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Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): APP Digital NewsAllama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan breathed his last Thursday night at Lahore, his party announced. He was 55.

No reason for his death was given. His party officials said he was rushed to a hospital after he had problem breathing and had fever for past few days. However he was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital.

Senior TLP leader Syed Inayat-ul-Haq Shah also confirmed the news and asked the TLP workers to proceed to Lahore to participate in his last rites. The Tehreek-e-Labbaik announced that his funeral would be held on Saturday at 10 in the morning at Minar-e-Pakistan.

Videos on several social media accounts showed large number of his followers rushing to his home and crying over his sad demise.

The fire brand clerk was known for his protest marches, that often became violent and created law and order problems. His last protest was relatively shorter at Faizabad and ended only after a two day blockade of the twin cities on Monday.

Immediately after the confirmation of the news condolences poured in from all sections of society; including the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, Information Minister, Chief of Army Staff, Chief Minister Punjab and political leaders of many parties.

Prime Minister Imran Khan in a tweet expressed his grief over the sad demise of Allama Khadim Rizvi and conveyed condolences to his family.

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa also conveyed his condolences over the demise of the TLP leader.

 

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information in Punjab also expressed grief over his sad demise.

Amir Jamat Islami also expressed his grief and prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed soul.

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s consistent stance on Kashmir

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Shafek Koreshe
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Imran Khan speaks for Kashmiris
Imran Khan speaks for Kashmiris

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s stance on Kashmir at international fora to highlight gruesome human rights violations by India

 

Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

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Shafek Koreshe
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Fake News Karachi
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In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports.

#CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no time the top trends, with the young twitter users going crazy by posting video clips from action movies, comics, images of the Indian MiG pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down by Pakistan Air Force inside Pakistan’s territory, as scenes from the Civil War, getting an equally enthusiastic response with numerous retweets and likes.

The arrest of PML-N leader Captain (Retd) Safdar on charges of political sloganeering at Quaid’s Mausoleum and leave applications by senior police officers was exploited by the top Indian news channels, who portrayed an administrative issue as a “civil war” and went to the extent of even reporting casualties, and armed clashes.

Indian Media ditches professionalism to dip at to its lowest 

#FakeNews CNN18News
#FakeNews CNN18News

The news reports were part of a persistent barrage of fake news from Indian mainstream media and its RAW controlled assets on social media over the past few months. The trend has witnessed a sharp spike as part of India’s fifth generation war (5GW) against Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office on the “malicious and fabricated propaganda” by Indian mainstream and social media claiming civil unrest in Pakistan, said planting such baseless stories were reflective of the “Pakistan-obsessed BJP-RSS” mindset.

“Needless to say that Indian media continues to hit new lows,” he said, when asked to respond over the series of fake news flashed as breaking news across the Indian media about a “civil war in Pakistan”.

“Indian media continues to hit new lows”: FO

The Spokesperson said through “peddling fake news and running propaganda machinery”, India could not wash away the truth about its own gross and systematic human rights violations in Indian Ilelgally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

“Rather than reporting on humanitarian crisis in IIOJK, the Indian media chooses to spread fake and sensational news about Pakistan to detract from core issues,” he said.

5th Gen War – Twitterati bust RAW’s #Fake letter attributed to COAS

 

#FakeNews - Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media
#FakeNews – Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media

The Indian media tried hard to appease its own consumers and to create a diversion from its human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir. However in its abortive attempt it created history by churning out fake news overpowered by the anti-Pakistan hysteria, undermining its professional ethics and credibility.

#FakeNews - India Today with its concocted news story
#FakeNews – India Today with its concocted news story

The unleashing of the Indian media did not go unnoticed, as Michael Kugelman, deputy director at the @AsiaProgram and South Asia senior associate @TheWilsonCenter in a tweet pointed that the Indian disinformation accounts were exploiting Pakistan’s current political crisis, and “falsely claiming that the country is no experiencing urban warfare.”

He described the trend as “dangerous and disturbing”, as several of these accounts were verified and had huge followings.

Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said the Indian media was in “hyper drive with fake news on Pakistan” and regretted that it was “unfortunate that Twitter is [deliberately ignoring it].”

All major media outlets in so-called world’s biggest democracy decimated all journalistic norms as none bothered to fact-check such a huge gaffe. India’s News18, India Today, Zee News, India.com and several others quoted the International Herald which showed old videos of bomb explosions in Pakistan and portrayed it as the ongoing civil war.

#FakeNews - Indian International Herald tweet
#FakeNews – Indian International Herald tweet

The Institute of Policy Research in a report said their data indicates a pattern of Indian propaganda against Pakistan on digital media that grew exponentially after 2018 General Elections in #Pakistan. The propaganda hovers around largely 4 key themes.

IPRI Timeline of Indian Propaganda
IPRI Timeline of Indian Propaganda

Minister for Ports and Shipping pointed that the Indian propaganda was at its peak and “sadly fueled by the PDM Circus.” He said the food inflation was artificially manufactured, but was being brought under control.

Minister for Kashmir Affairs also lambasted the “fake, fabricated and malicious propaganda campaign to malign State institutions of Pakistan. He urged @Twitter to take action against Indian accounts for #FakeNews against Paksitan.

However, this idiocy of Indian media gave the Twitterati a perfect chance to enjoy as the microblogging site was flooded with messages to ridicule the Indian media’s insanity.

“Karachi civil war has gotten so bad that my food panda delivery boy had to crawl through mine fields carrying his AK47, RPG & 9mm along with my nihari and Biryani. This thing is getting so serious. Multiple cows have been killed & people are dying of over eating. #IndianMedia,” commented renowned singer Fakhr-e-Alam.

Besides numerous other fake photos, the Indian media also used an image of a building collapsed following a gas leakage blast in Karachi earlier in the day to substantiate its fake news of civil war.

“A little investigation would have informed Zee News that it wasn’t a bomb blast in ‘civil war’ in Pakistan but the result of a  gas leak in Karachi. Whither truth, objectivity, balance and fairness in reporting?,” said Farhatullah Babr, former senator of Pakistan Peoples Party which rules Sindh province.

“An Aircraft shot during civil war in Karachi… and the pilot captured…,” commented another Twitter user Fasihuddin while sharing the images of Indian aircraft MiG-21 and captured injured pilot Abhinandan following an aerial dogfight during India-Pakistan standoff in 2019.

CCPO orders police to follow approved uniform pattern

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP): Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has directed all police officers and officials to strictly adhere to the officially approved uniform pattern prescribed by the Punjab Police Department.
Following his directions, *DIG (Admin) Imran Kishwar has issued a formal circular to ensure compliance. According to a police spokesperson, DIG Imran Kishwar emphasized that any deviation from the approved uniform — including unauthorized styles, colours, or designs — would be considered misconduct under departmental rules, and strict disciplinary action would be taken against violators.
He instructed all officers and officials to maintain uniformity in the design, colour, badges, and accessories of the police uniform.
The DIG also directed all field commanders to personally monitor the compliance of their subordinates, with surprise inspections to be conducted to ensure adherence.
He warned that any breach of these directives would be dealt with strictly in accordance with the departmental code of conduct.

Govt sets course for film industry revival, says Musadik Malik

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (APP): The federal government has agreed to draw up new policy measures aimed at reviving Pakistan’s film and cinema industry, following the first meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee for the Revival of Film and Cinema chaired by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik on Friday.

The meeting, held in Islamabad, brought together Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Culture and Heritage, Huzaifa Rehman, along with senior officials from the Ministries of Information and Broadcasting, and Federal Education and Professional Training.

Participants reviewed the existing regulatory and institutional frameworks governing the film sector, and agreed to enhance coordination among ministries to create a more enabling environment for production, distribution and exhibition.

Dr Malik said the government’s priority was to revitalise cinema as a platform for national storytelling and creative growth.

He said, “Reviving cinema is about more than entertainment — it’s about reclaiming our narrative, supporting our creative economy and showcasing Pakistan’s identity to the world.”

He emphasised the need to align film policies with global trends, particularly the rise of digital platforms and local content creation.

The move marks the first coordinated government effort in years to reform Pakistan’s film sector, which has suffered from weak infrastructure, outdated regulations and limited access to financing.

Officials said the committee would reconvene to finalise policy recommendations and develop incentives for filmmakers, cinema owners and digital content creators across the country.

Hamza, Mikaeel, Abubakar qualifies for ITF World Jr Tennis C’ship finals

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (APP): Pakistan’s Hamza Roman, Mikaeel Ali Baig and Abubakar Talha have moved in the finals of the ITF Pakistan National Foods World Junior Tennis Championship J-60 2025 here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Friday.

In the boys’ singles, Hamza Roman and Mikaeel Ali Baig qualified for the final while Hamza, Mikaeel and Abubakar also reached the boys doubles final.

A large number of junior tennis players from around the world, including China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Nepal and the host nation, Pakistan, are participating in this prestigious tournament.

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), congratulated all the players on their outstanding achievements and said, “Our players are performing remarkably well across the world, and I am very happy to see such positive results. We have two boys in the singles final and three boys in the doubles final in Islamabad, while Nadir has reached the semifinal in Japan. This is a great testament to the hard work being done for the development of tennis in the country.”

Col. (R) Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General PTF, also extended his congratulations to all the players for their excellent performances both at home and abroad, and wished them continued success in their upcoming matches.

Boys Singles semifinals: Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) beat Emre Atlamis (TUR) 6-3,7-5; Hamza Roman beat Abubakar Talha (PAK) 6-4,6-2.

Girls Singles semifinals: Haniya Aman Minhas (KSA) beat Denzi Cakil (TUR) 6-0.7-5; Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) beat Karolina Ligai (KAZ) 6-2,7-6(4).

Boys Doubles semifinals: Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK), Kristijonas Milasauskas (LTU) beat Abdul Basit, M.Haziq Aasim 2-6,6-2(10-3); Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha beat 6-7(3), 6-1(10-6).

Gujrat University suppl exams to begin from Nov 18

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Asif Jalal
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GUJRAT, Nov 07 (APP): The University of Gujrat (UoG) will commence supplementary examinations in 2025 for Associate Degree Programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce (Part I & II) from November 18.
According to a notification issued by the Controller of Examinations, examination centers have been established at Superior College (opposite Service Colony, near National Bank, GT Road, Gujrat), Government Graduate College for Boys Kharian, and Government MZA Khan Graduate College Wazirabad, District Gujranwala.
Date sheets and roll number slips have been dispatched to regular and private candidates at their respective colleges and residential addresses. In case of any correction or non-receipt of roll number slips, candidates may contact the Controller’s Office without delay.
The date sheet is also available on the university’s website at [www.uog.edu.pk/date-sheet.html](http://uog.edu.pk/date-sheet.html).

Punjab launches IT internship programme

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP): The Punjab government has launched a new IT Internship Programme for IT graduates, through which students will get an opportunity to earn Rs. 50,000 per month.
According to official sources, on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a new “IT Internship Program” has been launched for IT graduates. This program has been introduced to provide modern technology education and decent employment opportunities to the youth of the province.
Under the program, IT and computer science graduates will be trained in modern market skills and technologies, while interns will also be given a monthly stipend of Rs50,000.
Candidates must have the following conditions to be eligible
IT or computer science degree must have been completed within the last four years. The candidate must be domiciled in Punjab. In addition, the National Identity Card (CNIC) must be valid and verifiable.

Lahore 2nd most polluted city, Karachi 4th as smog intensifies across country

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LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP): Air pollution levels have surged to alarming levels across Pakistan’s major cities, with Lahore and Karachi among the most affected as South Asia continues to grapple with severe environmental degradation.
According to the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) report, Lahore has been ranked the second most polluted city in the world, while Karachi stands at fourth place. The air quality in both cities has been declared “hazardous” to human health.
In Lahore, the AQI recorded 291 particulate meters — a level considered extremely dangerous. Environmental experts warned that the intensity of smog in the city is steadily increasing, triggering a rise in respiratory infections, throat irritation, and eye diseases among residents.
The Environment Department has urged citizens to stay indoors whenever possible and to wear protective masks when going outside. Experts also emphasized the need for urgent measures to control emissions from vehicles, industries, and crop residue burning, which are key contributors to the worsening air quality.
Meanwhile, in Qabula Sharif, heavy smog has enveloped the city, mainly due to black smoke emitted from brick kilns and factories. Local residents reported breathing difficulties and a sharp rise in eye and respiratory illnesses.
Citizens expressed concern over what they termed as the Environment Department’s inadequate response, calling for immediate and effective action to curb pollution and protect public health.
Officials said monitoring teams have been directed to intensify inspections and ensure strict implementation of anti-smog regulations across Punjab.

Rs. 719m distributed among over 16,000 flood-affected people

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Asif Jalal
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MULTAN, Nov 07 (APP): A sum of well over Rs 719 million has been distributed among 16,132 flood-hit families of Multan district till Nov 5, 2025 and the process would continue till the compensation reaches the last affected person.
According to statistics released by the district administration, a sum of Rs 24 million was distributed among 507 families of Multan city, Rs 319 million plus among 6777 affected persons of Multan Sadar Tahsil, over Rs 199 million among 4533 flood-affected persons of Jalalpur Pirwala tehsil and Rs 175.77 million among 4315 affected persons in tehsil Shujabad.
Officials said that the process of distribution of compensation among flood-hit people against their losses was continuing in a transparent manner under the strict monitoring mechanism put in place by Deputy Commissioner Waseem Hamid Sindhu and it will continue till the last affected person receives the compensation as per commitment of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

4 injured in house gas leakage explosion

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LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP): In a tragic incident on Friday, four people were injured in an explosion in a Lahore house due to gas leakage.
According to Rescue 1122, an explosion occurred due to gas leakage in a house in Model Town area, while rescue emergency vehicles and personnel rushed to the scene of the accident.
The explosion occurred due to gas filling the basement of the house, four people were injured in the accident.
Rescue personnel provided first aid to all the injured and shifted them to Jinnah Hospital. The injured were identified as 11-year-old Hassan Saeed, 37-year-old Samina Saeed, 14-year-old Alina Saeed, 13-year-old Arafa Saeed.

DC orders issuance of NOCs to businessmen

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Asif Jalal
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FAISALABAD, Nov 07 (APP): Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Nadeem Nasir has said that the applications received on the Punjab government’s e-biz portal for issuance of NOCs to businessmen should be dealt with expeditiously so that the objectives of establishing the portal be fulfilled.
He was chairing a meeting held to review the progress on the applications received so far on the portal here Friday.
He directed the concerned departments that no application should remain pending and there is zero tolerance in this regard.
He said that this initiative is a revolutionary step for the convenience of the businessmen. The e-biz platform is providing a complete online facility issuing permits, licenses, and registration and land use conversion to investors.
He said that “e-biz” is a major step in building a more transparent, efficient and business-friendly environment, hence all departments concerned should be aware of their responsibilities.

Police rescue three minor girls, arrest attacker

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MUZAFFARGARH, Nov 07 (APP): Police foiled an attempt to murder three minor girls and arrested an elderly man involved in the crime during a swift operation near Basti Gharyal, officials said on Thursday.
According to details, officers from Head Bakaini Police Station reached the scene after receiving a tip-off from a passerby and found three young girls lying critically injured with deep forehead wounds. The attacker, identified as Khadim Hussain, son of Abdul Rehman and a resident of Bikaini, attempted to flee while threatening the police with a weapon but was overpowered and taken into custody.
The First Information Report (FIR) stated that the complainant, Muhammad Hanif, son of Muhammad Sharif and resident of the Fish Market area, earned his livelihood by begging along with his children in the Bakaini area. Khadim Hussain, another beggar, reportedly grew resentful over Hanif’s presence in his territory.
In retaliation, Hussain allegedly kidnapped Hanif’s two daughters — 13-year-old Shazia and five-year-old Chand Bibi — along with his three-year-old niece, Kajul, daughter of Iqbal. He then took them to a nearby jungle and attacked them with a sharp-edged dagger, leaving them severely wounded.
Police shifted the injured girls to a local hospital for urgent medical treatment, where their condition was reported as critical but stable.
A case has been registered on the complaint of Muhammad Hanif, and further investigation is underway under relevant legal provisions.
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