Pakistan’s T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has hinted at the prospect of reuniting with former left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. During an X Spaces session, Shaheen expressed his openness to discussing Amir’s return to the national team, stating, “I will talk to Mohammad Amir if he’s available to come back for Pakistan once again. Amir and I bowled together after almost 5 years. It was a very good experience to bowl with him; our partnership was great.” Amir, who retired from international cricket in 2020, had previously accused head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and…
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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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After the general elections scheduled for February 8 in Pakistan, the potential economic difficulties awaiting the incoming government have been highlighted by international financial experts, who are warning of the necessity to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A recent report from Bloomberg underscores the urgency for the new government to promptly approach the IMF, especially as the current IMF program is slated to conclude in March. The report emphasizes that the incoming government will face the challenge of repaying $25 billion within a year, emphasizing the critical nature of the situation. Despite economic challenges, there have been notable…
Quetta: In Balochistan, an alliance has been established between the Awami National Party (ANP) and the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) for several seats in the National and provincial assemblies. The electoral alliance was forged for the National Assembly constituency NA-265 in district Pishin and the Balochistan Assembly constituencies PB-48 and PB-49. PPP candidate Khair Mohammad Tareen, contesting from constituency NA-265 in Pishin district, has withdrawn in support of ANP’s candidate Rashid Khan Nasir. In constituency PB-48, candidate Bibi Kotra has withdrawn, offering support to ANP candidate Obaidullah Abid. Simultaneously, ANP candidate Asghar Ali Tareen from PB-49 has withdrawn, endorsing PPP…
The Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) announced the closure of the Mansehra Naran Jalkhad Road beyond Kaghan due to over five feet of snowfall in the valley. This decision aims to ensure the safety of tourists as heavy snowfall continues to impact popular tourist destinations like Naran, Kaghan, and Shogran. The KDA spokesperson, Moazam Ali, informed the media that Shogran has experienced a three-foot accumulation of snow, leading the administration to restrict travel on Shogran Road to only 4×4 vehicles equipped with snow chains. In Naran, where snowfall has exceeded five feet, tourists are prohibited from entering beyond Kaghan. Despite these…
With only four days remaining until the 2024 general elections, candidates from various political parties and independents are intensifying their campaigns in NA-24 (Charsadda-I). The electoral battle is particularly significant as political heavyweights challenge Qaumi Watan Party chairman and former interior minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao in his native constituency. Aftab Sherpao, a stalwart of ANP and Qumi Watan Party, is vying for re-election despite facing challenges from candidates representing ANP, PTI, JUIF, and Pakistan Peoples’ Party. Having previously won in 2002, 2008, and 2013, Sherpao is working diligently to secure voter support, emphasizing his strong ties to the constituency.…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan electoral watchdog has barred former foreign minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Shah Mahmood Qureshi, from contesting elections for a five-year period following his conviction in the cipher case. A notification issued by the ECP states that the former foreign minister has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty in the cipher case. “In consequence, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi is disqualified under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, read with Section 232 of the Elections Act, 2017. Therefore, Mr. Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi is…
Former cricketer Bazid Khan praised fast bowler Ubaid Shah for his resilient performance, describing him as a “tough character” who played a crucial role in guiding the Pakistan U19 team to the World Cup semi-final. Via X (formerly Twitter), the renowned commentator commended Shah for bowling through pain, making a comeback after dropping a catch, and taking a crucial wicket, declaring him “definitely one to watch.” Khan characterized the match against Bangladesh as a nerve-racking contest. Separately, cricketer Ahmed Shehzad congratulated the Pakistan U19 team on qualifying for the U19 World Cup semi-finals in Benoni. Via X (formerly Twitter), Shehzad…
The forthcoming elections on February 8th in Pakistan’s NA-48 Islamabad constituency present a distinctive scenario, as major political parties have chosen not to field candidates, leaving the field to two independent heavyweights. Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, who secured victory in the 2018 election with the backing of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), is set to face a robust challenge from Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, a notable local figure and former senator with deep-rooted family connections in the constituency. With a registered electorate of 299,248, including 157,306 males and 141,942 females, NA-48, situated in the federal capital, is anticipated to witness a fierce…
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced for seven years each in the illegal marriage case as a local court found them guilty of matrimony before the end of the four-month period subscribed in Islam after getting divorce. The verdict was announced by Senior Civil Judge Qudratullah Niazi, who heard the case at the Adiala jail during the past weeks, as he also slapped Rs0.5 million fine each to the convicts. The statements of Bushra Bibi’s ex-husband Khawar Manika, his employee Latif, Mufti Saeed and the witness of the marriage, Aun Chaudhry, were recorded…
ISLAMABAD: The interim federal cabinet has granted approval for the extension of the residency of 1.3 million undocumented Afghan refugees. The extension allows these refugees to stay in Pakistan until March 2024. The decision to extend the proof of residence card was made based on a summary presented by the Ministry of Safran. Additionally, in consultation with the Afghanistan-related coordination cell, it was determined to prolong the stay of these undocumented immigrants. The extension of the Afghan refugees’ stay was prompted by a request from the Afghan government. The refugees’ residency had initially become unauthorized due to the non-approval of…
