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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.

Rescue safely evacuates 3010 persons trapped in snow across KP

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Samina Ch
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PESHAWAR, Jan 26 (APP):During heavy snowfall in the last three days, Rescue 1122 provided full relief services and safely evacuated around 3010 persons trapped in snow across the province, said Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesperson of Rescue 1122.
In a press release issued here on Tuesday, Bilal Faizi shared that Rescue 1122 removed 942 vehicles from the snow and restored traffic.
Hundreds of affected people were provided immediate medical assistance on the spot, while 60 important roads and highways were cleared with heavy machinery, the statement added.
Rescue operations continued day and night in Tirah Valley and adjacent areas. A total of 535 personnel and 190 vehicles participated in the operation, spokesperson continued.
He said the department set up 32 temporary rescue points in the affected districts. All rescue stations are on high alert, rescue activities are ongoing.
People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel in bad weather and contact 1122 in case of emergency.

Road restoration in Galiyat continues for third consecutive day after snowfall

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Samina Ch
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NATHIAGALI, Jan 26 (APP):Road restoration and relief activities in Galiyat continued for the third consecutive day following heavy snowfall, as the Abbottabad district administration intensified efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.
According to officials, the operations are being carried out under the supervision of the district administration. Road clearance and relief work are being monitored by Additional Assistant Commissioner Galiyat, Muhammad Tariq.
Road movement has been restored from Nathiagali to Donga Gali, Changla Gali, Khairagali Link Road, and from Swaar Gali to Baryan, the Punjab–Murree entry point. During the operation, the main road was fully cleared and opened for all types of traffic with two-way movement.
Heavy machinery remained deployed on various link roads, while additional machinery was shifted from Baryan to Changla Gali to recover an affected vehicle. The vehicle, belonging to a family traveling from Punjab, had slipped towards a ravine due to heavy snowfall and slippery conditions. All family members had already been shifted to a safe location.
On the third day of the operation, a rescue recovery vehicle was used to successfully retrieve the vehicle. Following complete road clearance, the vehicle was moved from Changla Gali town to the main road.
The district administration stated that all available resources are being utilized to ensure the safety of citizens and tourists, maintain traffic flow, and ensure timely restoration of roads amid prevailing weather conditions.

900 kites recovered,three arrested

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Samina Ch
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SARGODHGA, Jan 26 (APP):Police on Monday intensified their crackdown against kite sellers,makers and flyers,recovering more than 900 kites and strings during raids conducted over the past 24 hours.
According to a police spokesperson,factory area police seized 520 kites from Umar Farooq,while Midh Ranjha police recovered 300 kites from Rafaqat.Kirana police confiscated 51 kites and urban area and Jhal Chakian police arrested three individuals for flying kites.
Cases have been registered against the accused under the Kite Flying Act, and further legal action is underway.
The Punjab government has imposed strict penalties under the Kite Flying Act.
Those involved in manufacturing or flying kites face five to seven years’ imprisonment and fines of up to Rs 5 million,while kite flyers may be sentenced to three to five years in prison along with fines of up to Rs 2 million.
For juveniles,first-time offenders will be fined Rs.50,000,second-time offenders Rs.100,000 and repeat violations will be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018,which may include imprisonment.
Police have urged citizens to refrain from kite flying,terming it a dangerous activity and advised parents to prevent children from engaging in the practice.

Two persons die, one injured in sugar mill’s fire

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Samina Ch
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MUZAFFARGARH, Jan 26 (APP):Two persons on Monday were killed while one sustained injuries as  a fire broke out due to short circuit in  Shaikhu Sugar mill, Snawan area, district Kot Addu.
The Rescue 1122 sources said the fire incident occurred in an under construction building of the factory.
The bodies had been identified as Husnain Raza 18 years and Numan 23 yeas old, they said .
The Rescue 1122 team shifted the bodies to Rural Health Complex (RHC),  Snawan, the sources said.

Naqvi inaugurates advanced real-time passport monitoring system ‘Shukra’

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Samina Ch
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ISLAMABAD:Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports on Monday, where he formally inaugurated Shukra, a state-of-the-art monitoring system designed to track passport applications, printing, and departmental performance in real time.
As part of the upgrade, a 24/7 Monitoring Room and a Call Centre have been made operational at the DG Immigration and Passports. On the minister’s directives, the system for issuing Emergency Travel Documents has also been fully digitized.
Officials briefed Minister Naqvi in detail on the new Secure Hybrid Intelligence for Knowledge-Based Response Analytics (Shukra) system.
Mohsin Naqvi praised the performance of the DG Immigration and Passports and his team for introducing a modern, technology-driven monitoring network. He said Pakistan’s passport system has now been aligned with those of the world’s leading countries.
“With this new system, real-time monitoring of passport applications and deliveries—both within Pakistan and abroad—will now be possible,” the minister said. “Every stage, from application submission to final delivery, will be closely supervised.”
Naqvi added that the government’s aim is to provide citizens with fast, safe, and globally standardized services. He noted that the upgraded monitoring framework would further enhance the department’s efficiency.
The interior minister also highlighted improvements in passport security features, which have been upgraded to meet ICAO international standards. He noted that new automatic German printing machines have increased production capacity, eliminated human intervention in printing, and improved overall reliability.
During his visit, the minister toured the e-Monitoring Room, Call Centre, Forensic Lab, and the modern Production Unit. Officials briefed him on the Digital Integrated Dashboard, which enables daily operational monitoring and staff performance evaluation.
Under the new system, passport office crowd levels will be detected automatically, while the Network Management System will track backlogs and machinery status.
The Director General of FIA, DG Immigration and Passports, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, IG Islamabad Police, and other senior officials were also present.

Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector gains momentum as CDNS achieves Rs 23.6 bln inflows

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector has witnessed strong growth momentum as the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) recorded Rs 23.6 billion in Shariah-compliant investment inflows during the period from July 1, 2025, to January 23, 2026.
The achievement brings CDNS close to its annual Islamic finance target of Rs 25 billion for the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting rising investor confidence in interest-free savings instruments amid the country’s evolving financial landscape.
A senior CDNS official termed the progress a clear indication of the growing preference for ethical and Shariah-compliant investment options. “We have revived and reinforced our focus on Islamic finance during the current fiscal year, which is expected to support sustainable growth of Pakistan’s Islamic economy,” the official said.
He added that the issuance of dedicated Islamic bonds and Shariah-compliant savings certificates played a key role in attracting investors seeking halal returns while simultaneously contributing to national savings.
The latest performance builds on CDNS’s strong track record in Islamic finance. During the previous fiscal year 2024-25, the directorate successfully achieved its target of Rs 24 billion in Islamic investments. Earlier, in FY 2023-24, CDNS mobilized around Rs 75 billion through Islamic bonds alone, laying a solid foundation for expanding Shariah-compliant products and institutional reforms.
Highlighting the broader significance of the sector, the official noted that Islamic finance has become an integral part of the global financial system and constitutes a substantial share of the economies of several major countries. In Pakistan, these initiatives are aligned with efforts to diversify financial products, promote a savings culture, and strengthen economic stability.
Apart from Islamic finance, CDNS has also shown robust performance in overall savings mobilization. By the end of December 2025, it had secured Rs 700 billion in inflows toward its ambitious savings target for FY 2025-26.
Ongoing reforms within the organization are aimed at improving efficiency, digitizing services, and introducing innovative products to cater to changing market needs.
With nearly 94 percent of its annual Islamic finance target already achieved midway through the fiscal year, CDNS appears well-positioned to meet—and potentially exceed—its goals, reinforcing Pakistan’s push toward a more inclusive and resilient Islamic economic framework.

Another youth dies of gas suffocation in Mansehra

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Samina Ch
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MANSEHRA, Jan 26 (APP):A young resident of Dhodial on Monday lost his life due to suffocation caused by poisonous gas, taking the death toll from gas-related incidents in the Hazara region to ten amid the ongoing cold wave.
According to details, the deceased has been identified as Muhammad Ibrahim, son of Sultan, had gone to Mansehra to attend his grandfather’s funeral. During the night, he slept in a room along with his cousins after burning coal for warmth.
As a result, toxic fumes accumulated in the room, leading to suffocation. Muhammad Ibrahim died on the spot, while the other children fell unconscious and were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The deceased was a second-year student.
As a severe cold wave continues to grip the Hazara region, concerns are growing that the number of deaths caused by gas suffocation and unsafe heating practices may further increase. Authorities have urged the public to adopt precautionary measures while using heaters and coal in closed spaces to avoid such tragic incidents.

UN rights chief slams US treatment of migrants, amid rising deaths in ICE custody

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UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): The UN’s top human rights official has raised alarm over what he described as the growing dehumanisation of migrants in the United States, warning that current immigration enforcement practices are undermining due process, family unity and basic human dignity.

In a news release, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, said individuals suspected of being undocumented migrants are being surveilled, arrested and detained – sometimes violently – in locations ranging from hospitals and places of worship to courthouses, schools, markets and private homes.

The UN rights chief said he was “astounded by the now-routine abuse and denigration of migrants and refugees.”

He warned that fear generated by such federal operations is rippling through communities, with children missing school and medical appointments, out of concern that their parents may not return.

“Those who dare to speak up or protest peacefully against heavy-handed immigration raids are vilified and threatened by officials, and on occasion subjected to arbitrary violence themselves,” Turk said.

He said numerous migration policies now being implemented by US authorities are resulting in arbitrary and unlawful arrests and detentions, as well as flawed removal decisions. He expressed concern that enforcement actions often lacked sufficient individualized assessments.

US immigration enforcement is primarily carried out by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency responsible for identifying, arresting, detaining and removing non-citizens deemed to be in violation of immigration law.

Turk stressed that while national governments have the authority to establish and enforce migration policies, those powers must be exercised in full accordance with the law. Failure to respect due process, he said, risks eroding public trust, weakening institutional legitimacy and violating individuals’ rights.

He also deplored the US’ use of large-scale enforcement operations, raising concerns that force has at times appeared unnecessary or disproportionate.

On 7 January 2026, a woman was fatally shot in Minnesota’s largest city, Minneapolis, during an operation involving federal officers.

“Under international law, the intentional use of lethal force is only permissible as a measure of last resort against an individual representing an imminent threat to life,” Turk said.

Turk cited cases in which parents were detained or transferred between facilities without adequate information being provided about their whereabouts or access to legal counsel, making it difficult to maintain family contact or pursue legal remedies.

“I call on the administration to end practices that are tearing apart families,” said the High Commissioner. He also called for independent and transparent investigations into a reported rise in the number of deaths in ICE custody.

Turk also expressed deep concern over what he described as “dehumanizing narratives” used by some Government officials to portray migrants and refugees.

“I call on leaders at all levels in the US to halt the use of scapegoating tactics that seek to distract and divide, and which increase the exposure of migrants and refugees to xenophobic hostility and abuse,” he said.

Turk also recognized the efforts of a wide range of public officials, community groups and civil society representatives across the US, who are working to uphold dignity, fairness and accountability in the treatment of migrants and their communities.

He highlighted that the US’ history has been “shaped profoundly” by the contributions that migrants, from all parts of the world, have made and continue to make.

“Demonizing migrants and refugees collectively as criminals, threats, or burdens on society – based on their origin, nationality or migration status – is inhuman, wrong, and it goes against the very fabric and foundations of the nation,” he warned.

Governor Kundi condoles deaths of prominent figures in DI Khan

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 26 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi paid separate condolence visits in Dera Ismail Khan, expressing grief over the death of senior political and social figure Chairman Haji Inayatullah Baloch and the wife of noted social personality Muhammad Nawaz Khan Mehsud.
The governor visited the residence of Chairman Haji Inayatullah Baloch of Zandani, where he met the deceased’s son and other family members and expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kundi said that the demise of Haji Inayatullah Baloch had created a void that would be difficult to fill. He described the late leader as a sincere, compassionate and humanitarian individual, adding that his association with the Pakistan Peoples Party remained exemplary.
Later, the governor visited the residence of Muhammad Nawaz Khan Mehsud to offer condolences on the death of his wife. He expressed heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for the forgiveness of the departed soul and for patience for the family to bear the loss.
Governor Kundi prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the departed souls in Jannah and for strength and patience for the bereaved families during this difficult time.

Governor Kundi meets party leaders, citizens during visit to DI Khan

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 26 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday held meetings with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) local office-bearers, representatives of various walks of life, and local citizens here at the Kundi Model Farm.
During the visit, PPP District President Malik Farhan Afzal Dhap met the governor and briefed him on party organizational matters in the district. They also discussed  strategies to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
A number of citizens also called on the governor and apprised him of various civic and administrative issues. Governor Kundi listened to the problems attentively and issued on-the-spot instructions to the concerned staff to take practical steps for their early resolution.
The governor paid tribute to PPP workers for their unwavering commitment to the party and its ideology despite difficult circumstances, acknowledging their sacrifices and loyalty.
The party workers and attendees expressed appreciation for Governor Kundi’s people-friendly approach, stating that the way he is running the Governor House in a public-oriented manner is being admired not only across the province but also by workers of other political parties at the national level.
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