RAWALPINDI: Two retired officers of the Pakistan Army, Major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja and Captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi, have been handed down significant sentences for the charges of inciting sedition among army officers. ISPR said in a statement on Saturday that the two Retired Pakistan Army Officers Awarded Sentences for Sedition following a thorough legal process. The verdict, delivered through a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, has sent shockwaves through the military community. Major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja, once adorned with accolades, now faces a daunting 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, while Captain…
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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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HUNZA: In the northern reaches of Pakistan, Tariq Jamil, at 51, takes on the challenging task of monitoring glacier movement in the steep Hunza valley. Armed with sensors and a nearby camera, he compiles data from the Shisper glacier to keep his village, Hassanabad, informed about potential threats. Hassanabad, nestled in the Karakoram mountains, faces increasing risks due to unstable lakes formed by melting glacier ice. These lakes, when overflowing or weakened, can trigger devastating floods across the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayan mountain ranges. Forecasts from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicate a potential 75 percent…
KARACHI: At least nine people were died and 11 others seriously injured when a huge fire engulfed a multi-storey shopping mall on Rashid Minhas Road here on Saturday morning. The fire, which ignited around 7 am, swept through the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of the mall. Despite the valiant efforts of the fire brigade, over 46 people were initially trapped inside, but thankfully, they have been successfully rescued. The rescue operation is ongoing, as officials suspect that more individuals might still be inside the mall. The cause of the fire remains unclear, and damage assessment is underway. A survivor,…
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…
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…
