PESHAWAR: Despite the completion of the election process, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – KP universities facing a significant challenge as 19 universities are running without Vice-Chancellors. The vacancy has raised concerns from various quarters, with the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) expressing deep worry over the matter. The absence of leadership in these institutions is reportedly causing notable disruptions in both administrative and academic affairs. FAPUASA has emphasized the obstacles posed by this vacancy, stressing the urgent need for government action. These universities are include University of Swabi, Women University of Swabi, Gomal University, Kohat University, University of…
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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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PESHAWAR: The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali, has called for the inaugural provincial assembly session to convene on February 28, according to a notification issued by the assembly secretariat. Scheduled for 11:00 am, the session will witness the newly elected members of the provincial assembly taking their oaths. Additionally, the election for the chief minister, speaker, and deputy speaker will be conducted during the same session. Following the February 8 elections, where independent candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secured 91 out of the total 113 seats, the PTI-backed candidates emerged victorious. In terms of party representation,…
A security delegation from New Zealand is due to arrive in Pakistan in the first week of March to assess security preparations for the upcoming bilateral T20I series in March. The delegation will consist of representatives from the New Zealand Cricket Players Association as well as an independent security expert. According to sources, these officials will thoroughly review security arrangements in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. This assessment is of utmost importance as New Zealand is scheduled to tour Pakistan in April for a five-match T20I series, with matches set to be held in Lahore and Rawalpindi stadiums. The bilateral T20I…
LAHORE: The Professional Group, led by Hamid Khan and PTI legal wing Insaf Lawyers Forum, emerged victorious, defeating the independent group formerly led by the late Asma Jahangir in a closely contested battle. Asad Manzoor Butt, clinched the presidential slot with 6,195 votes, surpassing Saqib Akram Gondal, who garnered 5,768 votes. Butt enjoyed support not only from PTI but also from Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and Jamat-e-Islami lawyers. On the other hand, Gondal received backing from the legal wings of PML-N, PML-Q, and PPP. For the vice-presidential position, Mian Sardar Ali secured victory with 3,344 votes. Meanwhile, Qadir Bakhash Chahal…
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) made a significant change on Saturday, altering its candidate for the Chief Ministerial position of Punjab. Despite Mian Aslam Iqbal securing protective bails from the Peshawar High Court in 19 cases across different cities, ongoing police inquiries led PTI to reconsider its decision. Acting President of PTI’s Punjab Chapter, Hamad Azhar, announced the decision on social media. He emphasized the potential risk of Iqbal’s arrest within the Punjab Assembly, prompting the party leadership to nominate Rana Aftab Ahmad Khan, a seasoned politician from the region, as his replacement. Azhar highlighted Khan’s extensive political experience, noting his…
LAHORE: Malik Ahmad Khan, nominated by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), clinched the position of Speaker in the Punjab Assembly. Among the 327 lawmakers who participated in Saturday’s elections out of the total 371 members, Malik Ahmad Khan secured a significant victory with 225 votes, backed by his party and its allies within the PML-N. Meanwhile, his contender, Ahmad Khan Bhachar, nominated by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), received 98 votes. Media sources have reported that 16 lawmakers, predominantly from the Sunni Ittehad Council, have yet to take their oath. Furthermore, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has not yet…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is gearing up for the presidential election which is likely to take place on March 9. This development comes as the constitutional term of President Dr. Arif Alvi concluded on September 8, 2023. Despite the conclusion of his term, President Alvi continues to discharge his duties within the caretaker setup. However, according to sources within the Election Commission, preparations for the presidential election are in full swing, with the commission having finalized the schedule for the impending polls. Sources further revealed that the electoral watchdog has not only prepared the schedule but has also…
The United Arab Emirates has recently concluded a significant deal with Egypt, acquiring the coastal town of Ras al-Hikmah for a staggering $35 billion. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the UAE would make an initial payment of $15 billion, with the remainder to be settled over the course of two months. Described as the “largest foreign direct investment in an urban development project in the country’s modern history” by Madbouly, Ras al-Hikmah will undergo extensive development. The town’s transformation will encompass residential areas, tourist resorts, educational institutions, an industrial zone, a central financial district, an international marina, and…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has formed a special bench on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder Imran Khan both appeals in Toshakhana and cipher case. According to the details, the registrar high court fixed appeals of Imran Khan for hearing on February 26 (Monday). This special bench included chief justice Aamir Farooq and justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb. This bench will also be hearing two pleas regarding cancel the punishment and another one is about granting bail. PTI’s leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s appeals also fixed for hearing in cipher case on Monday. On the other Bushra Bibi’s plea also fixed…
LARACHI: The newly-elected members of the Sindh Assembly were sworn in today following Governor Kamran Khan Tessori’s call for the inaugural session of the 16th provincial legislature. Presiding over the first session of the new assembly was outgoing Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Khan Durrani, who administered the oath to the elected MPAs. Despite a slight delay and heightened security measures, 163 of the 168 newly-elected Sindh Assembly members took their oaths on Saturday. Ahead of the swearing-in, police detained 10 workers, including female members, of the Qaumi Awami Tehreek, who were protesting alleged rigging in the February 8 general…
