ISLAMABAD: The nation celebrates Pakistan Day today with reaffirming its commitment to the country’s development, progress, and stability. The highlight of the day is the grand military parade in the capital, featuring contingents from the armed forces and other security forces, alongside impressive aerobatic maneuvers by fighter planes. President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and all service chiefs grace the occasion, marking the approval of the historic Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940, a pivotal moment that paved the way for the creation of Pakistan. The day commenced with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a…
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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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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to to take actin against members of the National and provincial assemblies who have defected from the party. More than 20 lawmakers who switched their allegiances will face repercussions as PTI initiates the process to file references against them. Malik Ahmad Bhachar, the opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly from the Sunni Ittehad Council, stressed the significance of upholding political integrity and party principles. He condemned the act of switching loyalties, highlighting its detrimental effects on the democratic process and representative governance. The references against the defected lawmakers will be formally submitted to the respective…
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court election tribunal has allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) leader Faisal Javed to vie for Senate elections. According to the details, the election tribunal heard the appeal against the approval of nomination papers of Faisal Javed. However, the tribunal rejected the appeal against Faisal Javed and withdraw it.
LAHORE: The Appellate Tribunal of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted approval to Sanam Javed to participate in the Senate elections by accepting her appeal against the rejection of her nomination papers. Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan, presiding over the tribunal, delivered the verdict after a period of deliberation. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had initially dismissed Sanam Javed’s nomination papers, a decision now overturned by the court. In response to the tribunal’s decision, Tayyaba Raja, a prominent figure within the party, has publicly criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for nominating Sanam Javed as a Senate candidate. Ms. Raja took…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday overturned the dismissal of former senior puisne judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. In January, a five-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, and comprising Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Irfan Saadat, had reserved its verdict on Siddiqui’s appeal against his removal. The proceedings were broadcast live on the apex court’s website. Siddiqui had contested a decision of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) regarding his dismissal from service, along with an October 11, 2018 notification through…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the federal government in Islamabad to implement a sales tax on petrol, proposing an 18 percent tax rate. Additionally, the IMF recommends removing sales tax exemptions on all items, including petrol. In line with IMF suggestions, the federal government is gearing up to introduce measures that could increase the burden on electricity consumers by approximately 967 billion rupees. Media reports indicate that six government-owned electricity distribution companies have filed petitions with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking approval for raising electricity prices in the upcoming financial year. The petitions are slated…
In Rafah, Gaza, a devastating airstrike by the Israeli army has claimed the lives of eight Palestinians, including three women and three children, with several others injured, as reported by Arab media outlets on Friday. The tragic incident occurred amidst mounting international pressure, particularly from Washington, as the United States prepares to present a resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution aims to facilitate humanitarian assistance and enhance the protection of civilians in the conflict zone. Initially hesitant, the United States had previously opposed similar ceasefire initiatives and had vetoed proposals…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the superintendent of Adiala Jail to facilitate online meetings between the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his relatives and legal representatives until security concerns are adequately addressed. This directive came in response to a request from the PTI founder seeking permission to meet with his lawyers and family members, with the IHC ordering the jail superintendent to provide a written report on the implementation of this order by March 22. The court’s written order cited security reasons for the ban on in-person meetings between the PTI founder and…
DI Khan: A suicide terrorist attack took place on convoy of Pakistan security forces in Dera Ismail Khan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into an army convoy. Deputy Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Naveed were martyred in the blast. They both were resident of Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a police report, the convoy was on its way to Tank from Dera Ismail Khan when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the convoy, resulting in the martyrdom of two soldiers on the spot and injuries to almost two…
ISLAMABAD: The hearing on the appeals of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Murad Saeed, Azam Swati and others against the rejection of nomination papers for the Senate election will be held today (Friday). According to the details, Judge Shakeel Ahmed of the Appellate Tribunal in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will hear the appeals against rejection or acceptance of nomination papers for Senate elections. It has been stated by the Appellate Tribunal that nine appeals will be heard today. The hearing will be held on the appeals against the documents of Murad Saeed, Azam Swati and Khurram Zeeshan being rejected. While the appeals against…
