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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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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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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.

A volunteer arranges Iftar for the faithful to break their fast during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Madarsa Jamia Ishatul Quran Wal-Hadees, Dodai Road

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A volunteer arranges Iftar for the faithful to break their fast during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Madarsa Jamia Ishatul Quran Wal-Hadees, Dodai Road
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A volunteer arranges Iftar for the faithful to break their fast during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Madarsa Jamia Ishatul Quran Wal-Hadees, Dodai Road
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A volunteer arranges Iftar for the faithful to break their fast during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Madarsa Jamia Ishatul Quran Wal-Hadees, Dodai Road
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Children enjoying a fun-filled time as they jump and play on a trampoline set up in a neighborhood street area

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Children enjoying a fun-filled time as they jump and play on a trampoline set up in a neighborhood street area
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People purchase dates from Ramazan Sahulat bazaar during the holy fasting month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak at Aabpara Market in the Federal Capital

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People purchase dates from Ramazan Sahulat bazaar during the holy fasting month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak at Aabpara Market in the Federal Capital
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People purchase dates from Ramazan Sahulat bazaar during the holy fasting month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak at Aabpara Market in the Federal Capital
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People purchase dates from Ramazan Sahulat bazaar during the holy fasting month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak at Aabpara Market in the Federal Capital
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Motorcyclists wait in a queue for M-Tag installation at Kachnar Park after the Islamabad administration made M-Tag registration mandatory for all motorcycles from February 20, 2026, under the second phase of the capital’s vehicle tagging drive

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Motorcyclists wait in a queue for M-Tag installation at Kachnar Park after the Islamabad administration made M-Tag registration mandatory for all motorcycles from February 20, 2026, under the second phase of the capital’s vehicle tagging drive
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KP CM directs provincial ministers to launch e-open courts for enhanced public grievance redressal

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Asif Jalal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 22 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Muhammad Suhail Afridi Sunday, directed all provincial ministers and advisors to initiate monthly e-open courts within their respective departments.
The initiative, launched under the “Awam Ka Ehsaas” framework, aims to provide citizens with direct access to authority figures, thereby restoring public trust and ensuring a transparent resolution of grievances.
The directive extends to 23 provincial departments and 69 associated autonomous or semi-autonomous institutions, with all administrative secretaries and field officers mandated to begin these regular digital sessions starting March 1.
To ensure the program’s success and consistency, a special awareness session regarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for these e-open courts will be hosted at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
CM Afridi emphasized that these sessions are a cornerstone of his strategy to make public communication more effective and to promote the core values of good governance and impartiality. Under this new system, departments are not only bound to address complaints on time but will also face quarterly performance reviews to ensure accountability at every level.
By utilizing this digital platform, KP government intends to take prompt action on public issues at both administrative and policy levels. The CM believes that these e-open courts will serve as an essential tool for identifying systemic hurdles and delivering justice directly to the people.
This proactive approach is expected to streamline the grievance redressal process, making provincial administration more responsive to immediate needs of its citizens.

District admin of DIKhan steps up Ramazan price control, relief & enforcement drive

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Asif Jalal
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Dera Ismail Khan, Feb 22 (APP): In an intensified drive to ensure public relief, price stability and quality food supply during the holy month of Ramazan, the district administration of Dera Ismail Khan carried out coordinated inspections, market supervision and welfare initiatives across the district, taking strict action against profiteers and illegal operators while facilitating fasting citizens.
Acting on the directives of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Assistant Commissioner Paroa sealed an illegally established petrol agency in Paroa Bazaar, while inspections of general stores, bakeries, vegetable and fruit shops and butcher outlets led to fines amounting to Rs25,000 over profiteering and violations of the official price list, with strict warnings issued to ensure compliance.
In a parallel move, Additional Assistant Commissioner Sajid Ali Khan supervised the transparent auction of vegetables and fruits at Ratta Kulachi Sabzi Mandi, reviewed on-the-spot price fixation and issued official rate lists to ensure essential commodities were sold at government-notified prices, while also improving cleanliness and traffic management in the market.
On a citizen’s complaint, a special team led by Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) inspected alleged milk adulteration through digital and chemical testing; however, the milk and related products were found fit for consumption with no adulteration detected.
Meanwhile, in Old Sabzi Mandi and Jogian Wala Bazaar, fines amounting to Rs53,000 were imposed for faulty weights, non-display of rate lists and overcharging; five naan shops were sealed and five vendors were arrested for further legal action.
In addition to enforcement measures, the district administration arranged Iftar and Sehri dastarkhwans at hospitals, shelter homes, inter-provincial routes and key tehsil points to facilitate travelers, deserving individuals and other fasting citizens.
Officials said that special Ramazan monitoring teams would remain active in markets and bazaars throughout the holy month to ensure strict compliance with price control regulations and quality standards.
They reiterated that profiteering, hoarding and adulteration would not be tolerated under any circumstances, adding that the administration was fully committed to protecting consumers’ rights, ensuring the availability of essential commodities at notified rates and providing maximum relief to citizens during Ramazan.

Crackdown on profiteers intensified in Paharpur during Ramazan

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Feb 22 (APP): Acting on the directives of the provincial government, Assistant Commissioner Paharpur Dr Hamid launched a vigorous crackdown against profiteers to ensure the availability of essential commodities at official prices during Ramazan.
According to official sources, price control teams inspected various markets in Chashma, Umar Khel Pakka, Kirri Khaisur, Bilot, Dhakki, Kotjai, Rangpur and Paharpur. The teams particularly reviewed the prices of chicken, gram flour (besan), sugar, rice, vegetables and fruits to ensure compliance with the government-notified rates.
The Assistant Commissioner also conducted surprise visits during Iftar hours to markets in Rangpur, Saydallian, Dhalla and Hafizabad. During the inspections, one shopkeeper was arrested and sent to lock-up for violating the official price list, while four shops were sealed.
 Additionally, fines amounting to Rs 29,000 were imposed on several shopkeepers over profiteering and non-compliance.
The crackdown was carried out to establish effective deterrence against overcharging and to ensure uninterrupted supply of food items to the public at officially notified prices during the holy month.
On the occasion, the Assistant Commissioner issued strict instructions that no leniency would be shown to profiteers. He directed traders to prominently display price lists at their shops and warned that exploitation of consumers through unjustified price hikes would not be tolerated.
The tehsil administration reaffirmed its commitment to continuing indiscriminate action against elements working against public interest throughout Ramazan.

Inclusive education key to empowering special children

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Qadir Rajpoot
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MULTAN, Feb 22 (APP):Education leaders stressed that quality training and inclusive learning could transform special
children into productive and self-reliant citizens, urging parents and society to play an active role in their development.
The remarks were made by District Education Officer (Special Education) Multan Zeeshan Ahmed, Principal Mian Muhammad Majid, and President of Young Pakistanis Organization Naeem Iqbal Naeem during a gathering at the Government Secondary School of Special Education for Hearing-Impaired Students, Khanewal.
Zeeshan Ahmed said parents should prioritize the education of special children and enroll them in institutions operating under the Punjab Special Education Department, where facilities such as free education, uniforms, pick-and-drop services, refreshments, and monthly stipends are provided.
Principal Mian Muhammad Majid emphasized that collective efforts are needed to ensure the welfare and empowerment of children with special needs, adding that proper education enables them to contribute positively to society.
The speakers observed that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was taking personal interest in the promotion of special education and the establishment of model autism centers across the province to enhance support systems for special children.
Naeem Iqbal Naeem said that significant improvements have been made in the special education sector and that children with special needs are being given due attention under the current government.
A large number of teachers and students attended the event, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening inclusive education in the region.

CTP launches crackdown against illegal LED, Police & Flasher Lights to ensure road safety

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Qadir Rajpoot
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RAWALPINDI, Feb 22 (APP):City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi has launched a strict crackdown against the illegal use of LED, police, and flasher lights on vehicles to enhance road safety and prevent fatal road accidents across the district.
Chief Traffic Officer CTO Farhan Aslam emphasized that the use of such lights on vehicles and motorcycles is a legal offence, and violators will face strict action. Proper vehicle lighting, especially during night driving, is crucial as it acts as the driver’s “eyes on the road” and helps avoid accidents.
“Using LED and flasher lights is not a fashion, it’s a hazard,” Farhan Aslam said, urging citizens to refrain from installing illegal lights to evade legal consequences.
The CTP Education Wing is also running awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of improper LED and flasher lights.
The CTO reminded the public that road safety is a shared responsibility and called on all citizens to cooperate with authorities to maintain safe roads.

Gilgit-Baltistan Sets Target of 3.5 Million Trees Under Spring Tree Plantation Drive 2026

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Qadir Rajpoot
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GILGIT, Feb 22 (APP):Secretary Forest, Wildlife, Parks & Environment Gilgit-Baltistan  Waheed Shah has announced an ambitious target of planting 3.5 million trees across all districts of Gilgit-Baltistan under the Spring Tree Plantation Drive 2026, reaffirming the government’s firm commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Addressing distinguished guests at the launch ceremony, the Secretary outlined the department’s mission, vision, and strategic roadmap aimed at expanding green cover and combating the growing challenges of climate change in the region. He stressed the importance of sustainable forest management, wildlife conservation, and the protection of natural parks as key pillars of environmental preservation.
He emphasized that active community participation, innovative planning, and strong institutional partnerships are vital to safeguarding Gilgit-Baltistan’s rich natural heritage. “Collective efforts are essential to ensure long-term environmental stability and resilience,” he remarked.
The large-scale plantation initiative will be funded under the Upscaling Green Pakistan Project, which seeks to enhance forest cover, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote climate adaptation measures across the country.
The Secretary expressed confidence that the Spring Tree Plantation Drive 2026 would significantly contribute to building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Gilgit-Baltistan for present and future generations
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