ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have arrested additional Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders who had sought refuge inside the Parliament House. Among those detained are MNAs Zain Qureshi and Sheikh Waqas Akram. Owais Ahmed Chatha, Syed Shah Ahmed, Sahibzada Hamid Raza of the Sunni Ittehad Council, Yousaf Khan, Maulana Naseem Shah, and Ahmed Shah Khattak were also arrested. Earlier, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Sher Afzal Marwat, and Shoaib Shaheen were also taken into custody. In connection with recent events, three cases have been filed under the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill in Islamabad, citing violations of the event’s NOC. The…
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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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GAZA: Gaza’s civil defense agency reported on Tuesday that an Israeli airstrike on a humanitarian zone in southern Gaza killed at least 40 Palestinians and injured 60 others. The strike targeted Al-Mawasi in Khan Yunis, which had been designated a safe zone by the Israeli military for displaced Palestinians. According to Gaza civil defense official Mohammed Al-Mughair, recovery efforts are ongoing for 15 people still missing from the strike. Civil defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal noted that the strike destroyed over 20 tents and left behind three deep craters, with entire families believed to have been buried under the debris. The…
PESHAWAR: An urgent session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly meeting convened today in response to the recent arrests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. The session, initially planned for September 23, has been rescheduled to 3 pm on Tuesday following the detainment of several PTI figures, including Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. The KP Assembly is expected to adopt a resolution condemning the recent arrests. On Monday, Islamabad police arrested PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan outside the National Assembly, shortly after detaining PTI MNA Sher Afzal and leader Shoaib Shaheen. The arrests are related to alleged violations of laws…
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has safely returned to the KP CM House in Peshawar after a 7-hour absence amid a crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. His disappearance had raised concerns among PTI members, who were anxious about his whereabouts. PTI MNA Shahid Khattak confirmed on his X account that Gandapur has returned safely. Sources have also indicated that Gandapur’s mobile phone is now active, and he has called for his security team. According to an ARY News correspondent, Gandapur had been in a meeting where mobile jammers were in use, making communication difficult. He was…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s education ministry on Monday informed National Assembly that 26.2 million children aged 5 to 16 currently out of school. This represents a staggering 36% of the country’s school-age population. The report highlights that children aged 5 to 9 are particularly at risk. Of the 10.8 million children in this age group, 51% have never attended school. Among these, 4.97 million are boys and 5.8 million are girls, reflecting a significant educational gap. The situation extends beyond the youngest age group. For children aged 10 to 12, 4.9 million are missing out on middle school education, including 2.1 million…
ISLAMABAD: The 8th edition of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy kicks off tomorrow (September 8) at the Moqi training base in Hulunbuir City, Mongolia. Pakistan’s newly appointed head coach, Tahir Zaman, has joined the team in Hulunbuir, where Pakistan will face Malaysia in their opening match. The game is scheduled to start at 12:45 pm tomorrow Pakistan Standard Time. The tournament features six teams: India, China, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, and Korea. Defending champions India are aiming to secure their fifth title, building on their recent bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics. Asian Champions Trophy Format The competition begins with…
ISLAMABAD: If you are participating in a public meeting or protest in Islamabad, whether political or non-political, you could face up to 10 years in jail under the newly enacted “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024” law. This legislation, passed by both houses of Parliament just before the scheduled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on Sunday, suggest severe penalties for unauthorized assemblies. The Act, introduced by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Irfan Siddique, stipulates that unauthorized public gatherings can result in up to three years in prison for a first offense, and up to ten years for repeat violations. Public assemblies…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Day is being celebrated today to pay homage to the heroes of the 1965 war who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary with absolute courage and sacrificed their lives to defend motherland. This day commemorates the daring Operation ‘SOMNATH,’ when Pakistan Navy warships executed a successful strike on critical shore installations, causing significant damage to the Indian side. In his message, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf described Navy Day as a pivotal moment in naval history, celebrating the fearless actions of Navy personnel who, driven by unwavering resolve, struck against the enemy with remarkable courage and…
ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry discussed Pakistan’s ongoing political instability and the challenges faced by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on the Khyber News talk show Maraka. Chaudhry highlighted several key issues affecting the country’s political landscape. Political Instability and General Bajwa’s Extension Fawad Chaudhry who served in Imran Khan’s cabinet attributed the political instability in Pakistan to General Bajwa’s extension. He explained that Bajwa initially received an extension from the PTI government and later sought another extension from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. PTI former leader claimed that this move led to the destabilization of the government and…
ISLAMABAD: Simon Milner, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for the Asia Pacific region, joined Talha Ahad from The Centrum Media (TCM) to discuss Meta’s work to support digital innovation and foster responsible digital citizenship among the youth in Pakistan. The podcast focused on Meta’s investment in Artificial Intelligence, like Meta AI which is available in Pakistan and the recent Meta Llama Pitchathon in Islamabad for developers. Simon Milner shared Meta’s efforts to help people build community online and suggested ways to maximize reach on Meta platforms. They also talked about local partnerships and the role of effective policy making…
