ISLAMABAD: the Supreme Court halted accountability courts from delivering final verdicts in corruption cases. This directive came during the hearing of the first-ever intra-court appeals against the majority judgment on September 15, which invalidated amendments to the accountability law. The court, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justices Aminuddin Khan, Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Athar Minallah, and Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, adjourned the hearing until the detailed verdict on the law limiting the chief justice’s powers is released. The bench took up two ICAs—one filed by the federal government and the other by former SSGCL managing…
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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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TURBAT: Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a group of people on Tuesday, resulting in the death of five people, including a police officer in Turbat area of Balochistan. The incident took place in Naseerabad, and the deceased were transported to the hospital. However, the initial report indicates that the identities of the victims remain unknown. A search operation has been launched to apprehend the attackers. In July, a tragic explosion near Shara-e-Iqbal, Bukhari Centre in Quetta claimed the lives of four individuals, with eight others sustaining injuries. Police authorities stated that the blast occurred as the vehicle of Superintendent of…
ISLAMABAD: The hearing for the cypher case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been postponed until November 7. Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, presiding over the special court established under the Official Secrets Act, conducted the hearing at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where both PTI leaders appeared. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team, accompanied by five witnesses, attended the hearing. Special prosecutors Shah Khawar and Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi from the FIA were also present. Despite presenting 10 witnesses on behalf of the prosecution, no witness testimony was recorded during the session. Subsequently, the…
LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed an official, Paul Bristow, for publicly advocating a ceasefire in Gaza. Bristow’s removal comes after he emphasized the necessity of a permanent ceasefire in the troubled region in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Sunak. According to Bristow, such a ceasefire could save lives and facilitate crucial aid delivery to those in need. The decision to relieve Bristow of his duties has sparked heated debate, with the UK government arguing that his statements contradict the principles of collective responsibility. While supporting a humanitarian truce, the government is not in favor of a…
QUETTA: A 33-year-old patient named Sanaullah, who was being treated for Congo virus at Fatima Jinnah Hospital, has unfortunately passed away. This latest loss brings the total number of deaths from the Congo virus to 16 this year, emphasizing the gravity of the current health situation. With the death toll on the rise, the total count of individuals affected by the virus has now reached 44.
On the final day of the voluntarily repatriation deadline in Pakistan, a significant number of Afghan residents, around 3000, arrived at the Bab-e-Dosti border. However, due to a timely gate closure, 800 Afghans faced obstacles in entering Afghanistan. To ensure compliance, district authorities have been using local mosques to broadcast eviction warnings to remote areas, neighborhoods, and villages. Those who fail to vacate their homes by November 1, both Afghans and landlords, will face consequences. The district administration has also set up a residential camp at Bab-e-Dosti Gate, providing food assistance to the Afghan families. Deputy Commissioner Chaman Raja Athar…
In a thrilling and high-scoring ICC World Cup match played in Dharamsala of India, Australia secured a five-run victory against New Zealand on Saturday. The contest went down to the last ball, with New Zealand needing six runs to win. Despite posting a formidable total of 389, Australia faced stiff competition from the Kiwi batters. While chasing the massive target of 389, the New Zealand batsmen started aggressively and reached their first 50 runs in just six overs. However, Australia made a breakthrough in the 8th over when Devon Conway was caught by Mitchell Starc at short fine leg off…
KARACHI: Following a slight dip the previous day, the price of gold per tola rose in Pakistan on Saturday. As reported by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association (APGJA), the per tola gold price increased by Rs2000, bringing the new price to Rs2,13,300 in Pakistan. The association further stated that the price of 10 grams of gold saw a rise of Rs1714, settling at Rs1,82,870. Simultaneously, the international market recorded a $20 increase in the price of gold, settling at $2006 per ounce.
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has summoned cabinet meeting on Monday to address the nation’s political and economic landscape. The agenda includes the approval of recommendations from the Economic Liaison Committee and validation of the Economic Coordination Committee’s decision on the recent gas tariff hike. Additionally, the cabinet will assess progress on the repatriation of illegal settlers in Pakistan. Law enforcement agencies will brief the federal cabinet on ongoing operations against unlawful economic activities, and participants will be informed about the agenda for the upcoming IMF meeting next month. The meeting will also feature a review of the law…
In Islamabad, the federal government’s intra-court appeal against the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment decision has been scheduled for a hearing in the Supreme Court. The hearing, set for Tuesday, will be conducted by a five-member larger bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. Justices Aminuddin, Jamal Khan, Athar Manullah, and Hasan Azhar Rizvi are also part of this bench. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the trial lawyers regarding the federal government’s appeal. It’s noteworthy that the former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Atta Bandial, had declared the NAB amendments approved by Parliament null and void. Consequently,…
