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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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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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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.

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan meets Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, President & CEO of Elsewedy Electric, to discuss enhanced economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and deepening Pakistan-Egypt industrial collaboration

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan meets Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, President & CEO of Elsewedy Electric, to discuss enhanced economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and deepening Pakistan-Egypt industrial collaboration
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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik meets with Irfan Neziroglu, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Pakistan,. in federal capital

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik meets with Irfan Neziroglu, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Pakistan,. in federal capital
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PPBL president represents Pakistan at twin WBC conventions in Thailand

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Kamran Muraad
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): President of Pakistan Professional Boxing League (PPBL), Nauman Shah, is representing Pakistan at two major global events, the 1st WBC MuayThai Convention and the 63rd WBC Boxing Annual Convention, being held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 29 to December 5.
Hosted by the World Boxing Council (WBC), the twin conventions have brought together top officials, champions, promoters, and regulators from around the world to deliberate on key matters shaping the future of boxing and MuayThai. The WBC termed Pakistan’s representation, important for strengthening the sport’s global and regional footprint, said a press release.
In a letter the WBC highlighted the significance of international collaboration in boxing, stating that the annual gatherings serve as “a global meeting of the boxing family, where great friends and their families share a fraternal environment full of laughter, joy, good faith, friendship and unity for the good of the sport we love so much.”
Speaking to APP from Bangkok, Nauman Shah expressed pride in representing Pakistan on one of the sport’s biggest platforms. “It is a tremendous honour for me and for Pakistan’s professional boxing community,” he said. “This invitation reflects the growing recognition of Pakistan’s role in the global boxing landscape.”
He said the conventions would provide Pakistan with an opportunity to deepen engagement with international stakeholders. “My focus here is to build strong global linkages, attract wider exposure for our fighters, and highlight Pakistan as a rising force in combat sports,” Shah remarked.
He added that discussions at the twin events were centred on athlete safety, governance, training standards, and future collaborations. “I am also exploring avenues to bring international boxing and MuayThai events to Pakistan, which will help our fighters gain world-class experience at home,” he noted.
The WBC MuayThai Convention is the first of its kind, aimed at boosting coordination among the rapidly expanding MuayThai community, while the 63rd annual boxing convention is addressing regulation, rankings, global championships, and athlete development.

Chief Minister to brief parliamentary leaders on NFC

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Kamran Muraad
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PESHAWAR, Dec 01 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi will take all parties’ parliamentary leaders into confidence regarding the The National Finance Commission Award (NFC).
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information Shani Jan said in a statement that people from all schools of thought will have to play their role in securing the legitimate rights of the province.
He said that the former FATA has been administratively merged but its financial integration is still pending.
He added that from 2018 to 2025 the rightful NFC share of the province has not been given and despite the merger of the former FATA the NFC share has not been increased.

FOSPAH hosts powerful art exhibition ‘Workplace Harassment — Breaking the Silence’

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Kamran Muraad
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) on Monday held an art exhibition titled “Workplace Harassment — Breaking the Silence,” bringing together artists, students, professionals, and rights advocates from across the country to spark dialogue, encourage accountability, and promote safer workplaces in Pakistan.
The exhibition, themed “Workplace Harassment: Breaking the Silence”, showcased over 250 remarkable entries across three categories — Handmade Posters, Digital Art, and Short Videos — submitted by participants who used art as a bold medium to challenge stigma, amplify survivors’ voices, and call for systemic change. The entries were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Saba Zia, Noshaba Naz, and Sarah Rajper, whose expertise added immense value to the jury process.
Addressing the audience, the Honorable Federal Ombudsperson emphasized the critical role of public engagement in dismantling harmful norms that enable harassment. “Creating awareness is the first step,” she noted. “Through initiatives like this exhibition, we aim to break the silence—together.”
The event was honored by the presence of Federal Minister for Law & Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his remarks, he highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure safe and respectful workplaces, acknowledging that both strong legal frameworks and public engagement are essential for sustainable change. He appreciated FOSPAH’s continued initiatives aimed at strengthening protections and awareness nationwide.
The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, civil society representatives, media personnel, and young artists. The presence of esteemed guests added prestige to the occasion, and their continued support underscores the collective commitment to advancing gender equality and workplace dignity.
FOSPAH remains committed to advancing its mandate by strengthening awareness, accessibility, and institutional mechanisms to eliminate workplace harassment.

Police arrest 33 drug traffickers with 56kg narcotics

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Asif Jalal
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KHANEWAL, Dec 01 (APP): Khanewal police arrested 33 drug traffickers, one of them in injured condition, and recovered 56 kilogram of narcotics in the wake of many operations conducted across the district so far, police spokesman said on Monday.
During an operation, pol ice came under fire attack from the criminals and one of them
was arrested in injured condition, police spokesman said, adding that the crackdown
targeting narcotics traffickers, dealers and smugglers was still in progress.
DPO Ismaeel Kaharak said that police arrested 33 drug traffickers and recovered 53 kilogram
of Hashish, 2 kg Heroin, and one kilogram of ICE and pledged to continue operations
targeting the menace of narcotics till its complete elimination from the district.

54 business ideas by female university students shortlisted for seed funding

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):The Punjab Women Development Department has shortlisted 54 business ideas submitted by students from 40 universities across the province for seed funding.
Salma Saadia, Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development Department, told Wealth Pakistan that these ideas would be funded by the Youth Pitch Program, which has been initiated to empower female innovators across the province.
She said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz aims to nurture entrepreneurial talent among female university students in Punjab.
The department will strive to equip young women with the confidence, skills, and support needed to transform their business ideas into viable startups.
 The government’s slogan “Muzboot Aurat, Muzboot Punjab” (Strong Woman, Strong Punjab) encourages students to envision a practical future beyond graduation.
The initiative focuses on ensuring that women have a clear professional direction, helping them enter the workforce with purpose and preparedness.
Female students from 40 universities engaged by the Women Development Department were invited to participate, helping generate many ideas and representations from institutions across the province.
A structured and transparent selection framework has been adopted. Students applied online and submitted their startup concepts.
A faculty committee in each participating university reviewed the submissions and shortlisted business ideas under three thematic areas, ensuring alignment with program goals, she added.
Currently, 54 innovative ideas have been shortlisted for the next phase.
The shortlisted participants will be invited to present their ideas next month.
 The department has planned training sessions for them.
This platform creates a collaborative environment, allowing young women to learn, grow, and showcase their entrepreneurial potential, Salma added.
To support the best concepts, the department plans to award seed money ranging from Rs500,000 to Rs1 million to the top 10 business ideas, helping students kickstart their startups and bring their visions to life.
Salma said for the Financial Year 2025–2026, Rs35 million has been allocated to implement and expand the Youth Pitch Program.
The project has been digitized to ensure transparency.
Yamena Ahmed, a university student, told Wealth Pakistan that female students in Punjab feel very encouraged due to the program, as it gives them a real chance to turn their ideas into reality.
She said it is inspiring to see the government supporting women and providing seed money to help develop their ideas. This approach will create hope and motivation for students like her to pursue entrepreneurship seriously.
Yamena said women are working shoulder to shoulder with men in different fields, and she feels proud that a woman chief minister is leading Punjab and providing ample opportunities to women to excel in every field of life.

Pakistani Civil Servant Zile Huma wins Silver and Bronze at 2025 Women Changing the World Asia Awards

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Kamran Muraad
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): Pakistani civil servant Zile Huma has won Silver and Bronze Awards for Humanitarian Impact and Sustainability at the 2025 Women Changing the World Asia Awards.
The awards recognize outstanding women leading change in sustainability, humanitarian work, leadership, and innovation. Ms. Huma was honored for her contributions to climate change, human rights, and higher education during her twelve-year public service career. She was also part of the team that developed the world’s first Oxford COVID-19 Tracker.
Ms. Huma has previously received multiple national and international accolades, including the Climate Excellence Award 2025, Achievement Award 2025, Integrity Icon Award 2021, and Agahi Award 2018, and was recently named among the Leadership and Kindness 50 Leading Lights of Asia Pacific.
A Chevening Scholar and University of Oxford graduate, she continues to champion inclusive and sustainable development. She said the recognition encourages her to keep making a positive grassroots impact.
Ms. Huma will now represent Pakistan as a finalist at the 2026 Global Women Changing the World Awards in Paris next April.

Alhamra Sufi festival concludes with historic celebration of harmony, spiritual unity

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Dec 01 (APP): The three-day Alhamra Sufi Festival concluded with remarkable splendour, leaving the city immersed in the timeless message of love, unity, and spiritual
reflection.
Lahore, home to the enduring legacy of great Sufi saints, witnessed an extraordinary
cultural experience as Alhamra emerged as a radiant centre of devotion, intellectual
engagement, and artistic excellence.
The final day drew an overwhelming number of visitors who filled Alhamra’s gardens,
halls, and open-air spaces from early evening until late at night. Families, youth, writers,
students, and cultural enthusiasts moved through softly lit lawns, explored vibrant book
stalls, and embraced the serene charm of Lahore’s winter nights. Across the event’s
three days, Alhamra recorded unprecedented footfall, cementing the festival as one
of the city’s most celebrated cultural successes in recent years.
A major highlight of the concluding day was the thought-provoking session “The Social
Influence of Sufism and Its Relevance Today.” Featuring distinguished speakers Dr Moin
Nizami, Dr Tariq Sharif Zada, Dr Waqar Yousuf Azeemi, Sahibzada Muhammad Asim
Maharvi, and Dr Fahad Ali Kazmi, and moderated by Dr Fatima Fayyaz, the session
offered profound insights on Sufism’s enduring role in cultivating compassion, harmony,
and social well-being. Many participants described it as one of the most impactful
intellectual dialogues held at Alhamra.
The Hall 2 resonated with spiritual energy during a captivating Sufi raqs performance,
where the dancers’ graceful whirling movements created a meditative rhythm that
deeply moved the audience.
Later, Alhamra Hall 1 hosted a spectacular evening of Qawwali headlined by renowned
qawwal Sher Miandad, whose powerful renditions filled the hall with devotion as thousands
joined in chorus. In Hall 2, Riyaz Ali Qadri and Ghulam Ali Qadri enthralled the audience
with dynamic performances that drew applause, cheers, and standing ovations.
Alhamra Executive Director Mahboob Alam, reflecting on the festival’s success, said
the overwhelming public participation reflects society’s deep yearning for peace, love,
and spiritual enrichment. He noted that Alhamra has fulfilled a vital cultural responsibility
by bringing Sufi heritage to the forefront at a time when such platforms are greatly needed.
He praised the meaningful discussions, captivating music sessions, and the unforgettable
environment of collective joy that defined the festival.
For three memorable days, the Alhamra Sufi Festival brought together people from all walks
of life through art, music, poetry, and dialogue. The event reached audiences across the
globe through digital platforms, where thousands tuned in to live-streamed sessions and
Qawwali performances.

Customs Quetta seizes 28 non-customs-paid vehicles worth Rs. 272 million

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta, has seized a total of 28 non-customs-paid (NCP) vehicles valued at Rs. 272 million during two major operations carried out across Balochistan.
In the first operation, Customs Enforcement Quetta seized 19 NCP vehicles worth Rs. 122 million as part of an extensive crackdown launched under the directives of the Chief Collector of Customs (Enforcement), Islamabad, said a news release.
The confiscated vehicles include high-value models such as Toyota Land Cruiser, Corolla, Prius, Fielder, Crown, Mark X, Premio, Aqua, Vitz, Probox, Mira, and Alto. All vehicles have been detained for legal proceedings under the Customs Act, 1969.
In a separate intelligence-based operation conducted on November 28, 2025, the Mobile Squad of Customs Enforcement Quetta, in coordination with FC 74 Wing, raided a godown in Quetta city and seized 09 additional NCP vehicles worth Rs. 150 million.
These include 02 Toyota Land Cruisers, 02 Crown Hybrid cars, 01 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 02 Toyota Prius cars, 01 Suzuki Alto, and 01 Suzuki Heavy Bike.
FBR commends the Enforcement Quetta teams for their effective coordination, vigilance, and operational excellence. These actions reaffirm FBR’s unwavering commitment to curbing smuggling, protecting national revenue, and ensuring lawful trade practices across Pakistan.
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