Author: 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

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) acknowledged its intention to review the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. Speaking at a press conference, party leaders conveyed their plan to implement the amendment’s spirit by further devolving powers. According to Ahsan Iqbal, the Secretary-General of PML-N, the 18th Amendment is considered incomplete, as it aimed to devolve powers from the center to the masses. While powers have been transferred from the center to the provinces, the amendment falls short in devolving powers from provinces to the grassroots, he explained in Lahore. This initiative is a part of the party’s manifesto, Iqbal noted, emphasizing…

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PESHAWAR: The Anti-Corruption Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) apprehended two individuals, including a customs officer, for their alleged involvement in smuggling dollars from Afghanistan. The FIA spokesperson revealed that the arrests took place at the foreign currency declaration point at the Torkham border. The detainees, identified as Wajid, a customs officer, and Asfandyar, were implicated in the smuggling of dollars. Asfandyar, during the investigation, admitted to orchestrating the daily smuggling of thousands of dollars from the Torkham border with the collaboration of customs authorities. Simultaneously, customs officials seized a total of USD 23,000 from the possession of the…

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Australia’s opener, David Warner, appears set to have the test farewell he desires, as he secures a spot in the 14-man squad for the series opener against Pakistan on Sunday. Despite Warner’s recent struggle with test runs, his pivotal role in Australia’s recent World Cup victory seems to have solidified his position. The squad for the Perth Stadium clash includes a surprise addition in Western Australian bowler Lance Morris, offering raw pace. Spinner Nathan Lyon makes a return to the squad, replacing Todd Murphy, who missed the latter part of the previous Ashes series due to a calf injury. The…

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GILGIT: At least 8 passengers were martyred and 26 others sustained injuries in Chilas bus attack by unknown attackers on Saturday. The unfortunate incident occurred at 6:30 pm in Hudur Pari area of Chilas Diamer Division, Gilgit-Baltistan. According to Deputy Commissioner Diamer, unidentified attackers opened indiscriminate firing upon a passenger bus traveling along the Karakoram Highway in the Hudur Pari area of Chilas, killing eight people were killed and 26 others wounded as a result. The victims, including women and children, were swiftly transported to the Regional Headquarters Hospital in Chilas for medical attention. The bus, en route from Ghazar…

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has taken action by restricting access to 219 websites following recommendations from law enforcement agencies and various government departments. These websites were flagged for containing explicit content, blasphemous material, and anti-state content. According to sources, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) implemented the blocks based on suggestions from entities such as ISI, FIA, CTD Punjab, SECP, SBP, BISP, Ministry of Religious Affairs, NADRA, PTML, Ufone, Jazz, Fauji, and Foundation. The Central Bank and FIA specifically advised PTA to block E-currency platforms and websites featuring explicit or blasphemous content. Furthermore, SECP recommended blocking websites related to loan lending.…

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court affirmed its stance on Saturday that Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa remains impervious to pressure and impartiality, responding to an application received from the PTI the day before. A press release issued by the secretary to the chief justice emphasized, “Everyone should have faith [in the fact] that Justice Faez Isa, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, understands his constitutional responsibilities, and he can neither be pressured nor will he show partiality.” The statement underscored the Chief Justice’s commitment to fulfilling his duties in accordance with his oath. The Supreme Court also expressed surprise that…

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MARDAN: Asad Qaiser, former Speaker of the National Assembly and prominent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, has been granted bail in the May 9 case by the Mardan District and Sessions Courts Judge Mohammad Zaib. The bail, set at Rs100,000, comes amid legal proceedings, as Asad Qaiser remains in jail on a 14-day judicial remand following his arrest. Asad Qaiser had been arrested twice and was released in a previous case before being taken into custody again. The Anti-Corruption Court Judge Babar Ali Khan had earlier granted him bail and ordered his release, only for Qaiser to be arrested in Swabi…

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said that the armed forces were aware of the threats against Pakistan during his visit to troops in Khairpur Tamewali. The field exercise of the Bahawalpur Corps was observed by the COAS, who, in a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), stated, “We are aware of the challenges and fully prepared to thwart any nefarious designs against the motherland with the support of the nation.” During the visit, COAS Munir expressed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to defending the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. He assured that the Armed Forces,…

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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…

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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),…

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