ISLAMABAD: Italy’s trade surplus with Pakistan has seen a notable uptick in the first two months of the current financial year, as per data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). While Pakistan’s exports to Italy experienced a 0.88 percent decrease on an annual basis in July and August, imports from Italy witnessed a substantial 92 percent decline during the same period. The data reveals that Pakistan garnered $195.53 million in foreign exchange from exports to Italy in the initial two months of the current fiscal year, marking a slight 0.88 percent drop compared to the corresponding period 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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PESHAWAR: A wanted terrorist commander has been neutralized in an intelligence-based security forces operation in the Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said a military statement on Friday. On the night of September 28th to 29th, 2023, security forces engaged terrorists in two separate incidents in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, read the ISPR statement. The intelligence-based operation was carried out in the general area of Katalang, Mardan district, resulting in the elimination of a high-value target, terrorist ring leader Faisal. Faisal was a wanted terrorist involved in numerous criminal activities, said ISPR adding security forces recovered weapons and ammunition from…
HANGU: At least five worshippers were killed and 15 others were wounded when two suicide bombers attacked a masjid during Friday prayer in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The masjid was inside Doaba Police Station. As per the District Police Officer, two suicide bombers targeted the masjid, initiating the attack by opening fire. Police successfully neutralized one suicide bomber at the mosque’s entrance through gunfire. Unfortunately, the other assailant managed to enter inside the masjid and detonated himself, where 30 to 40 worshippers were busy in Friday prayer. He said that two policemen were also injured in the terrorists firing.…
ZHOB: At least three terrorists associated with banned outlet Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were killed and several others wounded in an infiltration bid thwarted by the armed forces in Zhob area of Balochistan, said a military statement on Friday. In the gunfight, four Pakistan Army soldiers were also embraced martyrdom, read statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said that security forces thwarted the terrorists’ entry near Sambaza area of Zhob at the Pak-Afghan Border. In the exchange of fire, four soldiers were martyred. “In the ensuing operation, Havildar Sattar, Lance Naik Sher Azam, Lance Naik Adnan and Sepoy…
MASTUNG: Death toll from the Masturng suicide bombing at Eid Milad-ul-Nabi main procession soared to 45. Police said that more than 70 others were injured in the blast in which condition of some of people said to be critical. Police confirmed the Mastung suicide blast and said that suicide bomber blew himself up near Medina Masjid where a large number of people were gathered to mark Eid Miladun Nabi. Mastung’s Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nawaz Gashkori, who was at the site for inspecting security arrangements was among the deceased. The rescue teams and police contingents have been deployed to…
MOSCOW: Regional players are meeting today in Kazan City, Russia, for the fifth Moscow-format meeting to discuss the situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Representatives from Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asian states will participate in the meeting. The US State Department confirmed it would not send a representative, as it is not a member of the Moscow format. However, the meeting will include a delegation from the Afghanistan Taliban, including Taliban foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. Moscow-Format Focuses on Afghanistan The Moscow format, established in 2017 by Russia, addresses Afghanistan’s situation. While Kabul is optimistic about the meeting, Moscow has…
LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir Thursday emphasised that the action against illegal economic activities would continue with full force. According to ISPR, the army chief expressed the views in a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee along with Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, during his visit to Lahore. The COAS said the actions would continue in collaboration with the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and the concerned government departments “to rid Pakistan from the substantial economic losses it continues to suffer due to pilferage done by different methods”. During the meeting, COAS was briefed about overall…
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani reiterated that the Palestinian issue should be resolved in accordance with the aspirations of the Palestinian people. He emphasized that Pakistan’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict remains consistent with its past positions. During a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jilani voiced deep concern over the severe human rights violations taking place in Palestine. He emphasized the importance of recognizing Al-Quds as the capital of Palestine. Jilani also mentioned that Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar actively participated in several conferences during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet has decided to conduct a new Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT 2023) due to allegations of widespread cheating during the previous exam held on September 10. This choice to re-administer the medical and dental college entrance test was made during a provincial cabinet meeting. The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday ordered the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa advocate general to provide the decision made by the provincial cabinet in this regard. A bench of the PHC, composed of Justice Abdul Shakoor and Justice Syed Arshad Ali, has postponed the hearing of approximately 85 petitions filed…
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday adjourned Faizabad sit-in review case hearing until November 1 and has asked petitioners to submit written replies. The federal government of Pakistan has submitted an application to withdraw its review petition in the Faizabad sit-in case, with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also expressing its desire not to pursue the matter any further. Led by Justice Qazi Faez Isa also included Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the Faizabad sit-in review case. The proceedings commenced with Attorney General Mansoor Awan announcing the government’s intention to withdraw its review petition. When asked for…
