Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran on Wednesday, according to separate statements from the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards. The Islamist faction mourned Haniyeh’s death, stating he was killed in “a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran.” Haniyeh had attended Iran’s new president’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. “Early this morning, the residence of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was struck, resulting in his and one of his bodyguards’ martyrdom. The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon,” the Revolutionary Guards said. The Iranian state media, citing a statement from the Islamic…
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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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KHYBER: law enforcement agencies in the Khyber District on Saturday destroyed eighty-four tons of prohibited goods during a special ceremony. The items incinerated included cigarettes, cigarette paper, betel nut, foreign medicines, blacklisted mobile phones, and other contraband. Customs officials at the event emphasized the ongoing efforts against smuggling, highlighting that actions are being taken to combat those involved in the trafficking of banned items.
Saudi Arabia imported fuel oil from Kuwait for the first time in over two years this July to help meet the peak summer power demand, as discounted supplies from Russia decreased, according to trade sources and shipping data. Imports of Kuwaiti high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) surpassed 180,000 metric tons (about 37,000 barrels per day), marking the kingdom’s first fuel purchase from Kuwait since May 2022, data from shipping analytics firms Kpler and Vortexa revealed. This increased demand from Saudi Arabia is keeping more Kuwaiti supply within the Middle East, thereby supporting benchmark prices in Singapore despite a general decline…
LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab has arrested 38 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations conducted throughout the province this month. The CTD’s crackdown targeted multiple cities, including Lahore, Rahim Yar Khan, Narowal, Rawalpindi, Multan, Jhang, Sargodha, Khanewal, Vehari, Bahawalpur, Lodhran, and Bahawalnagar. These operations were aimed at mitigating terrorism threats and preventing potential attacks. Among those arrested were a banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) trained terrorist from Lodhran and a Daesh (Islamic State group) commander from Bahawalpur. During these operations, CTD officials seized a significant amount of illegal materials, including explosives, hand grenades, firearms, mobile phones, and cash.…
South Korea has expressed regret after its delegation of athletes was mistakenly introduced as being from North Korea during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. The country has demanded assurances from the organizers that such a mistake will not happen again. As the boat carrying the South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” – the official name of North Korea – in both French and English. The same introduction was used for the North Korean delegation. South Korea’s Vice Minister for Sports and Culture, Jang Mi-ran, who was…
KARACHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across the country from July 28 to 31. According to the NDMA advisory, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea will enter the upper parts of the country today, bringing heavy rains during this period. The new monsoon system may result in flash floods. Heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected to lash upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galliyat, Murree, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. These rains could lead to flooding in torrents and streams, as well as landslides. Baluchistan, D.G. Khan, and Rajanpur in south Punjab are also at risk of…
GUJRAT: In a tragic incident, at least four people lost their lives when their car came under fire in Ladiyan village of Gujrat. According to police officials, the victims—identified as Malik Tahir, Malik Irfan, Shehzad, and Sufyan—were residents of Samrala village in Kotla. Reacting swiftly, Punjab IG Dr. Usman Anwar took immediate notice of the incident and directed the DPO Gujrat to form a special team to apprehend the suspects. The IG assured that the culprits would be brought to justice. Earlier, in Karachi, a woman was allegedly killed by her brothers because she wanted to get married for the…
KARACHI: A woman was allegedly killed by her brothers in Karachi’s Bahadurabad area on Friday. The incident occurred after a dispute arose over her plans to marry for the third time, following the deaths of her previous two husbands. Police recovered a 30-bore pistol and two shells from the scene, and further investigation is underway. The woman leaves behind eight children. In a separate incident on July 22, a young couple who had contracted a free-will marriage was found dead in their home in Karachi’s Manghopir area. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West, Hafeezur Rehman Bugti, reported that the couple,…
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has vowed to continue the sit-in protest until their demands are met, emphasizing that they won’t relent without securing relief for the people. The protest, initially held at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, has moved to Rawalpindi’s Murree Road due to road closures and obstacles. Thousands of supporters are demanding the formation of an empowered committee to address their grievances. Government Response In response, Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Culture, and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, announced on Friday the government’s willingness to negotiate with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to end the sit-in, which has been causing inconvenience to the public.…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to make significant changes to the national Test team ahead of their upcoming series against Bangladesh. Consultations on the squad are scheduled for next week as preparations for the series intensify. Key adjustments are expected, with Muhammad Huraira likely to be added to strengthen the team. However, spots for notable players such as Faheem Ashraf, Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, and Nauman Ali are uncertain, given their crucial roles in the team. There are also indications that either Imamul Haq or Sahibzada Farhan may be included in the squad, pending further assessment. The futures…
