In pursuit of a daunting target of 450 runs set by Australia, the Shan Masood-led Pakistan-XI faced a formidable challenge at Perth International Cricket Stadium. The situation turned dire for Pakistan as they lost three wickets for a mere 19 runs, indicating a difficult start to their chase. The previous day saw Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh guiding Australia to a commanding lead of 402 runs over Pakistan. Resuming at 84-2 on the fourth day of the opening Test at Perth Stadium, the Australian duo battled to 186-4 by lunch, signaling a likely declaration later in the day. During this…
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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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PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Saturday fixed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) plea for the hearing for conducting the 2024 general elections under judicial supervision to ensure fair elections. The development come a day after the Supreme Court suspended the Lahore High Court verdict in a similar case terming as a case of misconduct. Advocate Muazzam Butt, representing PTI, submitted a revised petition to the high court following the court’s directive to challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification on the appointment of returning officers (ROs) and district returning officers (DROs). A two-member bench, led by PHC Chief Justice…
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, has passed away at the age of 86. Last month, he was hospitalized due to an emergency health issue, as reported by the state news agency KUNA. In September 2020, Sheikh Nawaf took the oath of office after the death of his half-brother, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, who passed away at the age of 91 in the United States. A statement from the royal court, broadcasted on state television, expressed deep sorrow at the loss, saying, “With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the death of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Emir of…
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized the resilience of our nation against terrorism on the 9th anniversary of the Army Public School Peshawar tragedy. Reflecting on the incident, Kakar noted that despite the enemy’s attempt to undermine the nation’s morale in the war against terrorism, the people stood firm. Nine years ago, the tragic events at APS brought the world to tears, but the Prime Minister acknowledged that the nation’s determination had only grown stronger. He extended sympathies to the parents who lost children in the tragedy and praised the bravery of Principal Tahira Qazi and other teachers who sacrificed…
PESHAWAR: Air quality index rates have risen in the suburban areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP)’s Peshawar and were recorded at 178, a report issued by the Environment Protection Department, said here Saturday. According to an EPA official, the air quality index in suburban areas has seen an upward trend since October, attributed to various factors leading to increased air pollution. The official highlighted that emissions from marble factories and other sources, including school buses, old wagons, rickshaws, and outdated taxis, as well as industrial activities, contribute to environmental pollution. With the minimum temperature in the provincial capital recorded at 3 degrees…
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Saturday apprehended Fawad Chaudhry in connection with a corruption case. Prior to this, the NAB chairman had issued arrest warrants for Fawad Chaudhry in another corruption case. The warrants cited corruption and corrupt practices under section 9(a) of NAO 1999, leading to his immediate arrest. Following approval from a judicial magistrate, NAB conducted an interrogation of Fawad Chaudhry in the corruption case, subsequently re-arresting him from Adiala Jail. His Wife Hiba Chaudhry had announced that Fawad Chaudhry will contest the upcoming general elections and will participate in the elections.
ISLAMABAD: Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, the most senior judge of the Supreme Court, assumed the role of Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Supreme Court. Senior Judge Justice Ejazul Hassan administered the oath of office and the event was attended by fellow judges and lawyers. President Dr. Arif Alvi had approved Justice Sardar Tariq Masood’s appointment as Acting Chief Justice the day before the ceremony. The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Qazi Faiz, is on a winter vacation abroad, and Justice Masood is set to fulfill the duties of Acting Chief Justice…
Reports have surfaced about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan moving out of the Bachchan house amid ongoing rumors of a family dispute. The latest development suggests that Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan are reportedly living together solely for the sake of their daughter, Aaradhya. Sources claim that the couple has been grappling with marital issues for an extended period. Speculation points to a possible trigger for the conflict being Navya Naveli Nanda’s debut at Paris Fashion Week. In a lengthy essay about her runway experience, Navya omitted any mention of her aunt Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who also represents an Indian beauty business. A…
PESHAWAR: Former chief minister and governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi has decided to part ways with the Pakistan Muslim League-N. As per sources, former governor Mehtab Abbasi has opted for a formal separation from the Muslim League-N to contest the upcoming elections independently from NA-16 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Mehtab Abbasi will participate as an independent candidate in the elections from NA-16 constituency, with the formal announcement of the “Azad Group’s” decision expected to take place during a press conference. Former governor KP said that there are differences with Nawaz Sharif on principale but no differences with Maryam Nawaz.…
ISLAMABAD: Providing much-needed relief to the public amid inflation concerns, the petrol price in Pakistan has seen a substantial reduction of Rs14 per litre, now priced at Rs267.34 for the upcoming two weeks. Additionally, the diesel price has also experienced a significant decrease of Rs13.50 per litre, bringing it to Rs276.21. These revised fuel prices will remain in effect until the subsequent bi-weekly review across all major cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Karachi. Prior to this adjustment, the petrol price in Pakistan stood at Rs281.34 per litre. In the last bi-weekly review on…
