Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

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Thu, 19 Nov 2020, 11:52 PM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Allama 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.

“عالم اسلام کیلئے عظیم سانحہ”
کروڑوں عاشقان رسول کے دل کی دھڑکن، امیر تحریک لبیک پاکستان قبلہ شیخ الحدیث والتفسیر امیر المجاہدین قائد عالم اسلام علامہ حافظ خادم حسین رضوی دارفانی سے وصال فرما گئے۔
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
— Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (@MarkazTLP) November 19, 2020

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.

On the passing of Maulana Khadim Hussain Rizvi my condolences go to his family. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 19, 2020

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa also conveyed his condolences over the demise of the TLP leader.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa,#COAS, expresses heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi. “May Allah Almighty bless the departed soul in eternal peace, Ameen” COAS.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 19, 2020

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information in Punjab also expressed grief over his sad demise.

اِنَّا لِلّٰہِ وَاِنَّآ اِلَیْہِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
سربراہ تحریک لبیک پاکستان علامہ خادم حسین رضوی کی وفات پر انکے اہل خانہ اور چاہنے والوں سے دلی تعزیت کرتے ہیں
اللہ تعالٰی مرحوم کی بخشش فرمائیں اور تمام پسماندگان کو صبر عطا کریں۔ آمین
— Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousPTI) November 19, 2020

Amir Jamat Islami also expressed his grief and prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed soul.

علامہ خادم حسین رضوی کی اچانک وفات سے دلی صدمہ ہوا۔ اہل خانہ اور تحریک لبیک کے کارکنان و ذمہ داران کے غم میں برابر کے شریک ہیں، اظہار تعزیت کرتے ہیں اور اللہ تعالی کے حضور ان کی مغفرت کے لیے دعاگو ہیں۔ اللہ تعالی انھیں جنت الفردوس میں جگہ دے اور لواحقین کو صبرجمیل سے نوازے۔ آمین
— Siraj ul Haq (@SirajOfficial) November 19, 2020

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s consistent stance on Kashmir

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Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 10:14 PM

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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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Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 12:36 AM

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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

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.

Indian disinformation accounts are exploiting Pakistan’s current political crisis and falsely claiming that the country is now experiencing urban warfare and other serious instability. Dangerous and disturbing; several of these accounts are verified, with large followings. Ugh.
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) October 21, 2020

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.

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.

Indian media propaganda at its peak & sadly fueled by the PDM circus.
Both social & economic indicators of Pakistan are showing positive signs.
The artificially manufactured food inflation is being brought under control as well.
Pakistan on the rise under PM @ImranKhanPTI
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) October 22, 2020

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.

#Indian media is deeply involved in a fake, fabricated and malicious propaganda campaign to malign state institutions of #Pakistan.@Twitter needs to take action against Indian Social Media accounts who are involved in nefarious attacks of fake news against Pakistan.
— Shehryar Afridi (@ShehryarAfridi1) October 21, 2020

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.

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 😂
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) October 21, 2020

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.

A little investigation would have informed @ZeeNewsEnglish that it wasn’t a bomb blast in ‘civil war’ in Pakistan but gas leak in Karachi. Whither truth, objectivity, balance and fairness in reporting? https://t.co/RaZ81Tx96C
— Farhatullah Babar (@FarhatullahB) October 21, 2020

“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.

An Aircraft shot during civil war in Karachi… and the pilot captured…
#Karachicivilwar #IndianMedia pic.twitter.com/Al5iWx6jOe
Some of the selected tweets
Indian media propaganda at its peak & sadly fueled by the PDM circus.
Both social & economic indicators of Pakistan are showing positive signs.
The artificially manufactured food inflation is being brought under control as well.
Pakistan on the rise under PM @ImranKhanPTI
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) October 22, 2020
— Fasih Uddin (@Fasih_Uddin) October 21, 2020

Captain Amir Liaquat Hussain leading the #CivilWarinPakistan, targeted Sindh Police positions with 2 grenades at a time from a single RPG. 👏 pic.twitter.com/VVDeI8y4Rh
— Kashif Ali (@KaschifAli) October 21, 2020

Live scene from #CivilWarInPakistan
This is civil war at its peak. pic.twitter.com/EOBXWjJMZv
— Mustafa T. Wynne (@mustafa_wynne) October 21, 2020

High Commissioner Saleem meets Pak commercial astronaut trainee

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Irfan Khan

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Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 12:48 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner in Canada Muhammad Saleem, Saturday, received Hasaan Mohsin, commercial astronaut trainee with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, a renowned Centre of excellence for astronautics and bioastronautics training.

The high commissioner encouraged Mohsin to excel in the promising space sciences field, a press release said.

He called Mohsin, a source of inspiration for the talented Pakistani youth in Pakistan and abroad to venture into the space exploration studies.

Pakistan, Somalia sign agreement abolishing visas for diplomatic passport holders

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Irfan Khan

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Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 12:39 PM

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ISLAMAAD, Jan 24 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari, Saturday, met Minister of Interior of Somalia Ali Yousuf and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral engagement.

He also witnessed the signing of an agreement abolishing visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports between Pakistan and Somalia, President Secretariat Media Wing in a press release said.

The agreement was signed by Hamza Adan Haadoow, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia and Dawood Muhammad Baraech, Special Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control of Pakistan.

The president noted that Africa was an important part of the world’s geopolitical landscape and that Pakistan sought to strengthen its ties with African states including Somalia.

“Pakistan values its engagement with Somalia and supports closer collaboration in areas of shared interest,” he added.

President Zardari was informed that this visit by the Somali interior minister was the first bilateral official visit from Somalia to Pakistan in the past 35 years.

The president emphasised that Pakistan remained committed to regional and international efforts against transnational crime and narcotics trafficking.

Broader geopolitical situation and opportunities for bilateral cooperation also came under discussion.

Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, and Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control, were also present during the meeting. Other members accompanying the Somali Minister included Sheikhnur Mohamed Hassan, Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan, andOsman Abdullahi, Deputy Police Chief.

The Somali interior minister expressed his appreciation to the government of Pakistan, especially the ministry of interior, for the warm hospitality extended to him and his accompanying officials during the visit.

He said that he was in Pakistan on the invitation of the interior minister of Pakistan and conveyed his thanks to the president and the people of Pakistan.

Pakistan, Somalia sign agreement abolishing visas for diplomatic passport holders — Islamabad, 24 January 2026: Mr Ali Yousuf, Minister of Interior of Somalia, handing over a letter from the President of Somalia to President Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Ali Yousuf also handed over a letter from the President of Somalia to President Zardari, conveying greetings and good wishes, and reaffirming the desire for deepened bilateral ties.

The Somali minister described Pakistan as a reliable partner and brother to Somalia since its independence, recalling the sacrifices made by Pakistani peacekeepers during UN missions in Somalia in the 1990s where Pakistani personnel laid down their lives while serving under the United Nations flag.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in law enforcement and criminal justice.

Discussions included the feasibility of negotiating a bilateral extradition treaty and the legal frameworks governing extradition in each country.

The possibility of initiating discussions on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and the transfer of sentenced persons was also explored.

The two sides further discussed cooperation in counter-narcotics efforts, including collaboration against drug trafficking and organised crime, information and intelligence sharing, as well as capacity building and training of personnel.

The president was informed that Pakistan had offered assistance from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), in the fields of advanced identity management, civil registration and secure documentation systems as well as in providing training to Somalian police force.

US Ambassador, Interior Minister discuss steps to curb illegal immigration, strengthen security cooperation

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Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 12:02 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, here, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthening Pakistan-US relations.

According to the Interior Ministry, the two officials held detailed talks on enhancing collaboration, particularly in curbing illegal immigration and improving the effectiveness of the pre-immigration clearance system. Both sides also agreed to increase cooperation at all levels in law-enforcement training, especially for the police.

A key decision made during the meeting was to launch joint operations under comprehensive SOPs against networks involved in fake and fraudulent visa activities. Minister Naqvi reiterated that the government has adopted a “zero-tolerance policy” toward agent mafias and those facilitating illegal migration. He welcomed US support in this regard.

“I am personally monitoring the actions against fake visa networks,” Naqvi said, adding that Pakistan’s passport has been made foolproof through modern technology. Calling illegal immigration a serious issue, he noted that the government’s robust crackdown against those attempting to reach the US illegally is ongoing.

Naqvi stated that effective government measures have resulted in a 47 percent reduction in illegal immigration. He stressed that individuals involved in producing or facilitating fake documentation deserve no leniency.

US Ambassador Natalie Baker reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to its relationship with Pakistan.
“We attach special importance to our ties with Pakistan,” she said. “Our priorities are aligned, and expanding mutual cooperation will further strengthen our relationship.”

President for reaffirming education as national priority, empowering youth

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Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 11:59 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all stakeholders to reaffirm education as a national priority and to empower the youth as partners in building a skilled, enlightened and resilient Pakistan.

“Pakistan’s future is closely linked with its youth. As a nation with a rich cultural heritage and a large young population, we must ensure that education nurtures curiosity, competence and character. It should enable young people to think critically, act ethically and contribute positively to their communities,” the president said in his message on the occasion of the International Day of Education.

Extending his sincere greetings to the people of Pakistan, particularly the students, teachers, parents, scholars and all those engaged in the pursuit of education and learning, the president said this year’s theme, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education,” highlights the importance of recognising young people not only as learners, but as thinkers, innovators and responsible citizens whose ideas strengthen educational systems and democratic societies.

The constitutional guarantee of free and compulsory education under Article 25-A reflects our shared commitment to this fundamental right, he said adding that in a rapidly changing and interconnected world, education must combine academic excellence with practical skills, digital literacy, ethical values and respect for diversity.

He said efforts to strengthen higher education, promote research and innovation and expand digital learning reflect this evolving vision.

Measures such as expanded access to higher education, merit-based student supportPresi and improved access to technology are helping young people engage meaningfully with the knowledge economy, he added.

President Zardari emphasized that technical and vocational education and training play a vital role in equipping youth with employable skills and affirming the dignity of labour. National skills development initiatives are preparing young people for emerging technologies while aligning training with international standards, opening pathways for employment, entrepreneurship and global engagement.

“Inclusive approaches that extend opportunities to women, madrassa students and youth from underserved regions promote social cohesion and ensure that progress is shared more equitably,” he said.

The president pointed out that education flourishes when families, communities, educators, institutions and the private sector work together, and when students themselves are meaningfully involved in shaping their learning environments.

“May our collective efforts continue to promote peace, progress and prosperity for generations to come.”

MD IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reforms

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Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 11:22 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Managing Director International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan government’s economic reforms led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

“I have the utmost respect for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,” she said while speaking to ‘Pakistan TV Digital’, at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland.

“The Prime Minister is serious about positive change and development in Pakistan. When Shehbaz Sharif sets out to do something, he completes it,” she remarked.

“We have met several times, and in the meetings, we discuss the achievement of previously set goals and new development goals,” she said adding, “I highly appreciate the seriousness of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet for Pakistan’s development and the implementation of the difficult reform agenda for Pakistan’s betterment.”

She said the IMF had been working constructively with Pakistan for a long time and the Pakistani government was implementing reforms in earnest.

“The government’s actions are starting to bear fruit,” she said adding, “For the first time, budgetary discipline has been seen and resources are being spent for positive changes in the lives of the people.”

Heavy snowfall: Pakistan Army continues rescues, relief operations in various parts

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Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 11:10 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): The Pakistan Army is actively carrying out rescue and relief operations following heavy snowfall in various parts of the country, including Tirah, Mohmand, Kalam, Swat, Murree, Azad Kashmir, Zhob and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Army teams are engaged in clearing highways and roads blocked by snow to ensure smooth traffic flow. Army Jawans are also rescuing elderly people, women and children stranded in affected areas and shifting them to safer locations.
The Pakistan Army is also providing food, shelter and warm clothing to those affected by the severe weather. Special arrangements have been made to cater to the needs of children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
These efforts reflect the state’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens during difficult times.