ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has received an invitation from Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, alongside a scheduled meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Sources suggest that Prime Minister Sharif will embark on the Umrah journey following his anticipated meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions during this encounter are expected to revolve around bilateral projects aimed at bolstering cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that both leaders will deliberate on crucial initiatives aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two nations. Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intends to formally invite the…
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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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KOT ADDU: A person who allegedly sexually abused a 13-year-old child during observing Itikaf— an Islamic practice in isolation in a mosque or at home during Ramadan with the intention of solely dedicating your time to the worship of Allah—in Kot Addu area of Punjab was arrested. According to the police, the accused of the incident in Sunawan was hiding at the house of relatives in Multan. It is pertinent to note that the 28-year-old man observing Itikaf had allegedly molested the 13-year-old child who was also in Itikaf. The victim told the police that the accused took him to…
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, has announced the newly appointed focal persons approved by PTI founder Imran Khan. Barrister Gohar took to the social networking website ‘X’ to announce that he and Senator Shibli Faraz have been designated as the new focal persons by Imran Khan. Additionally, Omar Ayub Khan, Intezar Hussain Panjotha, and Senator Ali Zafar have also been appointed as new focal persons. Previously, on March 30, Imran Khan had assigned three focal persons for jail meetings, including Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar, Sher Afzal Marwat, and Barrister Umair Niazi. Each focal person will…
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Jinnah House attack case on Thursday. During the hearing, ATC Judge Arshad Javed considered interim bail pleas in three cases, including the Jinnah House attack. The court granted an extension of the interim bail until April 16 and directed Imran Khan’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, to present arguments at the next hearing. Earlier, on February 28, an Islamabad court acquitted Imran Khan, along with Asad Umar, Faisal Javed, and others, in a protest and vandalism case. Imran Khan, Asad…
In two separate incidents targeting military installations in southeast Iran, suspected terrorists killed at least five Iranian security officers and injured 10 others, according to official media reports on Thursday. The attacks occurred at Iranian Revolutionary Guard headquarters in Rask and Chabahar, located in the province of Sistan-Baluchistan, with militants from the Jaish al-Adl group being identified as the perpetrators. Official sources from the IRNA news agency confirmed the casualties, which included two police officers, a security guard, a soldier, and volunteers from the Basij volunteer force. Reports indicate that at least eight militants were neutralized during exchanges of gunfire…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has denounced the assassination of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as a grievous conspiracy against Pakistan’s sovereignty. In a statement issued on the anniversary of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s death, Asif Zardari highlighted Bhutto’s role in elevating Pakistan’s stature globally. He condemned Bhutto’s judicial execution as a betrayal to the nation’s progress. President Zardari emphasized that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s legacy continues through the mission shared by the late Benazir Bhutto and is now overseen by PPP’s chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
WASHINGTON: In a recent press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to maintaining its security partnership with Pakistan. Miller emphasized that this partnership remains a top priority, with a focus on ensuring adherence to the rule of law in Pakistan. He underscored the importance of supporting constitutional principles worldwide and stated that aid programs would continue to be closely monitored. Furthermore, the spokesperson addressed India, calling for a thorough investigation into the murder of a Sikh leader from New Delhi. The US urged India to expedite the investigation process to bring about swift justice…
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has declared official holidays nationwide to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. As per a notification from the Cabinet Division, the holiday period will begin on Wednesday, April 10, and conclude on Saturday, April 13, providing a four-day break for citizens to observe this sacred festival. Eid-ul-Fitr holds great significance in the Islamic calendar as it marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan, with Muslims around the globe rejoicing in the culmination of their spiritual dedication. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has projected the sighting of the Shawwal moon on April 9, 2024,…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice, Qazi Faez Isa, along with four other Supreme Court judges, also received threat letters containing a suspicious powdery substance and menacing messages. Similarly, Chief Justice Shahzad Malik Ahmed and other judges at the Lahore High Court also faced a similar threat earlier in the day. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations confirmed the distressing event during a hearing at the Islamabad High Court (IHC), where it was revealed that five judges, including Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan, were targeted with such letters. Additionally, senior Justice Mansoor…
easypaisa has once again demonstrated its prowess on the global stage with its groundbreaking “Audio Nikahnama” campaign securing significant recognition at the esteemed CLIO Awards. Standing out as the sole Pakistani brand to clinch accolades this year, easypaisa earned two bronze awards in the categories of “Specific Target Audience” and “Use of Platform/Native Integration” within the audio and digital/mobile mediums. Established in 1959, the CLIO Awards are revered for their acknowledgment of excellence in advertising, heralding bold and innovative work that propels the industry forward while fostering connections within the creative community. Renowned as the world’s premier international advertising award,…
