ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has reported its first polio case after absence of 16 years, bringing the total number of polio cases in the South Asian country to 17 to this year. Health authorities confirmed this troubling development, saying that the new case was detected in Union Council Number 4 of Islamabad. Ayesha Raza Farooq, a health official, confirmed the case and expressed concern about the virus’s reemergence in the capital after over a decade of absence. Anwar-ul-Haq, Coordinator of the National Emergency Operations Center, stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, “We are intensifying efforts to vaccinate every child against polio,”…
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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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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reinstated the amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law, overturning the previous nullification of these changes. This decision came as the court approved the federal government’s intra-court appeal. The verdict was delivered by a five-member bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, who overturned the earlier decision made by a three members bench with 2-1 that had invalidated the amendments. The court ruled unanimously, with Chief Justice Isa presenting the judgment. The Supreme Court stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan had not proven that the amendments to the…
ISLAMABAD: Today marks the 59th Defence and Martyrs Day, commemorating the anniversary of the 1965 war when India launched a surprise attack on Pakistan. Despite facing daunting challenges, Pakistan’s forces successfully repelled the invasion, thwarting India’s plans to penetrate the country. In observance of this significant event, the nation is holding a day of remembrance. A 31-gun salute was fired in Islamabad, while provincial capitals received 21-gun salutes at dawn. Special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajr for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity, and for the liberation of Kashmir, which remains under Indian occupation. The day also honors the martyrs…
A solemn ceremony on Defense Day at Yadgar Shahada Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami was the event’s chief guest. He laid a wreath at the memorial in honor of the martyrs and offered prayers for both the fallen heroes and the security of the nation. Across the country, Defense Day is being celebrated with great zeal. At the Quaid’s Mausoleum, a special guard-changing ceremony took place to mark the occasion. Cadets from the Pakistan Air Force Academy assumed the guard duties at the Mazar-e-Quaid. The event was presided over by Air…
KABUL: The Afghan Taliban welcomed Kyrgyzstan’s recent decision to remove the “Emirate of Islamia” from its list of banned organizations, although Kyrgyz authorities have yet to publicly comment on the move. Afghan Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi praised the action, describing it as a positive step toward fostering political understanding in the region and strengthening ties between Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate and other nations. Despite this development, the Taliban government remains unrecognized by any country, nearly three years after regaining control of Afghanistan. This lack of recognition continues to isolate the group on the global stage. Meanwhile, a recent United…
FAISALABAD: In a tragic incident in Faisalabad, three sons fatally shot their father on Thursday following a dispute over property. The father had recently sold a piece of land and distributed Rs500 million among his sons. According to police, tensions arose among the sons after the distribution of the wealth, leading to a violent altercation. The father was gunned down by his sons in Medina Town. Following the shooting, the three suspects fled the scene. Police have apprehended one of the accused and are continuing their search for the other two. The deceased’s son-in-law reported that there were previous incidents…
GUJRANWALA: A canteen employee at Saleem Colony Government School in Gujranwala has been arrested on charges of raping several schoolgirls. Police have filed five separate cases against the suspect following complaints from the victims’ parents. Investigations revealed that the suspect, employed at the school’s canteen, had been exploiting young girls and recording the assaults. Indecent videos of the victims were discovered on his mobile phone. The suspect has confessed to the crimes, and legal proceedings are underway. The cases have been filed at Saddar Police Station under various charges, including rape. Authorities have promised swift justice. Parents of the victims…
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad District Court has extended the interim bail of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in six ongoing cases until September 19. The extension was granted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majuka, who also requested a report from jail authorities regarding the PTI founder’s video link appearance, as their response was not submitted. During the hearing, PTI founder’s lawyer Khalid Yusuf informed the court that four of their bail applications were being heard in Lahore on the same day and requested an extension to prepare for the next hearing. Yusuf also…
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed optimism on Thursday about the progress of ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning external financing. Speaking informally with journalists, the minister indicated that talks for the approval of the IMF loan program are nearing completion. “Discussions with the IMF on external financing will be finalized soon,” he stated. Aurangzeb reassured that the approval process by the IMF Executive Board is moving forward smoothly. “We are in the advanced stages of obtaining approval from the Executive Board, which will come soon. While we cannot provide an exact date yet, we expect the…
GEORGIA: A tragic shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday claimed the lives of two students and two teachers, leaving nine others injured in the first mass campus shooting of the new school year. The incident occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, when 14-year-old Colt Gray opened fire, according to investigators. Gray, who had previously been questioned by law enforcement over online threats in 2023, was quickly apprehended and will face charges as an adult, said Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith stated that Gray, armed with a semiautomatic rifle, surrendered…
