NEW YORK: The UN Security Council is set to convene in an emergency session today (Sunday) following Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile assault on Israel, as announced by the Council’s president. A spokesperson for Malta, currently holding the rotating presidency, informed the media on Saturday evening that the meeting is scheduled for 4:00 pm (2000 GMT) the next day, at the request of Israel. In response to Iran’s strikes, nations worldwide have voiced condemnation, expressing concerns over heightened regional instability. Reactions from Global Leaders: United States: President Joe Biden reaffirmed unwavering support for Israel, denouncing Iran’s attacks as a serious threat.…
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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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) against terrorists in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. In a statement issued by the PM Office Media wing, Shehbaz Sharif said that the valiant Jawans of the Pakistan Army, with their professional capability, had dealt a blow to the enemies of the country. He further stated that he, along with the entire nation, paid tribute to the valorous soldiers for their courageous act. The Prime Minister also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Lance Havildar Mudassar Mehmood and Lance…
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Washington: The US State Department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, stated on Monday that the United States is closely monitoring reports alleging the involvement of the Indian government in the killings of Pakistani citizens. During a media briefing in Washington, Miller mentioned that they have been keeping an eye on media reports regarding this matter but refrained from elaborating further. He emphasized the need for both Pakistan and India to avoid escalation and instead seek resolution through dialogue. Responding to questions about the telephonic conversation between Secretary of State Blinken and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Miller mentioned that Secretary Blinken spoke with…
ISLAMABAD: easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform has embraced the spirit of Eid ul Fitr, ensuring that its users continue to send and receive Eidi in a hassle-free manner. With its flagship eidipaisa campaign titled “Aap ki eidi Aap ko Mubarak,” highlighting the convenience and ease of its eidi feature, all easypaisa users can securely send and receive eidi along with personalized messages, and share the joy of eid with their loved ones. The eidi feature, which is prominently displayed within the easypaisa app, allows users to conveniently send eidi to their loved ones. Users can send eidi by…
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PESHAWAR: Mohmandan Ali (65), an Afghan refugee living at Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province for about forty years, is all set to left for Afghanistan voluntarily in the second phase of repatriation which would be started after Eidul Fitre vacations. He along with about 3.5 million Afghan refugees were migrated to Pakistan following Ex-USSR Invasion in Afghanistan and have settled here with whom all facilities including schools, hospitals, houses, hotels and transport were shared by Pakistani brothers. Mohmandan Ali said that he and his family had left everything at in Afghanistan after the ex-USSR invaded Kabul on December 25,…
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