In a heartbreaking incident, Mehmoodul Hasan, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chapter in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), lost his life in a fatal road accident while returning from a party reception in Lahore to welcome Nawaz Sharif. Dr. Hasan, a highly respected figure in Azad Kashmir’s political landscape, had participated in a PML-N reception meeting earlier in the evening. The unfortunate accident occurred as he was heading back to his home in Kotli. Mehmoodul Hasan had previously served as the secretary of PML-N, AJK. The specific details surrounding the accident are still subject to investigation.…
Author: Sajjad Ali
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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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has issued a reminder of the stringent deadline given to undocumented and illegal Afghan refugees for their repatriation from the country. Individuals residing in Pakistan without proper legal documentation are left nine days to leave the country. The repatriation of illegal foreign nationals to their homeland from different parts of Pakistan continues as more families are returned to Afghanistan via Chaman and Torkham border. The one month deadline expiring on October 31 after which government will launch crackdown. The government has asked undocumented foreign nationals to leave Pakistan by 1st of next month, otherwise law…
CHENNAI: Aamir Khan, the renowned Indian actor affectionately known as “Mr. Perfectionist” in the Indian film industry, has decided to relocate to Chennai to ensure the best possible medical care for his ailing mother. Reports from Indian media sources confirm that Aamir Khan’s father is currently receiving treatment for heart problems at a private hospital in Chennai. In a display of support and dedication to his family, Aamir Khan has arranged accommodations at a hotel near the hospital, intending to stay there for an extended period to be with his parents during their health crisis. Aamir Khan’s bond with his…
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram said that reforming the Security Council, mandated to promote global peace, is required reforms as it failed to prevent “the slaughter in Gaza.” Like Israel in occupied Palestine, Indian 900,000 troops in Indian Illegal Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) suppressing the Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom and referred to some of its leaders using the ominous term “Final Solution” for the region, Munir Akram said in his address to the 15-members UN Security Council. The reference to Gaza and Israel’s recent actions in the Palestinian territories served as a backdrop to…
KABUL: The Islamic Emirate Afghanistan has firmly rejected the recent report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan (SIGAR) alleging that the Taliban gains indirect benefits from US-funded education assistance. In response to the SIGAR report, Bilal Karimi, Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, dismissed its findings as grossly inaccurate and stressed that the IEA acts in the best interests of Afghanistan. Karimi stated, “The claims made by SIGAR regarding Afghanistan are far from reality. The Islamic Emirate makes all decisions and manages affairs in Afghanistan based on its principles and the nation’s welfare.” The recent SIGAR report suggested that…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released Rs2 billion for Health Card Program. According to details, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Advisor Dr. Riaz Anwar said that Health Card Service was stopped due to lack of funds. Dr. Riaz stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released Rs2 billion for Health Card Program, after which the facility of free treatment on health card has been restored. According to the Health Advisor, certain development projects have been banned in Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) hospitals, therefore the management of the hospitals should focus on treatment instead of constructing new buildings. Earlier this week, the insurance company overseeing…
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif will return home today (Saturday) after four years self-exile. The former prime minister’s flight, scheduled to depart at 9:00 am Dubai time, has garnered anticipation, with his brother Shehbaz Sharif expressing the nation’s readiness to welcome him. Shehbaz Sharif mentioned the historic gathering planned at Minar-e-Pakistan, expecting a significant turnout. Numerous PML-N supporters have already gathered in Dubai, intending to accompany Nawaz Sharif on his journey back to Pakistan. Upon his return, Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to address PML-N workers at a meeting held at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. In preparation for the…
TOKYO: The United Nations official, Filippo Grandi, expressed concerns that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas could further strain already limited humanitarian resources in various parts of the world. Grandi, who serves as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, highlighted the potential for the war to extend beyond Israel and Gaza, putting additional pressure on neighboring countries like Lebanon and Egypt, which are already grappling with refugee crises. Addressing the Japan National Press Club, Grandi emphasized that humanitarian resources are not limitless. The fear is that more crises, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, could result in fewer resources available…
In a groundbreaking announcement on Friday, Elon Musk revealed that the popular social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now rebranded as X, is gearing up to introduce two innovative premium subscription tiers. Musk provided a glimpse into the upcoming subscription plans, stating that one tier will offer a lower cost, encompassing all features, albeit without any reduction in ads. The second tier, priced higher, will provide users with an ad-free experience. However, Musk remained tight-lipped about further details regarding the subscription packages. This development follows the platform’s recent experiment in New Zealand and the Philippines, where new users…
ISLAMABAD: In September of this year, Pakistan imported goods and services amounting to 4.77 billion dollars. The inter-bank data revealed that Pakistani exports of goods and services totaled 3.4 billion dollars, and workers’ remittances reached 2.2 billion dollars during the same period. Foreign investment in September was reported at 173 million dollars, while the inflation rate saw a notable increase of 31.4 percent. Tax revenue for the month amounted to Rs834 billion. Inter-bank data also indicates that the government’s debt stood at Rs64,000 billion as of September, while the banks’ deposits amounted to Rs26,273 billion during the same period.
