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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.

CTP launches crackdown on pressure horns

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Qadir Rajpoot
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FAISALABAD, Feb 25 (APP):City Traffic Police (CTP) launched a crackdown against vehicles using pressure
horns and seized dozens of such horns during the ongoing campaign.
Chief Traffic Officer Nasir Javed Rana said that the use of pressure horns is not only a violation
of traffic laws but also poses serious risks to human hearing and public health.
He said that awareness banners and flex boards are being displayed at key locations across the city to
educate motorists about the harmful effects and legal consequences of using pressure horns.

OIC-COMSTECH announces 70 fellowships for Yemeni scholars under Phase III

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Qadir Rajpoot
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):The Coordinator General of OIC-COMSTECH, Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, along with Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen, and Salimullah Taha, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Pakistan, launched Phase III of the COMSTECH-CCoE Yemen Program at the COMSTECH Secretariat in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Islamabad and CCoE member institutions.
Prof Choudhary announced 70 fellowships for Yemeni scholars, reaffirming COMSTECH’s commitment to strengthening scientific capacity and promoting academic collaboration across the OIC region.
He highlighted that the initiative serves as a platform for scientific diplomacy, enabling Yemeni researchers to benefit from advanced training and institutional partnerships.
Ambassador Alashabi expressed heartfelt appreciation to COMSTECH and the participating universities for their generous support, stating that the fellowships will significantly contribute to enhancing the professional capabilities of Yemeni scholars and supporting Yemen’s higher education sector.
The ceremony was attended by heads and representatives of leading institutions including the University of Lahore; University of Management and Technology; Nur International University; Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology; International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences; Kohsar University Murree;  National University of Sciences and Technology; Riphah International University; Fatima Jinnah Women University; University of Swat; Bahria University; National University of Technology (NUTECH); Ibadat International University; COMSATS University Islamabad; Iqra University; Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi; and Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST).
On this occasion, the university leadership assured their full cooperation in the effective implementation of Phase III of the program, reiterating their commitment to facilitating Yemeni scholars and strengthening academic linkages under this important initiative.

Crackdown on using flash lights in vehicles

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Qadir Rajpoot
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FAISALABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Nasir Javed Rana launched a comprehensive crackdown against
the use of  flash lights on vehicles and warned the citizens to refrain from installing lights
that impair the visibility of other drivers and endanger road safety.
Addressing the trafficker officers during a briefing, he directed all circle officers, sector incharges and field staff to initiate indiscriminate action against the violators of traffic rules and regulations.
He said that use of sharp and dazzling flash lights not only violates traffic regulations but also poses serious risks to the motorists and pedestrians by disturbing their line of sight.
He said that safe and smooth traffic flow is top priority of the traffic police. Therefore, strict enforcement would continue to eliminate hazardous practices on roads, he added.

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

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Qadir Rajpoot
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KARACHI, Feb 25 (APP):Shipping activity was reported at the port where seven ships, Hansa Europe, GFS Genesis, PS Hamburg, Navigator Celtic, Lebrethan and Lofty Mountain carrying Container, Mogas, LPG, LNG and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, FOTCO oil Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, Pakistan Gas Port Terminal and Bulk Cargo Terminal-4, respectively.
Meanwhile, five more ships, Himalia, Advantage Path, Horizon-1, KM Weipa and AM Ocean Pearl carrying Palm oil, Gasoline, LPG and Coal also arrived at outer anchorage during last 24 hours.
 A total of twelve ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours; out of them, a container ship, ‘Spirit of Bertram’, left the port this morning.
Cargo volume of 134,771 tonnes, comprising 104,330 tonnes of import cargo and 30,441 tonnes of export cargo carried in 2,842 Containers (1,306 TEUs Imports & 1,536 TEUs Export) was handled at the port during last 24 hours.
There are 12 ships at Outer Anchorage of the Port Qasim, out of them four ships, Horizon-1, AM Ocean Pearl and KM Weipa & another ship, Westerly, with LPG, Coal and Container expected to take berth at SSGC, PQEPT, PIBT and QICT today.

Foreign occupation renders children most vulnerable to grave human rights abuses: Pakistan

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UNITED NATIONS, Feb 25 (APP): Highlighting that children living under foreign occupation are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses and violence, Pakistan on Wednesday called for intensifying efforts to strengthen child protection by addressing root causes of conflicts and resolving them through peaceful means.

“In Occupied Palestinian Territory – both in Gaza and the West Bank – countless children have been killed or scarred for life,” Pakistani delegate Zulfiqar Ali said in his remarks to the UN Security Council meeting held under Arria-Formula format named after a former Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN, Diego Arriva.

At the same time, he regretted that the plight of children in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, previously documented in the UN chief’s reports, has been omitted, despite the worsening of their plight after India’s illegal and unilateral measures of 5 August 2019, when New Delhi annexed the disputed territory.

“This selective omission risks obscuring the full-scale of violations affecting children in situations of foreign occupation,” said Zulfiqar Ali, a first secretary at the Pakistan Mission to the UN.

Arria-Formula meetings are informal, enabling Security Council members to have a frank and private exchange of views on relevant subjects

Tuesday’s meeting, ‘On Red Hand Day 2026: Safe Education to Prevent the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Conflict,’ was convened by Panama.

Addressing the 15-member Council, the Pakistani delegate also said that during India’s aggression against Pakistan in May, civilian areas were deliberately targeted, resulting in the martyrdom of 15 children, among other civilian casualties.

Pointing out that international law protects children in armed conflict, including their right to education and protection of schools, Zulfiqar Ali said these safeguards have been elaborated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and in UN resolutions, including UNSC resolution 1998 on attacks against schools and UN General Assembly resolution 64/290 on right to education in emergencies.

Pakistan, he said, was committed to implementing its provisions.

“We have also signed a roadmap with the SRSG (Special Representative of the Secretary-General) and are working diligently to implement it, further strengthening child protection in line with our national priorities and international commitments.”

GCWUS strengthens cooperation with export industry

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Qadir Rajpoot
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SIALKOT, Feb 25 (APP):Vice Chancellor Government College Women University Sialkot (GCWUS) Prof Dr Shazia Bashir visited MIR YOUSAF (Pvt.) Ltd. and held a meeting with its Chief Executive Officer Sohail Akhtar Mir to strengthen academia-industry linkages.
According to a press release issued by the university on Wednesday, General Manager Tahir Rashid was also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, matters relating to collaborative research, innovation-driven partnerships and industry-oriented academic engagement were discussed in detail. Both sides expressed keen interest in developing long-term cooperation to create opportunities for students, support local industry and contribute to the sustainable development of Sialkot and the country.

Beautification drive accelerates under CM Maryam Nawaz’s vision

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LAYYAH, Feb 25 (APP):In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the district of Layyah was witnessing a renewed focus on urban beautification, with restoration and enhancement work across its green belts and parks picking up pace.
Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali, Additional Deputy Commissioner General Shabbir Ahmed conducted inspections at various sites to assess ongoing projects. Prominent parks including Ladies Park, Fazal Jakhur Park, and Jinnah Park were visited to review the progress of their renovation and landscaping initiatives.
During these visits, ADC General Shabbir Ahmed emphasized the importance of adhering to quality standards and completing all projects within the stipulated timelines.
Relevant departments have been instructed to ensure meticulous execution to provide the citizens of Layyah with clean, safe, and well-maintained public spaces.
Additionally, the ADC General reviewed the pace of development at the Sahulat-on-the-Go Market in Layyah Minor, underscoring the administration’s commitment to improving public amenities efficiently.
These steps reflect a broader effort by the district administration to enhance urban infrastructure and create a more pleasant environment for the residents of Layyah.

Islamic, European, Arab countries, OIC strongly condemn Israeli Illegal activities in Occupied Palestinian territories

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):The Foreign Ministers of Islamic and Arab countries, and European countries have expressed their strong condemnation of Israeli illegal activities in the Occupied Palestinian territories.
In a joint statement the foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of Norway, the State of Palestine, the Portuguese Republic, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and the Secretaries General of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemned in the strongest terms a series of recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.
“Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration,” the statement added.
They said they were clear that Israel’s illegal settlements, and decisions designed to further them, were a flagrant violation of international law, including previous United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice
“These latest decisions are part of a clear trajectory that aims to change the reality on the ground and to advance unacceptable efforts de facto annexation. They also undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region, including the 20 Point Plan for Gaza, and threaten any meaningful prospect of regional integration,” the ministers added.
The foreign ministers also called on the Government of Israel to respect its international obligations, and to refrain immediately from actions that would result in permanent alterations, changes to the legal and administrative status of the occupied Palestinian Territory.
“These decisions follow the unprecedented acceleration of Israel’s settlement policy, with the approval of the E1 project and the publication of its tender. Such actions are a deliberate and direct attack on the viability of the Palestinian State and the implementation of the two-State Solution. In that context, we reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. We oppose any form of annexation,” they added.
In view of the alarming escalation in the West Bank, the foreign ministers also called on Israel to put an end to settler violence against Palestinians, including by holding those responsible accountable.
They reaffirmed their commitment to taking concrete steps, in accordance with international law, to counter the expansion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territory and policies and threats of forcible displacement and annexation.
“In the Holy Month of Ramazan, we also stress the importance of preserving the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Holy Sites, recognizing the special role of the historic Hashemite custodianship in this regard. We condemn repeated violations of the status quo in Jerusalem, which constitute a threat to regional stability.”
The ministers called for the immediate release by Israel of the withheld tax revenues due to the Palestinian Authority. Those revenues must be transferred to the Palestinian Authority, according to the Paris Protocol, and they are vital for the provision of basic services for the Palestinian population in Gaza and on the West Bank.
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of the Two-State Solution, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions, based on the 4 June 1967 lines. As reflected in the New York Declaration, the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is imperative for regional peace, stability and integration.
Only by realizing an independent, sovereign and democratic Palestinian State can coexistence among the region’s peoples and states be achieved,” they added.

SIAL hosts meet the press and Iftaar to honor media’s role

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SIALKOT, Feb 25 (APP):A “Meet the Press” session was held today under the chairmanship of Chairman of Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) Hassan Ali Bhatti, followed by an Iftaar dinner to recognize and appreciate the constructive and vital role of the media in society.
The event was attended by Vice Chairman SIAL Waqas Afzal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) SIAL, AVM Tanweer Ashraf Bhatti (R) and SIAL spokesperson Umair Khan.
Prominent media professionals representing print, electronic, and digital platforms participated in the occasion. During the interaction, media representatives commended SIAL’s consistent efforts to enhance service standards and provide state-of-the-art facilities to passengers.
The media representatives appreciated SIAL’s consistent efforts in enhancing service standards and providing modern facilities to passengers, acknowledging the airport’s progressive role in strengthening regional connectivity and aviation excellence.
Addressing on this occasion, Chairman SIAL Hassan Ali Bhatti stated that the establishment of Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) was the dream of the local business community, which has now been successfully transformed into reality.
Chairman SIAL Hassan Ali Bhatti emphasized that this remarkable achievement has brought international recognition to the entrepreneurs of Sialkot, as well as to the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He further added that the airport stands as a symbol of unity, determination, and collective effort, elevating not only the name of Sialkot’s business community but also enhancing the global image of Pakistan.
Describing the airport as a major success story, he acknowledged that while significant challenges remain, progress continues with strong commitment. He further stressed that the media plays a vital and responsible role in society, especially in highlighting positive developments and supporting national progress and we have great support from the media all the time.
Later, Chairman SIAL Hassan Ali Bhatti distributed appreciation certificates to media representatives in recognition of their outstanding performance and coverage.

President greets Kuwaiti leadership, people on National Day, Hala February festivities

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the people of Kuwait on the joyous occasion of the National Day and the Hala February festivities.
The president, in a letter to the Kuwaiti Amir, said that the national day celebrations and Hala February festivities reflected the resilience, unity and steady progress of the Kuwaiti nation under his wise leadership.
The president highlighted the deep-rooted historical ties founded on mutual trust, shared values and a common commitment to regional peace and prosperity, noting that the fraternal relations continued to expand across key sectors, including trade, investment, information technology, defence cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.
President Zardari termed the vibrant Pakistani community in Kuwait as a vital bridge between the two nations, contributing to Kuwait’s development while strengthening the bonds between the two peoples.
The president reaffirmed commitment that with Kuwait’s advancement on the path of progress and prosperity, Pakistan would further enhance the bilateral cooperation for the shared benefit of the two brotherly countries.
President Zardari extended warm wishes for the good health of the Kuwaiti Amir, the continued prosperity of the Kuwaiti people and for the enduring strength of the fraternal relations.
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