The recent Planning and Development (P&D) Board session, presided over by Bilal Afzal, focused on the potential initiative of providing electric bikes to students. During the meeting, Chairman Iftikhar Ali Sahu and Secretary Muzaffar Khan Sial explored various proposals. The Transport Department presented an extensive plan for introducing electric bikes into the market, collaborating with Honda and other companies. Additionally, the Bank of Punjab announced its commitment to making electric bikes accessible to 10,000 students with a minimal markup. Minister of Planning and Development Bilal Afzal emphasized the need for a rational and cost-effective financing model. He proposed the initial…
Author: Sajjad Ali
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
Pakistan’s electoral landscape came under scrutiny in a recent report by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), shedding light on the active participation of young voters. The 2018 general elections saw a notable increase, with 37% of the youth exercising their voting rights, surpassing the previous eight-election average of 31%. During the report’s launch, political figures, including Pakistan PTI Senator Ali Zafar, voiced concerns about the alleged lack of adherence to free and fair election principles. PML-N Senator Afnanullah highlighted the impact of negative propaganda on the youth’s perception, while PPP leader Farhatullah Babar called for urgent…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has levied a fine equivalent to 15 days’ salary on the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) for violating the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017, by not providing information to a citizen. Citizen Wasim Mehsud had appealed to the PIC, seeking details about transformers, HT and LT poles, wires, and related information in district Tank over the past three years. The citizen’s request included information on the installations’ locations, types of equipment used, and any maintenance or repairs carried out. Additionally, he sought details about officials responsible for…
ISLAMABAD: Two police officials were injured when unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Pakistan’s former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar in Lahore late on Wednesday night, police officials said. Police said that the blast, which occurred in Saqib Nisar’s residence in the Garden Town area of Lahore, caused significant damage to the windows of the house and car parked in the garage of the house. Punjab police, upon receiving information about the incident, promptly arrived at the former Chief Justice’s residence. Police said that two officers assigned to provide security at the residence, Khuram Shehzad and Muhammad…
ISLAMABAD: Former PTI Chairman and prime minister Imran Khan will contest elections from three constituencies in the 2024 general elections. PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar. SpImran Khan to contest electionsaking to the media outside Adiala Jail alongside other PTI leaders, including PTI chairman Barrister Ali Gohar, Barrister Ali Zafar stated that Imran Khan will be contesting from Lahore, Mianwali, and Islamabad. He said that preventing anyone from submitting nomination papers goes against democratic principles. Barrister Ali Zafar outlined the party’s strategy, instructing party workers to swiftly file their nomination papers. Notably, priority will be given to PTI leaders currently in…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has accused the administration and police of hindering their candidates’ efforts to obtain nomination papers as the submission process for the 2024 general elections began on Wednesday. PTI has accused Maiwali DSP Qaiser Sheikh of forcefully taking Barrister Umair Niazi’s nomination papers from his father, Ziaullah Niazi, when he came out of the Returning Officer (RO). Barrister Umair Niazi is the spokesperson of PTI founder chairman Imran. The process of submitting nomination papers for participation in the 2024 general elections began today. According to the schedule provided by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), candidates can acquire…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan: Nutrition International has collaborated with the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination’s Nutrition Wing, along with the Integrated Reproductive Maternal Newborn, Child Health & Nutrition Program (IRMNCH&N) in Punjab and health and education authorities in Lodhran district. Together, they launched a school-based Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFAS) program in 50 public sector schools. The pilot initiative successfully reached over 5000 adolescent girls, providing them with the recommended WIFAS scheme and enhancing their knowledge about nutrition and iron deficiency anemia. Key findings from the endline survey include: 5,253 adolescent girls consumed the recommended WIFAS scheme. 212…
ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court in Islamabad convened on Wednesday to address the Toshakhana vehicles reference, requesting a report from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) by January 4. Judge Muhammad Basheer presided over the hearing concerning the Toshakhana reference, involving former President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Yusuf Raza Gilani, among other accused individuals. Yusuf Raza Gilani, a leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was absent due to his involvement in an election campaign and sought exemption from attendance. During the proceedings, Qazi Misbah Advocate, Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer, appealed for the provision of notice regarding…
WASHINGTON DC: The World Bank has granted approval for a $350 million loan to Pakistan. This financial support falls under the Rise to Program, aimed at enhancing competitiveness in Pakistani financial management and fostering sustainable and inclusive economic development. Highlighting the urgency of financial reforms in Pakistan, the World Bank emphasized the critical need for these measures. Naji bin Hussain, World Bank Country Director, explained that the Rise to Program represents a significant milestone in tax, energy, business, and climate reforms, ultimately geared towards boosting revenue. Bin Hussain further detailed that the program’s objectives include improving spending targets, enhancing competitiveness,…
WASHINGTON: The Colorado state court has ruled that former United States President Donald Trump is unfit for election. The court cited his involvement in the Capitol Hill attack as the basis for declaring him ineligible to run as a candidate. It’s important to note that this decision specifically applies to Colorado. The Supreme Court of Colorado made history by disqualifying Donald Trump from participating in the presidential primary scheduled for March 5, 2024. This marks the first instance in U.S. history where a court has invoked the 1868 clause to bar a presidential candidate. In response, a spokesperson for Donald…
