhere in the world.

A “good Muslim woman of colour” can never be a feminist and advocate for Muslim women’s rights in the West. White women accept her as a feminist only if she directs her writings and advocacy at Muslim, Arab, and South Asian societies. But when Muslim women in the West speak out about the discrimination they face where they are, or call out white women for their support of wars that kill and maim Muslim women abroad, they quickly transition from “fellow feminists” to “traitors”.

Thus, a “good Muslim woman” is simultaneously infantilised and patronised, vilified and censored, and depoliticised in a society that is incapable of seeing her as a smart, independent, strong female leader.....

Source: aljazeera.com/opinions

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the government’s first pieces of legislation introduced in the upcoming Parliamentary sitting would make life more affordable for Canadians who need it most.

The measures in these bills would:

Double the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) for six months, delivering support to roughly 11 million individuals and families who receive the tax credit, includ-

the pockets of nine out of 10 families with children, to cutting regulated child care fees in half on average by the end of this year for families across the country, we are delivering support for the middle class and those working hard to join it.

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14 L oc a l / histo r y Vancouver Dawoodi Bohra Teen Organizes a Tree Planting Event in Orchard Grove Park, Surrey, BC Rabi uth II 19, 1445 November 3, 2023

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aumann Mascati, a 16-year-old Surrey, British Columbia high school student helped organize a tree planting event in Orchard Grove Park on October 14. The group of more than 30 volunteers, including young children, teens, and adults, planted nearly 40 trees. The event was initiated to mark the 80th birthday of the Dawoodi Bohra’s global leader, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, and as a tribute to the Syedna’s emphasis on environmental awareness and conservation. Mascati partnered with Releaf Tree Planting, an initiative by the City

of Surrey to grow Surrey's urban forest by planting shrubs and trees in local parks. The group planted trees and shrubs including Big Leaf Maple, Douglas Fir, Western Redcedar, Snowberry, Thimbleberry and Red Flowering Currant in a designated area of the park. The selection of these tree species was carefully made to ensure they are well-suited to the local climate and ecosystem, ultimately contributing to the neighbourhood long-term sustainability. “I’ve regularly been involved in environmental protection programs, taking part and leading cleanups around my

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anadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence.

high school and at a local park,” said Mascati. “ I am glad that kids in my community took part in this event so we can learn from a young age the importance of planting trees. Our youth should be part of the solution for the Climate Crisis that we are currently facing; It’s a priority to protect our planet for our future.”

The Dawoodi Bohras of the Greater Vancouver Area are a community of more than 200 people. The tree planting event was held as part of their global Project Rise initiative, which strives to raise standards of healthcare, nutrition, education, water and

sanitation among vulnerable members of society, while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Bohras throughout North America are hosting similar events.

Mascati said he plans for the tree planting to be an annual event.

Reference Links: • Releaf Tree Planting, City of Surrey • Orchard Grove Park • Dawoodi Bohra Community, Vancouver

for greater recognition and to separate the remembrance of wartime sacrifice from the Thanksgiving holiday. In 1931, the federal government decreed that the newly named Remembrance Day would be observed on 11 November and moved Thanksgiving Day to a different date. Remembrance Day would emphasize the memory of fallen soldiers instead of the political and military events leading to victory in the First World War.

times at schools or in other public places.

Two minutes of silence, the playing of the Last Post, the recitation of In Flanders Fields, and the wearing of poppies quickly became associated with the ceremony.

Remembrance Day has since gone through periods of intense observation and periodic decline. The 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 1995 marked a noticeable upsurge of public interest, which has not ebbed in recent years. It is now a national holiday for federal and many provincial government workers, and the largest ceremonies are attended in major cities by tens of thousands. The ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa is nationally televised, while most media outlets – including newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and internet sources – run special features, interviews, or investigative reports on military history or remembrance-related themes.

Source: warmuseum.ca

• Article and Pictures Courtesy of the Dawoodi Bohra Community of Vancouver

Remembrance Day (11 November)

1921, the Canadian Parliament passed an 11 November Armistice Day bill to observe ceremonies Remembrance Day rejuvenated interest in on the first Monday in the week of 11 No- recalling the war and military sacrifice, atvember, but this combined the event with the tracting thousands to ceremonies in cities Thanksgiving Day holiday. For much of the large and small across the country. It re1920s, Canadians observed the date with lit- mained a day to honour the fallen, but tratle public demonstration. Veterans and their ditional services also witnessed occasional families gathered in churches and around calls to remember the horror of war and to Armistice Day Armistice Day was inaugurated in 1919 local memorials, but observances involved embrace peace. Remembrance Day certhroughout much of the British Empire, few other Canadians. In 1928, some promi- emonies were usually held at community but on the second Monday in November. In nent citizens, many of them veterans, pushed cenotaphs and war memorials, or some-

Time to fall back: When daylight saving time 2023 ends in Canada

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By Michelle Butterfield , Global News s winter draws near, we’re already starting to experience shorter daylight hours and soon Canadians will be plunged into even more darkness for another four months.

Daylight saving time 2023 will come to an end on Nov. 5, so consider this a sign and set an alert so you don’t forget to adjust your clock back one hour when the time comes.

Canadians in most time zones can “fall back” on Saturday, Nov. 4 this year before they head to bed, as the clocks roll back in the wee morning hours of Nov. 5 while most people are sleeping.

However, The Yukon, most of Saskatchewan and some parts of British Columbia and Quebec stay on standard time.

Your digital and wifi-connected devices should make the switch automatically, but it doesn’t hurt to double-check them the morning of Nov. 5, just to be sure.

The changing of the clocks has been a topic of debate in Canada for many years, with provincial politicians in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario wanting to scrap the century-old practice.

Ontario tabled and unanimously passed a private member’s bill called the Time Amendment Act in 2020. It’s waiting for New York and Quebec to get on board, as

the areas share trade.

The B.C. legislature passed similar legislation in 2019, but the process has been delayed, as American states in the same time zone wait for California to pull the trigger.

Alberta had a referendum on the idea in 2021, and just over half of those who voted wanted to keep daylight saving time.

Daylight saving time was first proposed in 1895 by New Zealand

entomologist George Hudson. He proposed the change because it would allow him more daylight hours to find and inspect insects.

The first documented cases of daylight saving being adopted in the world happened right here in Canada. The small towns of Port Arthur and Fort William — which would eventually merge to become Thunder Bay, Ont. — adopted daylight saving on May 1, 1908.

One resident, John Hewitson, wanted to give working folk an extra hour of daylight for after-work leisure activities.

Several years later, the German Empire and Austria-Hungary were the first international countries to enact daylight saving time in 1916, as a way to save coal and fuel during the First World War. The idea behind the clock shift is to maximize sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere,

as days start to lengthen in the spring and then wane in the fall. The logic is that by springing forward and falling back, people add an hour of sunlight to the end of the workday. But the benefits of this change are controversial, and the shift can have measurable impacts on health.

Doctors from the University of Turku in Finland have suggested that the risk of strokes and heart attacks increases by seven per cent following the time change.

In addition, the number of car crashes also tends to increase once we make the time shift. (A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reported there was an eight-per cent jump in car crashes the day after a time change.)

Canadian researchers warn that daylight saving, and switching the clocks twice a year, can contribute to a phenomenon known as “social jet lag,” where people suffer from disrupted sleep and sleep debt, mental and physical fatigue, metabolism issues and more.

And while experts agree that the change in the springtime hits us harder, there are also downsides to the change that will come in a few short weeks.

With less evening light and shortened days, there is a tendency to be less active in the evening, Wendy Hall, a B.C. nurse and professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, told Global News in 2021.

The return to standard time in the fall has also been linked to depression and seasonal affective disorder, where people often feel more depressed because of shorter exposure to daylight, Hall said.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/

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hy do we feel so different with the change of seasons and what could we do about it?

How does our body respond to the seasonal change? Turns out, the annual temperatures drops and spikes influence way more than just our choice of clothes.

The combination of changes in temperatures, barometric pressure and the wind can take a swing at the immune system. Our bodies like routine and stability. Change means possibility of danger, of the unknown — which is why our system can rebel a few times a year.The arrival of fall means cooler weather, changing leaves, and a shift in our routines. As the seasons change from summer to autumn, it’s important to adapt your lifestyle habits to support your health during this transitional period. With kids back in school, schedules getting busier, and less daylight hours, fall brings its own set of challenges when it comes to maintaining healthy habits.

Here are some tips to help you adjust your exercise, diet, and sleep routines for the fall season:

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sistent conditions. This means that every seasonal shift and change in weather acts like a shock to the system, disrupting the typical chemical balance of our skin and causing dryness and sometimes severe acne.

Exercise helps boost a sluggish metabolism Another consequence of seasonal changes that many people experience is increased weight. Like many other mammals, humans are known to store fat during the winter months. On a scientific level, this is due to the fact that, during the seasonal change between late summer and early fall, our bodies increase their insulin resistance. This causes our livers to increase fat production so that we can store fat in our tissues and be better prepared for the winter. The best way to combat fat build-up is through diet and exercise. Aerobic exercise, like swimming and running, is especially effective at stimulating the metabolism and burning calories.

The end of Daylight Savings Time in the fall can disrupt sleep schedules. Start going to bed 15-20 minutes earlier than usual a few weeks before the time change. This will help adjust your circadian rhythms and minimize the impact of the one-hour time difference Shining a bright light on Seasonal the morning it takes effect. Making the bed- Affective Disorder room cooler and limiting screen time before Unfortunately, the changing of the seasons bed can also improve sleep quality. can have even more serious repercussions Take Advantage of Fall Days than dry skin and weight gain. For examWhile temperatures start to drop in the fall, ple, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, can there are still plenty of days warm enough cause major depressive episodes, usually befor outdoor activities. Take advantage of the ginning in late fall or early winter. The jourfall weather and get outside before it gets nal Archives of General Psychiatry found too chilly. Go for a hike, walk, or bike ride. that SAD causes individuals to secrete the You’ll still get a dose of vitamin D from the hormone melatonin for longer periods dursunlight and catch scenic views of the fall ing winter nights than during summer nights. foliage.

This implies that SAD drives people to sleep more during the winter even when their bodMake Warm, Seasonal Meals Cooler fall temps call for heartier meals. ies are fully rested. Similarly, the Journal of Incorporate seasonal fall ingredients like Psychosomatic Research published a study pumpkin, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, in which participants slept nearly three and cranberries into your recipes. Warm hours more each day in October than any soups and stews, baked root vegetables, other time of year. They linked the results of and apples with cinnamon also hit the spot this study to the fact that hypersomnia, the on chilly fall nights. Going into “hiberna- medical term for excessive daytime sleepition mode” sometimes leads to overeating ness, sometimes occurs when the air starts and weight gain. Ensuring your meals are to crisp up as it does in the fall. Depressive nutrient dense, and have more volume than episodes and excessive amounts of sleep calories can help ensure you keep on the can severely impact one’s daily function right track with any weight management. If and inhibit our ability to accomplish essenyou’re having trouble with weight loss and tial tasks. For this reason, it is important to remain attentive to changes in your general finding the right foods to eat, we can help. well-being during winter months. If you feel Listen to Your Body Feeling a little extra sleepy now that it’s get- you have SAD, speak to your doctor about ting darker earlier? Or maybe you’re crav- using a light-therapy box. It’s important to ing comfort foods as the temperature drops? be sure that the light therapy approach will Your body naturally adjusts to changes in help your condition and not negatively afdaylight, temperature, and seasonal rhythms. fect any other disorders.

Adapt your routine to support what your body needs. If you’re feeling more tired, go to bed earlier. If you’re experiencing cravings, find healthier substitutes that satisfy your body’s needs.

Seasonal forecast: your skin will be dryer The most common response to fall’s return is drier skin. Many of us find ourselves reapplying lip balm more frequently and maybe even using a stronger moisturizer. This can be attributed to the decrease in temperature and humidity, which forces the skin to work harder to maintain hydration. According to dermatologists, the skin thrives most in con-

Take special care of your body and your heart

Even though our bodies have response mechanisms set in place to ease the shock of seasonal changes, harsh winters sometimes bring with them the threat of serious health complications. Researchers found that there is a higher rate of heart attacks during the winter than any other season. One cause for this is that, paired with a weakened immune system and higher blood pressure, strenuous outdoor activity can place serious strain on the heart, leaving individuals To be continued at Pg 16

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16 P a kist a n / S po r ts Timeline of Allama Muhammad Iqbal Rabi uth II 19, 1445 November 3, 2023

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877: Born at Sialkot (present Pakistan) on Friday, November 9, 1877. Kashmiri origin.

1893–1895: High School and Intermediate — Scotch Mission College, Sialkot.

1897: B.A. (Arabic and Philosophy) — Government College, Lahore. Awarded Jamaluddin Gold Medal for securing highest marks in Arabic, and another Gold Medal in English.

1899: M.A. (Philosophy) — Government College, Lahore. Secured first rank in Punjab state and awarded Gold Medal. Reader in Arabic, Oriental College, Lahore.

1900: Read his poem “Nala-e-Yateem” (Wails of an Orphan) at the annual function of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam at Lahore.

1901: Poem “Himala” published in Makhzan. Assistant Commissioner’s Examination (didn’t qualify for medical reasons).

1903: Assistant Professor, Government College, Lahore. Published his first book, Ilm Al-Iqtisad (Study of Economics), Lahore.

1905: Traveled to England for higher studies.

1907: Ph.D., Munich University, Germany (Thesis: The Development of Metaphysics in Persia).

1907–1908: Professor of Arabic, University of London.

1908: Bar-at-Law, London. Returned to India. Started law practice on October 22, 1908. Part-time Professor of Philosophy and English Literature.

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1911: Wrote and read famous poem “Shikwa” (Complaint) at Lahore. Professor of Philosophy, Government College, Lahore.

1912: Wrote the epoch-making “Jawab-eShikwa” (Reply to Complaint).

1913: Wrote History of India for middle school students, Lahore.

1915: Published a long Persian poem “Asrare-Khudi” (“Secrets of Self ”). Resigned from professorship to spread the message of Islam.

1918: In counterpart to Asrar-e-Khudi, published Rumuz-e-Bekhudi (Mysteries of Selflessness) in Persian.

1920: English translation of Asrar-e-Khudi

by R.A. Nicholson, entitled Secrets of Self.

Visited Kashmir and presented his famous poem “Saqi Nama” at Srinagar.

1923: Awarded knighthood at Lahore on January 1, 1923. Published Payam-iMashriq (The Message of the East) in Persian. It was written in response to Goethe’s West-Ostlicher Divan.

1924: Prepared Urdu course material for Grade 6–7 students at Lahore. Published “Bang-e-Dara” (“Call of the Caravan”) in Urdu in March 1924.

1926: Elected to Punjab Legislative Council, Lahore (1926–1929).

1927: Published Zabur-i-Ajam in Persian.

1929: Delivered six lectures at Madras, Osmania University at Hyderabad, and Aligarh. He commented on the latest scientific and philosophical developments of the

1920s in the light of Islamic teachings.

1930: President, All-India Muslim League. Elaborated on the idea of an independent Muslim state in his presidential speech at Allahabad. [Refer to 1924–1928 events in particular and 1912–1929 in general in the Muslims in the Indian Subcontinent - V 1800 - 1950 CE].

1931: Published Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam, a collection of six lectures, Lahore; also published by Oxford University Press. Participated in Mo’tamarA’lam-e-Islami (World Muslim Conference) in Palestine. Participated in the Second Round Table Conference, London, September 7–December 31, 1931.

1932: Visited Paris and met French philosophers Bergson and Massignon. Bergson was astonished to hear his remark on the Islamic concept of time. Published Javid Nama in Persian. It was a reply to Dante’s Divine Comedy. Participated in the Third Round Table Conference, London, November 17– December 24, 1932.

1933: Iqbal met Mussolini in Rome after Mussolini expressed his interest to meet him. Visited Cordoba, Spain and wrote the poems “Dua” (“Supplication”) and “Masjid-

e-Qurtuba” (“The Mosque of Cordoba”).

Served as Advisor to the Government of Afghanistan on higher education (October 1933). Awarded Honorary D. Litt degree by Punjab University on December 4, 1933.

1934: “Musafir” (“Traveller”) in Persian.

1935: Published Bal-e-Jibril in Urdu.

1936: Published Zarb-i-Kalim in April 1936, “Pas Che Bayad Kard” in Persian, and “Payam-e-Mashriq” in September 1936.

1937: Ulema from Al-Azhar University visited Iqbal at Lahore.

1938: Jawahar Lal Nehru visited Iqbal at Lahore in January 1938. Iqbal died at Lahore on April 21, 1938. Armaghan-i-Hijaz, a collection of Urdu and Persian poems, published posthumously.

Source: https://www.nazariapak.info/

HRCP fears Afghan deportations can trigger a ‘humanitarian crisis’

he Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday expressed concern over the government’s decision to expel undocumented foreigners — most of whom comprise Afghans — and urged the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure protection for Afghan refugees.

Earlier this month, the government gave an ultimatum to all undocumented immigrants to leave Pakistan by Oct 31 or else, risk imprisonment and deportation to their respective countries.

While the decision had prompted criticism from Afghanistan and several other quarters, the caretakers insist that it is not aimed at any particular ethnic group.

There are more than two million undocumented Afghans living in Pakistan, with at least 600,000 of them leaving Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in August 2021.

In a letter addressed to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today, a copy of which is available with Dawn. com, HRCP Chairperson Hina Jilani said the move to expel Afghans could “trigger a humanitarian crisis”. “The decision amounts to forced repatriation, which is

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not recognised under international customary law, and will invariably affect vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers, which include women, children, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, persons from low-income groups, and Afghans at risk because of their professions — many of whom fled Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban took over the government in August 2021,” the letter stated. It noted that despite criticism from human rights organisations, the government had not shown any signs of reconsidering its decision and had gone so far as to prevent civil society members from expressing their views on the matter.

It highlighted that the interim interior minister had announced that the current phase of expulsion would be followed by the deportation of foreign with legitimate documents, including Afghans who hold proofof-residence cards. The HRCP, the letter went on to say, had also received reports of harassment, intimidation, extortion and arrests of Afghans while media reports suggested that 77 Afghan refugees with legitimate documents had already been deported.

“While HRCP recognises that the government may have legitimate security concerns

tied to a small number of foreign nationals resident in the country illegally, we believe that humanitarian concerns must override security interests,” it said, adding that such a decision did not fall within the mandate of an unelected government.

“We also believe that refugees and asylum seekers should be allowed to thrive along with their hosts and that the rights of both are not mutually exclusive.”

The commission further regretted that Pakistan was not a signatory of the 1951 Refugees Conventions, lacked a national asylum system and addressed issues pertaining to Afghan refugees through “ad hoc and discretionary policies”.

It highlighted that Pakistan was bound by universal customary laws of non-refoulment which prohibit deporting anyone to a place where they would face a real risk of persecution, torture, ill-treatment or life threats.

“HRCP believes that the Pakistan government’s actions in this context amount to violations of international customary law, given that the prevailing circumstances in Afghanistan are not at all conducive to the safe return and reintegration of vulnerable

refugees and asylum seekers,” the letter said.

It subsequently urged the UNHCR to call on the government to extend the Nov 1 deadline, ensure that no migrants or refugees with legitimate documentation were expelled, ensure refugees were treated with dignity and facilitate their access to documentation.

The letter also suggested that the government should devise a “rights-based domestic policy” on refugees, revisit the “flawed” Foreigners Act of 1946 and sign the 1951 Refugees Convention and the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.

Source: Dawn.com/news

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