LAHORE: The three-day celebrations of the 554th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, started today at Nankana Sahib. Pakistan has granted approximately 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India, allowing them to participate in the 554th birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 25 to December 4, 2023. The pilgrims will visit various significant locations, including Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib, as mentioned in a press release by the high commission. Aizaz Khan, Pakistan’s charge d’affaires in India, conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the pilgrims…
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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 repatriation of foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan continues. So far, about 2,50,000 Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland from Pakistan. According to the authorities, only yesterday (Friday) 3,250 people of 593 families were sent back to their homeland Afghanistan including 957 men, 795 women and 1498 children. Officials said that 212 vehicles were used for the return of 593 families to their homeland yesterday, so far the repatriation of more than 249,000 Afghans has been completed. According to officials, the return of illegal immigrants to their country is having a positive impact on the Pakistani economy.
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has one again said that massive news about foreign investment in the country could come over the next week. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Kakar said that the investments will come not only from the region but abroad as well. He added that the government is focusing on the privatisation of PIA- Pakistan national carrier and it is the government ‘top’ priority. The premier stated that changes were being brought to investment policies through the Special Investment Facilitation Council. He added that the government was also looking to bring down its…
ISLAMABAD: Veteran politician Farhatullah Babar has officially resigned from his position as the secretary general of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Reports suggest that he has conveyed this decision to Asif Ali Zardari, the former President of Pakistan and co-chairman of PPP. Despite stepping down from his party role, Mr. Babar will continue to fulfill the role of the president of the human rights cell within PPP. The decision comes to light after a call from PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto, made during a convention in Chitral, urging senior leaders to relinquish their positions. In a recent development earlier this month,…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps North, supported by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, have led to the installation of three hydropower turbines in the Elum Valley of Buner district, addressing the essential needs of the border regions. These recent installations mark a significant milestone, ensuring a consistent power supply to 1500 households in an area that had been without electricity for the past seventy years. Among the installations, a 150-kilowatt hydroelectric turbine now lights up 500 homes in Ellum Kalay and Karapa Kalay. Another 200-kilowatt turbine provides electricity to 500 homes in Jobra Kalay and Sheen Dhand, while a 250-kilowatt…
KABUL: Afghanistan’s embassy in India has officially declared its “permanent closure” more than two years after the Taliban regained control in Kabul. Despite not formally recognizing the Taliban government, many countries, including India, acknowledge them as the de facto ruler of Afghanistan. This situation has left several Afghan embassies in a state of uncertainty, as diplomats appointed by the previous government resist handing over control to Taliban representatives. The announcement of the closure was made through a letter posted on social media by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi. The letter explained that there are…
GAZA: A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war commenced at 7:00 am (0500 GMT) on Friday. Hostages in Gaza are expected to be released later in the day in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, is a significant break in the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in the deaths of 1,400 Palestinians civilians, including two-thirds being children and women. The cessation of hostilities began at 7:00 am (05:00 GMT) in both Palestinian territories and Israel. More than 14,800 people have lost their lives in Gaza since October 7, with Israel reporting an…
At least two policemen were found to be involved in a robbery in a money exchange in Quetta on Thursday. The scene played out on Sharah-e-Iqbal, where four armed individuals entered the establishment posing as officials from the Federal Investigation Agency. Threatening the staff with dire consequences, they demanded and made off with Rs1.8 million in cash. In a twist of fate, the shopkeepers managed to apprehend one of the culprits while the others escaped. To everyone’s surprise, the detained individual revealed himself to be an on-duty police official stationed at Khaliq Shaheed police station. He disclosed that one of…
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will represent Pakistan at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) during its high-level segment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed this on Thursday. Scheduled for December 1-2, 2023, the conference will take place in the UAE. Caretaker Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, launched the NDRMF live web portal dedicated to COP-28 activities on Wednesday. He emphasized Pakistan’s focus on energy transition during COP-28, with discussions aimed at fostering cooperation in this field. To kick off the preparations, a Pre-COP 28 event was organized…
LAHORE : The Punjab Government made a significant announcement on Thursday, declaring the complete closure of schools on Friday and Saturday. Interim Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a briefing on the measures taken by the Anti-Smog Committee to combat smog. During the meeting, it was decided that educational institutions would be shut down in 10 districts of Punjab, affecting Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal, and Multan divisions. After the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi addressed the media, stating that the Punjab Government had opted to provide subsidies to 10,000 students who choose to purchase electric bikes for commuting. He also mentioned…
