Islamabad: inDrive, the global ride-hailing platform, proudly announces the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV) fleet in Pakistan. In partnership with EZ Bike, inDrive has also introduced an EV charging station in Islamabad, making it the first ride-hailing company in the country to integrate electric bikes into its operations. This initiative marks a significant step toward providing eco-friendly, affordable transportation while reducing emissions in Pakistan’s urban mobility sector. As part of a pilot project, inDrive has officially commenced the replacement of traditional motorbikes with battery-powered electric bikes. This innovative transition is enabled through a strategic collaboration with EZ Bike,…
Author: Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has officially disassociated himself from special benches formed under the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who also chairs the committee under this Act, Justice Shah expressed his objections and concerns regarding the constitutionality of recent legal amendments. Justice Shah cited his earlier letter from September 23, 2024, where he raised objections that were not included in the minutes of the 19th committee meeting. He clarified that until a Full Court Bench determines the validity…
ISLAMABAD: The 26th Constitutional Amendment has been challenged by a citizen in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday. Petitioner has made the federal government as respondent in the constitutional petition pleading the court to declare the amendment as void. “The Parliament could legislate and amend the constitution with 2/3 majority, but it could not encroach the judicial matters,” the petition read. It argued that the 26th amendment has been violation of the basic framework of the constitution and the division of powers among the state institutions. “The amendment has handed over appointment of the Chief Justice to the incumbent…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will boycott the meeting of the Special Parliamentary Committee, constituted to appoint the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). The special committee meeting is scheduled to take place today at 4 pm. Over the committee’s recommendation, the prime minister will send the nomination to the president for final approval. The decision was made during an important meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Political Committee. According to the declaration, no PTI member will attend the special committee meetings. The meeting also approved strict action against members who vote against party policy. The PTI…
RAWALPINDI: The passing out parade ceremony of the 150th PMA Long Course, 69th Integrated Course, 36th Technical Graduate Course, and the 24nd Lady Cadet Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, said a military statement on Saturday. The event was attended by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the chief guest. Cadets from several friendly countries including Iraq, Jordan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Palestine, Sudan and Yemen were also among the graduates, read the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement. During the passing out parade, General Mirza presented awards to…
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed against the proposed constitutional amendments after the petitioners requested to withdraw their case. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, presided over the hearing on Thursday. Hamid Khan, a senior lawyer representing the petitioners, appeared before the court and formally requested the withdrawal of the application. “We want to withdraw this application,” Khan stated. The CJP remarked that the petition had been filed by six lawyers, and asked whether Hamid Khan’s services were engaged solely for withdrawing it. “Were your services hired only to withdraw the…
Islamabad: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited, in its meeting held on October 17, 2024, approved the Bank’s financial results for the nine-months period ended September 30, 2024. Bank Alfalah reported profit after tax of PKR 33.643 billion, an improvement of 23.5% over the same period last year (SPLY), translating into Earning Per Share of PKR 21.33. The Bank’s profit before tax was PKR 66.482 billion. The improvement in profitability was largely attributable to a growth of 76.4% in Non Funded income supported by net interest income and lower provisions. The Board of Directors also declared an interim…
ISLAMABAD: inDrive, Pakistan’s leading ride-hailing platform, is excited to announce the launch of its second Pit Stop Driver Training and Facilitation Center, now in Karachi. This state-of-the-art facility aims to provide inDrive drivers with critical training in road safety, customer service, and vehicle maintenance to ensure a safer and more reliable ride-hailing experience for passengers. With Karachi being one of the largest cities in Pakistan, this new center is designed to cater to the large number of inDrive users and drivers. The Pit Stop will offer international-standard training programs covering key areas like road safety protocols, behavioral management, and first…
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII is the seventh bilateral joint exercise focused on counter-terrorism between the armies of Pakistan and Russia, said a military statement issued on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two-week exercise began on October 13, 2024, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The exercise featuring the participation of Light Commando Troops from the Pakistan Army and a Russian military contingent. The opening ceremony was attended by the Commandant of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, who served as the Chief Guest. The exercise is aimed to…
Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Tuesday arrived in Pakistan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Kyrgystan premier plane landed at PAF Base Nur Khan in Islamabad. Federal Minister of Petroleum Musadik Malik welcomed the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan. The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states will begin today in the federal capital. The SCO Summit 2024 will take place to enhance cooperation and make important organizational decisions. On the occasion of the meeting, important places across the city have been decorated with colorful lights and Pakistani flags.…
