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…
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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
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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…
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…
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…
