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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.

Rescue 1122 Murree issues safety advisory for tourists

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RAWALPINDI, Jan 03 (APP): The Rescue 1122 Murree has issued a safety advisory for tourists and local residents on Saturday, urging them to take precautionary measures amid severe cold weather conditions.
According to the advisory, citizens are advised to avoid the continuous use of heaters during the night, as it can be dangerous. Running heaters inside closed vehicles may cause suffocation and pose serious risks to life. In case of extreme cold, heaters should be used intermittently and with proper ventilation.
The Rescue officials also warned the motorists to avoid over speeding at night, as roads may become slippery, increasing the risk of accidents. Violations of one-way traffic rules during nighttime further raise the chances of serious mishaps. Tourists were advised to avoid unnecessary travel at night, especially during snowfall.
The advisory further recommends that those traveling at night should carry warm clothing, blankets, and dry food items to cope with emergencies. In case of any emergency, citizens have been urged to immediately dial Rescue Helpline 1122.
A spokesperson said that Rescue 1122 Murree teams remained alert and fully operational in the field round the clock to ensure public safety. The citizens were requested to stay updated about weather conditions, especially during nighttime.
“Rescue 1122 Murree is always ready to serve the public, day and night,” the spokesperson added.

Protection of public rights RDA’s top priority; DG Kinza Murtaza

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Ahmed Waheed
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RAWALPINDI, Jan 03 (APP):A meeting was held with Director General, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Kinza Murtaza here Saturday to address complaints lodged by allottees of Bahria Town Housing Scheme Phase-8.
During the meeting, a detailed hearing of the issues faced by the affected allottees was conducted, ensuring transparency and accountability in addressing their grievances.
The hearing was attended by Chief Planner RDA Muhammad Tahir Meo, Director Admin Iftikhar Ali, Director Finance Shahid Yaqoob, employees of Bahria Town Housing Scheme Phase-8, and the affected allottees.
During the proceedings, the allottees stated that they have not been granted possession of their plots since 2004. They also raised concerns regarding an illegal demand of an additional RS. 1.1 million being made by the Bahria Town administration. The allottees further complained about the unprofessional and arrogant behavior of certain Bahria Town officials and expressed serious reservations regarding the sale of plots without an NOC, which they claimed undermines legal and regulatory procedures.
DG RDA Kinza Murtaza questioned the Bahria Town administration, seeking clarification on when possession would be granted to the allottees and demanding an immediate explanation for the ongoing deductions.
Considering the gravity of the matter, DG RDA ordered an immediate comprehensive inquiry, directed legal action against the responsible parties, filing of prosecution, and registration of First Information Report (FIR) against the employees involved in the Bahria Town Housing Scheme.
The DG RDA emphasized that the protection of general public’s rights was the RDA’s top priority and reiterated that no housing scheme would be allowed to violate the law under any circumstances. She further stated that RDA remained committed to strict monitoring of all housing schemes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safeguard public interests.

Commissioner assumes charge, visits ongoing projects

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Ahmed Waheed
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SARGODHGA, Jan 03 (APP):Newly-appointed Commissioner Shaukat Ali assumed charge on Saturday and began reviewing ongoing development projects in the city.
Upon his arrival at the Commissioner’s Office, an introductory meeting was held with officers and staff. Without delay, the Commissioner proceeded to inspect major development projects launched under the initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Waseem, accompanied him during the visits.
The commissioner first visited the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology, Sargodha, where concerned officers briefed him on the progress of the project. He was informed that construction of the hospital building has been completed and finishing work is in its final stages. The administration stated that efforts are underway to make the emergency department and outpatient departments (OPDs) fully operational by January 31.
Currently, the OPD is functioning on a temporary basis, where 80 to 100 patients are examined daily by specialist cardiologists. Free medicines are also being provided. Officials informed the commissioner that around 10,000 patients have benefited from the facility so far.
Commissioner Shaukat Ali sought detailed information regarding patient treatment, types of cardiac diseases, diagnostic facilities, and availability of medicines. Engineers from IDEP also briefed him on the technical aspects of the project and stated that recruitment of doctors and other medical staff is in progress.
Later, the Commissioner inspected the Rs14 billion mega sewage project initiated by the Punjab government for Sargodha. He reviewed the upgradation work at the Sillanwali Disposal site, where WASA officials briefed him on project progress, drainage mechanisms, and completion timelines.
Commissioner Shaukat Ali also inspected ongoing beautification work on City Road and Kutchery Bazaar under the City Beautification Project.

Visa fraud racket busted as FIA arrests agent in Islamabad

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Ahmed Waheed
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Islamabad has arrested a visa fraud agent involved in human smuggling and overseas employment scams, who was operating an illegal agency under the name Berlin Immigration Solutions in the federal capital.
An FIA official told APP on Saturday that the accused, identified as Asif Nadeem, defrauded a citizen of Rs1.9 million on the pretext of securing employment in the United Kingdom.
He said the accused was running Berlin Immigration Solutions without legal authorisation and was allegedly part of an organized human smuggling network that lured innocent citizens with false promises of overseas jobs and visas.
According to the official, the suspect collected a huge amount from the complainant but failed to provide any legal travel or employment documents, prompting the victim to approach the FIA.
The official said the arrested agent was taken into custody following a complaint and preliminary inquiry, after which evidence of visa fraud and illegal recruitment was established.
He added that raids were under way to arrest other agents and facilitators linked with the network, while further investigation was in progress to trace additional victims and financial transactions.
The FIA reiterated its resolve to crack down on human smuggling and visa fraud networks and advised citizens to verify agents from FIA’s official protectorate list before making any overseas employment arrangements.

Children enjoy a camel ride at Seaview beach

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Khuram Maryam
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Children enjoy a camel ride at Seaview beach
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Children enjoy a camel ride at Seaview beach
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A vendor busy in roasting corn cobs at his roadside setup at Pirwadhai area

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A vendor busy in roasting corn cobs at his roadside setup at Pirwadhai area
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A vendor busy in roasting corn cobs at his roadside setup at Pirwadhai area
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A vendor busy in roasting corn cobs at his roadside setup at Pirwadhai area
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An attractive view of Shaheen chowk underpass in the Federal Capital

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An attractive view of Shaheen chowk underpass in the Federal Capital
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People enjoy a ride on the double-decker bus at Faisal Masjid, part of a service aimed at promoting tourism in the Federal Capital

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People enjoy a ride on the double-decker bus at Faisal Masjid, part of a service aimed at promoting tourism in the Federal Capital
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Labourers are busy with construction work near 10th Avenue as part of development activities in the Federal Capital

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Labourers are busy with construction work near 10th Avenue as part of development activities in the Federal Capital
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Labourers are busy with construction work near 10th Avenue as part of development activities in the Federal Capital
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Culture of tolerance must be promoted in country; Governor Punjab

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RAWALPINDI, Jan 03 (APP): Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Saturday emphasized the promotion of tolerance and peace which he noted were the core lesson of life and times of Hazrat Ali (R.A). He said that by following the teachings of Hazrat Ali (R.A.), we can achieve success in this world and the hereafter.
He remarked this while addressing at a ceremony which was organized in Rawalpindi on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali (R.A.). Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan attended the event as a special guest while attendees included Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore and leaders from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Special prayers were offered for the country’s security and progress.
The Governor underlined the importance to educate the younger generation about the teachings of Hazrat Ali (R.A.).
He further said that in 2025, Pakistan delivered a crushing defeat to India in the battle for truth. He added that everyone must play their role together for Pakistan’s progress.

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