ISLAMABD: Voting has begun in the national and provincial assemblies as well as the Senate to elect Pakistan’s 14th president. Voting is being held through a secret ballot and will continue until 4 pm. Former president Asif Ali Zardari, allied parties and Mahmood Khan Achakzai from the Sunni Ittehad Council, are the contenders for the presidency. The ruling coalition, comprising the PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P, has thrown its support behind Asif Ali Zardari, the former president. The President is chosen by an electoral college composed of members from the Senate, National Assembly, and the four provincial assemblies. A joint session…
Author: Sajjad Ali
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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ISLAMABAD: The Sindh assembly has been designated as the polling station for the presidential elections. The Election Commission has taken charge of the assembly building, where polling will take place from 10 am to 4 pm. Each vote in the Sindh assembly will count for 2.5 seats. The Sindh assembly comprises 162 members, including 116 from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), 36 from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), one from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), and nine independents supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In addition, the Punjab assembly has received the ballot box and other necessary equipment for the presidential election. Election…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted the sighting of the Ramadan moon on March 11. The crescent is expected to emerge on March 10 at 2 PM, reaching an age of over 28 hours by March 11, increasing the likelihood of its visibility. In terms of weather conditions, clear skies are anticipated in central and lower Sindh and Balochistan on March 11. However, the upper regions might experience unfavorable weather due to cloudy conditions caused by a western system. Khalid Ejaz Mufti, the General Secretary of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s Research Council, also suggested that the first fast of Ramadan might be…
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi received a formal farewell guard of honor from a well-presented contingent of the Pakistan Army at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday. Dr. Alvi is set to conclude his term on March 9 (Saturday), paving the way for the election of a new president. The election to choose the 14th president of Pakistan is scheduled for tomorrow (March 9). Former president Asif Ali Zardari and Mahmood Khan Achakzai are contenders for the position. Members of the four provincial assemblies, Senate, and National Assembly will participate in the voting process. According to the constitutional provisions, the chief…
AWARAN: Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir says the journey of peace and prosperity will continue with the support of the people of Pakistan. The army chief was speaking after a briefing during his visit to Awaran district of Balochistan, according to the Public Relations Department of Pakistan Army (ISPR). In his address to the elders of the area and army officers, COAS Gen Munir highlighted the importance of agriculture and the commitment of the army for the Green Pakistan Initiative. The army chief promised that farmers would be provided with loans, seeds, fertilisers, and solar tubewells on…
ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Pakistan with Rizq, a local non-profit organization will continue their shared vision of a hunger-free Pakistan for the fourth consecutive year. Starting from this Ramadan, the partnership aims to distribute over 8 million meals across 9 cities benefitting more than 150,000 people throughout the year. Additionally, through GroRizq- Kissan Dost Program, they are providing seeds to farmers to grow crops. In the previous years, together, the partnership distributed over 6 million meals to those in need, nationwide and helped over 1000 small farmer families and rehabilitated over 500 acres of land that were grappling with the effects of…
PESHWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has reinstated the health card for the entire population of the province, suspended by the caretaker government. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, where it was announced that free treatment under the health card scheme would resume for 100% of the province’s population starting from the 1st of Ramadan. To support this initiative, an immediate allocation of Rs 5 billion was made to the State Life Insurance Company. This funding will facilitate the restoration of free treatment services under the health card scheme. Additionally, it…
ISLAMABAD: The Managing Director of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) Shah Jahan Mirza said that there are currently 13 hydropower plants in progress, collectively generating 5,455 Megawatts (MW). Speaking at a workshop organized by PPIB in collaboration with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to enhance the tariff-based bidding process for hydropower projects in Pakistan, Mirza highlighted the imminent completion of the 884 MW Suki Kinari project, slated for operation by November 2024. He underscored PPIB’s success in attracting private investment for hydropower Independent Power Producers (IPPs), citing the completion of four hydropower IPPs with a capacity exceeding…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is prioritizing the finalization of a crucial $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement Program with Pakistan. Julie Kozek, the IMF’s Director of Communication, addressed the media in Washington, refraining from direct comments on Pakistan’s political landscape. Instead, she emphasized the IMF’s commitment to collaborating with the Pakistani government to achieve economic stability. Kozek highlighted Pakistan’s progress, noting the upcoming expiration of the current stand-by arrangement in April 2024. Under this program, Pakistan has already received $1.9 billion, with the caretaker government enforcing strict fiscal policies to curb inflation and implementing social security measures to protect citizens. During…
Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, the MENA region’s premier event for the advertising and communications industry. easypaisa’s groundbreaking “Audio Nikahnama” campaign clinched an impressive 3 Gold and 2 Bronze awards, with a total of 10 shortlists out of 19 categories entered. The Gold awards were received for the Glass Award for Change, Radio & Audio: Social Behavior and Cultural Insight, and Integrated Campaign. The Bronze awards were won in the Media: Social Behavior and Cultural Insight and Digital: Consumer Services/Business to Business categories. The “Audio…
