In a remarkable achievement for Pakistan’s healthcare sector, Dr. Shahzad Baig, the national coordinator of the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, has earned a place among Time magazine’s list of 100 global healthcare leaders. This recognition brings immense pride to Pakistan’s healthcare community. Dr. Baig’s inclusion in the ‘TIME100 HEALTH’ underscores his influential role and unwavering commitment to eliminating polio within Pakistan. His leadership and dedication have garnered international acclaim, positioning Pakistan prominently on the global healthcare stage. Before spearheading anti-polio efforts in Pakistan, Dr. Baig played a pivotal role as a technical advisor in Nigeria’s successful polio eradication campaign, culminating…
Author: Sajjad Ali
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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MOSCOW: The Russian defense ministry announced on Saturday that its air defense forces intercepted four US-made long-range missiles over the Crimea peninsula. These missiles, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), were recently supplied by Washington to Ukraine. Details on the interception were not disclosed. Earlier last Tuesday, Russian officials reported that Ukraine had launched ATACMS missiles towards Crimea in an effort to breach Russian air defenses on the annexed peninsula. However, six of these missiles were successfully shot down. Last month, a U.S. official in Washington revealed that the United States had covertly delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine in…
ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan has reconstituted the parliamentary committee responsible for judges’ appointments following consultations with opposition leaders from both the Senate and the National Assembly. As per a notification from the Senate Secretariat, the committee members include Farooq H Naek, Anushay Rehman, and Mohsin Aziz, alongside Hamid Khan, Khawaja Asif, and Shazia Marri. Moreover, members from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council, Ali Muhammad Khan, and Sardar Latif Khosa, have been appointed. The primary task of the parliamentary committee is to review recommendations from the Supreme Judicial Council regarding appointments to higher judicial positions. Earlier, Federal Law Minister…
The Pakistan cricket team arrived at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday for a brief training camp ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. With a focus on gearing up for the crucial series, the national team will engage in rigorous batting, bowling, and fielding exercises, utilizing bowling machines to maximize practice opportunities for the batsmen. The primary objective of the camp is to refine the skills of both the batsmen and bowlers in preparation for the challenging T20I contests. Pace bowler Shaheen Afridi is set to commence training tomorrow after joining the squad today, while batsman Azam…
RAWALPINDI: Boxing icon Amir Khan and martial arts champion Shahzaib Rind had a notable encounter on Saturday as they met with Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, General Munir commended both athletes for their remarkable achievements in the realm of sports, expressing admiration for their contributions. In his remarks, COAS Munir underscored his confidence in the potential of Pakistan’s vibrant youth. He emphasized the abundant talent present among the country’s young generation. Notably, Shahzaib Rind secured a decisive victory over Rana…
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has issued directives to Pakistan, urging the equalization of personal income tax rates for both salaried and non-salaried individuals. Additionally, they have called for the elimination of loopholes in the general sales tax system and advocated for a unified premium rate for taxing the tobacco industry. Furthermore, the World Bank has recommended the consolidation of all regulatory bodies under a centralized system, aiming to enhance coordination between the federal government and provincial authorities, thus moving away from a fragmented approach. During a conference titled “Urgent Reform Agenda: Beyond the IMF,” a World Bank estimate highlighted that…
The privatization journey of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) has achieved a significant milestone with the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) granting approval to the Scheme of Arrangement (SOA). This approval marks a crucial advancement in PIACL’s restructuring process, setting the stage for subsequent approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Upon completion, it will formalize the transfer of ancillary assets and liabilities to the newly established PIA Holding Company Limited, laying the groundwork for a streamlined PIACL with reduced debt burdens. The privatization of PIACL has garnered substantial interest from prominent investors, including airlines and…
Canadian authorities have arrested and charged three Indian men with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot last year outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a suburb of Vancouver. The suspects, Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22), are facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated that they are investigating whether the arrested individuals have any connections to the Indian government. This development follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s previous remarks suggesting possible involvement of Indian government entities in the assassination,…
KHUZDAR: In a tragic incident, senior journalist and Khuzdar press club president Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal lost his life in a blast in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district. According to police officials, the blast targeted Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal’s vehicle, resulting in his death and injuring nine others. The injured have been rushed to Khuzdar Teaching Hospital, with investigations currently underway. Additionally, in another unfortunate event, twin landmine blasts near Thaikedar Naddi in Duki district claimed one life and left 20 others injured. The first explosion occurred when a truck hit a landmine, followed by a second blast as bystanders gathered at…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Friday removed Khalid Latif Marwat, brother of Sher Afzal Marwat, from the post of special assistant. Khalid Latif previously held the position of Special Assistant to the CM on Science and Information Technology. The announcement of Khalid Latif’s removal was made official through a statement released by the Chief Minister’s office. Prior to this decision, there were reports circulating regarding CM Gandapur’s dissatisfaction with Khalid Latif’s alleged interference in various departments. It was even reported that CM Gandapur had raised concerns to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan during a meeting…
