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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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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Ayaz Sadiq has submitted nomination papers for speaker position of National Assembly. Amir Dogar, and Junaid Akbar Khan from Sunni Itehad Council (SIC) submitted their papers for the speaker and deputy speaker positions respectively. Similarly, Ghulam Mustafa Shah from Pakistan Peoples’ Party has submitted his nomination papers for deputy speaker slot. Secretary National Assembly of Pakistan has accepted the nomination papers from candidates contesting for speaker and deputy speaker positions of the House. Earlier, newly elected members of National Assembly have taken oath at the 16th opening session of National Assembly today. Talking to…
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad witnessed the commencement of the 16th National Assembly on Thursday as elected members took their oaths following the February 8 general elections. Outgoing Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf administered the oath to the newly elected members, marking the start of the maiden session, albeit with a delay of over an hour. The session opened with a recitation of the Holy Quran, with Raja Pervaiz Ashraf presiding over proceedings. Leaders from various political parties, including Nawaz Sharif of PML-N, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of PPP, and Barrister Gohar of PTI, were present at the parliament to participate in the inaugural session.…
QUETTA: Abdul Khaliq Achakzai has been elected Speaker of Balochistan Assembly and Ghazala Gola as Deputy Speaker on Thursday. Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, the speaker candidate of Balochistan Assembly on behalf of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was elected Speaker unopposed, while Ghazala Gola of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was also elected Deputy Speaker unopposed. Balochistan Assembly Secretary Tahir Shah Kakar announced the unopposed election of both the candidates. Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Balochistan Assembly will take oath of office today.
PESHAWAR: Babar Salim Swati of the Sunni Ittehad Council elected as speaker of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Thursday. Babar Salim secured 89 votes against Ehsanullah Khan of the PPP backed by PML-N, PTI-P, and ANP. The JUI-F lawmakers didn’t participate in the election. The Deputy Speaker’s position will be contested between Saroya Bibi,who is elected from PK-1 Chitral, of the Sunni Ittehad Council and Arbab Waseem of the PTI parliamentarians. Babar Salim Swati is likely to receive more than ninety votes, ensuring no obstacle in his election as Speaker. There is a possibility of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam boycotting the Speaker…
RAWALPINDI: One prisoner murdered and another prisoner sustained injuries during fighting erupted inside the Adiala Jail. fatal altercation erupted within the confines of Adiala Jail, resulting in the murder of one inmate and serious injuries to another. According to jail officials, Ejaz Rabbani lost his life in the brawl, while fellow inmate Ammad Ali sustained significant injuries. Law enforcement authorities are currently gathering details to ascertain the cause of the altercation. They are also arranging for the transfer of the deceased inmate’s body and the injured prisoner to PIMS hospital in Islamabad. Established in 1986, Central Jail, Rawalpindi, has a…
The Balochistan Assembly is set to witness the much-anticipated election for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker today. The Assembly Secretariat has announced that nominations for both positions can be submitted until noon today. While the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has nominated Ghazala Gola for the Deputy Speaker post, the Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is yet to announce their candidate for Speaker. This development comes amidst an agreement between the two parties, where the Speaker position would be allocated to the PML-N and the Deputy Speaker position to the PPP. The Assembly session, scheduled for 3 pm today, will witness…
ISLAMABAD: The nation witnessed a significant shift in its political landscape as President Arif Alvi convened a crucial meeting of the National Assembly today, aiming to address the contentious issue of reserved seats. President Alvi’s decision to call for the assembly meeting was prompted by a controversial summary forwarded by the caretaker prime minister, which has stirred debate and apprehension. Expressing optimism for a resolution regarding reserved seats, President Alvi endorsed the meeting’s convening. However, the summary submitted by the caretaker prime minister has drawn the ire of President Alvi, who lamented its tone and unfounded accusations. In an unusual…
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan is set to take place on Thursday at 10 am, proceeding without formal approval from President Dr. Arif Alvi. Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has issued a notification for the meeting, defying the President’s request for further consultation. During the session, the newly elected members will take their oaths, marking the official beginning of their parliamentary responsibilities. The convening of the National Assembly signifies a significant milestone in the democratic process following the recent elections. It will witness the gathering of newly elected members, their oath-taking, and the initiation of…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces on Wednesday killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan on the reported presence of terrorists. During the raid, an intense fire exchange took place between security forces and the terrorists. As a result of security forces effective engagement, six terrorists were killed. However, during an intense fire exchange, one soldier of the Pakistan Army also sustained injuries, ISPR stated. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively…
