PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa apprehended a female in Kohat for her alleged involvement in extortion cases. As per the CTD, the suspect, identified as Maryam Bibi, was reportedly a key player in her father’s extortion network. Authorities claimed that she used an Afghan cellular network number to make calls. The suspect is accused of making extortion calls to two businessmen in Peshawar and even left an extortion letter in one instance. The CTD revealed ongoing raids in Mohmand and Peshawar to capture the suspect’s father and dismantle the extortion network. Earlier this month, the CTD…
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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
Great news for wildlife enthusiasts in Lahore as the Lahore Safari Zoo is gearing up to welcome visitors once again on January 31, 2024, following an extensive three-month renovation. Embracing the Singaporean wildlife park model, the zoo promises an immersive experience in a natural habitat. With a whopping Rs2.6 billion investment, the renovation introduced 11 new wild animals, including pandas, hippos, rhinoceroses, black jaguars, and pumas. The animal enclosures were thoughtfully redesigned to replicate their natural environments, prioritizing the well-being and comfort of the inhabitants. Excitingly, the project also unveiled new attractions like an African safari, a desert safari, and…
RAWALPINDI: Five terrorists were killed during Pakistan’s security forces operation in the Mullazai area of the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. According to ISPR, on the night of 7/8 December 2023, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Mullazai area of Tank district, on the reported presence of terrorists. After an intense fire exchange, five terrorists were killed. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in various terrorist activities against Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) as well as extortion and target killing of innocent civilians, ISPR added. A cache of…
QUETTA: Pakistan’s Information Minister Murtaza Solangi strongly responded to imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement on the treatment of Afghan refugees, stating that the PTI founder aimed to garner sympathy from the interim Afghan government. During a press conference, Murtaza Solangi suggested that Imran Khan might be attempting to create an atmosphere to elicit sympathy from the Afghan government. He expressed concerns about the potential indirect involvement of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) members, sent by Afghanistan, to influence the upcoming elections in favor of Imran Khan’s party. In a message from jail posted on former prime minister X’s official handler…
LAHORE: In a significant development, a larger bench of the Lahore High Court is set to address the petition challenging the disqualification of the former prime minister and PTI founder in the Toshkhana case. Justice Shujaat Ali, presiding over the Lahore High Court (LHC), conducted the initial hearing on Friday and subsequently referred the case to a larger bench. Representing the former prime minister, Barrister Ali Zafar presented arguments in court. The petitioner asserted that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had unfairly disqualified him for five years on August 8, 2023, with the intention of preventing his participation in…
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board is slated to consider Pakistan’s first review on January 11 next year, unlocking $700 million under the standby arrangement (SBA), as reported by Bloomberg citing the lender’s spokesperson on Friday. Last month, Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement under the $3 billion SBA, awaiting the board’s approval for the release of the second tranche. The News had earlier reported that the first review for approval was not on the agenda for the IMF’s Executive Board meeting scheduled from December 1 to 15. The delay was attributed to the IMF team’s efforts in…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to introduce new contenders in provincial capital in upcoming general elections. Party insiders said that a total of 12 new contenders are poised to enter the electoral arena, competing in 18 constituencies spanning the National and Provincial Assemblies of Peshawar. Key party figures, including Taimur Saleem, Sher Ali Arbab, Kamran Bangash, and former Deputy Speaker Mehmood Jan, have been entrusted with the task of formulating this electoral strategy, according to sources within the party. The political landscape has witnessed the departure of several former members of the National Assembly, such as Arbab Noor Alam,…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed Akbar S. Babar’s appeal for a re-conduct of the intra-party elections of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The decision was made during a session chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, where 14 petitioners presented their case against the PTI intra-party election. Akbar S. Babar’s lawyer, Ali Hassan, argued that the Election Commission is established just two days before the elections, leading to the absence of a voter list and hurriedly conducted elections. When questioned about Article-5 of the PTI constitution, Babar explained that it implies conducting the election in a closed…
ISLAMABAD: Efforts are underway to repatriate illegal foreign nationals, including Afghans, back to their homeland in a dignified and secure manner. Yesterday, 2,473 illegal Afghan nationals were successfully returned, bringing the total repatriation count to 416,925. With only four days remaining, the citizens of Balochistan are rallying in support of the government’s decision, anticipating positive economic and law-and-order improvements. The people of Balochistan are expressing their endorsement of the government’s move, hopeful that the departure of these unauthorized foreign residents will positively impact the region, which has been grappling with poverty and other challenges. Residents from various districts, including Pashin…
KABUL: In the midst of challenges faced by the Afghan education system, Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai is making headlines with his call to lift the ‘Ban on Girls’ Education’ in Afghanistan. Known for his fervent advocacy of girls’ education, Stanikzai has called again for reopening schools for female students beyond grade 6 as the ban growing distance between Taliban and public. In his impassioned plea, he underlines the pivotal role education plays in society, asserting that a lack of knowledge renders a society “dark.” This call for change comes as a beacon of hope for the future…
