ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday rejected Tyrian White case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday. A three-member new IHC bench took up the plea today filed against Khan for not disclosing his alleged daughter in the nomination papers filed for contesting 2018 general elections. The bench comprising Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz heard the case. The case had been pending since May 2023 after a three-member bench hearing the case was dissolved by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq. The decision was taken…
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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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CANNES: The Pakistan Crescent Collective inaugurated its presence at the Cannes International Film Festival by hosting a groundbreaking panel discussion featuring the esteemed team from Mano Animation Studios, creators of Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film, “The Glassworker.” This momentous event provided attendees with an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the highly anticipated project ahead of its forthcoming Annecy World Premiere. The panel discussion, moderated by celebrated filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee, delved into the innovative aspects and challenges encountered during the creation of “The Glassworker.” Director Usman Riaz and Producer Khizer Riaz shared their…
ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General of Pakistan presented the missing persons committee’s findings in the Islamabad High Court concerning the recovery of missing Baloch students case. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard the implementation case regarding the recommendations of the commission tasked with recovering the missing students. Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha appeared before the court as the counsels of the missing Baloch students in the case. During the proceedings, Justice Kayani inquired about the number of terrorism cases involving Baloch students over the past decade, as well as the instances of arrests, disappearances, and harassment. The Attorney General stated…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repatriated 347 more citizens from Kyrgyzstan following violence in Bishkek. Flight ANK-4575 landed at Islamabad International Airport from Bishkek early Tuesday morning, and Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-6252 also arrived with 167 students. In total, 347 Pakistani students were brought back from Bishkek. To date, Pakistan has airlifted 810 students through five flights. The decision to airlift stranded Pakistani students was made after reports of violence emerged in Bishkek. On Monday, a special plane carrying Pakistani students arrived in Islamabad from Kyrgyzstan. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam, welcomed the students at Islamabad…
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday approved the bail plea of former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in a case relating to illegal appointments in the Punjab Assembly. LHC’s Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmad announced the verdict, which had been reserved earlier. Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, a senior PTI leader, had applied for post-arrest bail. The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) filed the case and arrested Elahi on October 25, 2023. He has faced multiple arrests since June 1 in various cases, with the most recent arrest made by the Punjab ACE on September 18. According to an ACE spokesperson, Elahi…
ISLAMABAD: Power consumers are likely to see a significant tariff increase of Rs 3.49 per unit due to the fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for April 2024. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), representing power distribution companies (DISCOs), has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for this increase. NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on May 30, 2024, to discuss this request. If approved, the adjustment will be reflected in consumers’ June bills. According to the CPPA’s request, no electricity was generated from furnace oil or diesel in April. Instead, 22.96 percent of electricity came from…
TEHRAN: In a high-level meeting chaired by Iran’s Interim President Mohammad Mokhbar, along with the Speaker of the Parliament and the heads of the Judiciary, it was decided to hold presidential elections in Iran on June 28. Iranian media reported that the registration period for presidential candidates will be from May 30 to June 3, while the campaign period will run from June 12 to 27. The elections are being organized following the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the helicopter accident. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of…
easypaisa’s groundbreaking campaign ‘Audio Nikahnama’ has achieved yet another remarkable success by bringing home the Caples UK Award with a bronze in the ‘Not for Profit’ category, a silver in the ‘Mobile’ category and a gold in ‘Audio’ category. The accolade for “The Courageous Client Award” was also bagged by Rifah Qadri, Head of Marketing & Communications, easypaisa, becoming the first Pakistani to have been honored in the category. Established in 1978 by BBDO copywriter Andi Emerson, the Caples Awards stand as a beacon in the advertising and marketing realm. This global platform, operated by creative minds for creative minds,…
Following a devastating helicopter crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, the United States extends heartfelt condolences for the untimely deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller expresses sympathy, emphasizing continued support for the Iranian people’s pursuit of human rights and freedoms as they navigate this challenging period of transition. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin refrains from speculation on the crash’s cause, highlighting the absence of conclusive information. He assures that there’s no immediate impact on regional security. As per the Iranian Constitution, First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will temporarily assume…
ISALAMABAD: The World Bank has released a new report outlining a challenging economic outlook for Pakistan, characterized by high inflation and modest growth. According to the report, Pakistan’s inflation rate is projected to remain high at 26 percent for the current fiscal year, with a slight decrease to 15 percent anticipated for the next fiscal year. The report forecasts a modest economic growth rate of 1.8 percent for the current fiscal year, with a marginal improvement to 2.3 percent expected in the next fiscal year. These figures reflect the persistent challenges facing the Pakistani economy, including structural issues and external…
