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…
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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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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,…
LAHORE: In a series of operations across various cities in Punjab, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has apprehended 10 individuals suspected of terrorism. According to officials, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander named Qasim Afghani, along with four associates, was arrested. Authorities revealed that Qasim Afghani had devised a plan for a terrorist activity. Additionally, five other alleged terrorists were detained in Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, and Sargodha. The arrested individuals were found in possession of explosive materials, hand grenades, weapons, mobile phones, and cash. Officials emphasized that these terrorists had intentions to target sensitive installations. Over the past week, the CTD…
KURRAM: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, an armed conflict between two religious groups escalated, claiming seven more lives on previous day (Friday). Officials reported that ongoing clashes, sparked by a contentious video circulating on social media, have resulted in approximately 15 casualties, despite both sides condemning the video’s content. The officials disclosed that five individuals lost their lives in clashes in the Boshara area, while two others were killed in Khar Kalay and Baleech Khel on Friday. Over the four days of conflict, at least 23 people, including 10 on Friday, sustained injuries in the region. Compounding the crisis, cellular networks remain suspended,…
In a significant act of solidarity with the plight of Palestinians amidst Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank, actor-singer Azaan Sami has decided to postpone the highly anticipated release of his album, AZAAN. Originally set for October 30, the album’s release is now rescheduled for November 12, as announced by Azaan on his Instagram account. He emphasized that, in these challenging times, it’s not a moment for celebration but an opportunity to acknowledge the harsh circumstances faced by those under siege in Palestine. Azaan, renowned for his song “Ik Lamha,” expressed deep sorrow for the global situation and…
ISLAMABAD: In response to a government directive, a strict three-day ultimatum has been issued for all illegal refugees and nationals residents without legal status to leave the country by October 31. The government emphasizes that there will be no extensions granted under any circumstances. National security forces are employing advanced mapping and geofencing techniques to identify and track individuals lacking legal authorization across the country. These measures aim to bolster the overall safety and security of the nation. The government has announced severe consequences for those failing to comply with the deadline. After November 1, any movable or immovable properties…
LAHORE: Secretary Health Punjab Ali Jan Khan on Friday said that at least 203 new cases of dengue have been reported in the province. As per the provincial health department, the total number of dengue cases reported in Punjab this year has reached 8,726. Ali Jan Khan specified that Lahore recorded 89 new cases, Gujranwala 32, Rawalpindi 30, and Multan 25 in the latest update. He further detailed, “On Thursday, Faisalabad reported 12 dengue patients, while Kasur had four, and Sheikhupura and Hafizabad each reported two.” Additionally, single new cases were reported in Attock, Khanewal, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Nankana Sahib, Toba…
BEIJING: Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passed away from a heart attack on Friday, just ten months post his retirement following a decade in office. Once considered a leading contender in the Communist Party leadership, Li witnessed a decline in his reformist influence in recent years. Despite being a distinguished economist advocating for a more open market economy through supply-side reforms with his “Likonomics” approach, it was never fully implemented. After being marginalized, Li stepped down from all political positions in March. His demise has stirred grief and shock on Chinese social media, marking the conclusion of an era for…
