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Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

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Shafek Koreshe
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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.

DDWP approves PERA station, fog gun purchase to curb smog in Gojra

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Qadir Rajpoot
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FAISALABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Divisional Development Working Party (DDWP) has approved the establishment of a Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority (PERA) station in Tehsil Gojra of Toba Tek Singh district in addition to the purchase of a fog gun machine with essential equipment under the Municipal Corporation to control smog and dust pollution.
Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar chaired DDWP meeting on Friday while Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir, Additional Commissioner Coordination Tanveer Murtaza, Director Development Asif Chohan, Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Malik Murtaza and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.
The meeting was informed that fog gun machine would play a key role in significantly reducing dust during road construction activities. The officials said that effective dust suppression would help improve the Air Quality Index (AQI) and prevent environmental pollution particularly during development works.
The participants were told that establishment of PERA station would strengthen enforcement and regulatory mechanisms in the area.
Divisional Commissioner approved establishment of PERA stations and purchase of fog gun and said these measures would contribute for improving environmental management and public health protection in Tehsil Gojra.

PFA, BZU hold Multani Sohan Halwa exhibition

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Asif Jalal
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MULTAN, Jan 30 (APP): In an effort to preserve and promote the cultural identity of Multan’s traditional delicacy, Multani Sohan Halwa, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in collaboration with the Department of Food Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) organised a special exhibition focusing on food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
The exhibition highlighted the preparation of traditional Multani Sohan Halwa in accordance with modern food safety regulations and hygienic practices. A large number of food experts, faculty members, and students participated in the event.
The primary objective of the exhibition was to promote traditional confectionery products by ensuring they are safe, standardized as per latest food sciences requirements.
Deputy Director Operations, PFA, Umair Hanif attended the exhibition as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Multani Sohan Halwa was not just a sweet but a symbol of Multan’s rich cultural heritage.
“Strict adherence to food safety principles and the use of pure ingredients in the preparation of traditional sweets was essential,” he emphasized.
He further stated that PFA was actively working with educational institutions to bring positive reforms in the food industry. He reiterated that no compromise will be made on the quality of Multani Sohan Halwa, and assured that PFA, in collaboration with the Department of Food Science, will continue efforts to further enhance quality standards.

Commissioner inaugurates  anti-polio drive

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Asif Jalal
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SARGODHA, Jan 30 (APP): Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Friday inaugurated the division-wide anti-polio campaign by administering vaccine drops to children at Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital.
Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry accompanied the Commissioner and also administered drops to children during the ceremony.
While inspecting the hospital’s pharmacy, the Commissioner noted that medicines were being denied to patients despite the presence of ample stock.
He directed the Medical Superintendent to seek an explanation from the pharmacist and initiate strict disciplinary action as per the law.
According to a briefing provided to the Commissioner, a total of 709,266 children in Sargodha district would be vaccinated during the current drive through 3,331 teams constituted in 167 Union Councils. The campaign also involves 4,000 volunteers and other field staff to ensure full coverage.
The commissioner urged parents to cooperate with the health teams visiting their doorsteps to protect their children under five years of age from permanent disability.
The DC also directed all assistant commissioners to monitor the drive effectively and ensure no child is left unvaccinated.

DC directs improved healthcare for jail inmates

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Qadir Rajpoot
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MUZAFFARGARH, Jan 30 (APP):A meeting of the District Prison Health Council was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Layyah, Asif Ali Dogar, to review and enhance healthcare facilities for inmates at the district jail.
During the meeting, emphasis was placed on ensuring better and uninterrupted medical services for prisoners. The Deputy Commissioner directed the authorities to maintain a continuous supply of basic medical test kits and essential medicines at the jail.
He further ordered the provision of wheelchairs and a cardiac monitor for inmates and directed the concerned departments to initiate necessary measures for the replacement of the jail ambulance to strengthen emergency medical response.
The meeting also decided to deploy an additional Medical Officer at District Jail Layyah. Moreover, strict compliance with duty rosters of consultants and paramedical staff at the jail hospital was instructed to ensure round-the-clock medical care.
Addressing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Dogar stated that providing quality healthcare facilities to prisoners is a fundamental responsibility of the state, and all possible steps would be taken to ensure the welfare of inmates.

KP Governor condoles death of Dr Ghulam Haider Dhamrah

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Qadir Rajpoot
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PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Dr Ghulam Haider Dhamrah, father of Pakistan Peoples Party stalwart Ijaz Dhamrah.
In his condolence message, the Governor said that he was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of the late Dr Ghulam Haider Dhamrah.
He expressed heartfelt sympathy with Ijaz Dhamrah and his family, and said that he shared their grief in this difficult hour.
Faisal Karim Kundi prayed that Allah Almighty may grant the departed soul a high place in His eternal mercy and give patience and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss

PM, Azerbaijan Representative discuss ties

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Qadir Rajpoot
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Special Assignments Khalaf Khalafov, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, at the Prime Minister House on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Welcoming the Azerbaijani dignitary, the Prime Minister recalled the warm fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Azerbaijan and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen bilateral relations with Azerbaijan, in all areas of mutual interest.
He conveyed his warm greetings for President Ilham Aliyev, and praised him for his wise and sagacious leadership that had raised Azerbaijan’s global profile. He fondly recalled his numerous important meetings with President Aliyev, including at the Victory Parade in Baku last November. While noting that both sides were close to finalizing the agreement for USD two billion investment by Azerbaijan in Pakistan, the Prime Minister reiterated his invitation to President Aliyev to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, at his earliest convenience.
During the meeting, regional developments were also discussed. The Prime Minister stressed upon the need for Pakistan and Azerbaijan to coordinate regularly and closely, to ensure the realization of the shared objective of maintaining regional peace and security.
The Representative of the President of Azerbaijan conveyed President Aliyev’s warm greetings to the Prime Minister and lauded the Prime Minister’s vision and leadership that had brought Pakistan many successes, not only on the economic front but also in security and the diplomatic arena. He thanked Pakistan for standing solidly with Azerbaijan during the second Karabakh war and reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s longstanding position on Jammu and Kashmir.
The Representative also handed over a letter from President Aliyev to the Prime Minister, acknowledging the Prime Minister’s message of appreciation on the support provided by Azerbaijan for the establishment of Asaan Khidmat Markaz in Islamabad, inaugurated earlier this month.

DC holds meeting on manhole lids installation, public safety

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Asif Jalal
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BAHAWALPUR, Jan 30 (APP): Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hassan Raza chaired an emergency meeting to review the installation of manhole covers and to ensure the safety of citizens.
Officers from the Municipal Corporation, District Council, Sui Southern Gas Company, PTCL, and WASA attended the meeting. Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner stated that, in line with the clear directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the protection of precious human lives is the government’s top priority and that no negligence in this regard will be tolerated. He emphasized that the Chief Minister’s instructions must be implemented in letter and spirit and that all concerned departments must work in close coordination under a unified strategy.
The Deputy Commissioner directed that areas where manhole covers are missing or damaged should be identified immediately, and repairs and installation should be carried out without delay to prevent any untoward incidents. He also instructed that field monitoring be made more stringent to ensure compliance. During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted of open pits and uncovered manholes left during ongoing construction and development projects across the city.
The Deputy Commissioner strictly instructed all relevant departments to install manhole covers immediately in accordance with prescribed SOPs and to ensure that no manholes remain open under any circumstances. He further stressed that public safety must be given top priority during all construction activities, with all necessary safety measures ensured at all times to avert potential accidents. The Deputy Commissioner warned that strict action would be taken against officers and officials found guilty of negligence or carelessness.

Kite flying completely banned across Multan division

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Asif Jalal
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MULTAN, Jan 30 (APP): The divisional administration declared kite flying completely prohibited across the Multan division.
 The decision has been taken to protect human lives, maintain public order and ensure strict enforcement of the law.
Commissioner Multan Division Aamir Kareem Khan has issued clear directions stating that immediate arrests will be made and cases will be registered against anyone found violating the ban. He stressed that strict legal action will be taken against offenders and no leniency will be shown.
The commissioner further stated that all deputy commissioners and district police officers have been issued clear instructions to take strict action and ensure effective implementation of the ban. He said that under the zero-tolerance policy, indiscriminate action was being carried out across Multan division and violators of the law will be dealt with firmly.
The divisional administration Multan has appealed to citizens to comply with the law, refrain from kite flying and cooperate with the administration to safeguard human lives.

IGP lauds outstanding performance of 37 police officers

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Qadir Rajpoot
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LAHORE, Jan 30 (APP):Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar chaired an important video link meeting at the Central Police Office, in which the law and order situation across the province and the performance of police officers and personnel were reviewed.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, while encouraging officers and personnel who demonstrated outstanding performance in maintaining law and order, awarded commendation letters, certificates, and cash awards to 37 officers and personnel.
According to details, 13 officers were awarded commendation letters, while 24 officers were awarded cash awards and CC-I. Commendation letters were awarded to the DPOs of Bahawalnagar, Mianwali, Okara, Toba Tek Singh, and Gujrat for best performance. Similarly, the DPOs of Layyah, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, and Vehari were also declared entitled to commendation letters for excellent performance.
Three DSPs who rendered outstanding services in maintaining law and order were also awarded commendation letters. Punjab Police spokesperson while briefing about the details, said that among the award recipients were 4 Inspectors, 9 Sub-Inspectors, 7 ASIs, and 4 Constables.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, while appreciating the officers and personnel receiving awards, said that the process of encouraging police officers and personnel who perform their duties in an exemplary manner will continue in the future as well.
DIG Legal Awais Ahmad Malik and other senior police officers were also present in the meeting.
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Modern sports hostel set up at Gomal University to support inter-university events

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Asif Jalal
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Dera Ismail Khan , Jan 30 (APP): Gomal University has taken a significant step toward the promotion of sports and the welfare of athletes by converting the historic building of the Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education into a modern Sports Hostel after comprehensive renovation.
The project preserves the legacy and memories associated with the old structure while transforming it into a fully equipped residential facility designed to meet the contemporary needs of student-athletes. The new hostel will serve as an ideal accommodation centre for current and future players.
Gomal University regularly hosts Inter-Colleges and Inter-Universities zonal competitions. This year, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has once again entrusted the university with the hosting of four major tournaments; cricket, football, volleyball and field hockey. These events attract athletes from various universities located across the southern districts for whom proper and organised accommodation had long been a pressing requirement.
Keeping this need in view, Director Sports Gomal University, Dr Waseem Khan, initiated the renovation project on the special directives of Vice Chancellor Gomal University, Professor Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. The project was completed successfully and on time, resulting in the establishment of a modern Sports Hostel.
During the upcoming zonal competitions scheduled for February, the Sports Directorate will organise a formal sports camp for participating athletes. Players arriving from Tank and Paharpur will be provided with accommodation along with all necessary facilities.
The Sports Directorate, Gomal University, has expressed sincere gratitude to Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Registrar Gomal University Zahir Shah Marwat, the Land Officer and the Works Directorate for their cooperation and dedicated efforts, which ensured the timely and efficient completion of this important project.
The initiative is being widely seen as a positive development for strengthening sports infrastructure at Gomal University and enhancing the overall experience of visiting and local athletes alike.
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