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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.

President Asif Ali Zardari and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir parliamentary delegation offering Fatiha for the late Barrister Sultan Mehmood, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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President Asif Ali Zardari and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir parliamentary delegation offering Fatiha for the late Barrister Sultan Mehmood, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
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President Asif Ali Zardari and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir parliamentary delegation offering Fatiha for the late Barrister Sultan Mehmood, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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President Asif Ali Zardari and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir parliamentary delegation offering Fatiha for the late Barrister Sultan Mehmood, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
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President Zardari condoles loss of lives in Canadian shooting

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Irfan Khan
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ISLAMABAD, 12 Feb (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari extended deepest condolences to the Government and people of Canada following the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

The president expressed sorrow over the loss of life, including several students, and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release on Wednesday night.

He also paid tribute to the courage of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and emergency responders who acted quickly to contain the situation.

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“Pakistan stands in solidarity with our Canadian brothers and sisters during this time of grief,” the president said.

The Government of Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to condemn all acts of violence and to promote peace and tolerance.

 

 

 

President Zardari condoles loss of lives in Canadian shooting

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended deepest condolences to the Government and people of Canada following the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

In a press statement, the president expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, including several students, and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.

He also paid tribute to the courage of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and emergency responders who acted quickly to contain the situation.

“Pakistan stands in solidarity with our Canadian brothers and sisters during this time of grief,” the president said adding that the Government of Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to condemn all acts of violence and to promote peace and tolerance.

AJK PM, parliamentary delegation call on President Zardari

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday met a parliamentary delegation from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), led by Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The delegation also included former AJK Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas.

During the meeting, the delegation briefed the president on the overall political and administrative situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency Media Wing, the delegation also sought President Zardari’s guidance on party matters and held consultations regarding future political steps.

Fateha was offered during the meeting for the late Barrister Sultan Mahmood, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

President Zardari emphasized national unity and a firm stance for the protection of the Kashmiri people living under Indian illegal occupation and for their right to self-determination.

DPM Dar announces appointment of 19 new envoys

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday announced the appointment of 19 new ambassadors and consuls general to represent Pakistan in key capitals and cities around the world, following the approval of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

In his post on ‘X’, Ishaq Dar expressed confidence that the newly appointed envoys would carry forward Pakistan’s diplomatic mission with “clarity of purpose and wisdom.”

“These appointments build on the momentum of the last two years of robust foreign policy engagement,” Dar said.

The newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners include:
Bangkok: Ms Saadia Altaf Qazi
Berlin: Mr Salman Sharif
Dar-es-Salam: Mr Hasnain Yousaf
Dushanbe: Mr Irfan Ahmed
Geneva: Mr Tahir Hussain Andrabi
Kampala: Mr Ashar Shahzad
Kathmandu: Mr Mohammad Aamir Khan
London: Chaudhry Tipu Usman
Nairobi: Dr Bilal Ahmed
Oslo: Mr Asim Ali Khan
Stockholm: Mr Ahmed Amjad Ali
Tashkent: Mr Muhammad Mudassir Tipu
Tehran: Mr Imran Ahmed Siddiqui
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The following officials have been appointed as Consuls General:
Frankfurt: Mr Ali Anser Zaidi
Guangzhou: Mr Yasir Iqbal Butt
Kandahar: Mr Shahbaz Hussain
Los Angeles: Mr Siraj Ahmad Khan
Mazar-e-Sharif: Mr Awais Ahmad Khan
Montreal: Mr Faisal Abro

Dar commended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Pakistan’s diplomatic corps for their professionalism and dedication, noting that many serve far from home under challenging circumstances.

“Our diplomats’ quiet service remains central to Pakistan’s representation abroad,” he said, offering prayers for their success in advancing the country’s interests globally.

President reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace, tolerance

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace, tolerance and mutual respect and to addressing the root causes that led to radicalization and violence.
“Violent extremism is a grave violation of human dignity and an affront to the universal values of justice, compassion and human rights,” the president said in a message on the occasion of the ‘International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism’ being observed on February 12.
On this day, the president said Pakistan called for renewed international commitment to addressing the conditions conducive to terrorism, investing in youth empowerment, countering hate speech and disinformation and strengthening families and communities as the first line of defence against extremist narratives.
The president further said that Pakistan made significant sacrifices in its resolute fight against terrorism and violent extremism, adding “Our people, armed forces and law enforcement agencies have demonstrated extraordinary resilience and determination in confronting this menace.”
At the same time, he said they remained convinced that lasting peace could only be achieved through education, dialogue, economic opportunity, good governance and the promotion of pluralism and social harmony.
“We remain steadfast in our efforts to strengthen legal safeguards, institutional reforms and capacity-building to prevent torture and extremism,” President Secretariat Media Wing, in a press release, quoted the president as saying.
He said they were also deeply concerned by the continued and systematic use of extremism in conflict zones and under repressive regimes.
“We particularly draw the attention of the international community to the plight of innocent civilians, including women and children, who continue to face extremism, arbitrary detention, and extrajudicial actions in illegally occupied territories like Kashmir and Palestine,” he stressed.
The president emphasized that they strongly believed that preventing violent extremism demanded collective global action.
The international community must foster cooperation based on shared responsibility, respect for sovereignty and adherence to international law, he said, adding efforts to counter violent extremism must not stigmatise any religion, culture or community but instead promote understanding, inclusion and respect for diversity.
The president said Pakistan was a party to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015), Pakistan’s National Policy on Prevention of Violent Extremism (NPVE), 2024, reflected this understanding and was fully aligned with the UN’s mission to Prevent Violent Extremism.
“It represents a strategic shift from reactive responses to proactive prevention, grounded in the principles of pluralism, human rights, rule of law, and social justice. The policy adopts a whole-of-society approach,” he added.
The president said countering extremism and fostering tolerance was deeply rooted in both Islamic teachings and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “Islam emphasises respect for human dignity, equality and peaceful coexistence among all people. Similarly, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, regardless of distinctions,” he added.
Together, he said these principles underlined that preventing extremism was a moral and civic duty that nurtured peace, justice and harmony within societies and across nations.
President Zardari called for joint efforts to build a world where peace prevailed over violence, dialogue over division and hope over hatred, for the benefit of the present and future generations.

ISSI, IIPE sign MoU to enhance research, policy cooperation

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a delegation from the Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE), led by Prof. Dr. Branislav Ðordevic, Director IIPE, and Dr. Ivona Ladevac, Deputy Director IIPE, for a call-on meeting and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The ISSI side was led by Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, Board of Governors, ISSI, and was accompanied by Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director, China–Pakistan Study Centre at ISSI, and Muhammad Taimur Fahad Khan, Research Associate at ISSI, said a press release issued on Wednesday.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Emphasis was placed on the importance of establishing and strengthening institutional linkages between academic and think-tank communities of Pakistan and Serbia, particularly in the areas of joint research, policy dialogue, and academic exchange.
The discussions were followed by the signing of an MoU aimed at formalising institutional cooperation. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Branislav Ðordevic on behalf of IIPE and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood on behalf of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI).
Concluding the engagement, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood presented ISSI mementos to the visiting delegation as a gesture of goodwill, reaffirming ISSI’s commitment to fostering sustained academic and research collaboration with IIPE.

IHC seeks answer regarding protection of minors from social media effects

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought response from respondents regarding the measures taken to protect the children under age of 16 from the harmful effects of social media use.
The court also sought answer regarding establishment of social media regulator authority in the country.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a two-page written order on the petition filed by the father of minor Akbar Khan Shinwari. In it, the court ordered the Ministry of Information Technology, PTA and PEMRA to submit their comments on the matter and asked them to report on the implementation of the recent amendments to social media regulation, monitoring and PECA.
It should be informed about the regulatory framework that has been created regarding the use of social media by minors and the steps taken regarding the mechanism for assessing the age of minors (social media use). It should also be informed about the constitutional mandate regarding the protection of children.
The Islamabad High Court said that it is important to protect children from the harmful effects of online harms. The use of social media without regulation is dangerous for children. There are also issues of mental illness and violation of privacy due to children’s use of social media without regulation.
According to the order, the petitioner said that laws have been made around the world regarding the use of social media by minors. The court has sought a response from the federal government by March 3.

Public-private partnership vital to overcome fatal diseases: Wajiha Qamar

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) organized an impactful awareness session titled “Oral Cancer Awareness, Skin and Health Care during Ramazan” at the Chamber House.
Addressing the event State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Ms. Wajiha Qamar emphasized the critical importance of awareness sessions on fatal diseases, particularly cancer, which continues to claim thousands of lives each year due to late diagnosis and lack of preventive measures.
She stated that early detection, timely screening, and public education are key tools in combating life-threatening illnesses such as oral cancer.
The  State Minister appreciated the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry for taking proactive steps under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by organizing health awareness programs for the business community and the general public.
She termed the Chamber’s commitment to CSR commendable and stressed that public-private collaboration is essential to effectively address health challenges and ensure community well-being.
The Minister highlighted the significance of taking more care of the under privileged segments of the society during the coming month of Ramazan.
The session featured expert insights from Professor Dr. Johariya Azhar, Professor Dr. Abul Hasan, Dr. Sharif Uz Zaman Khan, and Dr. Karen Shehryar, who shared detailed guidance on prevention strategies, early detection, symptoms, and management of oral cancer, along with important tips regarding skin and general health care during fasting.
In his welcome address, President Sardar Tahir Mehmood reiterated that ICCI remains committed not only to promoting a conducive business environment and ease of doing business but also to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility as a core priority.
He highlighted that the Chamber has consistently organized Pink Ribbon awareness sessions, anti-drug campaigns, and youth sports initiatives, believing that a healthy and informed society forms the foundation of a strong and sustainable economy.
On the occasion, the ICCI President announced the establishment of an Online Help Desk to facilitate the public regarding oral cancer and related medical concerns.
Through this platform, patients will be able to register and receive expert guidance, preliminary consultation, and assistance in connecting with relevant healthcare institutions.
In this connection Professor Dr. Johariya Azhar Convener Standing Committee for Health Education and Prevention was appointed as focal person.
Sardar Tahir Mehmood  further stressed that early diagnosis and preventive measures not only save precious lives but also reduce the economic burden on families. A healthy individual contributes positively to both their household and the national economy.
Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub, and former Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui also shared  their insights on the subject.
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