Israel’s Ambassador to Berlin, Ron Prosor, faced a setback from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government on Wednesday after making a dramatic appeal on X, formerly Twitter, urging the Federal government to reject the legitimacy of the ICC. When asked if the German government would comply with an ICC arrest order against Prime Minister Netanyahu for alleged war crimes during Swords of Iron, Scholz’s spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, confirmed, “Of course. Yes, we abide by the law.” On the same day, Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced their recognition of an independent Palestinian state starting May 28, hoping other Western countries would follow…
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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: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (Thursday). According to a spokesperson, this will be the Prime Minister’s first visit to the UAE since his election. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the President of the Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. The two leaders will engage in special discussions on trade and investment. The Prime Minister’s spokesperson stated that the discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE. During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to meet with other…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terror incidents due to infiltration of terrorists originating from Afghanistan soil, stated Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement. In response to these infiltrations, security forces conducted operations in District Zhob of Balochistan and other areas along Pakistan-Afghanistan border and killed total 29 terrorists in past one month. The operation, launched on April 21 targeted the Sambaza area in District Zhob of Balochistan. According to ISPR, Major Babar Khan lost his life in the line of duty on May 14, displaying remarkable bravery. The ISPR affirmed the unwavering commitment of Pakistan’s security forces…
PESHAWAR: In an unprecedented move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced its intention to unveil the budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 on May 24, preceding the federal government’s presentation. Aftab Alam, the Finance Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, revealed plans to deliver the budget for 2024 on the aforementioned date, with the assembly session scheduled for 3 pm. Alam urged the opposition to adopt a constructive approach rather than merely criticizing the forthcoming budget, highlighting the less than ideal rapport between the federal and provincial governments. Recent reports indicate that the Pakistan government may revoke tax exemptions in the upcoming…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the factors and causes that led to mob attacks on Pakistan’s students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who also holds the position of Foreign Minister, made this announcement during a press conference held in Islamabad on Wednesday. Alongside Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi, Dar said that the committee’s mandate extends to evaluating the role of the Pakistani Mission in Bishkek in supporting the students. The unrest erupted in Bishkek following the circulation of videos depicting a confrontation between Kyrgyz and Egyptian students on Friday night, prompting local residents…
Rahmanullah Gurbaz left his hospitalized mother’s bedside in Afghanistan to play a crucial role in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) advance to the IPL final. In his first appearance this season, the 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman scored a vital 23 off 14 balls, aiding Kolkata in their successful chase of 160 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Gurbaz returned to the team after Phil Salt left to prepare for England’s T20 World Cup campaign. Despite his mother’s ongoing illness, Gurbaz felt compelled to support his team. “My mom is still sick. I went back to Afghanistan,” he said. “But I knew…
Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, is on the brink of breaking several records as the team gears up to face England in the first match of a four-game T20I series at Headingley (Leeds) today, ahead of the highly anticipated ICC T20I World Cup 2024. One of the most notable milestones within his reach is surpassing 4000 runs in T20I cricket. Babar needs just 45 more runs to overtake the current top Pakistani run-scorer, highlighting his exceptional skill and consistency. Currently, he is the third-highest run-scorer in T20I cricket, behind only Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Additionally, Babar requires just 82…
A special flight carrying 290 Pakistani students stranded in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, landed safely at Bacha Khan Airport in Peshawar early Wednesday morning. Organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, this flight was the first of four planned to bring students back from Bishkek to the province. The returning students were warmly greeted by their parents and relatives, who had gathered at the airport. Key members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet, including Minister for Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi and Adviser Mashal Afridi, were also present to express their relief and joy at the students’ safe return. Minister Meena Afridi, addressing…
Today’s player auction witnessed franchises securing Pakistani cricketers for the upcoming 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to commence on July 1 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris (B-Love Kandy) and all-rounder Shadab Khan (Colombo Strikers) were pre-signed, with seven other players selected during the auction. Colombo Strikers acquired Mohammad Wasim Jnr for $20,000. Dambulla Thunders signed Iftikhar Ahmed and Haider Ali for $50,000 and $25,000, respectively. B-Love Kandy expanded their roster by adding Azam Khan and Mohammad Hasnain for $50,000 and $30,000, respectively, while also securing Agha Salman and Mohammad Ali for $10,000 each. players: Azam Khan Agha…
LAHORE: Former Punjab CM and President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has been released from Kot Lakhpat Jail and has returned to his residence, Zahoor Elahi Palace after the Lahore High Court (LHC) granted bail to him in an illegal recruitment case, During the hearing presided over by Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad, Elahi’s counsel, Amir Saeed Rawn, argued for his client’s release, citing delays in filing the case by the anti-corruption body and denying Elahi’s involvement in the alleged recruitment misconduct. Rawn accused the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab of fabricating evidence during a raid at Pervaiz Elahi’s residence,…
