ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved various allocations and grants during its recent meeting. Chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC endorsed the allocation of $8 million for severance packages and operational expenses of the Roosevelt Hotel. This decision follows the presentation of a summary by the Ministry of Aviation, allowing the utilization of the funds available with the National Bank of Pakistan for this purpose. Additionally, the ECC granted approval to the Industries and Production Division’s request for the release of Rs. 2,159.53 million from the allocated budget…
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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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Journalist Nasrullah Gadani, who sustained injuries in an assassination attempt in Ghotki, has tragically passed away during treatment. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed profound sorrow and offered condolences to the family and colleagues of Nasrullah from Mirpur Mathilo. He stated, “We stand with Nasrullah’s family and his organization in their time of grief.” Despite the efforts of the Sindh government to save Nasrullah’s life, it was ultimately beyond human intervention, as fate would have it. Nasrullah Gadani was wounded in an attack four days prior in Ghotki and was subsequently transferred to Sheikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan…
KARACHI: A man has been arrested for allegedly filming obscene videos of his wife for the dark web. The Central District Women Police conducted a raid that led to the suspect’s apprehension. He is accused of subjecting his wife and children to abuse while recording these incidents on behalf of an unidentified overseas entity. According to SHO Women Iram Amjad, the arrest followed a successful operation in which the suspect’s wife and four children were rescued. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to communicating with website operators via WhatsApp and receiving explicit instructions via email from an unknown foreign source. These…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir is on an official visit to Germany, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated in a press release on Thursday. During the visit, the Army Chief was received at the Federal Ministry of Defence by General Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence where he was presented with Honour Guard by the contingent of German Armed Forces, ISPR stated. The Chief of Army Staff also met Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, Chief of the German Army and visited the Army Combat Training Centre, Gardelegen along with the German Army Chief. The COAS was briefed on various…
ABU DHABI: In a significant development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged an additional investment of $10 billion into Pakistan. The commitment was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, where the Prime Minister was on a one-day visit. Accompanied by a delegation including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences on the recent…
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant drop on Thursday, bringing the cost of 24-karat gold down to Rs242,000 per tola after a substantial decrease of Rs6,200. Dealers also reported a corresponding decline in the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold, which fell by Rs5,315 to Rs207,476. Additionally, the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold saw a sharp reduction, trading at Rs190,186. These price movements are closely tied to fluctuations in the value of the US Dollar, highlighting the strong correlation between currency values and gold prices. This emphasizes the impact of global economic factors on local gold…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to KD Hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after experiencing a heat stroke during his visit to the state. “Shah Rukh Khan has been hospitalized at KD Hospital due to excessive heat. It is not a serious issue, and he will be discharged soon,” stated Ahmedabad Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Om Prakash Jat. Security has been increased around the hospital. Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to attend an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. KKR secured their place in the…
SEOUL: South Korea’s presidential office announced that the leaders of South Korea, Japan, and China will meet for their first trilateral summit in over four years in Seoul on May 26-27. President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea will engage in bilateral meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on May 26, with a three-way meeting scheduled for the following day, as stated by South Korean deputy national security advisor Kim Tae-hyo. Following the summit, the leaders will adopt a joint statement covering six key areas, including the economy and trade. The annual summit initiative, which…
WASHINGTON — Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has condemned the US provision of $10.9 million to the Taliban as “unacceptable.” His statement followed a report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). “It is unacceptable for any US funding to benefit the Taliban,” McCaul emphasized. The SIGAR report, prepared at McCaul’s request, revealed that the US has provided $2.8 billion to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the Taliban takeover. “Unsurprisingly, SIGAR has found that at least $10.9 million in US taxpayer dollars have gone to the Taliban,” McCaul stated. “It is unacceptable for…
ABBOTTABAD: In a tragic incident in Abbottabad, six people, including women and children, lost their lives, and five others were injured in an accident. Rescue officials reported that the accident occurred in Bukot Nimbal, within the jurisdiction of the Bukot police station. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Guliyat confirmed that among the deceased were two daughters-in-law and the wife of Master Rashid. The injured, who are in critical condition, have been transported to Muzaffarabad Hospital. Local elders explained that the driver lost control of the jeep, causing it to plunge into a ditch. The victims were returning home after shopping…
