ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan, hearing against military courts, conditionally allowed military courts to deliver reserved judgments. A six-member larger bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Shahid Waheed, Musarat Hilali, and Irfan Saadat Khan, heard the case. At the onset, Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan informed the court about the potential release of 15 to 20 accused from the special courts. AGP informed the court that those acquitted or with lighter sentences would be released with certain concessions, with a total of 105 individuals currently held by 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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Toba Tek Singh: A horrific incident of murder has surfaced in Toba Tek Singh, where a girl was tragically killed. According to reports, the accused, the girl’s brother, placed a pillow over her face for three minutes, resulting in her suffocation. Police investigations reveal that the girl was strangled to death in the Sadar Toba area, with a relative calmly recording the gruesome act. Shockingly, the girl’s father and another woman were present during the murder, passively witnessing the horrific scene. Following the murder, the victim, named Maria, was quietly buried. Upon the circulation of the video, the police swiftly…
LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the final lineup of candidates for the Senate elections in Punjab, specifically in Lahore. In the race for two seats reserved for Lahore Technocrats, three notable contenders have emerged: Federal Minister of Finance Mohammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) representative Musaddik Malik, and Dr. Yasmin Rashid from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Meanwhile, on the ballot for the two reserved seats for women, four candidates are vying for victory: Anushay Rehman, Bushra Anjum Butt, Faiza Malik, and Sanam Javed. Lastly, the contest for the minority seat features Khalil Tahir Sindhu and Asif Ashiq…
WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that assisting Pakistan in addressing its energy crisis remains a top priority for the United States. During a routine briefing, when questioned about US pressure on Pakistan to halt its gas pipeline project with Iran, Miller underscored America’s commitment to aiding Pakistan’s energy needs, noting that the US has provided substantial support, including 4,000 megawatts of energy through various projects. These initiatives have significantly bolstered Pakistan’s power generation capacity and are actively contributing to the provision of electricity to its citizens. Miller also mentioned ongoing efforts in areas such as smart agriculture…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called an important meeting of the provincial cabinet today. The meeting chaired by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin has been called at 8:30 pm. According to the declaration, ministers, advisers and special assistants of various departments will participate in the meeting. It is also reported that the meeting will discuss law and order and the economic situation of the province. The media reports suggest that the amount distributed under the Ramadan package will also be reviewed in the meeting. While, financial, administrative and other issues of the province will also…
LAHORE: Professional Layers Group head and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Hamid Khan, called for a judicial commission to probe the concerns raised by six judges of the high judiciary in their letter to the chief justice. Addressing the media at the Lahore High Court Bar Association office, Khan emphasized the significance of the issue, stating that the Bar must actively engage in its resolution. Praising the judges for their courage, Khan stressed the importance of devising a collective strategy to address the raised issues. He highlighted the controversy surrounding the role of the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court…
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Aliya Hamza Malik and Sanam Javed in connection with the Shadman station attack case on May 9. Judge Arshad Javed presided over the hearing of the bail applications of both PTI leaders in the ATC, where nine cases were under consideration. During the proceedings, the prosecutor alleged that the women were involved in a conspiracy against the state during the incidents on May 9. The prosecution requested the court to revoke the bail granted to the female defendants. Subsequently, the court approved the bail petitions of both…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has reserved its decision on petitions calling for the timely administration of oaths to members on reserved seats. A two-member bench consisting of Justice Attique Shah and Justice Shakeel Ahmad heard heard multiple pleas regarding the swearing-in process. Controversy surrounds the oath-taking on reserved seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to a standoff between the provincial government and opposition factions. The deadlock arose from objections raised by the government against the KP governor’s decision to convene the assembly session at the opposition’s behest. Opposition parties, including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended an offer of national team captaincy to former captain Babar Azam, putting the current position of fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi at risk. Sources reveal that PCB has reached out to Babar with the captaincy offer, to which he has proposed certain conditions for consideration by the board. Close associates of Babar Azam disclose that he is yet to finalize his decision on accepting the offer. However, he indicates that if his conditions are met, he may contemplate reassuming the position. It’s noteworthy that all cricket team members are currently engaged in…
PESHAWAR: The chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday announced his party’s decision to boycott the upcoming by-elections. In a video message, he stated that the JUI-F rejects the results of the February 8 elections, citing concerns over their legitimacy, which they believe favored the current government. Accompanied by major political parties such as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), the JUI-F alleges that the February 8 polls were marred by rigging. Fazl emphasized that the current parliament lacks true representation of the people and instead reflects the interests of the establishment. https://twitter.com/MoulanaOfficial/status/1772762611718688784 Fazl outlined plans…
