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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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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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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 

#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.

Press center for China’s annual “two sessions” opens

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BEIJING, Feb 27 (BRNN/APP):A press center for China’s annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the “two sessions,” opened on Friday at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.
The fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference will kick off in March.
More than 3,000 journalists, including over 1,000 from China’s Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and abroad, have registered to cover this year’s “two sessions,” according to the press center.
A series of press conferences and events will be held, at which senior government officials are expected to answer journalists’ questions and elaborate on major policies and development directions.

Pakistan conducts self-defence operations following terrorist attacks from Afghan soil: FO

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Qadir Rajpoot
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Pakistan on Friday said its defence forces carried out precise operations in self-defence following repeated terrorist attacks and recent military provocations originating from Afghan territory, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A statement from the office of the Foreign Office spokesperson issued here stated that the actions were taken in response to attacks by Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan, as well as what it described as unwarranted and provocative actions by the Taliban regime on the night of February 26. The operations reportedly inflicted heavy losses on terrorist outfits and targeted their logistical support bases inside Afghanistan.
The statement said Pakistan’s actions were undertaken in exercise of its right to self-defence to ensure the safety and security of its citizens and contribute to regional stability.
It warned that any further provocations by the Taliban regime or attempts by terrorist groups to undermine Pakistan’s security would be met with a measured, decisive and befitting response.
The Foreign Office reiterated that Pakistan seeks peace and stability in the region and has remained engaged in political and diplomatic efforts to address terrorism emanating from Afghan soil. However, it expressed regret that Pakistan’s goodwill gestures and responsible approach were misconstrued, leading to increased attacks allegedly supported by the Taliban regime as well as India.
Pakistan reaffirmed its resolve to eliminate terrorism originating from Afghanistan and called on the Afghan authorities to end impunity for militant groups operating from their territory. The statement also urged the international community to press the Taliban regime to fulfil its obligations by taking concrete and verifiable action against such groups.
Pakistan, the statement added, reserves the right to take all appropriate measures in self-defence in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Charter.

Senate condemns unprovoked Afghan aggression in resolution presented by Sherry Rehman

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Vice President PPP Senator Sherry Rehman Friday presented a comprehensive resolution in the Senate of Pakistan condemning Afghanistan’s unprovoked aggression and cross-border violations.
The resolution was adopted signalling political unity on matters of national sovereignty and security. However, PTI said that they support the resolution but did not sign it, they insisted on a regional security framework.
Introducing the resolution, Senator Rehman said that Pakistan has exercised maximum restraint and upheld all diplomatic avenues, but recent hostile actions from Afghan soil have compelled the State to respond within the framework of international law.
According to the text of the resolution passed by the Senate of Pakistan, Senate unequivocally condemned the recent acts of unprovoked aggression and hostile cross-border actions emanating from the territory of Afghanistan, describing them as blatant violations of international law, established diplomatic norms, and the principles of peaceful neighbourly relations.
The house declared that any attempt to challenge the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national security of Pakistan constitutes a direct affront to the dignity of the Pakistani nation and shall be met with a firm, proportionate, and decisive response.
The members paid tribute to the bravery, professionalism, and sacrifice of Pakistan’s Armed Forces and law enforcement personnel who stand vigilant in defence of every inch of the homeland.
The resolution recalled with profound regret that for over forty years Pakistan has borne extraordinary economic, social, and security burdens in hosting millions of Afghan nationals, extending humanitarian assistance, facilitating peace efforts, and consistently advocating for Afghanistan’s stability in international forums often at immense cost to its own national development and internal security.
The house expressed deep disappointment that instead of reciprocal goodwill, Pakistan continues to face hostile rhetoric, cross-border violations, and the persistent presence of anti-Pakistan terrorist elements operating from Afghan soil, reflecting a troubling pattern of ingratitude and disregard for bilateral understandings.
The house demanded that the Afghan Taliban Regime immediately cease all hostile actions, prevent the use of Afghan soil for terrorism or aggression against Pakistan, and honour their international obligations and commitments to peaceful coexistence.
Senate affirmed that while Pakistan remains committed to constructive engagement, regional peace, and mutually respectful relations, its patience must not be misconstrued as weakness, nor its desire for stability mistaken for inability to respond decisively.
It called upon the international community to take serious note of these developments and to urge the Afghan Taliban Regime to adhere to international norms and prevent further destabilization of the region.
The house resolved that the Senate stands united, beyond political divides, in defense of Pakistan’s sovereignty and supports all necessary measures undertaken by the State to safeguard its territorial integrity and national honour.
Following the passage of the resolution, Senator Rehman said that Pakistan’s patience should not be misinterpreted as weakness. “The agreements that the Afghan Taliban signed in Doha have now been forgotten. Everyone can see the level of adherence to the commitments made in the presence of important stakeholders,” she added.
She emphasized that Pakistan had continuously pursued diplomacy. “Pakistan did not close the door on diplomacy at any stage, but we were forced to respond. Under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, every country has the right to defend itself,” she remarked.
Raising a critical question for Kabul, she stated, “A fundamental question before Afghanistan is whether it accepts responsibility for its own territory or not.”
Senator Rehman strongly rejected the mischaracterization of Pakistan’s defensive measures.
“We are a responsible country; we have established deterrence with every possible effort.”
Underscoring Pakistan’s capabilities, she said, “We have full capacity for counter-terrorism as well as conventional warfare.”
She also paid tribute to Pakistan’s security forces, adding “The Pakistan military and the Pakistan Air Force , the Pakistan armed forces— we owe our peace and our sleep to their service, and we should remember them in our prayers.”

Pakistan’s actions in self-defence against terrorist attacks, military provocations from Afghanistan: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Pakistan’s valiant defence forces carried out precise operations, inflicting heavy losses on terrorist outfits and targeting their logistical support bases in Afghanistan, said Foreign Office Spokesperson here on Friday.
In a statement, he said, the operations were carried out in response to repeated terrorist attacks by Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan against Pakistan emanating from Afghan soil, as well as the latest unwarranted and provocative actions by the Taliban regime on the night of 26 February.
Pakistan’s actions were undertaken in exercise of its right to self-defence and to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, as well as that of the wider region and beyond, he said adding any further provocations by the Taliban regime, or attempts by any terrorist group to undermine the security and welfare of the people of Pakistan, will be met with a measured, decisive and befitting response.
“Pakistan desires peace and stability in the region and has remained patiently engaged in political and diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the menace of terrorism emanating from Afghan soil,” he said adding, “However, it is unfortunate that Pakistan’s numerous goodwill gestures and highly responsible approach were misconstrued, resulting in increased terrorist attacks from Afghan soil, with the active support and backing of the Taliban regime, as well as India.”
He said, “Pakistan reiterates its strong resolve and determination to uproot the menace of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and calls upon the Afghan regime to end the impunity with which Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan continue to operate from Afghan soil.”
“We hope that the international community will also play its role in sending a clear message to the Taliban regime that it must not continue to renege on its obligation to take concrete and verifiable action against these terrorist outfits and end its support for them,” he continued.
He said, “Pakistan reserves the right to take all appropriate actions in its self-defence and to protect its citizens in accordance with international law, including the UN Charter.”

Military leadership briefs PM on Pakistan-Afghanistan situation

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RAWALPINDI, Feb 27 (APP):The military leadership Friday briefed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan-Afghanistan situation.
During the briefing at General Headquarters (GHQ) here, the Prime Minister said zero tolerance should be shown
for the nexus and malicious actions of Fitna al-Khawarij and Afghan Taliban regime.
“The actions of the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna al-Khawarij against Pakistan are unacceptable,” he said adding,
“The Pakistani Armed Forces, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief
of Defence Forces, are always ready to protect the country.”
“Pakistan knows how to defend itself against any aggression,” he remarked.
The Prime Minister lauded the professional capabilities of the Pakistani Armed Forces for retaliating vigorously and
repelling attacks of the Afghan Taliban regime in the border areas.
He said, “The entire nation stands by its Pakistani Armed Forces to protect the homeland.”

HEC selects Prof. Dr Muhammad Idrees for DNP  title

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has concluded Distinguished National Professor (DNP) 2025 cycle and approved the conferment of the prestigious Distinguished National Professor (DNP) title upon Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees, Centre of Excellence for Microbiology, University of the Punjab.
 Finalised in accordance with the HEC Framework for Distinguished National Professor (2024), the DNP title is one of the highest academic distinctions awarded by HEC in recognition of eminent scholars who make significant contributions to research, scholarship, and higher education in Pakistan. It reflects the Commission’s commitment to promoting merit, excellence, and impactful scholarship across the country’s higher education sector.
 The HEC DNP Committee received different nominations for the 2025 cycle. The DNP Selection Committee, which is chaired by Executive Director HEC, conducted a comprehensive review of the candidates’ academic credentials, research impact, scholarly publications, leadership contributions, and national and international recognition. Based on its evaluation and recommendations, Prof. Dr Muhammad Idrees has been selected for conferment of the DNP title under the field of ‘Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics’.
 Under the DNP framework, the title is retained for life, while the associated honorarium is admissible for three years from the date of conferment or until superannuation, whichever is earlier. Through this initiative, HEC continues to acknowledge and support distinguished scholars who contribute to advancing Pakistan’s research, innovation, and higher education ecosystem.

KP Governor invited to Norway to attend MoU signing on humanitarian cooperation

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   ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Board Member of the Norway-based non-governmental organization Special Children Organization of Norway (SCON), Zubair Mahmood, called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor House here on Friday on the special directives of SCON CEO Shahid Jameel.
During the meeting, matters pertaining to ongoing humanitarian, health and welfare initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were discussed in detail. Both sides expressed their resolve to enhance mutual cooperation for the welfare and uplift of special children, persons with disabilities, underprivileged families and other vulnerable segments of society.
On the occasion, the Governor was formally invited to visit Norway in the last week of May along with a delegation. During the visit, he is scheduled to address the Pakistani community in Oslo and attend, as chief guest, the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SCON Oslo and Pakistan Red Crescent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The proposed agreement aims to promote joint collaboration in humanitarian projects, disability inclusion initiatives, improved access to healthcare services and community development. The partnership is expected to directly benefit vulnerable communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other areas.

Atta Tarar condemns Afghan Taliban as ‘illegitimate regime’, driven by repression, slavery & perversion of religion

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar delivered a scathing indictment of the Afghan Taliban today, officially denouncing the administration as an “illegitimate regime” that actively sponsors cross-border terrorism, institutionalizes slavery, and orchestrates the systematic erasure of women and minorities.
In a powerful media address, Minister Tarar exposed the undeniable nexus between the Afghan Taliban and the terrorist organizations carrying out attacks on Pakistani soil. He highlighted that the Afghan regime provides safe havens, training, and facilitation to terrorists who cross into Pakistan to murder innocent civilians and security personnel, citing recent attacks on a Shiite mosque, a district court, and the martyrdom of Lt. Col. Gulfar Ahmed.
He noted that recent unprovoked attacks by Afghanistan were met with an effective response from Pakistan’s armed forces, resulting in the neutralization of attackers and the capture of several enemy posts.
Going beyond regional security, the minister unequivocally dismantled the Afghan Taliban’s domestic policies, characterizing their rule as one founded entirely on the “perversion of religion” to serve authoritarian motives.
He stated that the regime seized power by force without any legitimate process and operates without the backing of its people.
Among the most damning revelations, Minister Tarar highlighted the Taliban’s draconian new criminal regulations, which explicitly legalize slavery, violence, and profound social inequality.
The minister detailed how the regime has divided Afghan society by status, creating a blatantly discriminatory justice system.
Under these new laws, religious scholars and the elite face mere warnings for offenses, while the middle class faces imprisonment, and the designated “lower class” is subjected to threats and physical beatings.
Furthermore, the regime has explicitly recognized individuals as either “free or enslaved,” treating enslavement as a lawful status within their criminal justice system. Tarar condemned these actions as a direct violation of international human rights, contemporary Islamic scholarly consensus, and the Cairo Declaration.
The Minister also directed fierce criticism at the Afghan Taliban’s horrific treatment of women and children. He pointed out that the regime enforces the widest gender gap in the world, with 80% of young Afghan women between the ages of 18 and 29 denied an education, as girls are banned from attending school past the age of 13. Women are barred from public parks, gyms, and all avenues of constructive employment, including freelancing, IT and civil service.

The regime has entirely eliminated women from decision-making roles and deployed a 3,000-person enforcement force to physically prevent women from speaking in public or going about their daily lives. Even basic rights to health facilities and vaccinations are being denied to Afghan women and children.

Citing a February 12, 2026, United Nations Security Council report, Minister Tarar noted the regime’s deplorable tactics, including the hostage-taking and severe violation of women and girls. He also referenced international media reports indicating that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has found reasonable grounds to suspect Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani of gender-based persecution, leading to the issuance of warrants against Taliban leaders.
“The Afghan Taliban regime is based on a system of repression,” stated Minister Tarar, reiterating that their oppressive actions and perversion of Islamic teachings have “nothing to do with Islam”. Pakistan calls upon the civilized world to recognize the severe human rights abuses, systemic discrimination, and state-sponsored terrorism currently defining the illegitimate Afghan Taliban regime.

A large number of families during grant ‘Sehri’ on the holy fasting month of Ramzan ul Mubarak, free meal distribution by JDC Foundation Pakistan and Shamim Sheikhani Foundation Numaish Chowrangi

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A large number of families during grant 'Sehri' on the holy fasting month of Ramzan ul Mubarak, free meal distribution by JDC Foundation Pakistan and Shamim Sheikhani Foundation Numaish Chowrangi
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A large number of families during grant 'Sehri' on the holy fasting month of Ramzan ul Mubarak, free meal distribution by JDC Foundation Pakistan and Shamim Sheikhani Foundation Numaish Chowrangi
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A large number of families during grant 'Sehri' on the holy fasting month of Ramzan ul Mubarak, free meal distribution by JDC Foundation Pakistan and Shamim Sheikhani Foundation Numaish Chowrangi
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Muslim worshipers offer Friday prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Jamia Masjid Data Darbar

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Muslim worshipers offer Friday prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Jamia Masjid Data Darbar
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Muslim worshipers offer Friday prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramazan at Jamia Masjid Data Darbar
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