LAHORE: Pakistan Railways suspended nine guards on Thursday for their alleged involvement in corruption and accepting bribes from passengers in exchange for seats on the train. The controversy ignited after an audio recording of a railway guard accepting bribes from a passenger went viral. The Senior General Manager of Pakistan Railways promptly took action, suspending the guards and ticket checkers implicated in the scandal. The investigation resulted in the suspension of nine guards from the traffic and commercial staff of Multan Division. Among those suspended is Mansoor Safri, a guard accused of facilitating passengers traveling from Lahore to Bahawalpur without…
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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: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken decisive steps towards investigating the events of May 9 by approving the formation of a judicial commission following a resolution passed by the Provincial Assembly. Aftab Alam, KP Law Minister, announced that the provincial cabinet, chaired by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has authorized the establishment of a judicial commission to delve into the May 9 incidents. The commission’s primary objective is to identify the orchestrators and executors of the May 9 events through a meticulous judicial inquiry, sources from the KP Cabinet disclosed. Alam stated that a comprehensive summary detailing the…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has rejected the appeals of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, against their conviction in the iddat nikah case. District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka announced the reserved decision on Thursday, rejecting the couple’s appeals for suspension of their sentences. Consequently, their sentences remain in effect. The PTI has announced its intention to challenge the decision in the Islamabad High Court immediately. Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi had appealed their convictions in the ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case after Senior Civil Judge Qudratullah sentenced them to seven years in prison on February…
Senior Team Manager of the National Team, Wahab Riaz, has issued a defamation notice to anchor Mubasher Luqman, seeking Rs500 million in damages. This action follows similar notices sent by cricketer Babar Azam over match-fixing allegations and claims made against the national team and several players. Mubasher Luqman had accused Wahab Riaz and his late father of match-fixing, referring to Wahab Riaz’s father as a ‘bookie’ who allegedly arranged matches in advance. In addition to Babar Azam and Sayaa Corporation, Azhar Mehmood has also sent a legal notice to Mubasher Luqman. Wahab Riaz emphasized, “It is a serious offense to…
LA PAZ: Bolivia’s army chief was arrested on Wednesday after deploying troops and tanks in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce described as an attempted coup. Surrounded by military forces, the now-dismissed General Juan Jose Zuniga stated that the “armed forces intend to reform democracy, to make it a true democracy and not one controlled by the same controversial leaders for 30, 40 years.” Bolivian police apprehended the coup leader hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Reporters observed the withdrawal of soldiers and tanks from government buildings shortly thereafter. General Zuniga, who led…
The US State Department’s annual report on international religious freedom has raised significant concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in India and Pakistan. The “2023 Report on International Religious Freedom,” released on Wednesday, highlights the troubling conditions faced by Muslim and Christian communities in India. Discriminatory behavior against these groups is prevalent. In February, 20,000 Christians protested in New Delhi against escalating violence. In March, 93 former senior government officials wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concerns about the ongoing harassment of Christians by political party leaders. The report details instances where Christians and Muslims…
South Africa cruised to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Trinidad on Wednesday, marking their first ever final appearance in the tournament’s history. This victory breaks South Africa’s streak of seven consecutive short-format World Cup semi-final losses since 1992. The Proteas will now face either India or defending champions England, who compete in the second semi-final on Thursday, for the title in Barbados on Saturday. South Africa’s bowlers dismantled the Afghan batting lineup in just under 12 overs at Brian Lara Stadium, restricting them to their lowest ever T20 international score of…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan responded on Wednesday to US House Resolution 901 concerning the nation’s political situation, dismissing it as lacking constructive and objective understanding of Pakistan’s electoral processes. Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that the resolution on Pakistan’s 2024 general elections reflects an incomplete understanding of the country’s political dynamics and electoral procedures. Baloch emphasized that Pakistan views the timing and context of the resolution as discordant with the positive trajectory of Pakistan-US bilateral relations. She highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law, underscoring these as integral to national interests.…
KARACHI: At least 12 people have died in the past 24 hours in Hyderabad, Sindh’s second-largest city, as a heatwave continues to scorch parts of the province. Hyderabad’s Civil Hospital reported admitting 50 patients due to the heatwave, with fatalities including two women and one prisoner. Karachi continues to grapple with extreme heat, with hundreds already succumbing to the conditions. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) voiced grave concerns over the spike in heat-related deaths, citing Edhi Foundation reports of nearly 568 fatalities over the past five days. Similarly, the Chhipa Foundation noted a surge in mortality, with 100…
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda, who initially refused to apologize for his anti-judiciary remarks, on Wednesday tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a contempt of court case. According to details, Vawda submitted a new response to the court, expressing that he places himself at the mercy of the Supreme Court. During his press conference, the senator requested the court to drop the contempt proceedings against him, asserting that his remarks were not intended to disrespect the judiciary. Vawda claimed that his statements were misinterpreted and that he had no intention of undermining the judiciary’s dignity. He…
