PESHAWAR: At least two persons were killed in an explosion in the Board Bazar of Peshawar on Sunday morning. SSP Operations Peshawar Kashif Aftab Abbasi said that the explosives were planted in the motorbike. “The blast was caused by 4-5kg of explosives. It claimed the lives of 2 individuals, while leaving another critically injured.” he added. Kashif Aftab Abbasi stated that rescue teams have transported the deceased for post-mortem examination and the injured to the hospital for medical treatment. The injured were transported to the hospital, where one individual succumbed to their injuries. No evidence of a suicide attack has…
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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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BEIJING: China’s top industry regulator has unveiled ambitious plans to accelerate research and development in wireless 6G technology and launch an “artificial intelligence plus” initiative aimed at leveraging AI to propel new industrialization. Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, underscored China’s steadfast commitment to integrating information technology with industrialization. He emphasized the crucial role of bolstering information infrastructure, such as constructing 5G networks and enhancing computing capabilities, to empower various sectors with state-of-the-art technologies. Efforts will be directed towards revitalizing traditional industries and facilitating their transition towards high-end, intelligent, and environmentally sustainable practices, as reported by China Daily.…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces gunned down 10 militants and injured three others in two separate operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), military media affairs wing, in a press release on Saturday. According to ISPR, the operations were conducted on March 8 and 9. Four terrorists were sent to hell during an intelligence-based operation on March 8. Whereas, during the follow-up sanitization operation, four more terrorists were successfully neutralized by the security forces, ISPR stated. In a separate operation in the North Waziristan district, a movement of five terrorists, who were trying to infiltrate…
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari, the candidate representing the ruling alliance, has clinched victory in the presidential elections, securing a significant win. Backed by a coalition including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), MQM-Pakistan, Balochistan Awami Party, PML-Q, National Party, and ANP, Asif Ali Zardari of the Pakistan People’s Party garnered 441 electoral votes. His opponent, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittehad Council, managed to secure 181 votes across all assemblies and parliamentary houses. Zardari’s strong performance included a clean sweep in the Balochistan Assembly, where he secured all 47 votes, while Achakzai failed to secure…
Gold prices in Pakistan surged further on Saturday, driving the cost of 24-karat gold to Rs230,200 per tola, marking a significant increase of Rs1,600. Dealers noted a corresponding rise in the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold, which climbed by Rs1,372 to trade at Rs197,360. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold also experienced an upward trend, reaching Rs180,913. These fluctuations are closely tied to changes in the value of the US Dollar, highlighting the intricate relationship between currency values and gold prices. This underscores the impact of global economic factors on local gold markets. Meanwhile, the…
James Anderson made history by becoming the first pace bowler to claim 700 wickets in Test cricket, achieving this milestone on the third day of the fifth Test against India in Dharamsala. When he dismissed Kuldeep Yadav, he joined the ranks of spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne as the only cricketers to reach this feat, with Muralitharan leading with 800 wickets and Warne following closely with 708. The atmosphere was electric as Anderson’s teammates surrounded him in celebration when Yadav edged a delivery outside off stump. The crowd erupted into a standing ovation as the veteran cricketer proudly raised…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned Member of National Assembly Shandana Gulzar Khan on March 14. According to the details, Shandana summoned for campaigning against state authorities and inciting people. FIA issued notice to Shandana on the written complaint of Pakistan Peoples party’s (PPP) supporter Shoaib Mirza. It is stated in the FIA’s notice that if Shandana Gulzar will not appear in the institution then it would be considered that she has nothing to say in her defense. However, FIA has directed Shandana Gulzar to appear in cyber-crime reporting center Lahore. Shandana Gular is PTI elected MNA from Peshawar.…
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited the troops engaged in field exercise in a training area near Rahim Yar Khan, where he was also briefed about exercise ‘Shamsheer-e-Sehra’. The aim of the exercise was to enhance the professional skills and battlefield procedures required to meet the future challenges in an operational environment. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief witnessed integrated fire and battle manoeuvres of various elements, including Armour, Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, Artillery, Air Defence, and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles. The Pakistan Air Force aircraft also participated in the exercise. The…
The presiding officer of the Balochistan Assembly has barred Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Presidential candidate, polling agent Qaharudan from performing the duties as a polling agent. The PO said since Qaharudan was not a member of the assembly, he could not perform the duties as only a member of the house could become a polling agent. Ali Madad Jattak has been appointed polling agent for PPP and allied parties’ candidate for president. The process of voting underway and at least 49 members of the Balochistan Assembly have cast votes in the presidential polls. PkMAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai is the candidate…
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has boycotted of presidential elections after Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam’s (JUI) boycott. According to the details, JI’s member in senate senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan as well as in Sindh assembly JI’s member Muhammad Farooq have not attended the polling for presidential elections. Muhammad Farooq stated that on the directions of the party’s leadership he did not cast his vote and JI is not a part of this presidential elections. JI’s member assembly Majeed Badini and Haq Du Tehreek’s leader Maulana Hidayat Rehman did not cast their vote in Balochistan assembly and decided to remain neutral in the presidential elections.…
