LAHORE, Pakistan: A special flight carrying the first group of Pakistani students from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, arrived late Saturday night at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, following a violent incident involving foreign students. Kyrgyz authorities mobilized forces in the capital, Bishkek, to address the violence where hundreds of local men attacked buildings housing foreign students, including Pakistanis. This unrest followed a conflict between foreign students and Egyptian nationals on May 13. According to the Pakistani embassy in Bishkek, no deaths were reported among the Pakistani students. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Health reported 29 injuries from the violence, while the Foreign Ministry…
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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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Pakistan participated in the European Bodybuilding Championship for the first time and secured two medals. Arsalan Baig claimed the silver medal in the Sports Physique category, while Shehzad Qureshi secured the bronze in the Bodybuilding category. The championship took place in Budapest, Hungary, from May 18th to 20th, marking a historic moment for Pakistani bodybuilding on the international stage. Sohail Anwar, General Secretary of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF), commended the athletes for their dedication and hard work, while Ambassador Asif Hussain Memon of Pakistan to Hungary extended his support and encouragement to the team. Pakistan’s participation was made possible…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be expanding to eight teams by 2026, marking the end of the current six-team format after the upcoming 2025 season. This expansion has been anticipated since the agreement between the PCB and PSL franchises to delay further expansion until after the league’s tenth season. The process of selecting the cities for the new teams has yet to commence. The upcoming years pose significant challenges for the PSL, particularly with the expiration of the ten-year lease ownership agreements with franchise owners in 2025. Although Multan Sultans…
The Coca-Cola Foundation, renowned for its dedication to economic empowerment and environmental sustainability, has joined forces with charity: water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean and safe water worldwide, to initiate a transformative clean water project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. This initiative aims to establish and revitalize 372 community water points, ensuring access to clean and safe water for over 3,500 individuals. Balochistan, Pakistan’s most parched and water-deprived region, has faced mounting challenges since the devastating floods of 2022. Saadia Madsbjerg, President of The Coca-Cola Foundation, expressed pride in supporting this project alongside charity: water, emphasizing the significance of…
A video circulating on social media shows the Afghan Taliban encouraging resistance against Pakistan and labeling the Pakistan army as “murtad,” a term used by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This recruitment of Afghans for the TTP and officials promoting its narrative heighten Pakistan’s concerns about a Taliban-TTP alliance. Despite the Afghan Taliban’s top leadership denying any association with the TTP and rejecting evidence of its presence in Afghanistan, the situation underscores the growing regional threat posed by terrorist organizations regrouping in Afghanistan. A recent report by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) highlights the expanding threat from ISIS-K, which…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi appeals against the convictions in the cipher case for hearing on May 21. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb will preside over the hearing. Previously, the hearing scheduled for May 15 was postponed due to the cancellation of the Chief Justice’s court cause list. During the upcoming session, it is expected that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Special Prosecutor Hamid Ali Shah will complete his arguments. Following the prosecutor’s presentation, the defense lawyers for the PTI founder…
ISLAMABAD: Justice Muneeb Akhtar Saturday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). According to the details, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, known for his legal acumen and dedication, will temporarily lead the judiciary during this period. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Supreme Court, where Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath to Justice Muneeb. Supreme Court judges, law officers and staff participated in the swearing-in ceremony. The appointment of Justice Muneeb Akhtar as Acting Chief Justice will ensure continuity in the leadership of the Supreme Court. It is pertinent to note that Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa is currently…
Dozens of students, including 14 Pakistanis, have reportedly been injured in a mob attack by locals on foreign students in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, according to news reports. Details reveal that an angry mob of hundreds of locals invaded the hostels of foreign medical students, causing significant damage by ransacking rooms, breaking windows, and destroying property. Students from India, Bangladesh, and Egypt were also brutally assaulted, including several female students. The Pakistani Embassy in Bishkek reported that foreign students, including Pakistanis, were attacked following a brawl between local and Egyptian students a few days prior. The embassy stated that…
Brazil has secured its place as the host nation for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a historic first for a South American country. The decision was reached at the FIFA Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, where Brazil’s bid garnered an impressive 119 votes, surpassing the joint bid of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, which received 78 votes. Brazil’s successful bid follows a thorough evaluation process, with FIFA’s technical assessment awarding Brazil a score of 4 out of 5, ahead of its European competitors. Evaluation criteria included commercial viability, team facilities, accommodation, broadcast sites, stadiums, and fan festival venues. The…
KABUL: In a rare move, Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Afghan Taliban, departed from his secluded compound in Kandahar to visit Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, where he met with top officials. This visit comes amidst a series of localized conflicts between farmers and Taliban anti-narcotic units in northeastern Afghanistan, aimed at eradicating poppy fields, as well as devastating flash floods that have resulted in loss of life and destruction of property. Addressing the 34 provincial governors at the Interior Ministry on Thursday, as reported by the Taliban’s Al Emarah website, Akhundzada emphasized the importance of unity and adherence to…
