BAHWALPUR: A lioness named Buddy passed away after a lengthy battle with illness in Bahwalpur Zoo on Saturday. Despite being unwell for a considerable period, the zoo is still awaiting a comprehensive report on the circumstances surrounding her demise. Buddy, the lioness, had been grappling with diabetes and had been under the weather for quite some time. According to sources at the zoo, she had only given birth once in her lifetime, delivering three cubs. Usman Bukhari, the curator of the lion enclosure, mentioned that the lioness had reached the end of her expected lifespan. He further stated that a…
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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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LAHORE: United States Ambassador Donald Blome called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif at his residence in Lahore, Jati Umra. Reports suggest that Maryam Nawaz, Nawaz’s daughter, also attended the meeting. The conversation delved into topics concerning Pakistan’s political landscape and mutual interests. This meeting closely follows a recent visit by British Ambassador Jane Marriott, who had also met with Nawaz and Maryam in Lahore. Ambassador Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on PML (N)’s Quaid, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, on Thursday 16 November 2023. The meeting with Blome comes soon after…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has released details about the upcoming U13, U16, and U19 trials for regional and Inter-District team selections in Lahore. Players chosen in the U13 and U16 categories will have the chance to participate in regional tournaments for the 2023-24 season, while those selected for the U19 category will compete in the inter-district tournament for the 2024-25 season. Eligibility criteria are as follows: Players born on or after September 1, 2010, and before September 1, 2014, are eligible for U13 squads; those born on or after September 1, 2007, and before September 1, 2011, are eligible…
NEW YORK: In a legal victory, Mirman, Markovits & Landau, PC, a law firm in New York State specializing in personal injury cases, secured a $500,000 award for a Bronx child who suffered scarring on her back when a bathroom sink in her apartment fell and broke. The case, brought before a Bronx jury, highlighted the firm’s commitment to advocating for the rights of those affected by personal injuries. The jury’s decision resulted in a $500,000 compensation for the young victim, reflecting the severity of the incident. Michele Mirman, an attorney at the firm and recognized as one of the…
MARDAN: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took a swipe at electables joining Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, stating that those joining the ‘Inflation Party’ will face electoral repercussions. Without naming the PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal pointed out that a person is in search of electables but those joining the ‘Inflation Party’ will pay the cost in the upcoming general elections, scheduled for February 8. He was addressing a workers’ convention of the party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan city. The PPP Chairman said that the people of Pakistan will no longer tolerate a ‘selected Raj’ (selected government). Bilawal referred…
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…
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…
