Navigating online debates can be a minefield, especially when emotions run high and trolls are out in full force. Reacting impulsively might feel satisfying in the moment, but it rarely leads to productive conversations or changed perspectives. Henry Ortiz, a Gestalt psychologist, warns against the quick win mentality, emphasizing that arguing and trying to have the last word rarely win people over to your perspective. So, how do you avoid saying something you might regret? Five experts share their insights. Put things in perspective: When emotions are high, reactions often stem from past pains and fears. Bernasha Anderson, a psychologist,…
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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: In a positive move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has made the decision to open bank accounts for prisoners across the province. The recently released Welfare Fund Rules 2023 by the KP home ministry state that prisoners will now have their own personal bank accounts to support their families. Negotiations are currently in progress with the Bank of Khyber (BoK) for the establishment of these accounts, as mentioned in the official statement. The government outlined a distribution plan where 10% of the prisoners’ income will go to the government, 30% to the prisoners themselves, and 60% to the Welfare…
An earthquake jolted parts of eastern Turkiye on Thursday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to EMSC, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded as 5.5 on the Richter scale and occurred 11km SW of Malatya in Turkey. In February this year, a huge earthquake killed more than 2,600 people and injured thousands in Turkiye and northwest Syria. The magnitude 7.8 quake brought down whole apartment blocks in Turkish cities and piled more devastation on millions of Syrians displaced by years of war.
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday stayed the in n-camera cipher case trail of the former prime minister Imran Khan and foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi until January 11, 2024. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb heard the petition of the PTI founder chairman Imran Khan seeking stay order to stop in-camera trail in cipher case. The court issued its interim order and summoned the entire record of the jail trial. The Court stopped the cipher case trail until January 11 and issued notices to the FIA and federal government in the case. In the ongoing legal proceedings, the defense contended…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed a petition urging the removal of Fawad Hassan Fawad from his position as the caretaker federal minister. Advocate Syed Azizuddin Kakakhel, the petitioner, argued that Fawad’s political affiliations could sway the results of the 2024 general elections. However, the ECP countered this claim by highlighting Fawad’s role as the minister for privatization, questioning how this position could influence the upcoming February 8 elections. The ECP deemed the petition lacking in merit and suggested it may be motivated by personal vendetta.
ISLAMABAD: The Duty Magistrate has denied physical remand of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in GHQ attack case and sent him to Adiala Jail. Duty Magistrate Syed Jahangir Ali conducted hearing of attack on GHQ case against Qureshi. The prosecution demand 30 days physical remand of the senior PTI leader. The Duty Magistrate has held off on a decision regarding the 30-day remand plea for Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Qureshi, associated with the May 9/GHQ attack case, was brought to Judicial Complex Rawalpindi under tight security. The prosecutor has requested a 30-day physical remand,…
The Supreme Court of the US state of Michigan has declined to hear a petition seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump, thereby allowing him to participate in the upcoming February 27 primary election. Four voters had filed the petition, citing Trump’s alleged involvement in the Capitol Hill attack. In a brief judgment, the Michigan Supreme Court stated that the petitioners failed to convince the court to consider the matter. The decision upholds the lower court’s stance that issues related to primary elections should not be within the purview of the courts. Michigan, a crucial state in US presidential elections,…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is holding a crucial meeting today to discuss the Peshawar High Court’s recent decision regarding the PTI’s intra-party elections. The ECP had initially nullified the PTI’s elections and revoked their bat symbol, but the PHC, in a single bench ruling on Tuesday, overturned this decision and reinstated the bat symbol. Sources suggest that during today’s meeting, the ECP will strategize its next steps, possibly considering an appeal to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Some experts argue that the PHC’s single bench ruling may not hold, as the ECP is equivalent to a high…
Pat Cummins showcased his bowling prowess, securing five wickets for Australia as they bowled out Pakistan for 264 in the second Test. Nathan Lyon contributed with four wickets, limiting the first-innings lead to 54 runs. In a challenging 15-minute stint before lunch, Australia lost Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne quickly, reaching 6-2. Khawaja fell for a duck, caught behind by Mohammad Rizwan off Shaheen Shah Afridi. Labuschagne followed suit, edging down the legside and departing for five. David Warner was left unbeaten on one at lunch. Despite a strong start for Pakistan at 124-1, Cummins’ exceptional performance in the final…
The sensational dancer Nora Fatehi continues to captivate her fans with captivating content on social media. The “Naach Meri Rani” star recently treated her followers to a stunning series of pictures on Instagram. Dressed in an elegant red outfit, Nora opted for a minimal makeup look that perfectly complemented her beauty. Her radiant smile and striking poses elevated the photos to new heights. Fans quickly flooded the comments section with expressions of admiration, showering the Moroccan diva with compliments and emoticons. One fan, in particular, conveyed their praise with a shower of floral emoticons. https://www.instagram.com/norafatehi/p/C1W9w9PC43W/?img_index=1 Nora Fatehi consistently lives up…
