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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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By Shafek Koreshe

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.

Atta Tarar in Baku to represent Pakistan at D-8 media forum

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BAKU, Nov 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar arrived in Baku on Thursday to represent Pakistan at the D-8 Media Forum which will begin on Friday (tomorrow).

The minister was warmly received by Executive Director of Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency Ahmad Ismayilov upon his arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

The minister is participating in the D-8 Media Forum on the invitation of the Government of Azerbaijan.

The forum which is being held under the theme of “Promoting dialogue, cooperation, and regional solidarity” will bring together media experts, policymakers, and communication specialists from member states including Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Turkiye.

The primary objective of the forum is to foster greater harmony among D-8 countries, facilitate the exchange of professional experiences, and provide new opportunities for mutual cooperation in the information sector.

The federal minister will present Pakistan’s perspective at the forum, focusing on enhancing media cooperation among member states, promoting fact-based reporting to combat misinformation, and developing joint strategies for the digital media landscape.

During his visit, the minister will meet with the D-8 Secretary-General, Information Ministers of member countries, and various global media heads. He is also scheduled to meet with Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Hikmat Hajiyev.

The minister will also visit the headquarters of Azerbaijan’s state television.

The minister’s visit to Azerbaijan will play a crucial role in advancing mutual cooperation and ushering a new era of media relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

Pakistan urges world community to back Syria’s efforts towards inclusive politics, boosting economy

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UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (APP): As Syria seeks to rebuild its economy and establish inclusive politics, Pakistan has underscored the need for the international community to support its efforts, lift all remaining sanctions and protect its sovereignty,

“We encourage all stakeholders to proceed in good faith, to seize the current momentum, and ensure that peace benefits every section of Syrian society,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations,” said in a speech to the UN Security Council which debated the situation in Syria.

Emphasizing the centrality of political track in this regard, the Pakistani envoy said this process must remain fully inclusive, Syrian-led-and-owned, to ensure outcomes that are reflective of the aspirations of all Syrian people, who are recovering from five decades of the Assad family’s dictatorship that was toppled in December 2024.

With the recent adoption of Resolution 2799, which removed designations on President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab, he said the Security Council has opened political space, encourage constructive engagement and integration, and foster a more conducive environment for dialogue.

“We hope this development will translate into genuine progress for the Syrian people and help rebuild trust and confidence across the political landscape.”

On the economic front, Ambassador Asim Ahmad said the lifting of sanctions and other steps were “encouraging signs”, hoping that cooperation of international organizations with Syrian authorities would contribute to tangible improvements in stabilizing economy, strengthening public services, and expanding employment opportunities.

“All efforts must also be mobilized to strengthen the humanitarian situation that remains dire,” he said.

Referring to the persistent threat of terrorism, the Pakistani envoy said the re-emergence of Da’esh—particularly in remote regions and remaining security vacuums—continues to pose a serious challenge to peace and stability, adding, “The issue of foreign terrorist fighters further compounds these risks”.

Ambassador Asim Ahmad said the Israeli incursions and establishment of so-called permanent positions into southern Syrian territory “undermine stability at a time when Syria is making efforts to rebuild and recover from years of turmoil.”

“The unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria remain indispensable prerequisites for enduring peace,” he said.

Opening the debate, Najat Rochdi, Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, said, “After five decades of dictatorship and 14 years of war, Syria seeks to build a new era.”

Welcoming resolution 2799 (2025), she urged the repeal of mandatory secondary sanctions. “These are a key impediment to enabling reconstruction and reviving the devastated Syrian economy,” the envoy said.

That resolution also reiterated respect for Syria’s territorial integrity, yet Israeli military operations continue to endanger civilians and threaten the transition, Rochdi said.

She also noted persistent violence in several areas, as well as the continued presence of listed terrorist groups and foreign terrorist fighters.

Noting a first trial now under way for crimes committed during the coastal events in March, the envoy added: “Syrians must feel that meaningful steps are being taken to end impunity.”

On establishing a transitional People’s Assembly, she noted that 18 seats remain vacant in another nine districts in northeast Syria and Sweida. The drafting of a permanent constitution is a foundational task and the elections that are to follow will require significant advance planning and engagement.

Briefing the Council on the humanitarian situation, Lisa Doughten, Director of Financing and Outreach Division, Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said “the stakes are immense”, with over 16 million people needing humanitarian assistance. Commercial shortages are driving up prices. While Syrians are retuning, 70 per cent report food shortages and damaged homes.

She called on the international community to prioritize three actions: sustained engagement to de-escalate conflicts; increased funding, as the Syria appeal is only 26 per cent funded; and large-scale, targeted investment in reconstruction and development.

Commerce Minister, SAPM Haroon finalize roadmap for USD 200 mln meat export target

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP): A high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on meat exports to Malaysia on Thursday proposed an ambitious target of USD 200 million worth of meat exports to Malaysia.
The meeting was co-chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, said a news release.
The session brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to review challenges recommendations, and the future roadmap for enhancing Pakistan’s meat exports to Malaysia.
During the meeting, the committee proposed an ambitious target of USD 200 million worth of meat exports to Malaysia.
Jam Kamal highlighted that a collaborative business model is being developed with private exporters to streamline and boost meat shipments.
He emphasized the need to upgrade Pakistan’s grazing areas, establish FMD vaccine laboratories, and introduce targeted incentives for exporters—calling these measures “essential and time-critical” for tapping into the Malaysian market.
SAPM Haroon reaffirmed that a comprehensive export strategy is being crafted on the Prime Minister’s directives. He said that Pakistan is fully prepared and globally compliant for the export of boneless meat, while work continues on a viable framework for bone-in meat exports.
“Our draft export plan has been prepared after extensive consultations with all stakeholders,” Haroon Akhtar noted, adding that incentives will be crucial for expanding buffalo meat exports.
He also underscored the importance of improving processing systems, cold-chain infrastructure, and export-ready mechanisms to enhance Pakistan’s competitiveness in international markets.
Jam Kamal Khan concluded that the newly developed business model will soon be presented to the Prime Minister. “This initiative will significantly boost Pakistan’s export portfolio and open new opportunities in high-demand halal markets,” he said.

Shanaka admits SL fell short, praises Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Sri Lankan Captain Dasun Shanaka acknowledged his side’s shortcomings after their defeat, emphasising the need for clearer plans and praising Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling performance.
“We need to come up with better plans, and we must give credit to the Zimbabwean bowlers. They bowled very well today, we could have batted better in the first six overs when the ball was moving. That’s where I feel we lost the game.”
Speaking at a press conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Shanaka noted that Zimbabwe’s recent consistency had strengthened their squad.
“They have been playing with the same group of players for some time, gaining valuable experience. Many of them are also active in leagues around the world. It’s not a case of Sri Lankan cricket declining. We beat them recently in Zimbabwe, but T20 cricket can produce surprising results. We just need to deliver stronger performances in the upcoming matches against both Zimbabwe and Pakistan.”
Commenting on individual performances, Shanaka expressed satisfaction with Eshan Malinga’s debut. “I’m really happy with the way Malinga bowled on debut, and Dushmantha Chameera also bowled well. In this format, wickets are crucial. After the powerplay, we couldn’t find that breakthrough. Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett batted extremely well during that phase. Wanindu Hasaranga is our strike bowler, and as captain I expect him to deliver more impact after the powerplay. Had we secured a wicket at that stage, the outcome might have been different.”
Shanaka added that the team management would reassess squad options with the World Cup approaching. “We need to consider a few other players as well. With the World Cup around the corner, we must ensure we reach the right level in the coming games. There are some injury concerns, and we’re monitoring those closely.”
Addressing his role as stand-in captain, he said, “I’m the deputy to Charith Asalanka, so if something happens to him, it’s my responsibility to lead. It doesn’t add any pressure, I captained the side in 2022 and 2023. At this moment, I don’t feel any pressure. It’s about giving my best to the team and getting the best out of the players.”
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Captain Sikandar Raza said his team does not rely on external motivation to perform, emphasizing the pride and responsibility that comes with representing the nation.
“I don’t think Zimbabwe needs an outside source to be better. Once we put on the national jersey, we know we have a job to do. Anyone would feel privileged to represent their country. There are many cricketers back home who would love to be in this position.”
Raza noted that Zimbabwe’s busy international calendar has played a crucial role in improving the team’s performance. “This year we’ve played 10 Test matches, which has helped us understand the game better. It’s also the first time in years that our schedule has been this full. These results show that the processes Zimbabwe Cricket has put in place are starting to deliver the rewards we’ve been working toward.”
He credited the team’s improved mentality and rigorous training for their competitiveness. “Belief comes from training. We’ve worked extremely hard. This year, in most of our games, even when we’ve lost, we’ve pushed strong teams to the wire. When you keep fighting, sometimes luck favours you, a tough catch, a diving stop, a run-out. Those small moments add up. Today was a testament to all the hard work. We were very clinical.”
Discussing strategy, Raza highlighted the significance of specialist roles in T20 cricket. “Specialists matter. In the lower middle order, strike rate is more important than total runs. A cameo of 28 off 10 or 30 off 15 can win you matches because T20 margins are often just a few runs. Each batting position has its purpose. Unfortunately, too much focus is placed on averages in T20 cricket, I look at strike rate and impact.”
When asked about his plan for upcoming matches against Pakistan, Raza replied simply, “Try and win it.”
He also spoke about the challenging playing conditions in Pakistan. “Weather plays a huge part. November and December are tough months for cricket here. Rawalpindi is difficult, Lahore will be tough, and Karachi perhaps a bit easier. You cannot fight the conditions. Credit to the grounds men, despite the cold, lack of sunlight, and heavy dew, they have prepared decent wickets.”
Raza praised the leadership within Zimbabwe’s bowling group, singling out Richard Ngarava. “He leads this bowling attack with his mindset and work ethic. Tinotenda Maposa follows his example, and Brad Evans has been a great addition with his discipline and professionalism. Richard has been a fantastic leader for this unit”
Reflecting on becoming only the second Zimbabwe player to reach 100 T20 wickets, Raza said the milestone was meaningful because it came in a winning cause. “These accolades only matter when Zimbabwe wins. In our dressing room, we’re trying to build a culture of celebrating the small things, like Tadiwanashe Marumani’s approach in the first three overs, our opening stand averaging 37 at a good strike rate, or Tashinga Musekiwa hitting that brilliant six. Ryan Burl hitting a six off his third ball, those are the moments I celebrate.”
He added that the win was especially memorable as it came in his 300th international appearance. “I couldn’t be more grateful, to get a win for Zimbabwe and to reach 100 wickets on my 300th match makes the victory even sweeter.”

Art Exhibition “Peace & Pieces” Volume 4 Inaugurated by Mayor Karachi at World Culture Festival 2025

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KARACHI, Nov 20 (APP):The international art exhibition “Peace & Pieces” (Volume 4), featuring diverse artistic works, was inaugurated by Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab at the ongoing 39-day World Culture Festival 2025.
 Speaking at the Exhibition, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that due to the World Culture Festival, Karachi has become a hub of cultural activity.  He added that Karachi is a city of love and hospitality, with a population of nearly 30 million. He thanked Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmad Shah for his efforts in bringing artists from across the world together.
He stated, “Today, we are showing the world how art and culture can bring people together. It is wonderful to see local and international artists creating fusion work side by side. He further announced that wall advertisements across the city would be replaced with mural art, and that Pakistani artists are collaborating with French muralists to beautify Karachi’s walls. “Art, music, dance, everything is happening here,” he added.
 The exhibition, held at the  Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery , showcased the works of international artists, including  Kelechi Nwaneri (Nigeria) ,  Adjaratou Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso) ,  Sofia Maria Xenaki and  Aglaia Perraki from  Greece.
Renowned Pakistani artists such as  Amin Gulgee ,  Akram Spaul ,  Basil Habib ,  Hamza Qazi ,  S.M. Fawad ,  Rahat Ali ,  Muhammad Muzammil ,  Muhammad Asad Gulzar ,  Haider Ali Naqvi ,  Asif Ahmed ,  Abida Dahri ,  Mona Naqsh ,  Zahid Mayo ,Ghulam Hussain , and  A.S. Rind also displayed their works, which drew significant attention from visitors.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmad Shah, as well as Marc Piton, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy, along with a large number of prominent figures from the world of visual arts.
While, the 21st day of the 39-day “World Culture Festival 2025” featured a music workshop, film screening, and the performance of the Japanese theatre play “Salaryman Macbeth.”

Zimbabwe defeat Sri Lanka by 67 runs

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Zimbabwe outplayed Sri Lanka by 67 runs in their second encounter of the T20I Tri-Series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Zimbabwe posted a fighting total of 162 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs after being sent in to bat. They suffered an early setback when opener Tadiwanashe Marumani (10) became the first wicket to fall.
Meanwhile, Opener Brian Bennett top-scored for the visitors with a composed 49 off 42 deliveries, falling just one run short of a well-deserved half-century.
His dismissal came at the hands of Wanindu Hasaranga, who delivered a crucial spell for Sri Lanka, also removing Ryan Burl (18) and Tony Munyonga (0) to finish with figures of 3 for 32.
Skipper Sikandar Raza continued Zimbabwe’s momentum with an aggressive 47 from 32 balls, sharing a solid 61-run stand for the third wicket with Bennett. However, he too fell just short of a milestone as Sri Lanka struck back in the middle overs.
Sri Lankan debutant, Eshan Malinga further tightened the screws by claiming 2 for 27, dismissing Brendan Taylor (11) and Tashinga Musekiwa (11).
The lower order struggled to accelerate, with Brad Evans (4) failing to make significant contributions, while Tinotenda Maposa (5) and Graeme Cremer (3) remained unbeaten at the close.
Sri Lanka’s bowling effort was rounded off by Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera, who picked up a wicket apiece, ensuring Zimbabwe were kept in check despite partnerships at the top.
In response, Sri Lanka produced a disappointing batting display, collapsing to 95 all out in the 20 overs. The side struggled to build partnerships, with wickets falling at regular intervals and no batter apart from the captain managing to offer sustained resistance.
Skipper Dasun Shanaka top-scored with a fighting 34 off 25 balls, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa (11) was the only other batter to reach double figures. The rest of the lineup failed to make an impact, opener Pathum Nissanka (0), Kamindu Mendis (9), Maheesh Theekshana (8), Wanindu Hasaranga (8), Kusal Mendis (6), Kusal Perera (4), Dushmantha Chameera (1), Eshan Malinga (1) and Nuwan Thushara (1) all fell one by one, leaving Sri Lanka well short of a competitive total.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers delivered a disciplined and clinical performance. Brad Evans led the attack with excellent figures of 3 for 9, while Richard Ngarava claimed 2 for 15. Tinotenda Maposa, Sikandar Raza, Graeme Cremer and Ryan Burl chipped in with a wicket apiece to seal a comprehensive bowling effort. Sikandar Raza was declared Player of the match.
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Sugath Thilakaratne, visited the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to witness the match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. However, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the next encounter of the T20 Tri-Series on Saturday.

Senate Standing Committee reviews Estate Office, Pak PWD assets in Quetta

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works, led by Chairman Senator Nasir Mehmood, conducted a detailed visit to the Estate Office and Pak PWD assets and buildings in Quetta.
Senator Shakoor Khan Achakzai, Senator Sheikh Bilal Mandokhail, and other committee members were also present during the visit.
During the briefing, Additional Secretary Estate Office Syed Zakria Ali Shah and Director General Estate Office Obaid ud Din informed the committee that the Finance Division has approved only Rs 50 million for the maintenance of federal government buildings in Balochistan. They explained that this amount is insufficient for the vast assets of the Estate Office and Works, spread over an area of 2 to 2.2 million square feet.
The committee chairman announced that a meeting with the Finance Division would be held soon to seek an increase in funds. He made it clear that encroachment on government property by any mafia will not be tolerated, and if any unauthorized person is residing in government housing, immediate action should be taken. For this purpose, coordination will be made with the IG Balochistan and other relevant authorities.
Later, the committee inspected government quarters at the Federal Lodges Secretariat and Sariab Customs. Committee members expressed strong displeasure over the poor condition of the buildings and lack of cleanliness. They directed the relevant officers to improve maintenance and cleanliness standards so that government residences could become more functional and a better source of revenue.
The Senate committee also visited the PHA-F residential project, where MD Muhammad Shahid and Project Director Raheel Saleem briefed them on the construction work. The committee expressed satisfaction with the quality of work.
During the visit, allottees presented their concerns before the committee, upon which the chairman assured them that their issues would be resolved on a priority basis and that every effort would be made to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe.

The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is organizing an exhibition on the 21st day of the 39-day World Culture Festival, showcasing the works of Pakistani and international artists. Peace & Pieces, Burkina Faso in Volume 4, illustrated by Adjaratou Ouedraoga. Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab and President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah briefed about the artworks. Renowned painter Shahid Rassam and Chairperson of the Doman Empowerment Committee Chand Gul Shah are present on this occasion

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The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is organizing an exhibition on the 21st day of the 39-day World Culture Festival, showcasing the works of Pakistani and international artists. Peace & Pieces, Burkina Faso in Volume 4, illustrated by Adjaratou Ouedraoga. Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab and President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah briefed about the artworks. Renowned painter Shahid Rassam and Chairperson of the Doman Empowerment Committee Chand Gul Shah are present on this occasion
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On the 21st day of the 39-day World Color Festival organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, an exhibition of artworks by Pakistani and international artists titled Peace & Pieces (Volume 4) inaugurating by Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab. President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Chairperson Women Empowerment Committee Chand Gul Shah and artist Shahid Rasam were also present on the occasion

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On the 21st day of the 39-day World Color Festival organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, an exhibition of artworks by Pakistani and international artists titled Peace & Pieces (Volume 4) inaugurating by Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab. President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Chairperson Women Empowerment Committee Chand Gul Shah and artist Shahid Rasam were also present on the occasion
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A lady health worker administers vaccine to a child at C.D.F Hospital during the National Measles and Rubella Prevention Campaign underway in the city

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A lady health worker administers vaccine to a child at C.D.F Hospital during the National Measles and Rubella Prevention Campaign underway in the city
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