ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reinstated the authority of Islamabad’s deputy commissioner to issue Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) and temporarily upheld the order by IHC Justice Babar Sattar. The orders were issued by Chief Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Tariq Mahmoud Jahangiri in response to an appeal filed by the Islamabad chief commissioner, who is the Home Secretary. In an intra-court appeal, the Home Secretary challenged the decision, and the court issued notices to the parties involved in the appeal against a single bench decision. The Appellate Court also imposed a restraining order on the Chief…
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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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With the upcoming general elections on the horizon, political fervor has taken center stage across Pakistan, particularly in the pivotal province of Punjab. The battle for supremacy in this crucial province is expected to significantly influence national politics. In the midst of the political hustle, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has crafted a robust campaign strategy, setting the stage for a fierce competition against its primary rival, the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP). The inclusion of independent candidates adds an element of unpredictability to the electoral landscape. Lahore, the capital of Punjab, has become a focal point of intense political battles.…
PESHAWAR: Unlike previous elections, the upcoming general elections in Pakistan will introduce a wave of new political faces aspiring to enter legislative bodies, alongside seasoned veterans returning to the polls after securing multiple terms. However, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, attention will be drawn to six former chief ministers of the province. Veteran politician Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao is poised to compete in Charsadda’s NA-24, while Awami National Party leader Haider Hoti is in the race for NA-22. Mehtab Abbasi, a former leader estranged from the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, is contesting from election from Abbottabad NA-16. Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Pervez…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates are encountering the challenge of new symbols for the upcoming general election as the Election Commission of Pakistan denies them the ‘bat’ symbol. The party is currently working to inform voters about their assigned symbols, especially since several candidates associated with PTI are contesting against the party’s official candidates. Initially attempting to share a database of symbols, PTI has adopted a more innovative approach, featuring a message from Imran Khan. An auto-response system on Imran Khan’s Facebook page allows users to message their constituency number and receive relevant information promptly. “Just send a message to…
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC), led by a two-member bench headed by Justice Ali Baqer Najafi, has reserved its verdict against removal of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar from office. The LHC heard the intra-court appeal filed by Muqasit Saleem Advocate seeking the caretaker prime minister. The Following a comprehensive examination of the arguments presented, the court has opted to reserve its decision on the matter. The appeal revolves around the completion of the caretaker prime minister’s constitutional term of 90 days, which concluded on November 15, sparking intense debates in legal circles. Muqasit Saleem Advocate argues that the…
KARACHI: In pursuit of meeting the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $3 billion loan program requirements, the government is preparing for a significant gas price hike, projected to reach up to 41 percent by mid-February. This move, aimed at addressing the growing circular debt, could potentially trigger a new wave of inflation in an already price-sensitive market. The IMF argues that increasing gas prices is essential to tackle the mounting circular debt, as reported by Express Tribune on Wednesday. If implemented, this would mark the second fuel price increase within three months, following the adjustment in November 2023. According to IMF…
Australia’s cricket team faces Covid-19 challenges ahead of the second Test against the West Indies, as allrounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald tested positive on Wednesday. This comes after batter Travis Head contracted Covid at the conclusion of the first Test in Adelaide last week, which Australia won by 10 wickets. Head has since tested negative and is cleared to play in Brisbane, where the day-night second Test begins on Thursday. Green and McDonald, unless too unwell, are expected to participate in the match after returning negative tests, following Cricket Australia protocols. “Cameron Green and Andrew McDonald will be…
PESHAWAR: The process of repatriating Afghan nationals residing illegally in Pakistan is in progress, with a total of 474,264 individuals having returned as of January 23, 2024. On this specific date, 708 Afghan citizens, including 194 men, 156 women, and 358 children, left Pakistan to return to their home country. The repatriation effort involved the use of 73 vehicles, facilitating the return of 96 families to Afghanistan. This ongoing initiative is dedicated to assisting the return of Afghan nationals who had been residing unlawfully in Pakistan. As of the mentioned date, January 23, 2024, the repatriation process is still in…
ISLAMABAD: In a recent analysis, JS Global, a leading brokerage firm, has forecasted that Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation in Pakistan is expected to remain substantial at 27.9% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for January. This prediction shows a slight decrease from the 29.7% recorded in December 2023. JS Global’s preview of the CPI for January 2024 indicates another month of elevated food inflation, along with a quarterly increase in house rent, contributing to consistently high headline numbers. The brokerage house expects a month-on-month (MoM) increase of 1.8% in the food segment, resulting in an overall 1.5% MoM increase in…
In a positive development, visibility in the federal capital of Islamabad improved on Wednesday during the early hours, following three consecutive nights of dense fog. The improved conditions were not only observed in Islamabad but also in major areas of Rawalpindi, leading to a smoother flow of traffic on the major roads connecting the twin cities, with no significant reductions in visibility reported. As of 3:25 AM, the temperature in Islamabad was recorded at approximately 5 degrees Celsius, and the daytime high was expected to reach 18 degrees, as per the AccuWeather weather forecast platform. While there is no forecasted…
