KABUL: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Afghanistan again, just days after a previous devastating tremor claimed over 2,000 lives in the same region. The latest quake, matching the magnitude of its predecessor, occurred at approximately 05:10 local time (00:40 GMT) on Wednesday, with the epicenter situated just 29 kilometers north of the city of Herat. Since Saturday, volunteers and rescuers have been engaged in last-ditch efforts to locate survivors from the preceding earthquakes, which razed entire villages and impacted over 12,000 people, according to UN estimates. While local and national officials provided conflicting counts of the dead and injured from…
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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
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan election body- ECP will meet to various political parties in its headquarter in Islamabad today (Wednesday) to discuss the draft code of conduct for general elections. According to official, the ECP has already distributed a preliminary code of conduct to political parties, and this draft is anticipated to play a crucial role in the final arrangements for the upcoming general elections. A copy of the draft Code of Conduct has been dispatched to political party leaders to allow them to offer their input during the consultation process. The draft Code of Conduct can also be accessed on the…
RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted two separate operations, eliminating two terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on the night of 9/10 October 2023, according to a military statement released on Tuesday night. The ISPR statement noted that in the first operation, security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district. Following an intense exchange of fire, a terrorist named Ikram was neutralized. He had been actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces, including recent attacks on Police Station Hathala & Rori Police Check Post. ISPR said that another encounter with terrorists occurred…
HYDERABAD: In a thrilling high-scoring match, newcomers Abdullah Shafiq and the in-form Mohammad Rizwan led Pakistan to a remarkable victory over Sri Lanka in its second ICC World Cup match in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Both batsmen scored centuries, making Pakistan a World Cup record chase of 345 runs seem effortless as they won by six wickets. Pakistan’s pursuit of the mammoth target got off to a slow start, with the loss of their first wicket at 16 runs when Imam was dismissed for just 12 runs. Further pressure mounted when skipper Babar Azam was out for a mere 10 runs,…
RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of two martyred Pakistan Army officers, Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed and Havaldar Nisar Ahmad were offered with full military honours in their respective hometowns. They sacrificed their lives during a firefight with terrorists on the night of October 8 and 9. The funeral prayer for Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed took place in his hometown, Sargodha, featuring a dignified ceremony attended by a significant gathering. Family members, close relatives, Pakistani army officers, local elders, and community members came together to honor Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed, recognizing his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.…
HYDERABAD: Sri Lanka has won the toss and elected the to bat first against Pakistan in the second World Cup 2023 match for both teams in Dharamsala on Tuesday. Pakistan has made one change in the squad by replacing out of form Fakhar Zaman with Abdullah Shafique. Defending his decision, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka said they opted to bat first as they saw some turn in the later part of the game in the last couple of matches. However, he added that his bowlers will need to hit the right areas and variations. Pakistan skipper said that the pitch…
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar arrived Quetta to attended the 14th meeting of the Balochistan Apex Committee. He was accompanied by Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. Balochistan Chief Minister Ali Mardan Khan Domki received him at the airport. According to PM Office, the primary agenda of this meeting revolves around evaluating and discussing the ongoing status of implementing the National Action Plan in the province of Balochistan. During his visit to Quetta, the prime minister will also hold meetings with the interim provincial leadership of Balochistan to engage with key stakeholders and address the pressing issues facing the region.
RAWALPINDI: The superintendent of Adiala Jail declined to allow former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s to talk to his sons via telephone from jail. In a response submitted during a hearing in Judge Abu Alhasnaat Zulquranain’s court on Tuesday, the superintendent cited restrictions under the Official Secrets Act, stating that phone calls are not permitted for individuals detained under this act. In light of this, the court instructed the superintendent to provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding phone calls from jail by October 18. Imran Khan is currently held in Adiala Jail in connection with a cipher case registered under the…
JERUSALEM: Hamas, which hosted about 150 people in its surprise weekend assault on Israel, threatened to execute the hostages if Israel continues its air strikes on Gaza residents without prior warning. In response to Hams surprise move to regain its areas, Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza, blocking access to essential supplies such as food, water, and electricity. This move raises concerns about a deepening humanitarian crisis in the region. In the Israeli attacks, more than 687 including women and children were killed in in Gaza. The death toll has risen to 900 in Israel. The death toll…
HYDERABAD: Green Shirts will face Sri Lanka in its second match in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup World Cup on Tuesday. According to details, team Pakistan will once again be in action in the Indian city of Hyderabad, Deccan, and this time it will be against Sri Lanka, the same team against which South Africa scored heaps of runs. Pakistan has prepared hard for the match against Sri Lanka and practiced at the gym in Hyderabad Deccan. According to media reports, in the second match of the mega event, the national team will enter the field…
