BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to follow the Chinese development model with a particular focus on industrial and agricultural progress to elevate Pakistan’s status as a great nation. Addressing the 4th Pakistan-China Friendship and Business Reception in Beijing during his five-day official visit to China, the Prime Minister praised Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vision for progress and prosperity, citing initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as exemplary projects fostering bilateral cooperation. Amidst challenges, Prime Minister Shehbaz urged Pakistanis to stand resilient and accept the challenge of matching Chinese progress within a…
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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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In the ongoing Nations Cup hockey tournament in Poland, Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals despite a close defeat against France in their last group match. The national team scored five goals but conceded six, resulting in a narrow loss. The goals for Pakistan were scored by Rana Abdul Waheed, Abu Bakr Mehmood, Abdul Hanan Shahid, Abdul Rahman, and Murtaza Yaqoob. Pakistan secured their spot in the semi-finals due to a superior goal average compared to Malaysia, even though France had already qualified. Over the three group matches, Pakistan netted a total of 17 goals and conceded 11. Earlier in the…
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs3.3 per unit in the power tariff for consumers of power distribution companies (DISCOs), excluding K-electric. According to NEPRA, this tariff hike, attributed to the fuel charges adjustment (FCA), will apply to all consumer categories except Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) and lifeline consumers. Consequently, consumers will face higher electricity bills in June. Additionally, on Tuesday, NEPRA announced an increase of Rs3.76 per unit in the electricity price due to quarterly fuel adjustment. According to the power regulator’s notification, this increase will be effective for three months—June,…
NEW YORK: Pakistan is poised to secure an unprecedented eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, with contenders including Denmark, Greece, Somalia, and Panama vying for seats. Each candidate, including Pakistan with its seven prior terms, brings extensive experience to the table, with Panama having served five times, Denmark four times, Greece twice, and Somalia once. The available seats for this election are distributed across various regional groups, including the African group, one for the Asia-Pacific group, one for the Latin American and Caribbean group, and two seats for the Western European group. As the world…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, currently on an official visit to China with a high-powered delegation, has issued special instructions to ensure allies are consulted regarding the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Sources indicate that Minister of State for Finance, Ali Pervez Malik, will visit Quetta today to brief the Balochistan government on the budget measures. Consultations have already been completed with the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, and parliamentary parties including PPP, MQM, and others. All four chief ministers have been invited to the National Economic Council meeting, where they will be briefed on budget…
ISLAMABAD: Following a spell of hot weather, various parts of the country have experienced relief due to rainfall, gusty winds, and storms on Thursday. Today in Karachi, the weather is windy and partly cloudy. In Lahore, last night’s rainfall accompanied by a windstorm brought down the temperature, making the weather more pleasant. Islamabad and other districts also benefited from rainfall and gusty winds, leading to a significant drop in temperatures after enduring a scorching heat spell. Similarly, showers in Abbottabad, Nathiagali, Ayubia, and Thandiani have turned the weather more enjoyable. Peshawar and its outskirts experienced light rainfall with strong winds, resulting…
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) said that new environmental samples of the four districts tested positive for wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1), taking the total number of districts with positive samples this year to 44. The newly affected districts include Dukki, Swabi, Sibi, and Killa Saifullah. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the NIH confirmed the presence of Type-1 Wild Poliovirus in Dukki and Killa Saifullah, according to an anonymous lab official. “This brings the total count of infected districts for the year 2024 to 44,” he stated, adding, “The districts from where positive samples have…
HUB: As many as three passengers were burnt to death 12 others wounded when a passenger coach caught fire in Hub area of Balochistan. The passengers coach was traveling from Karachi to Quetta with 28 passengers on board. The fire was brought under control, and the injured were shifted to DHQ Hospital in Hub. Rescue sources reported that the coach was completely destroyed in the blaze, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined. In a separate incident near Gadani Mor in Hub, at least three people were burned to death when a car collided with a…
KARACHI: A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death in Ali Muhammad Goth of Karachi on Wednesday, confirmed by the police on Wednesday. According to details from the Bin Qasim police, the woman’s body was transported to the hospital for medico-legal formalities. The deceased woman’s father reported that she was attacked with a sharp-edged knife by her husband. “My daughter was killed and her body was buried inside the house,” he added. He mentioned that his daughter was a mother of three children and that the accused fled after committing the murder. The police are currently investigating the matter and searching…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, the champions of the 2009 edition, are poised to kick off their ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 journey against the United States ( US) on Thursday, June 6, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who recently revived their opening partnership with a strong 59-run stand in the fourth T20I against England, are anticipated to lead the charge at the top of the order for this encounter. Usman Khan, who made the most of his opportunity in the last T20I against England with a rapid 38 off 21 balls, is…
