KARACHI: Syed Jibran, the renowned Pakistani actor, has refuted the swirling rumors about his marital separation. In a recent podcast appearance, he addressed the speculations that had gained traction on social media. Dismissing the claims, Jibran asserted that the reports of their separation were unfounded. He acknowledged the difficulty of handling such baseless rumors, mentioning that his wife was understandably upset about the false information. Emphasizing the solidity of their marriage, he stated, “Everything is perfect in our married life, and we are both fully committed to each other.” Reflecting on his past, Jibran shared that early in his acting…
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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 interim bail of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana and 190-million-pound Al-Qadir Trust cases has been extended by the accountability court in Islamabad until November 17. Accountability court judge Muhammad Bashir presided over the hearing. Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa, didn’t appeared before the court. The judge inquired that where is the suspect. The National Accountability Bureau prosecutor mentioned her unawareness, citing Sardar Latif Khosa as the counsel for the case. With no representation, the judge suggested fixing the case for Friday if no one was present. Consequently, the court adjourned the…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it formed an inquiry commission to probe the Faizabad sit-in case. The Supreme Court of Pakistan take up the Faizabad sit-in case today as the federal government expressed its willingness to form an inquiry commission. It may be recalled that the apex court had rejected the fact finding committee and ordered the government to constitute an inquiry commission. Attorney General Mansoor Awan will inform the court about the government’s decision in this regard. Earlier, Awan told media that a notification of the inquiry commission would be submitted to…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has successfully addressed objections related to initial constituency boundaries in 88 districts as part of the ongoing delimitation process. The ECP aims to finalize and publish the delimitation of constituencies by November 30. Official sources indicate that the election schedule will be disclosed subsequent to the release of the final constituencies. The ECP had initially issued a provisional report on constituency delimitation, based on the recently concluded census, on September 27. To address objections related to national and provincial assembly constituencies, the ECP established two benches that daily examine concerns raised by various…
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will preside interim federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday, where a comprehensive six-point agenda will be discussed. The caretaker federal cabinet will conduct a thorough assessment of the prevailing political and economic landscape. Key on the agenda is a review of issues pertaining to the fifth round of the Free Trade Agreement with Gulf countries. One of the focal points of the meeting is seeking approval for the inclusion of additional countries in the Pakistan Business Visa Online List. Additionally, the cabinet will deliberate on granting approval for the budget of the…
ISLAMABAD: The Taliban government has called on Pakistan to permit Afghan nationals to repatriate their cash and assets to Afghanistan. The request comes amid discussions between Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi and Pakistan’s caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad. The meeting addressed trade issues and the transfer of assets owned by Afghan nationals in Pakistan. This development follows Pakistan’s recent expulsion of undocumented Afghans, citing the Taliban’s failure to address militants using Afghanistan for attacks on Pakistan. During the meeting, the Afghan Embassy highlighted concerns about stranded goods of Afghan traders at Karachi Port and…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took decisive action on Tuesday, removing the entire selection committee in the wake of the national team’s underwhelming performance in the ICC World Cup 2023. Tauseef Ahmed, Wajahatullah Wasti, and Wasim Haider were relieved of their duties by PCB management committee chairman Zaka Ashraf. An announcement regarding the composition of the new selection committee is anticipated within the next two days. The PCB is reportedly considering appointing a new chief selection committee from the pool of former cricketers. Former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and bowling coach Morne Morkel had previously resigned from their positions. The meeting,…
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Senator Saadia Abbasi raised objections during a session of the Upper House of Parliament, stating that a resolution in favor of establishing military courts was passed on Monday with only around 90 members present, deviating from the agenda and criticizing it as undemocratic. She said that the Supreme Court’s decision was not a personal matter for the judges but in accordance with the Constitution. The PML-N senator condemned the resolution and called on members to strongly criticize it. Other members, including PPP’s Raza Rabbani and JI’s Mushtaq Ahmed, sought permission to discuss the resolution, but the deputy chairman…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday issued a stay order on the jail trial of the former prime minister Imran Khan in Cipher case until November 16. The decision was made by a two-member bench consisting of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Raffat while hearing the intra-court appeal. Petitions against the special court’s constitution and the jail trial in the cipher case were taken up by the bench, with Salman Akram Raja representing Imran Khan and Deputy Attorney General Arshad Kiani appearing for the government. The bench noted that allowing a few family members into the…
A US military aircraft crashed during training in the eastern Mediterranean after a “mishap,” as reported by the US European Command (EUCOM) on Saturday. The statement did not disclose the specific type or origin of the aircraft. The incident occurred on the evening of November 10, and the fate of the crew remains undisclosed. The training sortie was confirmed to be unrelated to hostile activity, with EUCOM emphasizing its purely training nature. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the training incident. The United States had deployed a carrier strike group to the region earlier to prevent the…
