ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq expressed dissatisfaction with the report submitted by the joint interior secretary regarding the closure of X service. The report stated that the X service had been shut down based on security agencies’ recommendations. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq remarked that the report is inadequate and t even his se secretary could produce a better one. In the midst of the proceedings, the joint interior secretary informed the court that the decision to shut down the X service was based on recommendations from security agencies. Chief Justice Farooq insisted on detailed written…
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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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A meeting of the central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been convened for Eid-ul-Fitr moon sighting on April 9 in Islamabad. Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad vowed to hold Eid-ul-Fitr on the same day. He told SAMAA TV that the committee will announce the date of Eid-ul-Fitr based on testimonies.
LAHORE: Four judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) have received threatening letters following a similar incident at the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The Registrar’s office confirmed that the letters were addressed to Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, and Justice Aliya Neelam. In response, the Counter Terrorism Department and police have been deployed to the LHC, with security measures heightened. Forensic teams are currently evaluating the suspicious letters, with footage from CCTV cameras at the LHC being reviewed. The recipients of the letters are members of the LHC’s three-judge administrative committee. Earlier, Chief Justice Aamir Farooq of…
WELLINGTON: New Zealand has announced the squad for T20 series against Pakistan. According to the details, New Zealand will be playing five T20 international matches without the top cricketers such as Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Michael Bracewell has been appointed as captain of New Zealand for the first time for series. In the Kiwi squad for Pakistan’s visit apart from captain Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen, Mark Champion, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Kol Mic Konchi and others are included. The first match between both teams will be on April 18. Kiwi team will be coming to…
The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan stands at a crucial juncture, influenced by an interplay of historical ties, geographical proximity, and shared challenges. Against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s protracted history of conflict and instability, achieving lasting peace in the region remains a formidable challenge. As both nations grapple with internal and external pressures, the imperative for closer cooperation and regional engagement has never been more pronounced. Pakistan, burdened with hosting millions of Afghan refugees and facing its own set of economic and security challenges, recognizes the need for a nuanced approach towards its neighbor. The recent rise of the Taliban…
Taiwan experienced its most powerful earthquake in at least 25 years, registering at 7.2 on the Richter scale on Wednesday. Over 50 injuries, with rescue efforts underway for around 20 individuals trapped in collapsed buildings. The quake struck at approximately 8 a.m. local time, causing buildings to tilt dangerously as people were commuting to work and school. Chang Yu-Lin, a hospital employee in Taipei, described the sensation as though the structure was on the verge of collapse. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for the region, but it was later cancelled for the Philippines and southern Japan. Although some small…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates announced their boycott of the Senate elections in Sindh on Sunday. During a press conference in Karachi, PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh stated, “We will re-engage with the political system after reclaiming our mandate. Those who have taken our mandate are currently in power.” He highlighted the role of lawyers in advocating for genuine freedom, saying, “Lawyers have been at the forefront of the struggle for real freedom.” Sheikh emphasized the limited representation of lawmakers with a genuine mandate in the Sindh Assembly, stating, “Currently, only nine lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly hold a true mandate.”…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali stated on Sunday his commitment to bridging the divide among political parties in the region. He emphasized his efforts to facilitate uncontested Senate elections in KP, similar to Punjab and Balochistan. “We are striving for unity between the Chief Minister House and Governor House, given their proximity,” Ali remarked, highlighting the need for collective collaboration. He added, “I have formally requested the speaker to convene the session as per constitutional procedures.” In a separate development, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Makhdoom Jameel-uz-Zaman held discussions…
Amidst growing international concern, the United Nations has urged India to ensure fairness, transparency, and timeliness in response to the arrest of New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of elections. The UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson stressed the importance of upholding justice and protecting the rights of all citizens, especially political figures, in a statement issued on the matter. In a related development, reports emerged that the office of the Aam Aadmi Party was sealed following Kejriwal’s arrest, leading to heightened tensions amid accusations of government suppression of dissent. Criticism has mounted against the Modi government, with allegations of a crackdown…
The French Defense Minister announced that France will be sending “hundreds” of anti-aircraft missiles and armored personnel carriers to Ukraine as part of a new aid package in their conflict against Russian forces. In an interview with La Tribune newspaper published on Saturday, Sebastien Lecornu stated that providing VAB vehicles is crucial for the Ukrainian army to manage its extensive front line and ensure troop mobility, even though some of these vehicles are over 40 years old. While France is in the process of replacing its VAB fleet with newer Griffon armored vehicles, Lecornu emphasized that the older models are…
