Veteran actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha has dispelled rumors of a rift with his daughter Sonakshi Sinha over her upcoming wedding to Zaheer Iqbal. These rumors were quashed when Shatrughan posed with Zaheer and his family on Thursday, putting to rest any speculation of discord. Shatrughan and his wife Poonam Sinha were seen leaving Zaheer’s residence in Mumbai around midnight on Friday. This appearance followed rumors that Sonakshi’s sudden wedding plans had caused tension within her family. However, recent photos and videos showing the family’s united front have quelled these speculations. The seasoned actor cheerfully posed with Zaheer, even sharing a light-hearted…
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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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WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan share a mutual interest in addressing regional security threats, according to US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. During a media briefing in Washington on Thursday, Miller highlighted the collaborative efforts between the two nations, emphasizing their high-level counterterrorism dialogue and various capacity-building programs. He also mentioned ongoing military-to-military engagements between the US and Pakistan. Miller stated that the US maintains regular communication with Pakistani leaders as part of their partnership on counterterrorism issues. This dialogue encompasses detailed discussions on regional security, facilitated through the annual counterterrorism dialogue and other bilateral consultations. In response to…
QUETTA: The Balochistan’s Finance Department has announced that the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 will be presented in the Balochistan Assembly on June 21. Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, the Provincial Finance Minister, will introduce the budget during a session scheduled to begin at 4pm on June 21, as per an official notification. On the same day, a meeting of the provincial cabinet will convene to discuss the budget details. The budget session of the Balochistan Assembly is planned to run from June 21 to 29, according to information from the Finance Department. In addition to the main budget presentation,…
ISLAMABAD: Emotions ran high in the departure lounge of King Abdulaziz International Airport on Thursday as Pakistan launched its post-Hajj 2024 flight operation. The farewell Tawaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah marked the end of the five-day communion with Allah Almighty at the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah from Zilhajj 8-12. This year, around 160,000 Pakistanis performed the religious obligation under both government and private Hajj schemes. On the first day of the month-long post-Hajj flight operation, 1,723 Hajj pilgrims were scheduled to leave Makkah for various destinations in Pakistan, including Multan and Lahore. The first flight,…
Toronto police’s hate crimes unit is investigating after a video surfaced online showing a mobile advertising truck displaying extremely hateful anti-Muslim digital images and messages. According to a CBC report, the truck’s digital display poses a series of questions: “Is this Lebanon? Is this Yemen? Is this Syria? Is this Iraq?” It then declares, “No. This is Canada. Wake up Canada. You are under siege.” The truck also shows images of Muslims praying and protesting in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, with visible Palestinian flags and the square’s concrete arches. The lettering, in blue on a white background, is clearly…
PESHAWAR: Poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples collected on June 3rd and 4th from Karachi’s Kemari and Peshawar. These samples revealed the presence of wild poliovirus type 1 and vaccine-derived poliovirus types 2 and 3. In 2024, 185 sewage samples from all four provinces of Pakistan have tested positive for polio, with 45 districts reporting cases. So far this year, Pakistan has recorded five polio cases, with one child tragically succumbing to the disease. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries in the world where the poliovirus, which causes paralysis and can be life-threatening, remains endemic.
The Meteorological Department has forecasted rainfall in specific areas of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab today. In Islamabad, residents can expect hot weather during the day, with rain likely in a few places by evening. Elsewhere, the country will continue to experience hot and dry conditions. Temperatures are expected to soar, reaching a scorching 49 degrees Celsius in Sibbi and 48 degrees in Turbat. Islamabad is predicted to see a high of 43 degrees, Lahore 44 degrees, and Karachi 35 degrees, according to the department’s spokesman. Rain is also expected in lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, and central/south Punjab this…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have been charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act, along with attempted murder and robbery, for their involvement in a protest in Islamabad. The protest, which occurred outside the National Press Club, was initially peaceful, but authorities allege that the protesters engaged in violent behavior. According to the FIR, the demonstrators allegedly seized a tear gas gun from an officer, tore the uniform of Sub-Inspector Tanveer, and stole a sheet from another official. They also reportedly blocked the road, causing significant traffic disruption. The case has been registered against three PTI candidates, Shoaib Shaheen, Amir Mughal, and…
In a sweeping upgrade, WhatsApp has transformed its video calling experience. Now, users can enjoy shared video viewing during calls, amplifying the screen-sharing feature introduced last August. This enhancement comes alongside a significant increase in the maximum number of participants allowed per call, raising it to 32 across all devices. Previously, Windows and macOS users were limited to eight participants, while mobile users could host up to thirty-two. This puts WhatsApp on par with Apple’s FaceTime, which also accommodates up to 32 participants. Another standout addition is the speaker spotlight feature, automatically highlighting the current speaker to ensure clarity during…
ATTOCK: A police officer on Saturday opened fire on lawyers at district court Attock killing two prominent lawyers. As result of firing, two notable lawyers, Malik Israr Ahmed and Zulfiqar Marza, lost their lives. Malik Israr Ahmed, a respected advocate of the High Court and former President of the Punjab Bar Council, was targeted and fatally injured inside the courthouse premises. The incident occurred when a police officer allegedly opened fire, resulting in the tragic deaths of Malik Israr Ahmed and Zulfiqar Marza. The motive behind the shooting is currently under investigation, with authorities exploring personal animosity or other potential…
