ISLAMABAD: Pakistan condemned the “reckless” killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, expressing serious concern over what it described as increasing Israeli adventurism in the region. Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike at his residence in Tehran, Iran’s capital, earlier today. Typically based in Qatar, Haniyeh had traveled to Iran to attend the yesterday sown-in ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. “Pakistan condemns the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the Chief of the Political Bureau of Hamas, in Tehran today. We extend our condolences to his family and the people of Palestine,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. The ministry expressed…
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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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ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices in Pakistan is likely to witness a significant reduction in petroleum product prices from August 1, following a decline in global oil prices. Petrol prices are expected to decrease by up to Rs5.50 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see a reduction of up to Rs11 per litre. Kerosene is likely to become cheaper by Rs5.84 per litre, and light diesel oil may drop by Rs5 per litre. The new rates will be finalized today pending approval from the Prime Minister. Previously, petrol and HSD prices increased by Rs7.45 and Rs9.56 per litre on June 30.…
ISLAMABAD: US Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer announced on Wednesday that the US government has provided support to 30,000 students across Pakistan to enhance their English language skills. He made this statement during a ceremony for the “Access” Scholarship Program, a US initiative focused on English language learning. Schofer highlighted that the US government has been offering scholarships for the past 20 years and is involved in various programs aimed at developing leadership qualities and professional skills. He expressed his pleasure at visiting Multan and was particularly impressed by the students’ cultural performances at the ceremony. The English Access…
KARACHI: Following the assassination of Hamas Political Wing Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has postponed today’s planned protest outside the Sindh Governor’s House. JI had initially scheduled a sit-in outside the Governor’s House to protest against inflated electricity bills. However, the demonstration has been deferred due to Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran. Instead, the party will hold a funeral prayer in absentia for Ismail Haniyeh at M.A. Jinnah Road at 5 p.m. today. Hamas announced on Wednesday that its political leader was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he was attending the inauguration of the country’s new president. The…
ISLAMABAD: She Loves Tech, the world’s largest women-led startup competition, launched its Islamabad round, co-hosted by Telenor Velocity and organized by CIRCLE Women Association, with Sapphire as the merchandise partner. Held at Telenor Pakistan’s Campus ‘345’ in Islamabad, the competition brought together innovative women-led tech startups, industry experts, and ecosystem collaborators, said a news release. The event saw the participation of 10 shortlisted women-led startups vying for a chance to compete in the National Finale in August. The winners of the National Finale will advance to the She Loves Tech South Asian Regional Round. The panel of judges included Ahsan…
KHYBER: The funeral prayer for two policemen and a passerby who were martyred in a terrorist attack on a checkpost was offered in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday. Officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, FC, locals, and members of civil society attended the funeral prayer for the martyred cops at Landi Kotal Tatara ground. A team of armed police saluted the bodies of the martyrs and placed flowers on them. Later, the bodies of the martyred cops were transported to their native hometowns, where they will be laid to rest with full honors. Unknown armed assailants had attacked a…
By 1998, Sheldon Maschler’s journey from humble beginnings in Europe had driven him to achieve remarkable success with five companies: Datek Online, I-Clearing, Island ECN, Watcher Technologies, and Heartland Securities. Although Datek was eventually acquired by Ameritrade in 2002, the reforms and innovations Sheldon spearheaded have permanently transformed the way business is conducted on Wall Street. From his early years in war-torn Europe to the uncertainties of starting anew in America, Sheldon’s unwavering resolve and determination helped him overcome formidable odds to achieve what many only dream of. Despite his success, he has always remained mindful of his modest origins…
Violent clashes have erupted in the southeastern coastal town of New Southport near Liverpool, England, following a deadly attack at a local school that left three students dead. The riots began after a protest organized by several white extremist groups, who falsely claimed that a Syrian refugee carried out the attack. Despite no evidence to support this claim, protesters gathered outside a local mosque, vandalizing property, setting a police van on fire, and pelting the police and mosque with rocks. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the protest initially started peacefully as people grieved the loss of the three…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana has applied for premature retirement. He has written a letter to the Prime Minister’s Office requesting early retirement, despite having six months remaining in his tenure. Tiwana submitted his application for premature retirement on August 15. Sources suggest that Tiwana’s decision to retire early is due to work pressure and criticism. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will make the final decision on Tiwana’s resignation request.
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the immediate reopening of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretariat. Additionally, the court directed the party to install fire safety measures at the Central Secretariat within a week. In its written order, the court declared the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) sealing of the PTI office as null and void. The IHC noted that PTI had agreed with CDA to install fire extinguishing equipment, fire pumps on the roof, and a separate water tank at the Central Secretariat. PTI has also been directed by the IHC to install a manual alarm system, gas…
