ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has provided reassurances to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the transparency of the Special Investment Facility Council (SIFC) operations. This comes amidst ongoing negotiations for a new bailout package, with an IMF delegation currently in Pakistan for a two-week visit. Sources indicate that the IMF has been guaranteed transparency in SIFC operations, with investments to adhere to the Public Investment Management Framework. There will be no preferential treatment, incentives, or assured returns through this platform, ensuring equal investment opportunities for all. Finance Ministry officials have pledged to maintain an investment environment free from distortion, committing…
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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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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued an order on Wednesday for the registration of a case regarding a missing citizen. Alongside this directive, the SHC instructed the Sindh Home Department to promptly establish a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the matter. Expressing concern over the disappearance of citizens, the court emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards such incidents. Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, presiding over the case, underscored the unacceptable nature of releasing one brother from custody while another remains missing. Furthermore, the court mandated the swift registration and investigation of cases involving missing persons. These directives were issued in response…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has instructed a recount of votes in the PP-269 Muzaffargarh constituency by May 17. Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz issued the written order following a petition filed by independent candidate Muhammad Iqbal. He asserted his victory based on Form 45 of the constituency. According to the petitioner, Form 47 showed him securing 33,052 votes, coming second, while Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Mian Alamdar Abbas was declared the winner with 34,588 votes. The petitioner informed the IHC that his challenge to the results and request for recounting of votes were accepted by the Election Commission of…
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister and Vice Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with China’s Executive Vice Prime Minister to discuss several key issues. According to a spokesperson from the Foreign Office, senior officials from both sides attended the meeting. During the discussion, the Foreign Minister expressed his condolences for the victims of the March 26 Shangla attack. Ishaq Dar assured that the culprits would be brought to justice and commended the services of the Chinese workers who lost their lives. The Foreign Office spokesperson reported that the meeting covered the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Both leaders explored various…
SARGODHA: A gas cylinder explosion in a house has resulted in the deaths of two people and left two others seriously injured. The incident occurred in Fazil Town, a suburb of Sargodha, where the gas cylinder suddenly exploded with a loud bang. The explosion was so powerful that it caused the house to collapse. Two individuals died instantly, while two others were trapped under the debris and sustained severe injuries. Upon receiving news of the explosion, rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene. They extricated the bodies and the injured from the wreckage, subsequently transporting them to the hospital where…
NANGARHAR: Izatullah Zwab, a renowned poet and founder of Meena magazine, has been detained by the Taliban in Nangarhar province for the past four months, according to his family and local sources. Zwab was arrested in late January by Taliban forces. His son, Nusrat Arman, expressed concerns about his father’s health, stating, “My father was arrested on January 24. Initially, the Taliban said he would be released soon, but it is still unclear when he will be freed.” Local cultural figures and journalists in Nangarhar have called for Zwab’s immediate release, highlighting his contributions to society through his writings. “Journalists,…
WASHINGTON: A report by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), released on Tuesday, highlights the growing threat from ISIS-K, which has expanded its capabilities since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Senior Study Group on Counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan stated that ISIS-K now poses a greater threat with a broader reach than before the US military exit. The report criticizes the current underestimation of counterterrorism needs, warning that neglecting this threat could undermine broader strategic objectives. It suggests that policymakers should recalibrate their focus on counterterrorism to mitigate risks and protect the strategic competition agenda. “If terrorists succeed…
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday granted presidential immunity from the Accountability Court Islamabad in the reference of Park Lane and Toshakhana vehicles, after which the proceedings against Asif Ali were stopped. Accountability Court judge Nasir Javed Rana has issued a written decision on President Asif Zardari’s requests for presidential immunity in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases. The written decision said that as long as Zardari is the President of the country, the criminal proceedings against him cannot proceed. He filed an application under Article 248 (2) of the Constitution. The judgment stated that no objection was raised or opposed…
The final match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia between Pakistan and Japan will be played today (Saturday) at 5:30 pm. In the ongoing 30th edition of the tournament, Pakistan and Japan are vying for the title. Throughout the event, Pakistan has competed in five matches, securing victories in three of them. Their wins include triumphs over Malaysia, South Korea, and Canada, while matches against Japan and New Zealand ended in draws with one goal each. During a press conference held yesterday, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth Program Rana…
The UN General Assembly approved new rights and privileges for Palestine, urging the Security Council to reconsider its bid for UN membership, which would make it the 194th member. The resolution, sponsored by Arab and Palestinian entities, gained significant support with 143 votes in favor, 9 against, and 25 abstentions. This move comes after the United States vetoed a council resolution in April, hindering Palestine’s path to full UN membership, a goal long pursued by Palestinians and opposed by Israel. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hailed the resolution’s passing, affirming Palestine’s commitment to seeking full UN membership. He interpreted the vote…
