ISLAMABAD: A special court formed under Official Secrets Act adjourned hearing in the cipher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan and Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday without indicting them. The special court, initially set for October 17, delayed the indictment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi due to undistributed challan copies. Both politicians, refusing to sign at the prior hearing, saw proceedings at the jail on Tuesday, led by Judge Abu Alhasnaat Zulqurnain and Special Prosecutor Shah Khawar. Imran Khan, with lawyers Salman Safdar Butt and Khalid Yousaf, attended the courtroom within…
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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
BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Tuesday for a summit with his “dear friend” Xi Jinping. The meeting, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, coincides with a forum on President Xi’s Belt and Road Initiative, hosting representatives from 130 countries. Putin, facing international isolation post-Ukraine invasion, aims to strengthen ties with China, his major global partner. The leaders are set to discuss international and regional issues, notably the Israel-Hamas conflict, though specifics weren’t provided. The United States has urged China to use its influence to de-escalate the conflict. China, having brokered talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, plans to…
NEW YORK: The United Nations said Israel’s military informed it late on Thursday that 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza should relocate to the south part of the enclave within the next 24 hours, in what Palestinians fear could be a precursor to a planned Israeli ground offensive following a Hamas group attack. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, in a statement from New York, revealed that UN officials in Gaza were notified by their liaison officers in the Israeli military about the relocation directive for the entire population north of Wadi Gaza. This area includes Gaza City, the largest city in the…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah announced that he has been granted a prestigious United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa on Instagram on Friday. Taking to Instagram, Shah extended his deep appreciation to the UAE for bestowing him with the golden visa. Naseem stated: “Great honour to receive my Golden Visa from a country that I call my second home!” As per the official website of the UAE government, the golden visa represents a long-term residency permit that offers foreign talents the opportunity to reside, work, or study within the country, all while enjoying exclusive privileges. The categories eligible for the…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly criticized the Israeli authorities on Thursday for what it deemed as “indiscriminate and disproportionate” use of force against civilians in Gaza, urging an immediate halt to hostilities. Mumtaz Zahrah Baloch, the Foreign Office Spokesperson, expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to what she described as the “inhumane blockade and collective punishment by Israeli forces.” This condemnation follows Israel’s imposition of a “total siege” to prevent food and fuel from reaching the 2.3 million people in the enclave, many of whom are poor and reliant on aid. The move was in…
As only 19 days remain for illegal immigrants living in Pakistan before they must depart or face deportation, law enforcement agencies have intensified the crackdown against Afghan refugees. However, Afghan refugees living in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are reluctant to return to Afghanistan. They say that they were born and raised in Pakistan, studied, and have businesses there. They are very concerned as they are at risk of deportation to a strife-torn country they have never seen. Pakistan has set a month deadline for eviction of undocumented Afghan refugees, which expires on October 31, citing economic and security challenges. Afghan refugees said…
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the price of 24-karat gold reached Rs 205,000 per tola on Thursday, while people interested in 22-karat gold can acquire it for Rs 181,500 per tola. For those looking to make smaller purchases, 10 grams of 24-karat gold are priced at Rs 187,917, and 10 grams of 22-karat gold can be obtained for Rs 161,109. It’s important to note that gold rates in Pakistan can fluctuate multiple times during the day in response to global market dynamics. These rates are sourced from reputable outlets, primarily located in Karachi and Multan. To obtain the most accurate gold rates…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephonic conversation regarding the ongoing Feconflict between Israel and Hamas, as reported by Saudi state media early Thursday. This marks their first call since their surprising diplomatic reconciliation in March. According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Raisi discussed “the current military situation in Gaza and its surroundings.” The SPA also stated that Prince Mohammed emphasized Riyadh’s commitment to “communicating with all international and regional parties to stop the ongoing escalation.” Furthermore, the Crown Prince underscored “the…
CAIRO: Amidst intense Israeli bombardment in the war-torn Gaza Strip, Egypt has declined to permit the safe passage of refugees from Gaza through the Rafah border, the only exit point from the region. Egyptian security officials have acknowledged engaging in ongoing negotiations with various parties, including the United States, to discuss plans for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Rafah border. Presently, people seeking refuge are not allowed to enter Egypt from Gaza. The closure of the Rafah border poses a significant challenge for the people of Gaza, trapped in a dire humanitarian crisis. Israeli airstrikes, escalating in response…
MAINWALI: In a tragic incident, seven people, including the renowned Saraiki folk singer Sharafat Ali, lost their lives when a car plunged into a canal in Mianwali. Rescue officials stated that the accident occurred late at night near Van Bachharan Pakka Ghanjira, an area in Mianwali, due to excessive speed. Emergency responders swiftly retrieved the bodies from the submerged car and transported them to a nearby hospital. Among the victims was the well-known Saraiki singer Sharafat Ali Khelvi. Reportedly, Sharafat Ali was returning home after attending a wedding ceremony. The identities of the other six individuals in the car with…
