Author: Sajjad Ali

RAWALPINDI: A special court judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain hearing the cipher case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Adiala Jail adjourned hearing till November 21. Judge Abu Alhasnaat Zulqurnain presided over hearings in Adiala Jail and decided to adjourn them in light of a stay order issued by the Islamabad High Court till November 20. Qureshi’s lawyer Barrister Taimur Malik reached Adiala Jail. Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s wife Mehreen Qureshi and daughter Mehr Bano Qureshi also reached Adiala Jail. PTI chairman’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khanum also reached Adiala Jail. Official Secret…

NEW YORK: United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) warned on Thursday that almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip is at risk of falling into severe hunger unless fuel deliveries are allowed and there’s a rapid increase in food provisions. The UN reported that around 2.2 million Palestinians are on the edge of hunger hell and required food assistance for survival. The WFP emphasized the urgent need for action, citing the immediate threat of starvation during the winter season. Abeer Etefa, the WFP’s senior official for the Middle East and North Africa, highlighted the disastrous impact of disrupted food…

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhary Parvez Elahi reaffirmed his commitment of standing by party chairman Imran Khan. During discussions with reporters on Thursday outside the court, Elahi asserted, “I stand by Imran Khan and will continue to be there for him.” Expressing optimism about PTI’s performance in the upcoming elections, he confidently predicted that they would secure a substantial number of votes, surprising their rivals. Elahi reiterated his commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Imran Khan. He shared his experience of being in a cell adjacent to Imran Khan in Adiala Jail and claimed that delegations from the International Monetary…

PESHAWAR: : Four terrorists including a High-Value Terrorist commander were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by security forces in the Badaber area of Peshawar on Thursday, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release. According to ISPR, the security forces raided terrorists’ hideout on the reports of the presence of terrorists. The operation resulted in an intense exchange of gunfire between the security forces and the terrorists. During the intense exchange of gunfire, four terrorists were sent to hell. They were identified as a High-Value Terrorist (HVT), Terrorist Commander Samiullah @ Shenay, Terrorist Commander Salman @ Ahmed, terrorist…

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said on Thursday a total of 217,825 undocumented Afghan nationals were deported to Afghanistan over the past two months. The KP Home Department said that a  total of 217,825 immigrants have been sent back to Afghanistan through three border points in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Out of it, the majority, 214,194 immigrants, were repatriated through the Torkham border. This figure encompasses 18,167 families, comprising 60,307 males, 47,221 females, and 106,666 children, from September 17, 2023, until now. Additionally, 3,212 foreigners were returned to Afghanistan via Angoor Ada at the Lower Waziristan border, and 410 through the Kharlachi border…

BANNU: In Bannu district’s Domel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, terrorists targeted a police check-post. Fortunately, the police effectively repelled the attack, resulting in no casualties. The assailants attacked the Spina Tangi check post with modern weapons and hand grenades. Despite the intensity of the assault, the police’s timely and retaliatory response forced the attackers to flee. Thankfully, all policemen at the post remained unharmed. Upon receiving the report, both police and FC personnel promptly arrived at the scene, initiating a thorough search of the area.

In the past two weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released concerning data, painting a bleak picture for newborns in the United States. First, statistics from 2022 revealed a troubling increase in the infant death rate, breaking a 20-year trend of improvement. Following that, a report on Tuesday disclosed a tenfold rise in congenital syphilis rates over the last decade. A common thread in these alarming trends is the deteriorating accessibility of healthcare for mothers and infants in the US. The obstacles faced by mothers in accessing healthcare have become increasingly insurmountable, with potentially dire consequences…

In a strategic move to combat the soaring costs of delivering artificial intelligence services, Microsoft unveiled a groundbreaking pair of custom-designed computing chips at its Ignite developer conference in Seattle. This bold initiative follows the trend set by major tech firms, opting to bring essential technologies in-house. The first of these chips, named Maia, is not intended for sale but rather to fuel Microsoft’s subscription software offerings and play a pivotal role in the Azure cloud computing service. Tailored to accelerate AI computing tasks, Maia lays the foundation for Microsoft’s innovative $30-a-month “Copilot” service, catering to business software users and…

KARACHI: The price of 24-karat gold in Pakistan has dropped to Rs213,000 per tola, showing a decrease of Rs7,800, while the rate for 22-karat gold is Rs195,250 per tola. For those interested in smaller quantities, 10 grams of 24-karat gold are available at Rs182,613, and 10 grams of 22-karat gold can be purchased for Rs167,395. Keep in mind that gold rates in Pakistan can fluctuate throughout the day due to global market changes. The provided rates are sourced from reliable outlets, mainly in Karachi and Multan. Internationally, gold prices have seen a decline, with the current rate at $1,961 per…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday announced his resignation from captaincy of all format after the Pakistan cricket team poor performance in the ICC world Cup. He took the decision shortly after meeting with the Chairman of the management committee, Zaka Ashraf in PCB Headquarter. During the meeting between Babar Azam and Zaka Ashraf, it was conveyed to Azam that he would lead the team in the red-ball format only. However, Azam reportedly declined the offer and decided to step down as captain from all formats. Babar Azam has faced significant criticism as the captain of the Pakistan Cricket…