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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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In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports.

#CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no time the top trends, with the young twitter users going crazy by posting video clips from action movies, comics, images of the Indian MiG pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down by Pakistan Air Force inside Pakistan’s territory, as scenes from the Civil War, getting an equally enthusiastic response with numerous retweets and likes.

The arrest of PML-N leader Captain (Retd) Safdar on charges of political sloganeering at Quaid’s Mausoleum and leave applications by senior police officers was exploited by the top Indian news channels, who portrayed an administrative issue as a “civil war” and went to the extent of even reporting casualties, and armed clashes.

Indian Media ditches professionalism to dip at to its lowest 

#FakeNews CNN18News
#FakeNews CNN18News

The news reports were part of a persistent barrage of fake news from Indian mainstream media and its RAW controlled assets on social media over the past few months. The trend has witnessed a sharp spike as part of India’s fifth generation war (5GW) against Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office on the “malicious and fabricated propaganda” by Indian mainstream and social media claiming civil unrest in Pakistan, said planting such baseless stories were reflective of the “Pakistan-obsessed BJP-RSS” mindset.

“Needless to say that Indian media continues to hit new lows,” he said, when asked to respond over the series of fake news flashed as breaking news across the Indian media about a “civil war in Pakistan”.

“Indian media continues to hit new lows”: FO

The Spokesperson said through “peddling fake news and running propaganda machinery”, India could not wash away the truth about its own gross and systematic human rights violations in Indian Ilelgally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

“Rather than reporting on humanitarian crisis in IIOJK, the Indian media chooses to spread fake and sensational news about Pakistan to detract from core issues,” he said.

5th Gen War – Twitterati bust RAW’s #Fake letter attributed to COAS

 

#FakeNews - Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media
#FakeNews – Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media

The Indian media tried hard to appease its own consumers and to create a diversion from its human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir. However in its abortive attempt it created history by churning out fake news overpowered by the anti-Pakistan hysteria, undermining its professional ethics and credibility.

#FakeNews - India Today with its concocted news story
#FakeNews – India Today with its concocted news story

The unleashing of the Indian media did not go unnoticed, as Michael Kugelman, deputy director at the @AsiaProgram and South Asia senior associate @TheWilsonCenter in a tweet pointed that the Indian disinformation accounts were exploiting Pakistan’s current political crisis, and “falsely claiming that the country is no experiencing urban warfare.”

He described the trend as “dangerous and disturbing”, as several of these accounts were verified and had huge followings.

Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said the Indian media was in “hyper drive with fake news on Pakistan” and regretted that it was “unfortunate that Twitter is [deliberately ignoring it].”

All major media outlets in so-called world’s biggest democracy decimated all journalistic norms as none bothered to fact-check such a huge gaffe. India’s News18, India Today, Zee News, India.com and several others quoted the International Herald which showed old videos of bomb explosions in Pakistan and portrayed it as the ongoing civil war.

#FakeNews - Indian International Herald tweet
#FakeNews – Indian International Herald tweet

The Institute of Policy Research in a report said their data indicates a pattern of Indian propaganda against Pakistan on digital media that grew exponentially after 2018 General Elections in #Pakistan. The propaganda hovers around largely 4 key themes.

IPRI Timeline of Indian Propaganda
IPRI Timeline of Indian Propaganda

Minister for Ports and Shipping pointed that the Indian propaganda was at its peak and “sadly fueled by the PDM Circus.” He said the food inflation was artificially manufactured, but was being brought under control.

Minister for Kashmir Affairs also lambasted the “fake, fabricated and malicious propaganda campaign to malign State institutions of Pakistan. He urged @Twitter to take action against Indian accounts for #FakeNews against Paksitan.

However, this idiocy of Indian media gave the Twitterati a perfect chance to enjoy as the microblogging site was flooded with messages to ridicule the Indian media’s insanity.

“Karachi civil war has gotten so bad that my food panda delivery boy had to crawl through mine fields carrying his AK47, RPG & 9mm along with my nihari and Biryani. This thing is getting so serious. Multiple cows have been killed & people are dying of over eating. #IndianMedia,” commented renowned singer Fakhr-e-Alam.

Besides numerous other fake photos, the Indian media also used an image of a building collapsed following a gas leakage blast in Karachi earlier in the day to substantiate its fake news of civil war.

“A little investigation would have informed Zee News that it wasn’t a bomb blast in ‘civil war’ in Pakistan but the result of a  gas leak in Karachi. Whither truth, objectivity, balance and fairness in reporting?,” said Farhatullah Babr, former senator of Pakistan Peoples Party which rules Sindh province.

“An Aircraft shot during civil war in Karachi… and the pilot captured…,” commented another Twitter user Fasihuddin while sharing the images of Indian aircraft MiG-21 and captured injured pilot Abhinandan following an aerial dogfight during India-Pakistan standoff in 2019.

President Asif Ali Zardari in a meeting with Egyptian delegation led by Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates of Egypt, at Aiwan-e-Sadr

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President Asif Ali Zardari in a meeting with Egyptian delegation led by Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates of Egypt, at Aiwan-e-Sadr
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Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates of Egypt, presenting a message from the President of Egypt to President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr

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Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates of Egypt, presenting a message from the President of Egypt to President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr
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President Asif Ali Zardari in a one-on-one meeting with Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates of Egypt, at Aiwan-e-Sadr

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President Asif Ali Zardari in a one-on-one meeting with Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates of Egypt, at Aiwan-e-Sadr
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IESCO to temporary suspend power supply of some feeders, areas

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday said that the power supply of below mentioned feeders and areas will be temporary suspended as per given schedule on Monday (tomorrow) due to the maintenance system and development work in process.
According to IESCO spokesman, on 01st December-2025, the power supply will remain suspended from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm in Azad Shaheed, Aabpara, CDA Flat, G-8 Markaz, Iqbal Town, Service Road East, Zia Masjid, Highway, Waris Valley, Tumair, Babul Islam, Ayub Market, C.W.O, I-9/4, H-8/2, Al Catel, Flour Mill-II, I-10/2, G-11/1, Dargah, Bhara Kahu, Company Bagh, Barrian, Upper Topa and Mangial Feeders of Islamabad Circle and at Rwalpindi City Circle, in F/Block, Faizabad, Affandi Colony, Muzammil Town, AFOHS, Sector 4, Muslim Town, Tehmasma Abad, Dhoke Khabba, Gulshan Abad, Jamia Masjid, Jinnah Road, Subhan Ud Din, Quaid Abad, Banni, Madina Colony, Tench Bhatta, Peshawar Road, Kamalabad, Capt. Amir Shaheed, Bajniyal-II, Noon, FOCHS, Benazir Butto S, and CDL Colony Feeders.
The same shedule will apply in Rawalpindi Cantt Circle, including Haider Road, Adamjee Road, Bostan Khan Road, River Garden, Mohra Nagial, Jhanda, Park View, Dheri Hassan Abad, Khasala, Dhamial, Shah Jevan, Cantt, Chakri, Old Rawat, Hanif Shaheed, Kambeli Sadiq, Sagri, and Ghazan Khan feeders and Attock Circle; Harro, Nawababad, Jalala, Ghoree, Nisar Shaheed (D/C), Museum (D/S), Munir Abad, Lalarukh, Hassanabdal, Ahmed Nagar, Saifiya Town, Millat Colony, Cabinet Division, Hazro, Darya Sharif (D/C), Hattian (T/C), Power Channel C (T/C), Qazi Abad (T/C), Shamsabad, Miskeen Abad, Attock Rural, Waisa, Durdad, Kharpa, Chajji Mar, Qutbal, Grace Land-I, Parri, Mafooz Shaheed, Ahmedal, Gaggan (Double Circuit), Gul Muhammad (Double Circuit), and Injra Feeders.
In Adhi, Basharat, Budhial, Dalwal, Dhoda, Dhok Pathan, Dhudial Rural, Duffer, Jalalpur, Jand Khanzada, Katchery, Khanpur City, Kot Gullah, Kot Sarang, Kot Shera, Lilla Town, Line Park, Miani, Neela, Patwali, Pichnand, Sarkal, Shahpur Syedan, Tehi, and Bhoun feeders of Chakwal Circle, Abbas Pura, Zubair Shaheed, F-3 (Gul Afshan), Mandi Bhalwal, Puran, Kharkha, F-8 Civil Line, Jakkar, Bong-II, Gaddari, Dina-1 (Bakrala), Phadial, New Sanghoi, Matwa, Nai Khangah, Baba Shaheed, Shah Safeer, Karsal, and Islam Pura feeders of Jhelum Circle.
In GSO Circle, from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm at F.H.S, F-Block, I-9/4, Muslim Town, Chashnub, I-8/1, Al-Katel, Muzamal Town, Sohan, CDA, Flour Mill-2, AFOHS, CCC, Maj Riaz, U.C Lakan, Dhamyal Road, Gulshan-e-Saeed, Capt Amir Shaheed, Kamalabad, Tulsa Road, Dehri Hassanabad, Shahpur Syedan, Khanpur City, and Jand Khanzada feeders and in
GSO Circle from 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm at I-8 Markaz, C.S.T, Flour Mill, G.O.R, H-8/2, Fazaia Colony, KRL Feeders and surrounding areas will remain closed.
The IESCO management apologizes to its esteemed customers for the power outage. If the work is completed ahead of time, the power supply can be restored even before the scheduled time.

PM Shehbaz has always promoted merit culture: Mashhood

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP): Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said on Sunday that the PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had always stressed promoting merit culture.
He said this while addressing the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Talent Hunt here. He said that the journey which Prime Minister’s Youth Programme started with Lahore Qalandar had reached in 25 cities of Pakistan, engaging over 300,000 boys and girls cricketers.
He said that Lahore Qalandar was chosen as a partner because of its transparency and merit based selection in player development programme.
Rana Mashhood said that the event showcased the talent of young cricketers adding that no pressure or recommendation was witnessed during talent hunt. Out of the selected girls and boys there were over 100 children who bowl at speed of more than 140 km/h, Mashhood added.
He further said, “Higher Education Commission is our partner and finalists will be groomed.”
Prime Minister’s Youth Programme chairman said that with the grace of the Allah Almighty these children would earn fame for country in sports.
Lahore Qalandar CEO Atif Rana said, “Currently, Lahore Qalandar is the number one team of Pakistan Super League.” Lahore Qalandar had become a global brand, he maintained.

Cyber security team shuts down website for stealing citizens’ data

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) cyber security team has shut down a fake website involved in defrauding citizens.
According to a NADRA sources, the cyber security team shut down a fake website called idtracking.online, which was misusing the authority’s name to obtain personal information of citizens.
The sources said that NADRA has shut down more than 100 websites in the last one year as part of its campaign against fake websites that were misusing the authority’s name.
He said that messages are issued from time to time through NADRA’s social media for the information of citizens and the message is constantly present on the authority’s official Twitter account that citizens should not provide their personal information on any such website.
They said that NADRA has only one official website www.nadra.gov.pk, citizens should use only NADRA’s Pak ID mobile app for online registration services, more than 12 million citizens have downloaded this app and more than 10,000 citizens benefit from it every day.
NADRA appealed to citizens not to provide their personal information on any other website or mobile app.

Talented youth real strength of nation: minister

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP): Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said on Sunday that talented and dynamic youth represents real strength of the nation.
Speaking as guest of honour here at Alumni Awards 2025 ceremony, organised by the Beaconhouse Old Students Society, he added that such young individuals are not only excelling in their respective professional domains but also contributing positively to society through social welfare, creative innovation.and public service.
He added that talented youths accomplishments are a testament to the fact that when the standard of education is high, the future of a country becomes brighter on its own
Provincial Minister presented awards to Beaconhouse graduates who have demonstrated exceptional achievements across various fields. The ceremony was well-attended by a large number of alumni, students, teachers and distinguished guests.
He said that under the leadership of Punjab government is committed to bring effective reforms in the education sector and provide a modern, futuristic academic environment. He expressed confidence that with the continued collaboration of teachers, parents and educational institutions, Punjab will not only achieve greater progress in the field of education but also see its young professionals opening new avenues of opportunity.

KP CM approves Digital Payments Act 2025

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PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mohammad Suhail Afridi, has approved the Digital Payments Act 2025, which was slated for enforcement following the approval of provincial cabinet.
According to a statement issued by CM Secretariat on Sunday, KP is the first province in Pakistan to introduce a legal framework specifically for digital economy.
This Act is anticipated to be a major milestone, significantly advancing financial inclusion, transparency, and economic modernization across the province.
Through the initiative, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aims to become a model for a cashless economy, offering guidance to federal government and other provinces.
The implementation will include providing Public Wi-Fi and other digital services in markets for the convenience of citizens, ensuring easy on-boarding and enforcement at the district level, and integrating financial and digital literacy into the educational curriculum.

PPP’s Foundation Day reflects commitment to Bhutto’s mission: Governor Kundi

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PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that holding the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Foundation Day ceremony at the Governor House was a step toward fulfilling the mission of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony organized by the Peoples Doctors Forum at the Governor House Peshawar.

Governor Kundi said that PPP’s role in Pakistan’s democratic and constitutional history would always be remembered with golden words.

He said that under the leadership of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the country was given a unanimous Constitution, while Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto made historic strides for the restoration and strengthening of democracy.

He added that her martyrdom was followed by President Asif Ali Zardari’s historic slogan of ‘Pakistan Khappay’, which played a key role in stabilizing the country.

He said former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani empowered the provinces through landmark reforms, and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is now advancing Pakistan towards stronger constitutional and democratic footing. As Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari served Pakistan with distinction and effectively presented Pakistan’s case globally, especially during Indian aggression, he added.

Governor Kundi highlighted PPP’s major initiatives, including the Benazir Income Support Programme, which helped vulnerable women gain financial independence, reinstatement of politically victimised employees, creation of new job opportunities, and significant advancements in missile technology.

Discussing the security situation, he said the province faces multiple challenges due to its geographical position bordering Afghanistan on one side and dealing with TTP threats on the other.

From the Islamabad Complex attack and Dera Police Training School incident to the FC Headquarters assault and the Cadet College attack in Waziristan, security forces have demonstrated exemplary courage, he added. Supporting the armed forces for peace is a collective responsibility, he stressed.

He emphasised that peace and development are only possible when the provincial government, federal government, and security forces work together. KP is rich in resources, and all stakeholders must play their role in its progress.

Governor Kundi urged PPP workers to end internal differences, carry Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s message to every household, and work towards making him the next Prime Minister of Pakistan.

He reaffirmed that PPP would continue playing its historic role in safeguarding and strengthening the country.

The speakers at the ceremony paid tribute to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi for organizing the Foundation Day event at the Governor House.

They said that despite difficult circumstances in the province, Governor Kundi’s efforts for the state, democracy and the party’s mission were commendable. They added that PPP workers across the country appreciate his leadership and express gratitude to the party leadership for his appointment.

3,000 EV charging stations planned by 2030

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Pakistan has set an ambitious target to deploy 3,000 electric vehicle charging stations nationwide between 2025 and 2030, marking a major step toward sustainable mobility.

According to an official document shared with APP on Sunday, the government has earmarked 240 charging stations for the current fiscal year. These will be established through private sector participation, with oversight shared among the Ministry of Industries and Production, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), NEPRA, and distribution companies.

The initiative is part of the Draft New Energy Vehicle Policy, prepared by the Ministry of Industries and Production, which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility across the country.

Since the notification of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) and Battery Swapping Stations (BSS) Regulations on October 24, 2024, under NEECA’s mandate, the federal government has already issued 72 licenses for charging infrastructure.

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