Karachi: Pakistan has witnessed a notable surge in exports during the first quarter of the current financial year. Particularly noteworthy is the 19% increase in the export of food items, reaching a total value of $1.28 billion. This growth extends across various sectors, including rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, spices, and sugar. Moreover, exports of raw cotton, cotton yarn, surgical instruments, and chemicals have seen a significant boost. The report highlights positive trends in several other product categories, such as plastic products, transport equipment, jewelry, and cement, contributing to the impressive export figures in the initial three months of the financial…
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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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RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan and Uzma Khanum, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, along with former first lady Bushra Bibi visited Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi and met the incarcerated leader on Tuesday. This heartfelt reunion unfolded in the prison’s conference room, a testament to the enduring support enveloping Imran Khan during trying circumstances. Within the walls of Adiala Jail, the family shared precious moments of solace, underscoring the unwavering strength behind the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has summoned the interior secretary for his failure to produce PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the defamation case against the ECP. The commission, led by Nisar Durrani, heard the case involving PTI chief Imran Khan, Asad Umar, and Fawad Chaudhry, adjourning the proceedings until November 13. While Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar appeared before the commission, Imran Khan was not brought from Adiala Jail. PTI lawyer Shoaib Shaheen expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the real insult to the election commission occurred on that day. The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) submitted a report on Imran…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully conduct training launch of Ghauri Weapon System on Tuesday, the military’s media wing ISPR said in an official statement, to test the operational and technical readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC). The Inter-Services Public Relations in a statement said a medium-range, road-mobile, ballistic missile system indigenously developed by Pakistan, Ghauri is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads and has a reported range of approximately 1,300 to 1,500 kilometers. Commander ASFC, along with senior officers, scientists, and engineers from the strategic forces, witnessed the launch, emphasizing the importance of operational and technical readiness. The…
In response to the ongoing tense situation between Israel and Gaza, Google has announced the temporary suspension of live traffic data on both Google Maps and Waze for the affected regions. A spokesperson from Google Maps noted that this precautionary measure, prioritizing the safety of local residents, is not the first time live traffic data has been suspended in such circumstances. With the conflict now in its 18th day and a surge in violence, the latest Israeli attacks have resulted in 110 additional Palestinian casualties within a 24-hour period, bringing the total to 5. This tragic escalation raises concerns for…
LAHORE: Punjab government on Tuesday suspended Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case. The Provincial Caretaker Cabinet has utilized its authority under Section 401 of the Criminal Procedural Code to temporarily halt the sentence of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference. Section 401 empowers the government to suspend the punishment of an offender, and this measure was already applied prior to Nawaz Sharif’s departure to London in 2019. In a statement to a private news channel, Caretaker Provincial Minister Aamir Mir explained that the suspension of the punishment by the…
KARACHI: The ongoing national airline financial crisis in Islamabad persists, with the crucial fuel issue yet to find resolution. The aircraft fuel allocation system has resulted in a limited number of planes receiving fuel, leading to the cancellation of 45 Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flights on October 24. Among the affected flights are PK300, PK301, PK368, and PK369 from Karachi to Islamabad, as well as PK501 and PK502 from Karachi to Turbat. Lahore flights PK302, PK303, and PK306 are also canceled. Additional cancellations include Karachi to Sukkur (PK536 and PK537), Karachi to Quetta (PK310 and PK311), Dammam to Karachi (PK242),…
ISLAMABAD: Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has removed his Special Assistant Muhammad Tahir. According to a notification issued by the PM Office here, the appointment notification of the Texas based Pakistani-American businessman Muhammad Tahir as SAPM has been taken back. The notification to appoint Tahir Javed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Investment was issued on October 6 but the decision was taken to remove him after lobbying by a group of American Pakistanis, according to sources. PM House sources said that PM Kakar took action after it was reported in US and Pakistani media that Tahir Javed…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation sector is facing a severe crisis, with 25 flights cancelled. This disruption has left passengers stranded, as aviation authorities cite a fuel adjustment plan as the root cause. 16 flights departing from Karachi to various airports, as well as three flights from Karachi to Islamabad, have been called off. Moreover, two flights between Islamabad and Jeddah have also been cancelled. Under the fuel adjustment plan, the flight operations are expected to see a significant decrease in both domestic and international. As of today, only five flights are scheduled to operate to and from Karachi.
ORAKZAI: A new tourist resort in Orakzai District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was inaugurated by Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat. This picturesque area is just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Kalaya Kohat and is often described as a paradise. The authorities have made special provisions to ensure that both national and international tourists receive top-notch facilities, similar to other parts of the province. These efforts by the Pakistan Army and the Provincial government to enhance the tourism sector are expected to create job opportunities for the local population. The local residents have expressed their deep appreciation for the Pakistan Army’s…
