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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.

KMG, Turkish Energy Ministry explore stronger oil, gas ties

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ASTANA, Jan 23 (Kazinform/APP) : Askhat Khasenov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC KazMunayGas, held talks with Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in Ankara.
The meeting focused on prospects for expanding collaboration between KazMunayGas and Turkish energy sector companies. In particular, KMG and state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) have been studying promising geological exploration projects in both countries, with discussions now moving toward practical implementation of joint initiatives.
Khassenov thanked the Turkish side for its readiness to engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue and voiced confidence that deeper cooperation would help intensify geological exploration, introduce advanced technologies, and strengthen human capital development.
Following the talks, the parties reaffirmed their committment to continue working together to advance cooperation in the oil and gas sector, contributing to the economic development of Kazakhstan and Türkiye. Earlierm, Qazinform reported that KMG redirected 300,000 tons of oil amid CPC restrictions.

Rain continues across country, heavy snowfall and flash flooding likely in upper regions

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Widespread intermittent rain continued in various parts of the country on Thursday under the influence of a strong weather system, turning the weather cold.
The rain started in Islamabad, like many other parts of the country, around the evening and continued till late night with occasional gaps, causing a sharp drop in temperature and wet conditions across the city.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with snowfall over the hills, is expected to continue on Friday in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and upper Punjab. Moderate to heavy rain and snowfall are also likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeastern Punjab and Kashmir, while cold and dry weather is expected to prevail over most other parts of the country.
Islamabad and surrounding areas are expected to remain cloudy with rain and wind-thunderstorms. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain with snowfall over the hills is forecast for Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Peshawar, Charsadda, Swabi and Nowshera. Moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in the upper districts.
In Punjab, intermittent rain and wind-thunderstorms are expected in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad and Chiniot. Heavy rain and hailstorms may also occur in northeastern districts. Cold and cloudy weather with rain and snowfall is expected in Murree, Galiyat and surrounding areas, with moderate to heavy precipitation likely during morning hours.
Sindh and Balochistan are expected to remain cold and dry in most districts. In Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, cloudy weather with intermittent rain, wind-thunderstorms and snowfall is forecast, with the possibility of moderate to heavy rain and snow during the period.
The PMD has warned that heavy rain and snowfall may lead to road closures and slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galiyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli and Rawalakot during tonight and January 23.
There is also a risk of flash flooding in local nullahs and streams of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, while landslides and avalanches may occur in hilly areas. Tourists have been advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the forecast period.
During the past 24 hours, scattered rain and wind-thunderstorms with snowfall over the hills were recorded in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh, while cold and cloudy weather prevailed in other parts of the country.
Heavy rainfall was recorded in Parachinar (88 mm), Bannu (14 mm), Dera Ismail Khan city and airport (13 mm), Peshawar city and Bacha Khan Airport (9 mm), Khuzdar (12 mm), Zhob (10 mm), Jacobabad and Sukkur (10 mm), Karor (10 mm) and Bhakkar (9 mm). Snowfall of up to two inches was reported in Kalam, Quetta city and Parachinar.
The lowest minimum temperatures recorded were Leh at minus 11C, Gupis, Skardu, Bagrote and Parachinar at minus 5C, Kalam at minus 4C and Malam Jabba at minus 3C.

Uninterrupted power supply to consumers, IESCO’s professional responsibility: Kashif Shah

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Noman Adil
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Chief Engineer Operation Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Muhammad Kashif Shah on Thursday said that uninterrupted power supply to the esteemed consumers in all kinds of situations was the most important professional responsibility of IESCO.
IESCO Operation Construction and GSO teams had been put on high alert keeping in view of possible rains across the region and forecast of snowfall in Murree, Nathi Gali, Patriata and other mountainous places, he said in a statement.
He further directed to these teams to be vigilant and remain alert 24 hours a day, adding that provision of additional material had also been ensured to control any emergency situation in a timely manner.
Muhammad Kashif further highlighted that the numbers of the complaint offices listed on the bills, helpline number 118 and other emergency numbers were available 24 hours a day for registering complaints.
He said that IESCO commitment was to serve the consumers and there was no room for any negligence in this regard.

FGEHA orders major anti-encroachment operation in G-14/1 Sector

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):A comprehensive operation was carried out against illegal encroachments in Sector G-14/1, Islamabad, by the district administration on the special directives of the Director General, Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of a Magistrate and led by the Assistant Commissioner Islamabad and the Deputy Commissioner (LAC), FGEHA, during which approximately 15 properties were successfully retrieved.
On this occasion, Tehsildar Mudassir Mahmood, Tehsildar Muhammad Ali, and Patwari Syed Khurram Naqvi were also present and actively supervised the operation, issuing necessary instructions to the teams to ensure transparency and strict compliance with the law.
The objective of the operation was to reclaim government land from illegal occupation and to ensure the enforcement of law and order in the area. During the operation, several illegal constructions and residential structures built on government land were demolished.
The enforcement teams utilized heavy machinery to remove the encroachments, while police personnel were deployed to maintain law and order. No untoward incident was reported during the operation.
The district administration has made it clear that indiscriminate actions against encroachments will continue across the city, and no leniency will be shown towards individuals involved in illegal occupation of government land.
Citizens have been advised to comply with the law and refrain from illegal constructions.

Principal of Government Arts and Commerce College, Prof. Rizwan Gul, presents certificates of appreciation to the winning students of an essay writing competition held to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China relations

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Principal of Government Arts and Commerce College, Prof. Rizwan Gul, presents certificates of appreciation to the winning students of an essay writing competition held to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China relations
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10th ECO ministerial meeting on DRR concludes with adoption of Islamabad declaration

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):The 10th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction ended Thursday with the adoption of the Islamabad Declaration, pledging stronger regional cooperation and resilience against disasters.
Reaffirming their collective commitment, ECO Member States pledged to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance disaster resilience, and ensure coordinated action against future emergencies.

The two-day meeting, held from 21–22 January 2026, was hosted by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on behalf of the Government of Pakistan and brought together Ministers, Head of Delegations and senior officials from ECO Member States, along with representatives of regional and international organizations.

Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik chaired the session. The closing ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Climate Change & Environment Coordination Dr. Musadiq Malik as Chief Guest.

The 10th ECO Ministerial Meeting reviewed the outcomes of the High-Level Working Group held on 21 January and endorsed key decisions to strengthen disaster preparedness, risk governance, and resilience across the ECO region.

These commitments, aligned with the Izmir Treaty, ECO Vision 2025, and the Sendai Framework, were incorporated into the Islamabad Declaration 2025. Lieutenant General Adil Abdullayev, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, emphasized the importance of strengthening regional coordination to address increasingly complex disaster risks. Ernest Zhusupov, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, underscored the need for collective preparedness, capacity building and strengthened early warning systems across the ECO region.

Major General Isozoda Sulaymon Umar, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defence of the Republic of Tajikistan, recalled the outcomes of the 9th ECO Ministerial Meeting held in Dushanbe in 2024 and highlighted the growing risks posed by climate-induced hazards, stressing the importance of harmonized regional frameworks and coordinated implementation mechanisms.

Mr. Ali Hamza Pehlivan, Head of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) of the Republic of Türkiye, reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to regional cooperation and welcomed initiatives for joint training, simulation exercises and real-time seismic data sharing through the proposed Regional Seismic Data Centre. Sanjar Takhirovic Zuparov, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, emphasized strengthening institutional coordination and translating regional commitments into practical, action-oriented outcomes.

Muhammad Idrees Mahsud, Member DRR, Pak-NDMA, highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional resilience through innovative and inclusive disaster risk reduction approaches, technology-driven capacity building and disaster early warnings, anticipatory action supported by Pakistan’s National Emergencies Operation Center.

Umyd Orazmammedov, Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, conveyed his country’s support for enhanced regional collaboration. Abdol Rahim Motahari Rad, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, reiterated Iran’s commitment to strengthening cooperation under the ECO framework, particularly in disaster response coordination, knowledge exchange and capacity development.

A key outcome of the Meeting was the welcome extended to Pakistan’s offer to utilize the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) as an ECO hub for disaster risk reduction planning, multilateral training simulations, joint assessments, shared analytical products and proactive disaster management approaches.

Member States agreed to consider customized NEOC-based models as scalable frameworks for similar facilities across the ECO region, with technical support from Pakistan.

The Meeting further encouraged the conduct of regular joint training programmes and simulation exercises, including Comprehensive International Simulation Exercises (CISE), to strengthen regional preparedness, interoperability and coordination among civil, military, academic, private sector and humanitarian stakeholders.

The Ministerial Meeting endorsed key regional initiatives, including the development of a Land Hazard Zonation Map for ECO Member States, improved mechanisms for timely risk communication, enhanced joint search and rescue capacities, real-time seismic data sharing, coordinated logistics and relief operations, and diversified financial and material support through engagement with communities, humanitarian partners, volunteers, and the private sector. Türkiye’s offer to establish a Regional Seismic Data Centre for real-time data exchange was warmly welcomed.

The Meeting also strengthened collaboration with international partners such as UNESCAP, APDIM, and UNICEF. Ministers endorsed the new two-year Work Plan between the ECO Secretariat and UNICEF Tajikistan and appreciated the launch of a joint project—Short Animation Video for Children of the ECO Region on Disaster Prevention and Preparedness—to raise awareness among children and communities.

Through the Islamabad Declaration, Member States reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, people-centered disaster risk reduction, emphasizing the empowerment of women, youth, older persons, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. The Declaration highlighted whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches, academic collaboration, and sustainable partnerships as essential to advancing resilience.

To ensure effective implementation of the updated ECORFDRR in line with ECO Strategic Objectives 2035, the Meeting agreed to strengthen follow-up mechanisms through the ECO Secretariat, including enhanced coordination, technical support, and regular progress reviews. Member States also discussed the date and venue of the 11th ECO Ministerial Meeting, to be finalized in consultation with the Secretariat.

During closing ceremony, Federal Minister Dr. Musadiq Malik emphasized that Climate-induced disasters are no longer distant possibilities; they are realities we face today. The ECO platform provides us with the opportunity to act collectively, ensuring that our strategies are inclusive, science-based, and people-centered. Pakistan is committed to leading by example, fostering regional solidarity, and empowering vulnerable groups to be at the heart of disaster risk reduction.

Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik stated that the Islamabad Declaration is a collective resolve to safeguard communities of ECO countries against the growing threats of disasters. Pakistan stands ready to share its expertise and advanced capabilities through the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) to strengthen ECO’s regional preparedness and resilience.

ECO Delegates expressed deep appreciation to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Pak-NDMA for the excellent arrangements and warm hospitality extended to all delegations, and commended the ECO Secretariat for its valuable contribution to the successful organization of the Meeting.

The conclusion of the 10th ECO Ministerial Meeting marks a renewed collective resolve to translate regional commitments into concrete actions, strengthening disaster resilience and safeguarding communities across the ECO region against present and future risks.

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik in a meeting with the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Mr. Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo

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Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik in a meeting with the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Mr. Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo
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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain in a meeting with Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Timothy Kane to discuss Pakistan-Australia cooperation in agriculture and livestock

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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain in a meeting with Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Timothy Kane to discuss Pakistan-Australia cooperation in agriculture and livestock
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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain in a meeting with Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Timothy Kane to discuss Pakistan-Australia cooperation in agriculture and livestock
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High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem calls on the Hon. Robert Oliphant, MP & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada

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High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem calls on the Hon. Robert Oliphant, MP & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
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Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori speaks to the media at the Governor House, accompanied by Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development Yousuf Hassan Khalavi, former Vice President FPCCI Khalid Toub, and others

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Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori speaks to the media at the Governor House, accompanied by Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development Yousuf Hassan Khalavi, former Vice President FPCCI Khalid Toub, and others
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Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori speaks to the media at the Governor House, accompanied by Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development Yousuf Hassan Khalavi, former Vice President FPCCI Khalid Toub, and others
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