Pakistan has singed a groundbreaking export deal between Pakistan and Azerbaijan has been inked, marking the largest agreement of its kind in Pakistani history, reported by Azernews. The move underscores the two nations’ commitment to bolstering their defense cooperation. While Pakistani authorities have yet to comment on the specifics of the deal, it surpasses even Pakistan’s recent receipt of a $700 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to reports from Azerbaijan, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has sealed the deal with the Azerbaijan Air Force for the purchase of JF-17C Block-III fighter jets, amounting to a staggering…
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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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WASHINGTON: Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump have filed a motion in a federal court seeking the dismissal of charges alleging the unlawful removal of classified documents from the White House upon his departure. They argue that Trump is shielded by presidential immunity. This case involves Trump taking classified materials to his residence in Florida and impeding investigators’ attempts to retrieve them, adding to the four criminal indictments he faces while campaigning for a second presidential term. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the 40-count indictment brought by special counsel Jack Smith in Florida. In a 20-page motion, Trump’s lawyers…
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have challenged verdict of the “un-Islamic” marriage case in the district and sessions court on Friday. Their legal representatives, Usman Gill, Khalid Yousuf, and Salman Safdar, filed the petition on their behalf. The petitioners argue that the decision contradicts the facts, and they deem Bushra Bibi’s indictment in the case as “unlawful”. They assert that the civil court did not conduct the trial properly. Earlier this month, a court sentenced Khan and his wife to seven years each in connection with their marriage, which was deemed “un-Islamic”. The verdict…
LAHORE: The newly-elected members of the Punjab Assembly will take oath today (Friday) as the provincial assembly is all set to meet for the first session. Under the constitution it is necessary to call the first session of the House within 20 days of holding elections which were held on February 8. The Pakistan Muslim League-N has emerged as the largest party in the provincial legislature. The party has already nominated Maryam Nawaz, the party’s chief organizer for the slot of the chief minister. During the session which will begin at 10am, the House will first elect the speaker and…
ISLAMABAD: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) and Ericsson have strengthened their partnership and commitment towards financial inclusion and empowerment in Pakistan. Their commitment takes shape in the form of a multi-year extension, igniting a journey towards propelling easypaisa’s financial services offerings to new heights within the fintech sector. Fueling this endeavor is Ericsson’s renowned fintech solution, the Ericsson Wallet Platform, poised to pave the way for TMB’s transformation into a Digital Bank (pending regulatory approvals). With a focus on innovation and modernization, the easypaisa platform stands at a pivotal crossroads, poised to expand its horizon and redefine banking experiences across the…
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, a prominent figure within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has disclosed the party’s nominees for the forthcoming intra-party elections scheduled for March 3. Ali Zafar is set to vie for the position of Chairman, while Umar Ayub is nominated for the role of General Secretary, as revealed by Barrister Gohar. Stressing the significance of transparent elections in fostering economic progress, he cited global instances of expeditious judicial resolutions. Despite encountering legal hurdles, PTI remains resolute in its commitment to active parliamentary involvement and advancement. PTI’s intra-party elections are slated for March 3, as per the official announcement by…
Islamabad: To secure its share in reserved seats, a total of 89 PTI-backed independent MNAs have joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) by submitting affidavits to the Election Commission. However, PTI leaders Barrister Gohar and nominee for the prime minister slot, Omar Ayub Khan, along with two other PTI elected MNAs, did not join the Sunni Ittehad Council. Apart from the 89 MNAs, 85 members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, 106 members of the Punjab Assembly, and nine members of the Sindh Assembly have also joined the Sunni Ittehad Council. This move validates PTI’s claim of securing 93 NA seats,…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to hold its intra-party elections on March-03, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the election schedule, the nomination papers for intra-party elections can be submitted on February 23 and 24. Scrutiny of the nomination papers will be held on Feb 25, while other decisions with regard to the schedule will be held on Feb 27, while polling for the election will be held on March 03. Polling for intra-party elections will be held at the party’s central office and also at all four provincial secretariats, according to the announcement. Earlier today, PTI leader…
ISLAMABAD: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is participating at the 29th edition of Gulfood, the world’s largest food and beverage trade event, to showcase an array of products, services and investment opportunities. DET’s participation at Gulfood 2024, from 19 to 23 February at Dubai World Trade Centre, will further reinforce the pivotal role it plays in attracting manufacturers and foreign investors, and supporting the exporters from the emirate, specifically from the F&B sector, a key pillar of Dubai’s economy. The annual exhibition, which attracts more than 5,500 exhibitors representing 127 countries, gives opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small…
ISLAMABAD: Former commissioner Rawalpindi Liaqat Ali Chattah has recorded his statement in front of Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) committee. According to the details, the allegations of Liaqat Ali Chattah amid rigging in general elections’ results formed into a statement now. ECP’s officials stated that commission’s investigation team sent a notice to the former commissioner Rawalpindi to record his statement regarding the allegations. It should be noted that the former commissioner Rawalpindi resigned from his post and put allegations amid rigging in general elections’ results on February 17.
