As Punjab, including its capital Lahore, experienced a range of weather phenomena from light rain to heavy thunderstorms early Saturday morning, the Meteorological Department predicts further rain and strong winds in the province today. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued directives to local administrations to maintain vigilance and proactivity in managing the adverse weather. Throughout the night, intermittent thundershowers persisted in various parts of Lahore, with temperatures expected to hover around 26 degrees Celsius due to ongoing cold winds. Reports indicate scattered light rain in several Lahore areas including Shahdara Town, Ravi Road, and Karim Park. Additionally, neighborhoods…
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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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KARACHI: A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted after being tricked with promises of a government job opportunity. The victim filed a case stating that the accused, Fahad, invited her for a job interview and then assaulted her in the Gulistan-e-Johar area. She mentioned that Fahad, claiming to have a senior police officer as his father, threatened her not to speak out about the assault. The woman appealed to the Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) to apprehend Fahad and ensure justice, warning of drastic action if he goes unpunished. The police confirmed the accused’s bail and await a DNA report,…
For the first in the history, Finance Minister has excluded from the Council of Common Interests (CCI) while foreign Minister included in CCI. As per details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has included Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while excluded Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb n the composition of the reconstituted the Council. As outlined in the notification, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the eight-member CCI, with the four chief ministers serving as members. In a departure from previous practices, the council’s makeup now includes notable federal ministers such as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, and SAFRON Minister Amir…
GUJRANWALA: A seven-year-old child died due to the alleged violence of his uncle and aunt. According to police reports, the young nephews were severely tortured by their relatives, resulting in the death of seven-year-old Sultan and injury to two-year-old Saqlain in the Gondlanwala area. Authorities revealed that the children’s parents are currently incarcerated on drug-related charges. Following the incident, the uncle transported the injured child to the hospital, falsely claiming involvement in a traffic accident, as per police statements. Upon examination of the child’s injuries, medical staff alerted law enforcement, but unfortunately, Sultan could not survive his injuries and passed…
LAHORE: Despite obtaining bail from the anti-terrorism court yesterday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Aliya Hamza and social media activist Sanam Javed have been arrested by the police in connection with another case registered in Mianwali. This marks the 11th case against Sanam Javed, all linked to the May 9 riots. Sources indicate that the accused will be presented before an anti-terrorism court by the jail administration, with Mianwali police intending to request a transitory remand for both individuals. Notably, just days prior, the anti-terrorism court had granted bail to Aliya Hamza and Sanam Javed in the Shadman attack case related…
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced significant developments in the country’s collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stating that discussions for a substantial program were underway. Speaking at a ceremony held at the stock market on Friday morning, Aurangzeb affirmed the government’s commitment to pursuing microeconomic stability through continued engagement with the IMF. He disclosed plans for talks scheduled on April 14 and 15 in Washington to outline the initial framework of the new program, with detailed discussions to follow in Pakistan. Recognizing the efforts of the caretaker government in enhancing the economy, Aurangzeb underscored the importance of their…
KABUL: During a two-day conference in Kabul, representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a consensus to separate trade from political tensions and prioritize the welfare of their citizens. Both sides committed to ensuring uninterrupted trade and transit connections, aiming to finalize the ‘Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Agreement’ within two months. As part of this agreement, Pakistan pledged to streamline the transfer of goods from containers to regional containers at Karachi port. Additionally, a temporary free permit for truck movement, effective from May 2024, was agreed upon in a preferential trade agreement between the delegations, lasting for one year. Furthermore, both countries agreed…
Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, criticized the judiciary’s decision to convict Nawaz Sharif over his employment Iqama in the Panama case, calling it a mistake. Speaking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Aleema Khan said that the recent letter from six judges has brought to light various issues, urging for a stand for justice from the judiciary. She emphasized the need for lawyers to support these judges in their quest for justice. Pointing out flaws in the Panama case, Imran Khan’s sister highlighted that Nawaz Sharif was punished over an Iqama, rather…
The United States has urged Afghan Taliban to take action against terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan and implement stricter measures against terrorism within its borders. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Department, stressed the importance of Afghanistan fulfilling its commitment to prevent terrorist activities on its territory. “We are resolute in our expectation that Afghanistan will ensure its territory is not used for terrorism,” Miller stated. He also emphasized the Taliban’s obligation to fulfill its promises on counter-terrorism made to the international community. Miller emphasized that Afghanistan must prevent the establishment of safe havens for terrorist organizations, such as…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators, facilitators, and accomplices behind the Bisham terror attack that left five Chinese nationals dead. During her regular press briefing today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized, “This heinous attack was masterminded by those seeking to undermine the strong bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China.” She affirmed that such malicious endeavors will not deter the collaborative efforts aimed at advancing the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and fostering bilateral cooperation. Zahra underscored Pakistan’s unwavering stance against any attempts to disrupt the robust ties between the two nations,…
