RAFAH: Israel said Thursday that five of its soldiers were killed by friendly fire in a Gaza battle, as a rift emerged inside the war cabinet on how the Palestinian territory should be ruled in future. After more than seven months since Hamas’s initial attack on October 7, Israeli forces engaged Palestinian militants in various parts of Gaza, including the southern Rafah region and new conflict zones in the north and center. According to the Israeli army, the five soldiers lost their lives when two tanks accidentally fired shells at the building they were occupying during clashes in the northern…
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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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KABUL: Japan will provide emergency relief goods through its International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to flood-affected people in northern Afghanistan, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced. The assistance includes tents, blankets, and other essential items, according to the statement. Northern Afghanistan, particularly Baghlan province, has recently experienced fatal floods, resulting in scores of deaths and injuries. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 8,975 homes were destroyed or damaged by floods in the provinces of Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Takhar.
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and former PTI chairman Imran Khan was not broadcasted live on the Supreme Court’s YouTube channel as the apex court resumed the hearing of intra-court appeals against its decision declaring the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments null and void. Imran Khan, appearing before the apex court via video link as a petitioner in the case, did not have his proceedings broadcasted on the YouTube channel, according to sources from the 24News TV channel. Instructions had been given to court staff to not livestream the proceedings. The hearing was conducted by a five-member larger bench of the…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Registrar’s office has responded to Faisal Vawda’s request regarding the release of communications between Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Babar Sattar regarding the green card controversy. According to the response, holding citizenship or residency in another country doesn’t disqualify someone from being a judge, as per the constitution. The registrar’s office also clarified that no information about dual citizenship is required from lawyers when they become judges. Justice Athar Minallah mentioned in the proceedings that the matter of Justice Babar Sattar’s green card was discussed in the Supreme Judicial Council, which then approved his appointment.…
ISLAMABAD: The stage is set for a hearing on the intra-court appeal against the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments. Scheduled for 11:30 AM, the proceedings hold significant weight as former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a key party in the case, is set to present his arguments. The Supreme Court, led by former Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, had previously accepted an appeal from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, declaring the NAB amendments introduced by the PDM coalition government invalid. Challenging this verdict, the federal government promptly filed an appeal under the Supreme Court Practice…
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed on Wednesday to participate in general election debates scheduled for June 27 and September 10. Presidential Debate Venue According to a press release from CNN, the first debate will take place on June 27 at 9 p.m. ET in the network’s studios in Atlanta. Audience Participation CNN stated, “To ensure candidates may maximize the time allotted in the debate, no audience will be present. Moderators for the debate and additional details will be announced at a later date.” The agreement emerged just hours after Biden challenged Trump to participate in two…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari clarified the government’s stance on imposing taxes on solar net metering. Speaking on a private news channel, Leghari assured that there are no current plans to tax solar net metering. “The government will not change its regulations regarding net metering for already installed solar systems,” he stated. However, he acknowledged that the issue might be reconsidered in the coming years due to potential fiscal losses and an increase in circular debt associated with net metering. Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows consumers to send excess energy generated by their solar…
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail by Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday on land corruption charges but will have to stay in jail to serve time in two other cases. The PTI founder chairman who is currently incarcerated for separate convictions, including breaches related to divulging state secrets and violating Islamic marital laws, was indicted last week on charges that he and his wife were gifted land by a real estate developer when Khan was prime minister from 2018-22 in exchange for illegal favors. Khan, a former cricket icon, faces allegations of receiving land as…
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army’s Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) announced the successful testing of the Fateh-II guided rocket system on Wednesday. This rocket system boasts a target range of 400 km and is equipped with advanced navigation capabilities, as well as unique speed and maneuverability features. The purpose of the test, as stated by ISPR, was to refine launch procedures, demonstrating the system’s precision targeting capabilities and its ability to overcome missile defense systems. The Fateh-II is now being integrated into Pakistan’s artillery divisions, promising a significant enhancement in the range and effectiveness of the country’s conventional weaponry. Senior military officials, including…
In a significant shift for its search engine, Google announced on Tuesday its plan to integrate AI-generated responses into online queries, marking one of the most substantial updates in the platform’s 25-year history. Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, unveiled the new feature, dubbed “AI Overviews,” during an event in California. Pichai expressed his excitement, noting that the revamped experience would roll out to users across the US initially, with plans for global availability to reach over a billion people in the near future. The essence of this update lies in providing users with AI-generated summaries at the top of search results,…
