Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been arrested in connection with the Jinnah House attack case. The Investigation Police formally detained Khan at Adiala Jail, where he will be investigated on charges related to incitement against the state. Khan faces charges in 12 cases, including the May 9 Jinnah House attack. The police initially sought to transfer him to Lahore for further investigation, but the Rawalpindi court denied the request due to security concerns. Imran Khan is scheduled to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore via video link on Monday, where the police are expected to request his…
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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 delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) convened with Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur at the CM Secretariat. The meeting, attended by Additional Chief Secretary Planning, Administrative Secretaries of relevant departments, and other officials, focused on ongoing major development projects across various sectors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in partnership with the ADB. Discussions primarily centered on the progress of development projects in road infrastructure, water, agriculture, energy, urban development, and health sectors, all supported by the ADB. Plans for upcoming projects over the next three years were deliberated, with a strong emphasis on expediting implementation pending completion of…
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) has accused Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) of breaching online content laws, specifically targeting its verified “blue tick” accounts for potentially deceiving consumers and facilitating fraud. The European Commission’s statement highlights evidence suggesting the misuse of X’s verification system, where obtaining the Blue Tick is possible through payment without ensuring genuine credibility. Criticism has been directed at X for its opaque advertising practices and failure to adhere to European data disclosure mandates. Should these allegations be substantiated, X faces hefty penalties, including fines of up to 6% of its global…
BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan Champions have set a target of 157 runs for Indian Champions in the World Championship Of Legends (WCL) 2024 final at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Pakistan, opting to bat first, faced an early setback with Sharjeel Khan dismissed for 9 runs in the second over. Sohaib Maqsood (21) attempted to stabilize the innings but fell victim to Vinay Kumar’s bowling, intensifying pressure on the Men in Green. Kamran Akmal (9-24) couldn’t capitalize on his start, while Younis Khan managed only seven runs, failing to replicate his semi-final performance. Shoaib Malik anchored one end, scoring 41 off 36 balls,…
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faced a new round of arrests on Saturday, just hours after a district and sessions court in Islamabad ordered the release of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a case regarding their alleged illegal marriage. Earlier this year, Imran Khan and his wife were sentenced to seven years in prison by a lower court, which found their 2018 marriage violated Pakistan’s marriage laws due to Bushra Khan’s purported failure to observe the mandatory waiting period, known as “Iddat,” after her previous divorce. Despite the favorable verdict from the district…
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court Islamabad has accepted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi appeals and acquitted them in the iddat case. Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majuka announced the reserved short verdict. The court set aside the verdict of the trial court that sentenced seven years imprisonment to Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, and ordered release of them. Both applications of the prosecution have been rejected. “If he is not required in any other case, the PTI founder should be released,” the court ordered. The judge had reserved the verdict earlier today after hearing the central…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to reevaluate its strategy for enhancing revenue collection to meet the country’s revenue targets. During a meeting at the FBR office in Islamabad on Friday, he emphasized the necessity of bringing untaxed sectors into the tax net. He highlighted the ongoing digitization process within the FBR and assured that it would be implemented comprehensively and efficiently. The Prime Minister pledged full support to the revenue collection body in acquiring the latest technology. Shehbaz Sharif commended the FBR for achieving a 30 percent increase in tax collection during…
US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss Pakistan-US relations and matters of mutual interest, focusing on cooperation in anti-terrorism, narcotics control, and security. Both parties underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration to combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Minister Naqvi emphasized the critical role of US support in boosting the capacity of Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies, stating, “US cooperation is important in enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies.” Minister Naqvi assured Ambassador Blome of the Interior Ministry’s dedication to strengthening and stabilizing bilateral relations. “The Ministry of Interior will provide full support…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declined to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to fast bowler Naseem Shah, preventing his participation in ‘The Hundred’ league. Naseem Shah had previously signed with Birmingham Phoenix for the league, but concerns over his past injury issues and workload management prompted the PCB’s decision. Recognized as a key bowler for Pakistan’s Test team, Naseem Shah’s availability and fitness are paramount, especially with an upcoming home series against Bangladesh next month. PCB sources said that their priority is ensuring Naseem Shah remains fit and ready for Pakistan’s upcoming international commitments.
KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Karachi conducted an operation in the Site area, resulting in the arrest of a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist known as Hidayatullah. According to a CTD spokesperson, Hidayatullah, also known as Maulana Abdul Hakim, was responsible for overseeing educational matters for TTP in Swat and Karachi. He was apprehended while collecting funds for the banned TTP organization. The spokesperson mentioned that Hidayatullah’s father, Mohammad Ghaus, was killed in Afghanistan in 2000. His brother, Kifayatullah, was closely associated with TTP Swat leader Maulvi Fazlullah and has been missing since the Swat operation. In a separate operation…
