ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly criticized the Israeli authorities on Thursday for what it deemed as “indiscriminate and disproportionate” use of force against civilians in Gaza, urging an immediate halt to hostilities. Mumtaz Zahrah Baloch, the Foreign Office Spokesperson, expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to what she described as the “inhumane blockade and collective punishment by Israeli forces.” This condemnation follows Israel’s imposition of a “total siege” to prevent food and fuel from reaching the 2.3 million people in the enclave, many of whom are poor and reliant on aid. The move was 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
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As only 19 days remain for illegal immigrants living in Pakistan before they must depart or face deportation, law enforcement agencies have intensified the crackdown against Afghan refugees. However, Afghan refugees living in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are reluctant to return to Afghanistan. They say that they were born and raised in Pakistan, studied, and have businesses there. They are very concerned as they are at risk of deportation to a strife-torn country they have never seen. Pakistan has set a month deadline for eviction of undocumented Afghan refugees, which expires on October 31, citing economic and security challenges. Afghan refugees said…
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the price of 24-karat gold reached Rs 205,000 per tola on Thursday, while people interested in 22-karat gold can acquire it for Rs 181,500 per tola. For those looking to make smaller purchases, 10 grams of 24-karat gold are priced at Rs 187,917, and 10 grams of 22-karat gold can be obtained for Rs 161,109. It’s important to note that gold rates in Pakistan can fluctuate multiple times during the day in response to global market dynamics. These rates are sourced from reputable outlets, primarily located in Karachi and Multan. To obtain the most accurate gold rates…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephonic conversation regarding the ongoing Feconflict between Israel and Hamas, as reported by Saudi state media early Thursday. This marks their first call since their surprising diplomatic reconciliation in March. According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Raisi discussed “the current military situation in Gaza and its surroundings.” The SPA also stated that Prince Mohammed emphasized Riyadh’s commitment to “communicating with all international and regional parties to stop the ongoing escalation.” Furthermore, the Crown Prince underscored “the…
CAIRO: Amidst intense Israeli bombardment in the war-torn Gaza Strip, Egypt has declined to permit the safe passage of refugees from Gaza through the Rafah border, the only exit point from the region. Egyptian security officials have acknowledged engaging in ongoing negotiations with various parties, including the United States, to discuss plans for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Rafah border. Presently, people seeking refuge are not allowed to enter Egypt from Gaza. The closure of the Rafah border poses a significant challenge for the people of Gaza, trapped in a dire humanitarian crisis. Israeli airstrikes, escalating in response…
MAINWALI: In a tragic incident, seven people, including the renowned Saraiki folk singer Sharafat Ali, lost their lives when a car plunged into a canal in Mianwali. Rescue officials stated that the accident occurred late at night near Van Bachharan Pakka Ghanjira, an area in Mianwali, due to excessive speed. Emergency responders swiftly retrieved the bodies from the submerged car and transported them to a nearby hospital. Among the victims was the well-known Saraiki singer Sharafat Ali Khelvi. Reportedly, Sharafat Ali was returning home after attending a wedding ceremony. The identities of the other six individuals in the car with…
KABUL: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Afghanistan again, just days after a previous devastating tremor claimed over 2,000 lives in the same region. The latest quake, matching the magnitude of its predecessor, occurred at approximately 05:10 local time (00:40 GMT) on Wednesday, with the epicenter situated just 29 kilometers north of the city of Herat. Since Saturday, volunteers and rescuers have been engaged in last-ditch efforts to locate survivors from the preceding earthquakes, which razed entire villages and impacted over 12,000 people, according to UN estimates. While local and national officials provided conflicting counts of the dead and injured from…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan election body- ECP will meet to various political parties in its headquarter in Islamabad today (Wednesday) to discuss the draft code of conduct for general elections. According to official, the ECP has already distributed a preliminary code of conduct to political parties, and this draft is anticipated to play a crucial role in the final arrangements for the upcoming general elections. A copy of the draft Code of Conduct has been dispatched to political party leaders to allow them to offer their input during the consultation process. The draft Code of Conduct can also be accessed on the…
RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted two separate operations, eliminating two terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on the night of 9/10 October 2023, according to a military statement released on Tuesday night. The ISPR statement noted that in the first operation, security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district. Following an intense exchange of fire, a terrorist named Ikram was neutralized. He had been actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces, including recent attacks on Police Station Hathala & Rori Police Check Post. ISPR said that another encounter with terrorists occurred…
HYDERABAD: In a thrilling high-scoring match, newcomers Abdullah Shafiq and the in-form Mohammad Rizwan led Pakistan to a remarkable victory over Sri Lanka in its second ICC World Cup match in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Both batsmen scored centuries, making Pakistan a World Cup record chase of 345 runs seem effortless as they won by six wickets. Pakistan’s pursuit of the mammoth target got off to a slow start, with the loss of their first wicket at 16 runs when Imam was dismissed for just 12 runs. Further pressure mounted when skipper Babar Azam was out for a mere 10 runs,…
