NATHIA GALI: Two night watchmen from a local hotel were died, apparently due to asphyxia while sleeping in a room with coal burning in the confined space in Nathia Gali Hotel. The heart-rending incident came to light when dead bodies of the watchmen were found in a hotel room. Initial investigations by rescue teams indicated that the cause of death might be linked to the presence of poisonous gas, likely a result of coal burning in the confined space of the room. The deceased, both originally from Mansehra, were swiftly transported to the hospital for postmortem examinations to determine the exact…
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
TANK: A policeman official embraced martyrdom as terrorists attacked Police Lines in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in early hours of the morning on Friday. As per initial reports, three attackers tried to enter the police lines of Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The police promptly retaliated and killed two attackers while the the third was cornered and blew-up himself. The current deteriorating situation is being closely countered through the effective counterattack on terrorists. DPO Tank Iftikhar Shah told media that two policemen including a Assistant Sub-Inspector Gohar has embraced martyrdom while 2 policemen have been injured. A search operation is…
PESHAWAR: Two paramilitary Frontier (FC) personnel were were martyred and four others were injured in early hours of the Friday terrorist attack on checkpost in Bara tehsil of Khyber tribal district. According to initial reports, a joint checkpost of the Police and paramilitary Frontier Corps came under attack by militants in early hours of the morning in Bara Nala area of the Khyber Tribal District. Reports say that heavy weapons, including hand grenades, were employed in the attack, leaving seven soldiers injured, alongside a policeman. As result two cops were martyred and 4 were injured who have been promptly transferred to…
AHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat has been arrested by Lahore police outside Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday. On the instructions of party founder Chairman Imran Khan, Sher Afzal had announced party conventions across Punjab. Sher Afzal Marwat held successful party conventions in Dir, Bajaur, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Charsadda, and Mardan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. https://twitter.com/sherafzalmarwat/status/1735237038868238637 According to initial reports, he was arrested under 3MPO and has been shifted to Mazang police station. https://twitter.com/sherafzalmarwat/status/1735182201816576014 Imran Khan had instructed party leaders to ramp up their political activities and preparations for the upcoming general elections…
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Thursday sentenced accused Shahnawaz Amir to death and imposed a penalty of Rs1 million in the Sarah Inam’s murder case. Sessions Judge Nasir Javaid Rana, who reserved the verdict on December 9, delivered the judgment. The victim, 37-year-old economist Sarah Inam, was allegedly killed by her husband, Shahnawaz Amir, using dumbbells. Shahnawaz, the son of journalist Ayaz Amir, was apprehended by the police as a suspect in the murder. He later confessed to the crime, citing suspicions of his wife having an affair. The couple had been married for only three…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court dealt a blow to former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday, rejecting his plea for an immediate halt to the cypher case trial. Justice Miangul Hasan Augranzeb presided over the hearing, during which Khan’s counsel raised concerns about the legal process for the jail trial. The court, however, was unmoved, emphasizing the importance of an open court for the trial. Despite Khan’s request to stop the proceedings promptly, Justice Miangul Hasan Augranzeb dismissed the plea, issuing a notice for December 20 to address any injunction requests. The court’s stance remained firm, asserting that…
NEW YORK: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in America met with US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin in which important issues were discussed. According to Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hosted Army Chief General Asim Munir at the Pentagon. During the meeting, the two officials discussed the latest developments related to regional security, potential areas of bilateral defense cooperation were also discussed. It is pertinent to note that this is the first visit of General Syed Asim Munir to the US as Army Chief.
The Lahore High Court has suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision to appoint Returning Officers (ROs) and District Returning Officers (DROs) from the bureaucracy for the 2024 general elections. This move, prompted by a petition from Umair Niazi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), raises concerns about the fairness of the electoral process. Justice Ali Baqir Najafi, in a detailed five-page interim order, highlighted key issues surrounding the use of bureaucracy in elections. He pointed out the significant costs incurred by the nation in conducting elections and expressed fears that disputes over results could lead to the wastage of substantial national…
In the opening Test against Pakistan at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia won the toss, and Captain Pat Cummins chose to bat on the anticipated bouncy surface. Opting for a full-strength squad, Australia included nine players from their recent World Cup victory, and Nathan Lyon returned to the lineup, replacing Todd Murphy as the frontline spinner. Just a month after the Ashes series draw, Australia is back in Test cricket, ready to face Pakistan’s attack on a hard pitch under sunny conditions. Mitchell Marsh retained his position over Cameron Green in the lineup. Led by new captain Shan Masood, Pakistan…
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic partnership, easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has joined forces with Unikrew and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to advance women’s financial empowerment through innovative solutions. The collaboration aims to integrate women-centric products into the easypaisa app, utilizing digital technology to boost financial inclusion and independence. As a key feature of the collaboration, easypaisa will implement an entirely digital registration and account opening process, ensuring a seamless and instant experience for women seeking to establish financial accounts within the easypaisa app. As an incentive for encouraging women to embrace financial empowerment, easypaisa…
