ISLAMABAD: Senior leader and Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood from Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-F (JUI-F) has officially joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). In a press conference held in Islamabad, Muhammad Talha Mahmood announced his departure from JUI-F and his decision to align with PPP, alongside other PPP leaders. Senator Talha emphasized his decision to join PPP amidst the country’s severe crisis, stating that it is incumbent upon all to contribute towards resolving the challenges faced by the nation. He highlighted his extensive experience, having served for 9 years as a member of the cabinet committee of the interior ministry, and being elected as…
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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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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government of has initiated a strategy to address the political cases involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Chief Minister KP, Ali Amin Gandapur, has instructed provincial departments to take action to resolve unnecessary cases against PTI. The Home Department and prosecution will collaborate on this matter. Ali Amin has urged all relevant departments to work together to resolve these cases swiftly. An important session involving the police, Home Department, and prosecution team is anticipated this week to formulate the strategy. The session will focus on developing a coordinated approach among the police, Home Department, and prosecution to…
DI Khan: Security forces have killed four terrorists in intelligence based operation carried out in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces launched the operation based on intelligence reports of the presence of terrorists in the area. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, four terrorists, including Mustafa, Qismatullah, and Islamuddin, were killed. A significant quantity of arms, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the terrorists by the security forces. According to the military’s media wing, the terrorists were implicated in attacks against security personnel and the targeted killing of…
Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik has said that Islamabad intended to approach Washington seeking a waiver for the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project. “Pakistan will vigorously present its case and seek exemption from US sanctions through both technical and political arguments,” Malik stated during an informal media discussion. Earlier this year, the caretaker government decided to proceed with the project in two phases, with plans to initially lay a 81-kilometer section of the pipeline from Gwadar. Iran has extended the deadline for completion until September 2024, but failure to meet this deadline could result in Tehran seeking an $18 billion penalty…
Pakistan has welcomed the approval of United Nations Security Council resolution 2728, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. In an official statement, a spokesperson for the Foreign Office stated, “We welcome the Security Council’s decision to urge the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the removal of all barriers to such aid, and the protection of civilians throughout Gaza.” “Over the past six months, Pakistan has consistently condemned Israel’s indiscriminate use of force and has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have foiled a terrorist attack on a naval facility on Monday night in volatile Balochistan province. According to media reports, security forces have killed all four terrorists who launched an attack on a Pakistan Navy station in Turbat. Armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades, the terrorists targeted the Pakistan Naval Station Siddique, engaging in a firefight with security personnel stationed at the outer wall. Despite attempting to breach the naval station, the terrorists were confronted and ultimately killed during the exchange of fire with security forces outside the base. Subsequently, a clearance operation was initiated at…
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, announced the formation of the new selection committee for the national cricket team during a press conference held in Lahore on Sunday. Naqvi stated that the selection committee has been restructured and will now comprise seven members. Notably, there won’t be a designated chairman within this committee. The newly formed selection committee includes Muhammad Yusuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, along with the head coach, captain, and an analyst. Each member of this committee will have equal authority, and decisions will be made collectively after thorough consultation. Naqvi also…
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner refused to allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) to hold a rally on March 30 in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). PTI leader Aamir Mughal requested to the ICT administration but met with rejection. The district administration has made it clear that given the law and order situation, protests cannot be allowed at any place including D-Chowk. It should be noted that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had ordered DC Islamabad to decide on the application. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner rejected the request given the ‘law and order situation’.
Seven people lost their lives in a tragic incident involving gunfire over a land dispute in the neighboring village of Qazi Ahmed Pur, located in the Shaheed Benazir Abad district of Sindh. Police officials reported that the bodies were transported to Civil Hospital Shahpur Jahanian following the unfortunate incident. The clash occurred between two groups in the village of Wahid Bakhsh Dahiri, which belongs to the Dahiri community. This recent incident echoes a similar violent confrontation in February 2022, where five individuals, including a police officer, were killed. Seven others were injured due to armed members of a community firing…
MOSCOW: , Russia announced the arrest of all four gunmen suspected of perpetrating a shooting massacre in a concert hall near Moscow. President Vladimir Putin vowed to apprehend and punish those responsible for the attack, which was claimed by the militant Islamist group Islamic State (IS). Despite initial indications pointing towards a Ukrainian connection, Ukrainian officials vehemently denied any involvement. Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov reported the recovery of 133 bodies in the past 24 hours, with 107 individuals still in critical condition. However, State TV editor Margarita Simonyan had earlier mentioned a toll of 143 without specifying her source.…
