KABUL: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has reacted to Pakistan’s refugees repatriation decision to repatriate illegal Afghan nationals, urging Islamabad to reconsider its stance. The caretaker government on Tuesday, directing all illegal immigrants, including 1.73 million Afghan nationals, to leave the country by November 1 or face expulsion thereafter. Zaibullah, the central spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban, in a post on social media platform X, expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, labeling it as unacceptable. https://twitter.com/Zabehulah_M33/status/1709471118548156482 He said in his tweet that Pakistan should reconsider its Afghan refugees repatriation plan in this regard”, he said in…
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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
KARACHI: In response to the government’s directive to expel illegal immigrants from Pakistan, a comprehensive crackdown targeting Afghan nationals unlawfully settled in the country is now underway. The Karachi police have reported the arrest of 782 Afghan individuals between September 9 and October 3, according to a statement from the Sindh police. The breakdown of arrests indicates that the majority, 204 illegal refugees, were apprehended in District East, followed by 135 in District Malir, 126 in Kimari, 114 in Korangi, 90 in District Central, 58 in District West, and 20 in District South. The city police, as part of the…
In an exclusive interview with Khyber News, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, provided valuable insights into the significant visit of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Akram detailed the importance of the annual congregation of world leaders, shedding light on the diplomatic opportunities seized during this high-stakes week. Diplomatic Significance of UNGA: Akram underscored the gravity of the high-profile week during the UNGA, where leaders from across the world gathered to address global challenges and advocate for diplomatic solutions. He emphasized that the presence of Caretaker…
The full court bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez is resumed hearing on a set of petitions against the Supreme Court Practices and Procedures bill today (Tuesday). The proceedings of the case is being live-streamed on PTV after CJP Isa had won consensus of the full court. The first hearing of the case, after the new CJP took oath, was live-streamed for the first time in the judicial history of Pakistan. The full court comprises CJP Isa, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice…
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday directed police authorities to produce former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed within a week or face consequents. In the previous week’s hearing, the court had given Rawalpindi police a final opportunity to chase and recover Sheikh Rashid Ahmed who is also the chief of Awami Muslim League (AML). Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan presided over today’s hearing, with Rashid’s counsel and Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Khurram Ali appearance. The RPO submitted an investigation report, which the court rejected. The court ordered the RPO to recover the PTI ally within…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Monday reinstated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan’s bails in nine different cases and directed the trial courts to hold fresh proceedings on former prime minister’s applications. A division bench headed by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and comprising Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri heard the PTI Chairman’s bails application involving three cases related to the May 9 riots, three linked to protests in Islamabad, the Toshakhana case, a Section 144 violation, and an attempted murder case. These six bail applications were initially presented to various district and session courts, while the remaining three were…
DUBAI: The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India is set to be featured by some of the most renowned voices in the cricketing world. ICC.tv’s coverage of the event promises an unforgettable experience for fans, featuring a pre-match show, innings interval program, and post-match wrap-up. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and ex-England skipper Eoin Morgan will be part of the coverage, supported by a star-studded lineup including World Cup winners Shane Watson, Lisa Sthalekar, Ramiz Raja, Ravi Shastri, Aaron Finch, Sunil Gavaskar, and Matthew Hayden. The commentary box will witness the return of Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, and…
Gilgit Baltistan: Preparations have been finalized for a five-day anti-polio vaccination drive set to kick off on October 2 in Gilgit Baltistan. The campaign is scheduled to run until October 6, 2023. The Chief Secretary’s Office is calling on scholars, political and social figures, and the media to collaborate with authorities to ensure the success of this initiative. The campaign will continue until October 6, 2023. The Chief Secretary’s Office has urged scholars, political and social figures, and the media to collaborate with authorities to ensure the success of this campaign. Throughout the campaign, children under five years old will…
ISLAMABAD: US, UK, Turkiye, France, and Iraq have strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Pakistan that left at least 60 people dead and injured 65 others on Friday when nation were celebrating Eid Milad-ul-Nabi. The United States State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in his message on the social media application X, formerly Twitter, strongly condemned suicide attacks in Mastung area of Balochistan and Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1707830602232148190 He also said that Pakistanis deserve to practice their faith without fear. Our deep condolences to families who lost their loved ones. The United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Foreign…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top court on Saturday released the Judges Roster and Cause List for the upcoming week with a full court bench and five regular benches set to conduct hearings starting from Monday. Bench number one includes Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, along with Justice Aminuddin and Justice Athar Minallah. Bench number two includes Justice Tariq Masood, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Musrat Hilali. Bench number three includes Justice Ejaz ul Hasan, Justice Muneeb Akhtar and Justice Shahid Waheed. Bench number four includes Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Mazhar Naqvi and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. Finally, bench number…
