ISLAMABAD: Following the Prime Minister’s directive, a cabinet committee has been established to investigate the tragic events that unfolded on May 9, 2023. In a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Saturday, the committee’s purpose is to analyze the causes of the events, determine responsibility, and assess both immediate and long-term implications. Caretaker Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Ahmad Irfan, will lead the committee, with other members including the ministers of interior, information and broadcasting, and human rights. The committee, as per its terms of reference, is tasked with examining the events leading up to the incidents 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
PESHAWAR: The financial challenges faced by the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, initiated during the PTI regime, have prompted proposals for a fare increase in Peshawar to cover the deficit. The KP Urban Mobility Authority has submitted a summary of suggestions to the provincial government. One proposal recommends a fare increase of 5 to 20 rupees, generating an estimated annual income of 1 billion 36 crore 33 lakh rupees. Another suggestion proposes a fare hike of Rs 5 to Rs 10, with an annual income of Rs 672.1 million. Despite soaring oil prices, BRT fares have remained unchanged, resulting in…
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa emphasized the citizens’ right to dissent with the judiciary during a speech at the launch of the Federal Judicial Academy’s e-campus in Islamabad. He mentioned his realization of being the chairman of the academy upon becoming the chief justice and encouraged sharing experiences among subordinate judiciary officers. CJP Isa applauded the use of technology in the judiciary, particularly the live broadcast of court proceedings, which he believed offered learning opportunities for judges and legal students. While acknowledging the trend of cases directly reaching the Supreme Court, he advocated discouraging fabricated cases and…
The Khunjerab Pass, a crucial land trade route connecting Pakistan and China, will remain accessible until January 16 to facilitate trade activities between the two nations, as per Radio Pakistan. This border, linking Gilgit Baltistan to China’s Xinjiang autonomous region, stands as the highest paved international border and is typically closed from November to March due to extreme cold weather conditions. However, it was temporarily reopened this week to support trade operations. Despite last year’s announcement by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar regarding the conversion of Khunjerab Pass into an all-weather border, the decision has not yet been realized.…
LAHORE: Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former chief minister of Punjab, has once again experienced health issues and has been admitted to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) in Islamabad. This comes just three days after he was initially taken to RIC from Adiala Jail due to a decline in his health. After undergoing a series of tests, which showed no issues, the 76-year-old former minister was discharged and sent back to Jail. However, today he complained of chest pains and has been transported to RIC for medical treatment. Updates on Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s…
DI KHAN: The Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) district administration has implemented Section 144 to ensure the maintenance of law and order. The order is set to be effective from January 6 to 14, aiming to safeguard the lives and properties of citizens and prevent any potential untoward incidents. The imposed Section 144 entails restrictions such as a ban on pillion riding, the display of arms, and the assembly of more than five people at a single location. This decision comes in the aftermath of an attack on the convoy of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman in…
KARACHI: The Health Department has confirmed two suspected cases of the new coronavirus variant in Sindh. The individuals were identified during COVID-19 testing of air passengers arriving in the city. The specific variant is yet to be determined, raising concerns that it might be the rapidly spreading JN1 variant. These cases surfaced shortly after Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem assured the Senate that no instances of the new coronavirus variant had been reported in the country. The two affected individuals, aged between 50 and 60, arrived from Bangkok and Jeddah on Thursday and Friday, displaying flu-like symptoms. Rapid antigen…
ISLAMABAD: In response to the “unpredictable” security situation in Pakistan, the Canadian government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens, aiming to ensure their safety in the South Asian nation. Media reports quoting diplomatic sources in Islamabad, said that the advisory emphasizes exercising extreme caution, avoiding unnecessary travel, and steering clear of border areas. The Canadian High Commission in Pakistan specifically advises against travel within 50 kilometers of the Afghanistan border and within 10 kilometers of the borders with China, India, and Iran. Additionally, it urges Canadian citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Karachi, citing the threat of…
LAHORE: Heavy fog continues to reign in the plains of Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The Motorway-M1 has been shut down from Peshawar to Islamabad due to dense fog, and Motorway-M2 is closed for traffic from Lahore to Sheikhupura. Motorway-M3 is inaccessible for all traffic from Lahore to Multan, and Motorway-M4 is closed from Multan to Pindi Bhattian, as confirmed by the Motorways Police spokesperson. The Lahore-Sialkot Motorway has also been affected, leading to its closure owing to reduced visibility caused by heavy fog. In addition, the Motorways Police reports the closure of Swat Expressway from Colonel Sher Khan…
NEW YORK: The legal problems of Former United States (US) President Donald Trump have increased as the US court fined him 370 million dollars. According to the details, New York Attorney General Lalita James increased the value of the fine against Trump in the civil fraud case from $250 million to $370 million. The Attorney General said that during the hearing it became clear that Donald Trump earned $370 million through illegal conduct. It is pertinent to note that the former president is accused of abusing his position and authority to obtain financial benefits from banks and insurance companies by…
