ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has formed National Judicial Automation Committee (NJAC) to modernize the country’s judicial system. The committee will led by the Supreme Court Judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and comprising judges from High Courts and the Federal Shariat Court. The apex court judge Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar is also part of the committee. The NJAC’s mandate is to develop a comprehensive national plan for innovating and technological advancement’s of the judicial system. The committee aims to introduce digital innovations, including the creation of a mobile app to streamline case procedures and enhance the…
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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
PESHAWAR: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million financial loan to enhance the reliability of electricity delivery in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The initiative, known as the ADB’s Power Transmission Strengthening Project, aims to improve the stability of the national grid by increasing its transmission capacity. The project involves expanding the high-voltage transmission network, focusing on integrating 500 kilovolt (kV) and 220 kV transmission lines loops. Additionally, it seeks to reduce transmission losses in Lahore, Punjab, by replacing old transmission lines. In line with ADB’s ongoing collaboration with the National Transmission & Despatch Company…
In yesterday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers clash, Saudi Arabia secured a 4-0 victory over Pakistan. However, head coach Roberto Mancini acknowledged Pakistan’s football’s team commendable performance and progress in the post-match press conference. Mancini highlighted the competitive nature of football, stating, “In the world of football, there are no easy matches, and the Pakistani national team displayed a strong performance.” Despite the 4-0 defeat, the Pakistani team demonstrated resilience, especially in defense, holding their ground until the 50th minute when they conceded a penalty. The Men in Green maintained their determination, putting up a strong defense against the fifth-best…
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence on Friday challenged the Supreme Court’s decision, issued on October 23, which deemed the trial of civilians in military courts void. The petition urges the court to overturn the decision made by a five-member bench and permit civilians to undergo trial in military courts. The government’s plea also seeks the restoration of sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Army Act that were nullified by the court’s decision. The petition argues that nullifying parts of the Official Secrets Act and the Army Act will result in ‘irreversible damage.’ Furthermore, the petition asserts that the…
ISLAMABAD: General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, is on three-day Defence Engagement visit to Pakistan. This visit aims to strengthen the enduring defence relationship between the two nations. During his stay, General Sanders will hold crucial meetings with Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Asim Munir. Additionally, a friendly sporting event is on the agenda, featuring the British Army Polo Team competing against their counterparts from the Pakistani Army in Lahore. This visit underscores the UK’s commitment to maintaining a robust defence partnership with Pakistan. In the past year, the collaboration has…
RAWALPINDI: A special court judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain hearing the cipher case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Adiala Jail adjourned hearing till November 21. Judge Abu Alhasnaat Zulqurnain presided over hearings in Adiala Jail and decided to adjourn them in light of a stay order issued by the Islamabad High Court till November 20. Qureshi’s lawyer Barrister Taimur Malik reached Adiala Jail. Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s wife Mehreen Qureshi and daughter Mehr Bano Qureshi also reached Adiala Jail. PTI chairman’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khanum also reached Adiala Jail. Official Secret…
NEW YORK: United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) warned on Thursday that almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip is at risk of falling into severe hunger unless fuel deliveries are allowed and there’s a rapid increase in food provisions. The UN reported that around 2.2 million Palestinians are on the edge of hunger hell and required food assistance for survival. The WFP emphasized the urgent need for action, citing the immediate threat of starvation during the winter season. Abeer Etefa, the WFP’s senior official for the Middle East and North Africa, highlighted the disastrous impact of disrupted food…
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhary Parvez Elahi reaffirmed his commitment of standing by party chairman Imran Khan. During discussions with reporters on Thursday outside the court, Elahi asserted, “I stand by Imran Khan and will continue to be there for him.” Expressing optimism about PTI’s performance in the upcoming elections, he confidently predicted that they would secure a substantial number of votes, surprising their rivals. Elahi reiterated his commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Imran Khan. He shared his experience of being in a cell adjacent to Imran Khan in Adiala Jail and claimed that delegations from the International Monetary…
PESHAWAR: : Four terrorists including a High-Value Terrorist commander were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by security forces in the Badaber area of Peshawar on Thursday, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release. According to ISPR, the security forces raided terrorists’ hideout on the reports of the presence of terrorists. The operation resulted in an intense exchange of gunfire between the security forces and the terrorists. During the intense exchange of gunfire, four terrorists were sent to hell. They were identified as a High-Value Terrorist (HVT), Terrorist Commander Samiullah @ Shenay, Terrorist Commander Salman @ Ahmed, terrorist…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said on Thursday a total of 217,825 undocumented Afghan nationals were deported to Afghanistan over the past two months. The KP Home Department said that a total of 217,825 immigrants have been sent back to Afghanistan through three border points in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Out of it, the majority, 214,194 immigrants, were repatriated through the Torkham border. This figure encompasses 18,167 families, comprising 60,307 males, 47,221 females, and 106,666 children, from September 17, 2023, until now. Additionally, 3,212 foreigners were returned to Afghanistan via Angoor Ada at the Lower Waziristan border, and 410 through the Kharlachi border…
