ISLAMABAD: The federal government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is set to announce a substantial increase in petrol prices starting July 1, in line with the implementation of the Budget 2024-25. This will be the first price adjustment since the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 was presented on June 12. Increased Petroleum Levy in Finance Bill 2024 In the newly proposed Finance Bill 2024, the government has raised the maximum petroleum levy by Rs20, bringing it to Rs80 per litre. This increase is expected to significantly impact petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices nationwide. Current Fuel Prices Currently,…
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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: The Islamabad High Court declared the arrest of former Human Rights Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari by the Islamabad police and Anti-Corruption Establishment, Punjab in May 2022 as illegal. Justice Mohsin Akhtar of the Islamabad High Court announced the reserved verdict, nullifying the commission’s report that had ordered her arrest. The court directed the Secretary of the Establishment Division and the Punjab Home Department to conduct an inquiry into the matter. Shireen Mazari was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Punjab on May 21, 2022, and implicated in fourteen cases related to the May 9 vandalism. Following the…
QUETTA: Pakistan law enforcement agencies have arrested two key leaders of the banned outfit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Balochistan. The Balochistan Home Minister, Mir Ziaullah Langove, announced the arrests during a press conference in Quetta on Wednesday. The arrested terrorists have been identified as Nasrullah, alias “Maulvi Mansoor,” and Idris, alias “Irshad.” During the interrogation, Nasrullah disclosed his involvement in subversive activities under the guidance of Baitullah Mehsud and revealed his escape to Afghanistan during Operation Zarb-e-Azb. “We have apprehended an important terrorist network. The militants were arrested after a difficult operation,” stated Home Minister. Nasrullah further revealed that…
DIKHAN: At least three people were injured when a road side bomb went off in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. As per details, the road side targated the police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan that left at least three people injured. However, the police personnel remained unhurt. The injured, aged 15 to 16, were promptly shifted to the hospital. According to police reports, the explosion occurred as the police vehicle was passing through the area. Initial investigations suggest that the bomb was remotely controlled and contained 6-7 kilograms of explosives. Earlier, a blast in Tehsil Kulachi,…
NAIROBI: Nairobi descended into chaos and violence as initially peaceful protests against government tax legislation turned violent and into a full-scale confrontation between demonstrators and police forces. Centered around the Kenyan parliament building, the clashes resulted in at least 13 fatalities, according to paramedics on the scene. The unrest culminated in a section of the parliament building being set ablaze, escalating tensions that had been simmering for days. Amidst billowing smoke and the crackle of gunfire, the once-stately precinct turned into a battleground as protesters clashed with riot police, who responded with live rounds and tear gas. Eyewitnesses described a…
PESHAWAR: At least eight members of the same family, including five women and three children, were shot dead, while two others sustained injuries in Peshawar due to a property dispute. This bring the total death toll from property disputes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 148 in the current year. According to Peshawar police, the assailants entered the residence and opened fire in Badaber, killing five women and three children. DSP Badaber confirmed that the bodies are being transferred to the hospital for post-mortem examinations. The assailants fled the scene, prompting a search operation by the police to apprehend the perpetrators. Statistics…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has decided to convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss Operation Azm-e-Istehkam Pakistan, aiming to address the current situation and promote peace in the region. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Ali Amin Gandapur, made this decision following the federal government’s announcement to initiate Operation Azm-e-Istehkam. Notably, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), and Awami National Party (ANP) have already declared their stance against supporting Operation Azm-e-Istehkam until further clarification is provided regarding its specifics and procedures. Barrister Saif, KP Information Advisor, confirmed that invitations would be extended to all political parties for the APC, with…
Afghanistan’s stunning victory against Australia has injected fresh intensity into Group 1 of the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, reshaping semifinal qualification scenarios. The group is now wide open for all teams based on the results of the remaining matches. However, the impending rain forecast for tomorrow’s crucial Australia vs India clash at Daren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia adds further intrigue to Group 1. Semifinal Qualification Scenarios Here is a breakdown of the qualification scenarios based on the results of the remaining two matches: Scenario 1: Australia and Afghanistan Win If Australia edges out a…
PESHAWAR: Five soldiers who were martyred in an IED blast in Kurram district were buried with full military honors in their native areas, military statement said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a large number of senior service officers, families of the martyrs, and residents attended the funeral prayers and burial ceremonies. The fallen heroes were Havaldar Aqeel Ahmed (33 years, district Okara), Lance Naik Muhammad Tafeer (30 years, district Poonch), sepoy Anoush Rafoon (24 years, district Attock), sepoy Muhammad Azam Khan (26 years, district Haripur) and sepoy Haroon William (29 years, Islamabad). In a statement, ISPR…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government approved the deployment of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following a request from the state aimed at enhancing the security situation. This decision was made after a meeting between AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. During their discussion, the leaders reviewed the law and order situation, the prevailing political landscape, and the AJK government’s budget for the next fiscal year. Sources indicate that the FC will assist the AJK police and provide robust security for the Neelum-Jhelum, Mangla, and Gulpur hydro-power projects. Six FC platoons…
