KABUL: Human Rights Watch has raised alarms over the plight of women activists in Afghanistan, expressing ongoing concerns about arrests, threats, and suppression they face. A Human Rights Watch report highlighted the continued detention of female protesters, naming Julia Parsi, Manijeh Sediqi, Neda Parwani, and Parisa Azada among those arbitrarily held by the Taliban. The organization emphasized that many more women are in custody, their identities concealed due to families fearing repercussions. While the Taliban asserts that women have been arrested to prevent foreign program implementation and maintain public security, Human Rights Watch emphasizes the impact on women’s rights activists…
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
LAHORE: Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted post-arrest bail Sanam Javed, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist, in the case of arson and violence outside Zaman Park. During the hearing on the Zaman Park arson case, Judge Arshad Javed delivered the verdict following arguments presented by the lawyers. Sanam Javed, identified in the Askari Tower attack case, was granted bail upon the submission of a Rs2,00,000 surety bond. The Race Course police station had registered the case against the PTI activist. In a separate development, Sanam Javed’s contempt petition against IG Punjab is scheduled for a hearing in the Lahore High Court (LHC),…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Barrister Gohar Ali Khan elected as the caretaker party chairman and Yasmin Rashid President Punjab. According to the details, the online voting for intra-party elections of PTI were held today in Peshawar. The registered voters of Tehreek-e-Insaaf elected a new chairman today. Barrister Gohar Khan submitted nomination papers for the post of Chairman PTI and elected unopposed. Chief Election Commissioner Niazullah Niazi stated that Umar Ayub was elected as Central General Secretary of PTI. In a brief 20-day window provided for the intra-party election, a new leadership panel has emerged, as announced by Niazullah Niazi.…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have introduced a mobile application to track purchase and sale of stolen or snatched mobile phones. Named ‘Find My Cell Phone (FMC),’ the app has been launched to enhance the convenience of Peshawar’s residents. Police authorities assert that this app will not only help in curbing snatching incidents but also play a crucial role in preventing the trade of stolen or snatched mobile phones. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) revealed that a registration form is available on the ‘Find My Cell Phone’ app for mobile dealers. Through this form, dealers can access data related…
GAZA: Following the seven-day ceasefire in Gaza, Israel resumed its attacks, resulting in the death of 184 Palestinians, including three journalists, and injuring over 600 in the bombardment. The Israeli army claimed to have targeted more than 200 locations since the ceasefire ended. In addition, Israel attacked the Lebanese border, resulting in the deaths of three Lebanese citizens. Aid to Palestinians from Rafah Crossing has been halted by Israel. In response, Hamas launched numerous rocket attacks on Israeli cities, and Hezbollah carried out five attacks on Israel within one hour. Hamas confirmed the death of six hostages in its custody.…
NEW YORK: A UNICEF report on Friday revealed that teenagers particularly girls are bearing the burden of global AIDS with 63 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every day. UNIFCE Global Snapshot on Children with HIV and AIDS report released on World AIDS Day said that a total of 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 have been tested HIV positive in in 2022, despite advancements. While infections among girls aged 10-19 have nearly halved since 2010, dropping from 190,000, they still face a higher risk of contracting HIV compared to boys. In 2022, there were 270,000 new HIV infections globally among children…
As the winter breeze starts to embrace the bustling city of Dubai, an air of festivity and cheer descends upon its vibrant streets. Dubai, known for its opulence and grandeur, transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and sandy landscapes, the city adorns itself with dazzling lights, cheerful decorations, and a myriad of winter markets that beckon both locals and tourists alike. The Festive Extravaganza: Global Village One of the most iconic winter markets in Dubai is the renowned Global Village. A melting pot of cultures, Global Village brings together pavilions representing over 90…
GAZA: Israel restored airstrikes following expiration of six-day extended ceasefire on Friday. The latest airstrikes left fourteen Palestinians dead and dozens wounded within the initial two hours after the expiration of the Gaza truce. The spokesperson for Gaza’s health ministry, Ashraf Al-Qidra, conveyed this grim news, highlighting that a significant number of the casualties were women and children.
ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued an order on Friday to expunge the name of former federal minister Shireen Mazari from the Passport Control List (PCL). Details reveal that Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri of the IHC had previously reserved the decision on a petition seeking the removal of Shireen Mazari’s name from the passport control list. The court deemed the inclusion of Shireen Mazari’s name in the passport control list as both unfair and illegal. In response, it directed the Director General (DG) Immigration to promptly remove her name from the PCL and submit a…
PESHAWAR: The merged districts of KP-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa- now have only half the representation, with three districts combined into one seat in the National Assembly, following the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) adjustment of constituencies based on the 2023 census. As the ECP released the final list of constituencies, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s representation in the National Assembly has reduced from 51 seats to 45. As a result of the new delimitation, the merged districts’ seats in the National Assembly, which previously numbered 12, now account for six seats. In a significant shift, three districts—Lower South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan, and North Waziristan—have…
