ISLAMABAD: The Senate, the upper house of the Parliament, on Friday demanded postponement of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8. Senator Dilawar Khan introduced the resolution, asserting that the current law and order situation in the country did not favor holding elections. The resolution cited recent terrorist attacks, including those targeting leaders of the JUIF, as a reason for the proposed delay. Additionally, it expressed concern about the increasing number of coronavirus cases. However, shortly before the resolution was presented, the health minister informed the house that no cases of the Covid-19 JN.1 strain had been detected in…
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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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McDonald’s has admitted acknowledged a significant impact on its business due to boycotts related to Israel’s Gaza siege. CEO Chris Kempczinski stated that the misinformation causing this impact is “disheartening and ill-founded.” He emphasized that McDonald’s is represented by local owner-operators in every country, including Muslim nations, who contribute to their communities. Approximately 5% of McDonald’s global outlets are in the Middle East. The call for boycotts gained traction after McDonald’s Israel announced free meals for the Israeli Defence Force, prompting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement to officially advocate boycotting the fast-food chain. While local operators own global…
In a significant development, the Sindh High Court Tribunal has taken decisive action by reinstating the nomination papers of Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman and former foreign minister, along with Zain Qureshi from NA-214 (Tharparkar). This move follows the initial rejection of the nomination forms for Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Zain Qureshi by the Returning Officer (RO). The Sindh High Court Tribunal’s ruling overturns the RO’s decision, opening the door for the restoration of the nomination papers. This development holds crucial implications for the political landscape, offering a renewed opportunity for Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Zain Qureshi…
ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court heard a petition concerning police harassment of Baloch protestors. He instructed the protestors to promptly designate a focal person for negotiations with the Islamabad administration and police. Expressing concern for the safety of women and children among the protestors, the judge warned that the administration and police would be held responsible for any harm that befalls them. The Islamabad Deputy Commissioner informed the court that the protesters couldn’t use the sound system round the clock, emphasizing the rights of other citizens. The representative of Islamabad’s Inspector General stated that some…
TANK: A wanted to terrorist was killed during in operation in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtukhwa province on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, an intelligence-based operation was conducted on the night between January 4 and 5 in Tank. “During the conduct of operation, after an intense fire exchange, two terrorists, including HVT Gul Yousaf @ Toor, were sent to hell,” ISPR said. “Terrorist Gul Yousaf remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces including high profile terrorist attacks in Tank and DI Khan districts as well as extortion and target killing of…
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two explosions in Iran that resulted in nearly 100 casualties and numerous injuries during a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani. The militant Sunni Muslim group stated on its Telegram channels that two of its members detonated explosive belts in the crowd gathered at a cemetery in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman on Wednesday. The memorial marked the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death, who was assassinated in Iraq in 2020 by a U.S. drone. White House spokesman John Kirby acknowledged Islamic State’s claim of responsibility, stating that the United States was not in…
LAHORE: The PML-N has chosen not to grant party tickets to several key leaders, including Ayaz Sadiq, for National Assembly seats in Lahore, according to sources on Thursday. They revealed that the N-league has shortlisted candidates for 12 out of 14 constituencies for the National Assembly in Punjab’s capital, while Naseer Bhatta and Waheed Alam Khan failed to garner the party’s support. Scheduled for February 8, Pakistan’s elections hold significant importance, with Punjab, boasting the highest number of seats in the lower house, playing a decisive role in the country’s politics. The winner from the province gains an advantage in…
MIR ALI: In a tragic incident, three children were killed in a landmine explosion in North Waziristan. According to the police, three children were killed in a landmine explosion in Khajuri area of Mir Ali in North Waziristan. Police stated that the three children were grazing goats in the area when they were hit by the blast. It has also been added by the police that the children aged between 05 to 15 years, whose bodies have been shifted to the hospital.
ISLAMABAD: Former spymaster and retired DG Inter-Services Intelligence, Lt General Faiz Hameed, appeared before the Faizabad sit-in commission on Thursday to record his statement. In his statement, he mentioned that he conducted negotiations with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) based on government instructions. Sources suggest that Lt General Hameed provided his statement to the commission, although it remains unclear whether he appeared in person. He denied allegations of being part of a conspiracy against the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Sharif government during the 2017 events. The commission, led by Dr. Akhtar Ali Shah and featuring former IG Tahir Alam and Khushal Khan,…
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gauhar, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has taken legal action by filing a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the decision of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) regarding the withdrawal of the party’s election symbol, the “bat.” The PTI contends that the PHC’s decision to revoke the election symbol lacked proper consideration of the evidence and raises questions about its validity. According to sources, Barrister Gauhar’s petition argues that the PHC’s ruling is not grounded in facts and expresses concerns about the admissibility of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) application in the matter. The PTI…
