QUETTA: A powerful explosion near a police vehicle on the Eastern Bypass in Quetta injured nine people, including a police officer, according to reports. The blast, caused by a remote-controlled device, occurred early this morning and sent shockwaves through the area. Authorities indicated that the explosive was hidden in a motorcycle parked nearby. The explosion caused significant damage to the police vehicle and a nearby rickshaw. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured to a local hospital, with one individual reported to be in critical condition. Read More: Govt Plans Internment Centres to Tackle Growing Unrest in…
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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: The Pakistani government has announced a reduction in profit rates for various National Savings schemes, effective September 25, 2024, as detailed in a notification from the Ministry of Finance. The new rates will impact savings accounts, special savings accounts, and defense savings schemes, all of which will see a decline in profit rates. Additionally, regular income certificates and welfare savings certificates will offer lower returns than before. Specifically, the profit for pensioners and martyr family welfare accounts will decrease from 15.36% to 14.16%. Welfare savings certificates will now provide an annual profit of 14.16%, while the profit rate for…
NEW YORK CITY: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Maldives in areas such as trade, tourism, education, investment, and climate change. He made this commitment during a meeting with Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Both leaders highlighted the deep-rooted ties between their countries and agreed on the importance of increasing people-to-people exchanges and collaborative efforts to promote economic growth and sustainable development. They also acknowledged the shared responsibility of South Asian nations to work together for…
NEW YORK CITY: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Highlighting the close fraternal relations between their countries, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening and deepening these ties, with a particular emphasis on enhancing cooperation in the economic and defense sectors. During their discussion, both leaders addressed bilateral relations and explored cooperation in various other fields. They also stressed the importance of expediting efforts for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to promote regional peace and…
NEW YORK CITY: Iran is ready to resolve its nuclear impasse with the West, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, while also advocating for dialogue to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Pezeshkian expressed hope for easing U.S. sanctions that have severely impacted Iran’s economy. “We are ready to engage with participants of the 2015 nuclear deal. If the deal’s commitments are fully and sincerely implemented, discussions on other matters can follow,” he stated. The 2015 agreement, which was abandoned by then-President Donald Trump in 2018, had limited Iran’s uranium enrichment to 3.67%…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Act is facing legal challenges, with petitions filed in both the Supreme Court and the Sindh High Court. In the Supreme Court, Advocate Chaudhry Ehtishamul Haq has petitioned for the ordinance to be declared unconstitutional, arguing that its promulgation undermines parliamentary democracy. He requests that all actions taken under the ordinance be nullified and has urged the court to suspend it pending a decision, referencing a prior Supreme Court ruling that ordinances should only be issued in emergencies. Meanwhile, the Sindh High Court is considering a similar challenge against the Amendment Act.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan inDrive, a leading ride hailing company in Pakistan is celebrating a major milestone: the completion of 5 billion deals on its global mobility and urban services platform as of September, 2024. The landmark 5 billionth deal was sealed by a driver and passenger in Peru, marking a significant moment for inDrive since the company launched its innovative bid-based pricing model in 2012 with the goal of making ridesharing pricing fairer for both drivers and passengers. In the years that followed, inDrive has expanded its mission of challenging injustice and improving people’s lives by extending its innovative bid-based model…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted an application to the deputy commissioner’s office seeking permission for a public rally on September 28 in Rawalpindi. The request, made by PTI leaders Ghulam Husnain, Owais Younis, and Nabeel Satti, asks for the use of either Liaquat Bagh or Bhatta Chowk. In their application, PTI cited the Pakistani constitution, which allows political parties to conduct their activities, and requested a No Objection Certificate (NoC) for the rally. The deputy commissioner’s office has received the request. In a video message released on Sunday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced plans for a…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, which sought to prevent the government from conducting a military trial related to the events of May 9. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb issued the order after being informed that the government had yet to make any decision regarding Imran Khan’s military trial. During the hearing, Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Duggal stated that if such a decision were made, the legal process would be followed. He clarified that any trial would begin with the government filing an application in…
ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Tuesday objected to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa presiding case regarding the Punjab election tribunals. During the hearing regarding appeals from the Punjab election tribunals and the Election Commission, Salman Akram Raja’s lawyer, Hamid Khan, raised an objection to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to rescue himself from the case. however, dismissed the objection. The court was hearing a decision from the Lahore High Court concerning the formation of election tribunals, with a five-member larger bench led by Chief Justice Isa. Hamid Khan argued that there were grounds for…
