The government is considering a huge increase in the price of petrol by Rs 10 per liter starting from April 1. If the government decides to adhere to the IMF’s condition of raising the GST ratio, then the price of petrol per liter could soar by Rs 50. Media reports suggest that even without factoring in the GST increase, the price of petrol is set to rise by 10 rupees per liter due to two primary factors. First, the premium on petrol has surged from $12.15 per barrel to $13.50, marking a $1.45 increase per barrel. Secondly, the inland freight…
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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Negotiations aimed at brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip are set to resume in Cairo on Sunday, as reported by Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera. This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved fresh negotiations. An anchor for Al-Qahera News, known for its proximity to Egypt’s intelligence services, announced the resumption of talks based on information from an Egyptian security source. Previous rounds of negotiations have involved mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, but a lasting agreement has been difficult to achieve. Efforts to secure a ceasefire before Ramadan have faced challenges, with progress stalling…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Senate elections scheduled for April 2. Among the 48 Senate seats, 18 senators from Balochistan and Punjab provinces have been elected unopposed, leaving 30 seats to be contested on April 2 with 59 candidates in 8 Senators Elected Unopposed, 30 Seats to be Contested on April 2: In Punjab, seven candidates secured general seats without opposition, while elections will be held for two women and two technocrats from the province. Similarly, all 11 candidates from Balochistan claimed their seats unopposed. The Sindh Assembly is…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced its disapproval of the commission established to probe allegations of judicial interference raised by Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges. The party insists on forming an inquiry commission led by serving judges, similar to past precedents, rather than retired ones. Chairman of PTI, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, emphasized the party’s stance during an interview with a private news channel. He argued that retired judges lack the authority and effectiveness of serving judges and urged for the inclusion of currently active judges in the commission. The federal government’s decision to form the inquiry commission came in…
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has greenlit the establishment of a commission of inquiry to address the concerns raised in a letter penned by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has been appointed to chair the inquiry commission, as per insider sources. The commission, sanctioned by the federal cabinet, will delve into the allegations brought forth by the judges of the Islamabad High Court. This decision comes in the wake of a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, where the formation of…
PESHAWAR: A heavy rainfall led to the collapse of a house wall in Muawiya village of district Bannu claiming the lives five people including four children and injured several others injured. The victims, aged between five and seven years old, were identified as Asim, Owais, Tanzeela, and Wasila. Prompt rescue efforts by Bannu’s Rescue 1122 officials, along with the aid of local residents, facilitated the extraction of both injured and deceased from the debris. Sadly, despite medical treatment, one of the injured children succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll to four. The incident was attributed to the persistent…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed a keen interest in bolstering bilateral relations and cooperation with Moscow across various domains, notably in trade, energy, and investment. This sentiment was conveyed during a meeting with Ambassador Albert P. Khorev of Russia, as reported by the PM Office Media Wing on Saturday. During the interaction, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt condolences for the recent tragic loss of lives in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack near Moscow. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Russia during this difficult time. Emphasizing the importance of advancing collaboration, the Prime Minister called for the…
ISLAMABAD:The District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad have postponed the hearings for two cases related to the May 9 incidents involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and others until April 30. The cases were presided over by District and Sessions Courts Islamabad Judicial Magistrate Shabbir Bhatti. Sardar Masroof, representing PTI founder and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, appeared on their behalf in the court. The court has rescheduled the hearings for April 30. It’s worth noting that two cases have been filed against Imran Khan and others at Tarnol police station. Following the arrest of the former Prime…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to revoke Muhammad Afzal Khan’s ticket for the upcoming by-elections in the PP-93 Bhakar constituency. Hammad Azhar, a prominent figure within PTI, addressed the cancellation, citing the significant backlash on social media as the primary reason. Azhar explained that while initially, the decision to grant the ticket to Afzal was influenced by local leaders and the party leadership’s insistence, a shift in public sentiment prompted PTI’s founder, Imran Khan, to reconsider. Consequently, Imran Khan has empowered the party to select a new candidate for the by-election within the PP-93 Bhakar constituency, acknowledging the evolving collective…
Former President Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, faced backlash after sharing a controversial video on social media. The clip depicted a hog-tied image of President Joe Biden displayed on the tailgate of a truck. The Biden campaign swiftly condemned the video, citing concerns about the portrayal of physical harm to the sitting president. President Biden has consistently criticized Trump, highlighting his use of Nazi imagery in reference to migrants and emphasizing the role Trump played in the events leading to the Capitol attack of 2021, following his defeat in the 2020 election. Michael Tyler, communications director for the…
