JERUSALEM: Hamas, which hosted about 150 people in its surprise weekend assault on Israel, threatened to execute the hostages if Israel continues its air strikes on Gaza residents without prior warning. In response to Hams surprise move to regain its areas, Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza, blocking access to essential supplies such as food, water, and electricity. This move raises concerns about a deepening humanitarian crisis in the region. In the Israeli attacks, more than 687 including women and children were killed in in Gaza. The death toll has risen to 900 in Israel. The death toll…
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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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HYDERABAD: Green Shirts will face Sri Lanka in its second match in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup World Cup on Tuesday. According to details, team Pakistan will once again be in action in the Indian city of Hyderabad, Deccan, and this time it will be against Sri Lanka, the same team against which South Africa scored heaps of runs. Pakistan has prepared hard for the match against Sri Lanka and practiced at the gym in Hyderabad Deccan. According to media reports, in the second match of the mega event, the national team will enter the field…
ISLAMABAD: The UN Migration Agency has extended an offer to assist Pakistan in establishing a comprehensive and sustainable mechanism for registering and managing Afghan nationals, including those potentially requiring international protection. In a joint statement on Saturday, the UN Migration Agency and UNHCR urged Pakistan to uphold the protection of all vulnerable Afghans seeking safety within the country, emphasizing the potential risks they face if compelled to return. This appeal follows Pakistan’s nationwide effort to repatriate illegal immigrants. While acknowledging Pakistan’s sovereign authority over domestic policies and the management of populations, the UN agencies emphasized Afghanistan’s severe humanitarian crisis, particularly…
KABUL : A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with the epicenter situated near the region’s largest city. The USGS reported that the epicenter was located 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the city of Herat, followed swiftly by three aftershocks measuring 5.5, 4.7, and 6.2 in magnitude. An AFP journalist in the city observed residents and shopkeepers evacuating buildings during the initial quake at around 11 am (6:30 am GMT). However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. “People are worried and terrified. Women, men,…
ISLAMABAD: Jalil Abbas Jilani, the Caretaker Foreign Minister, is set to embark on an official visit to Azerbaijan to partake in the 27th session of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers. The meeting is scheduled to be held in Susha, Azerbaijan, spanning from October 9 to 10. During his visit, the Foreign Minister will deliver a speech at the Council of Ministers (COM) and engage in bilateral discussions with ministers from member states and other dignitaries present at the event. As per a statement released by the Foreign Office Spokesperson on Saturday, the Council of Ministers functions as…
LAHORE: At least 177 new dengue cases have been reported in Punjab province during the last 24 hours. According to Punjab Health Department, the news cases raised the total number dengue cases to 5,326 in Punjab this year. In Lahore alone, 2,078 cases were reported in Lahore. According to the Secretary Health, currently 126 dengue patients are under treatment in the hospitals of Punjab. According to the Secretary Health Punjab, 52 dengue patients are currently under treatment in the hospitals of Lahore.
ISLAMABAD: Foreign nationals currently residing illegally in Pakistan have only 24 days to depart the country before being deported. Foreign nationals residing in Pakistan without proper legal status are required to depart the country by October 31. If they fail to do so, law enforcement authorities will be tasked with apprehending and facilitating their deportation. During a recent gathering of the Apex Committee of the National Action Plan, a unanimous decision was reached to enforce stringent measures against unauthorized immigrants residing in Pakistan and address issues related to the business activities and property holdings of such individuals. As many as…
SWAT: A court in Swat on Saturday ordered to released eight leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) including former provincial minister Dr. Amjad Ali who were arrested for holding a corner meeting in Swat’s area of Barikot and Shamuzi last day. The police produced them bore the court today. All PTI leaders were attending a corner meeting at the time of arrest. The police moved them to the Ghaligay police station. Among the released were Tehsil Chairman Kashif Ali, Union Council Chairman Iftikhar Khan.
In the early hours of Saturday, the Hamas launched a series of rocket attacks on Israel, accompanied by militants infiltrating Israeli territory, resulting in at least one casualty, according to both the military and medical sources. Rockets were continuously launched from various locations in Gaza, creating a visible streak across the sky. The escalation follows months of heightened violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a notable increase in fatalities in the occupied West Bank. Air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel, prompting the military to advise the public to seek shelter. In Jerusalem, multiple rockets were intercepted, and…
SWABI: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education department on Friday suspended nine female teachers in Swabi after they refused to participate in anti-polio vaccination drive. The department has taken disciplinary measures against them for failing to fulfill their responsibilities despite receiving training in administering polio drops. The suspension serves as a stern message that non-cooperation in public health initiatives will not be tolerated. Seven of the suspended teachers are associated with government schools in Razar Tehsil, while the remaining two are from Topi Tehsil. The Swabi Education Department has been proactive in preparing teachers for their roles in the polio vaccination drive…
