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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.

Workers engaged in construction at the Kalma Chowk PTCL building

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Khuram Maryam
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Workers engaged in construction at the Kalma Chowk PTCL building
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Edible oil fortification imperative to combat vitamin deficiency: experts

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Kamran Muraad
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FAISALABAD, Dec 07 (APP):The nutrition experts stressed the need of fortification of edible oil and said that it is imperative to combat deficiency of vitamins in the country.
They were addressing a training session on “Edible Oil Fortification Program” organized by Nutrition International in collaboration with Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in a local hotel.
Zonal Manager Nutrition International Muhammad Irfan briefed the participants about objectives of the training and highlighted role of the program in improving public health outcomes.
Speaking on the occasion, Provincial Program Manager Nutrition International Aziz-ur-Rehman, Deputy Director Punjab Food Authority Chiniot Dr Muhammad Qasim Raza and other experts said that edible oil fortification is a cost-effective and proven strategy for addressing widespread deficiencies of Vitamins A and D in Pakistan.
They underlined the support extended by Nutrition International in enhancing the technical capacity of oil mills and food authority staff through structured training modules, quality systems and operational guidance.
Technical expert Dr Umair Arshad Bajwa delivered detailed training on fortification, quality assurance and quality control.

Canal Road beautification starts

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Kamran Muraad
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FAISALABAD, Dec 07 (APP): Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA) and Municipal Corporation have commenced preparations to transform a one-kilometer stretch along Canal Road into an attractive model corridor, marking the first phase of the large-scale city enhancement initiative.
A spokesman of local administration said here on Sunday that under this project, the canal bank will feature elegant plantation, upgraded footpaths, neatly pruned trees, newly installed benches and floating decorative structures placed in the canal to create a visually striking and refreshing landscape for the residents.
He said that the model kilometer would serve as a showcase segment, after which the beautification plan would gradually extend along the entire length of the canal.
Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar visited Canal Road and reviewed ongoing preparations near Abdullahpur Underpass.
He directed the relevant departments to expedite work and ensure high-quality implementation of all aesthetic improvements.
This initiative would provide a pleasant urban environment while elevating overall visual appeal of the city, he added.

SSP Butt reviews security across Islamabad checkpoints

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Kamran Muraad
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP):Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation Muhammad Usman Tariq Butt visited various police checking points late night to review security arrangements and issued on-ground instructions to duty officers.
SSP Butt reviews security across Islamabad checkpoints
An official told APP on Sunday that SSP Butt inspected multiple locations across the federal capital and directed officers to remain fully alert during night duty.
SSP Butt reviews security across Islamabad checkpoints
He instructed police personnel to take strict legal action against unregistered vehicles and motorcycles, and to ensure effective checking of suspicious individuals and vehicles.
SSP Butt reviews security across Islamabad checkpoints
SSP Butt also urged citizens to cooperate with police during checking, emphasizing that all officers must treat the public with respect and courtesy while performing their duties.
SSP Butt reviews security across Islamabad checkpoints
He added that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the top priority of Islamabad Police, and all security measures are being implemented to maintain peace and order in the federal capital.

WASA launches crackdown on manhole lid theft

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Kamran Muraad
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FAISALABAD, Dec 07 (APP): Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has launched a strict crackdown against the individuals involved in the theft, sale and purchase of manhole lids across the city.
A spokesman said that WASA officials were directed to register immediate FIRs and initiate legal proceedings without discrimination.
He said that theft of WASA manhole covers has emerged as a serious public-safety threat, creating risk of fatal accidents and posing grave dangers to the citizens.
He said that zero tolerance policy would be adopted against lid theft and anyone found stealing or trading these covers would face strict prosecution as the agency cannot overlook actions that jeopardize human lives.
WASA’s Operations Directorates have also been directed to conduct special monitoring in their respective areas for ensuring continuous vigilance and immediate response in case any manhole lid is reported missing, he added.

Model Sahulat Bazaar inaugurated in Jaranwala

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Kamran Muraad
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FAISALABAD, Dec 07 (APP):A Model Sahulat Bazaar has been inaugurated in Jaranwala to provide residents with a dedicated marketplace offering daily-use items under one roof at subsidized prices.
Chairman Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority Muhammad Afzal Khokhar formally inaugurated the facility during a ceremony attended by a large number of citizens.
MNA Bilal Badar Chaudhary, MPA Sardar Khan Bahadur Dogar and Assistant Commissioner (AC) Jaranwala Aurangzaib Goraya were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Afzal Khokhar said that Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz had directed the establishment of Sahulat Bazaars in every district and tehsil to expand provincial government’s relief network and directly benefit the public.
He said that flour, sugar, pulses, meat, vegetables and fruits were available in ample quantities at officially designated prices, ensuring that consumers could access essential items without price manipulation.
MNA Bilal Badar Chaudhary said that the initiative would deliver immediate relief to households, describing the Sahulat Bazaar as a “gift from the Chief Minister to the people”.
Maryam Nawaz was committed to provide maximum relief across all sectors, he added.
MPA Sardar Khan Bahadur Dogar praised the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority for executing what he termed a commendable, welfare-oriented project that would soon be replicated in other towns across the tehsil.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Jaranwala said that the marketplace had been established to ease burden of inflation on the public by ensuring access to daily-use items under one roof at controlled prices.
He said that Sahulat Bazaar comprises 70 shops to cater to over two million residents of Jaranwala tehsil.
Shopkeepers would be provided free electricity, cleanliness services and security in exchange for a nominal monthly rent of Rs.10,000/- while all shop allotments were made transparently through a ballot against a refundable security of Rs.30,000/-, he added.

Help desks being set up at Model Cart Markets to address consumer complaints

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Kamran Muraad
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FAISALABAD, Dec 07 (APP): Help desks are being established across model cart markets of the city to facilitate consumers, allowing them to record complaints directly in registers placed at each site.
A spokesman of local administration said here on Sunday that the initiative would help streamline grievance handling and ensure swift administrative action.
He said that Municipal Corporation inspectors have been assigned inspection duties until the appointment of a third-party monitoring body while on-site personnel have been tasked with ensuring the presence and functioning of help desks and inspection registers at every market.
He said that no mobile or roaming carts would be allowed in the vicinity of designated model markets, which have been structured to maintain standardized prices, improved cleanliness and availability of dustbins to promote a hygienic environment.
He said that any reports of illegal fee or extortion demands from stallholders would be treated as the responsibility of duty officer deployed at the market and his performance would be monitored continuously.
He said that the inspectors appointed for each model market would conduct mandatory inspections in the morning, afternoon and evening.
They would also be required to share real-time updates along with GPS-tagged photographs to ensure transparency and effective oversight of market operations, he added.

TEVTA Punjab to hold one-day job fair at Govt College of Technology on Tuesday

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 07 (APP): The Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Punjab (Placement Division) will organise a one-day job fair at the Government College of Technology Rawalpindi on December 9 (Tuesday) to provide employment opportunities to TEVTA graduates and current students of Rawalpindi district.
According to a TEVTA spokesman on Sunday, leading national and international companies, including Coca-Cola, Kohinoor Textile, NiaTel, Chiese, Pepsi, Emirates Builders, Suzuki and Haval, will participate in the event to conduct interviews and screening of skilled graduates in various technical fields.
The spokesman said the fair would serve as a direct link between the job market and skilled youth, describing it as an important step for professional development.
TEVTA Punjab Chairperson Brigadier (retd) Mohammad Sajid Khokhar will be the chief guest, along with Chairman J7 Group Maqbool Hussain, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Sardar Tahir Mahmood and Director General Operations of TEVTA Aamir Aziz, besides office-bearers of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and other social figures.
The spokesman said TEVTA Punjab was committed to equipping youth with modern, industry-oriented skills and connecting them with genuine employment opportunities.

PM commends Souriya Anwar’s service for SOS children’s village

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LAHORE, Dec 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday commended  Mrs Souriya Anwar’s 50 Years of Service for SOS Children’s Village.
The premier honoured Mrs Souriya Anwar, outgoing President of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, for five decades of voluntary service to orphaned and vulnerable children.
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif praised her leadership, noting that SOS has   grown to 65 projects, caring for 2,600 children, providing subsidized education to 12,500 students and offering technical training to 1,200 youth each year.
He highlighted the support of 25,000 donors as a testament to the trust she built.
The Prime Minister’s message was read by Mr Shahid Hamid at the Annual General Body Meeting and was received with strong applause from all participants.
The government reaffirmed its support for SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan and expressed confidence that Mrs Souriya Anwar would continue to guide the organisation in the years ahead.
Mr Shahid Hamid, former Governor Punjab has been elected as the new President of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan.

CM stresses aviation’s role in economy

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Kamran Muraad
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LAHORE, Dec 07 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the role of the aviation industry cannot be underestimated in promoting the economy, tourism, and public relations.
In her message on International Civil Aviation Day, she added that the Punjab government is committed to providing modern air travel facilities to the public, and a proposal to establish a Punjab Airline is under consideration. She noted that aviation has truly transformed the world into a global village by bridging distances.
The chief minister also paid tribute to the Prime Minister for restoring the lost stature of the aviation sector and Pakistan International Airlines, highlighting that Pakistan International Airlines has been allowed to operate flights in Europe due to his dedicated and thoughtful efforts.
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