Yemen’s Huthi rebels threatened to target vessels heading to Israeli ports unless humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza. This follows a series of maritime attacks by the Huthis in the Red Sea amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The rebels expanded their target scope to include all ships bound for Israel, irrespective of nationality. Israel rejected the naval siege, urging international action. The French military reported intercepting two drones from Yemen, and the Huthis warned against dealing with Israeli ports in the Red Sea. G7 ministers called for an end to threats to shipping.
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
GAZA: Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Saturday that at least 17,700 Palestinians have been killed and more than 48,780 injured in Israeli brutal attacks in the Gaza Strip since October 7. Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesperson for Gaza Health Ministry, said that in recent hours 2 paramedics were injured when Israeli troops targeted an ambulance while it was working to evacuate injured patients from European hospital in Gaza. He condemned Israel’s war against health centers and hospitals, medical teams and ambulances. The development comes as the US on Friday vetoed a UNSC resolution that would have called for an immediate truce in…
PESHAWAR: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took a dig at Nawaz Sharif, the supremo of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), accusing him of seeking the position of prime minister for the fourth time through selection rather than election in the upcoming general elections. Speaking at a political gathering in the Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bilawal commented, “Mian sahib, you have assumed power three times through ‘selection.’ It’s time to be ‘elected’ for your fourth term as prime minister this time.” Bilawal’s remarks come amid increasing political tensions as parties gear up for the…
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LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday approached to the Lahore High Court against his jail trial and the contempt case filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The petition, presented by Salman Akram Raja and Barrister Sameer Khosa, names the federal government, ECP, and the superintendent of Adiala Jail as respondents. The petitioner argues that the ECP lacks the authority to initiate contempt proceedings and highlights that the ECP has already decided to conduct a jail trial in this matter. Emphasizing that holding a jail trial in secret goes against Article 4, the petition seeks the Lahore…
In a significant financial boost, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has released Rs 2.98 billion to alleviate the acute financial challenges faced by its teaching hospitals of the province. The health department revealed that this allocation covers various key medical institutions. A substantial portion, totaling Rs 653.1 million, has been directed towards the Post Graduate Medical College Hayatabad. Lady Reading Hospital, a prominent healthcare facility in the region, is slated to receive Rs 380 million, while Khyber Teaching Hospital and Hayatabad Medical Complex will benefit from allocations of Rs 200 million and Rs 190 million, respectively. Additionally, a specific fund of Rs…
In a significant move, the Supreme Court (SC) of Islamabad established a three-member committee on Saturday to determine the live telecast fate of the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) reference. This reference, filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari in 2011, challenges the controversial 1979 death sentence imposed on former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and is scheduled for a much-anticipated hearing on December 12. Nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa will hear the case on December 12. Other members of the bench include justices Sardar Tariq Masood, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Yahya…
The final day’s play of the four-day clash between Pakistan and Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval had to be called off due to unfavorable weather conditions. Consequently, the match concluded in a draw with no action on the last day. On the penultimate day, Prime Minister’s XI, trailing by just 24 runs, showcased a strong performance, thanks to Matt Renshaw’s unbeaten century (136 not out, 337 balls, 8 boundaries, 1 six), taking the team to 367-4 in 141 overs. Earlier in the match, Pakistan had declared their innings at 391-9, with captain Shan Masood leading the batting with an…
The cracks in the Bachchan family seem to be playing out on social media, particularly on Instagram, sparking speculation about trouble in Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s marital bliss. Amitabh Bachchan, also known as Big B, triggered a debate on social media by unfollowing his daughter-in-law on Instagram. Social media went ablaze with debates, with some suggesting it might be a matter of privacy settings and that they never followed each other in the first place. Rumors are swirling around the alleged discord between Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek, further fueled by Abhishek’s public appearance without a marriage ring. While the…
The eagerly awaited 5G technology is set to make its debut in Pakistan next year. Caretaker Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif said that launch of 5G technology scheduled for July next year. The launch will accompany a spectrum auction offering 300 MHz. In discussions with the media, Minister Saif also shared plans for boosting Pakistan’s IT exports to the Middle East, citing three Qatari companies that have inked memorandums of understanding. Additionally, the minister emphasized the government’s efforts to address 5G-related challenges currently encountered by telecom firms. What is 5G? 5G stands for the fifth…
