ISLAMABAD: A week after the Islamabad High Court denied bail to the arrested former prime minister Imran Khan in the cipher case, PTI Chairman has approached the Supreme Court on Friday seeking bail. Salman Safdar filed the application, claiming that the cipher case is just another example of the ‘politically motivated cases’ targeting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman. In the bail application, the Supreme Court is urged to examine whether the Federal Investigation Agency’s motives in the cipher case reveal malintent. The petition cites the foreign funding case as evidence of FIA’s questionable intent. It’s worth noting that both the trial…
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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: Three Islamabad police officials have been suspended for failing to return possessions to Afghan refugees departing the country. The police statement revealed that Inspector General Nasir Akbar Khan acted upon complaints of refugees not receiving their belongings. Consequently, the SHO, admin officer, and ASI of Shalimar police station were suspended by the SSP operations. The Islamabad Capital City Police Officer has initiated a departmental inquiry against these officials. Following the November 1 deadline for voluntary return, authorities have started arresting refugees and relocating them to holding camps. The refugees remain in these camps until deportation arrangements can be made.…
PM Kakar Enlists Shahid Afridi’s Support to Revamp PCB In the midst of the cricket board turmoil during Pakistan’s active participation in the World Cup, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Khan Afridi, met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday. Simultaneously, Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, faced serious accusations from within the board. Prime Minister Kakar asked Shahid Afridi to play a role in enhancing cricket in the country. The premier also reached out to PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf, instructing him to engage in consultations with senior players to uplift…
The Supreme Court’s three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and including Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Athar Minallah, will resume hearing of petitions calling for elections within 90 days. The bench is anticipated to schedule general elections once the Election Commission submits its response. During Thursday’s hearing, the Election Commission expressed its preference for a February 11 polling date. Despite the ECP counsel’s assertion that consulting the president was not obligatory, the bench instructed that a consensus on the date should be reached by Friday’s hearing. Chief Justice Isa emphasized that once the election date is set,…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold consultation with President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on final date for the upcoming general elections in the country. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked that the announced date would be binding on all stakeholders involved in the electoral process. The court adjourned the case until tomorrow. During the today’s proceedings, the ECP informed the Supreme Court that the general elections are scheduled to take place on February 11, 2024. This assurance came in response to a case addressing concerns about…
PESHAWAR: A total of 7,380 Afghan nationals were registered at the Landikotal holding camp on the first day of the deportation campaign for illegal immigrants, following the expiration of a one-month ultimatum for voluntary repatriation. These undocumented immigrants were subsequently deported to Afghanistan via the Torkham border, connecting Pakistan with its landlocked neighbor. The nationwide initiative began after the October 31 deadline, with the registration and deportation process in full swing. The deportation included 64 individuals released from Adyala jail in Rawalpindi and 51 undocumented foreigners released from Central Jail Peshawar, all of whom were transported to their home country through…
ISLAMABAD: Daraz has introduced a customer-centric change by extending its return policy for Marketplace products from 7 to 14 days, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to elevating customer satisfaction. This policy revision is designed to create a more convenient and seamless online shopping experience for millions of customers on the platform, while simultaneously aiding Marketplace Sellers in building trust. Daraz has consistently led the e-commerce industry, and this recent adaptation highlights the company’s proactive approach to not only meeting but surpassing customer expectations. Ahmed Tanveer, Chief Operating Officer of Daraz Pakistan, commented, ‘We recognize the evolving needs of our customers and…
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, will resume hearing petitions calling for elections to be held within a 90-day timeframe. Other judged in the bench included Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Athar Minallah. Multiple petitions filed for elections within 90 days are being heard together. The petitioners include the Supreme Court Bar Association as well as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The case was last heard on October 23, where the bench had issued notices to the government and the Election Commission of Pakistan. The petitioners, including the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf,…
ISLAMABAD: In a significant achievement, foodpanda has clinched three coveted Dragons of Asia Awards, underscoring its marketing excellence and strong presence in the food delivery and e-commerce sector. Known for evaluating marketing campaigns across Asia, the Dragons of Asia recognized foodpanda’s exceptional efforts, awarding the company two Gold Dragons. The first Gold Dragon was conferred in the Dragons of Asia category, while the second recognized excellence in the Dragons of Pakistan category. The pinnacle of this recognition was the prestigious Black Dragon, an accolade granted to foodpanda Pakistan for its outstanding Pau-Pau launch campaign in the Best Social Media Word…
The Tirah Education Complex in Pakistan has witnessed a transformative development with the inauguration of three advanced science laboratories by the Pakistan Army. This marks a significant shift towards a new era of scientific education in a region that was once marred by terrorism. Through collaborative efforts between the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps North, these state-of-the-art laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology have been established at the complex. Back in 2019, the lack of modern educational resources was a pressing issue for students at Tirah Education Complex. In response to this crucial need, the joint endeavor has taken a…
