LAHORE: Punjab government on Tuesday suspended Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case. The Provincial Caretaker Cabinet has utilized its authority under Section 401 of the Criminal Procedural Code to temporarily halt the sentence of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference. Section 401 empowers the government to suspend the punishment of an offender, and this measure was already applied prior to Nawaz Sharif’s departure to London in 2019. In a statement to a private news channel, Caretaker Provincial Minister Aamir Mir explained that the suspension of the punishment by 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
KARACHI: The ongoing national airline financial crisis in Islamabad persists, with the crucial fuel issue yet to find resolution. The aircraft fuel allocation system has resulted in a limited number of planes receiving fuel, leading to the cancellation of 45 Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flights on October 24. Among the affected flights are PK300, PK301, PK368, and PK369 from Karachi to Islamabad, as well as PK501 and PK502 from Karachi to Turbat. Lahore flights PK302, PK303, and PK306 are also canceled. Additional cancellations include Karachi to Sukkur (PK536 and PK537), Karachi to Quetta (PK310 and PK311), Dammam to Karachi (PK242),…
ISLAMABAD: Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has removed his Special Assistant Muhammad Tahir. According to a notification issued by the PM Office here, the appointment notification of the Texas based Pakistani-American businessman Muhammad Tahir as SAPM has been taken back. The notification to appoint Tahir Javed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Investment was issued on October 6 but the decision was taken to remove him after lobbying by a group of American Pakistanis, according to sources. PM House sources said that PM Kakar took action after it was reported in US and Pakistani media that Tahir Javed…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation sector is facing a severe crisis, with 25 flights cancelled. This disruption has left passengers stranded, as aviation authorities cite a fuel adjustment plan as the root cause. 16 flights departing from Karachi to various airports, as well as three flights from Karachi to Islamabad, have been called off. Moreover, two flights between Islamabad and Jeddah have also been cancelled. Under the fuel adjustment plan, the flight operations are expected to see a significant decrease in both domestic and international. As of today, only five flights are scheduled to operate to and from Karachi.
ORAKZAI: A new tourist resort in Orakzai District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was inaugurated by Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat. This picturesque area is just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Kalaya Kohat and is often described as a paradise. The authorities have made special provisions to ensure that both national and international tourists receive top-notch facilities, similar to other parts of the province. These efforts by the Pakistan Army and the Provincial government to enhance the tourism sector are expected to create job opportunities for the local population. The local residents have expressed their deep appreciation for the Pakistan Army’s…
In a heartbreaking incident, Mehmoodul Hasan, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chapter in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), lost his life in a fatal road accident while returning from a party reception in Lahore to welcome Nawaz Sharif. Dr. Hasan, a highly respected figure in Azad Kashmir’s political landscape, had participated in a PML-N reception meeting earlier in the evening. The unfortunate accident occurred as he was heading back to his home in Kotli. Mehmoodul Hasan had previously served as the secretary of PML-N, AJK. The specific details surrounding the accident are still subject to investigation.…
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has issued a reminder of the stringent deadline given to undocumented and illegal Afghan refugees for their repatriation from the country. Individuals residing in Pakistan without proper legal documentation are left nine days to leave the country. The repatriation of illegal foreign nationals to their homeland from different parts of Pakistan continues as more families are returned to Afghanistan via Chaman and Torkham border. The one month deadline expiring on October 31 after which government will launch crackdown. The government has asked undocumented foreign nationals to leave Pakistan by 1st of next month, otherwise law…
CHENNAI: Aamir Khan, the renowned Indian actor affectionately known as “Mr. Perfectionist” in the Indian film industry, has decided to relocate to Chennai to ensure the best possible medical care for his ailing mother. Reports from Indian media sources confirm that Aamir Khan’s father is currently receiving treatment for heart problems at a private hospital in Chennai. In a display of support and dedication to his family, Aamir Khan has arranged accommodations at a hotel near the hospital, intending to stay there for an extended period to be with his parents during their health crisis. Aamir Khan’s bond with his…
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram said that reforming the Security Council, mandated to promote global peace, is required reforms as it failed to prevent “the slaughter in Gaza.” Like Israel in occupied Palestine, Indian 900,000 troops in Indian Illegal Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) suppressing the Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom and referred to some of its leaders using the ominous term “Final Solution” for the region, Munir Akram said in his address to the 15-members UN Security Council. The reference to Gaza and Israel’s recent actions in the Palestinian territories served as a backdrop to…
KABUL: The Islamic Emirate Afghanistan has firmly rejected the recent report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan (SIGAR) alleging that the Taliban gains indirect benefits from US-funded education assistance. In response to the SIGAR report, Bilal Karimi, Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, dismissed its findings as grossly inaccurate and stressed that the IEA acts in the best interests of Afghanistan. Karimi stated, “The claims made by SIGAR regarding Afghanistan are far from reality. The Islamic Emirate makes all decisions and manages affairs in Afghanistan based on its principles and the nation’s welfare.” The recent SIGAR report suggested that…
