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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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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.

Cultural identity to be showcased through ‘Mera Sohna Faisalabad’ festival

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FAISALABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Divisional Commissioner Faisalabad Raja Jahangir Anwar announced the commencement of preparations for a vibrant series of events under the theme “Mera Sohna Faisalabad”, aimed at promoting the city’s heritage and reconnecting citizens with its cultural spirit.
Chairing a meeting of the program’s steering committee, he reviewed the detailed plans for the mega cultural festival scheduled for next month. The festival will feature a wide range of activities, including citywide competitions in painting, digital photography, and handicrafts. In addition, there will be fine arts exhibitions, short dramas, musical performances, and literary programs. A special Qawwali night is also planned to offer a diverse artistic experience.
The festival will also include an exhibition of books on the history of Faisalabad, traditional storytelling sessions, children’s carnivals, major sports events, flower shows, heritage promotion activities, a food festival, and neighborhood-decorating competitions. Together, these events will form a comprehensive cultural showcase reflecting the identity of the city.
Commissioner Anwar emphasized the importance of ensuring maximum public participation and stressed that community engagement is key to reconnecting citizens with their cultural roots.
Subcommittees presented updates on their respective event arrangements, with participation from additional commissioners, deputy commissioners, the director of public relations, the director of the Faisalabad Arts Council, divisional sports officers, representatives from the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FWCCI), Government College University Faisalabad, local colleges, and various government departments. The collaborative effort aims to create an inclusive, citywide celebration of Faisalabad’s rich cultural heritage.

JICA experts review progress on WASA project

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FAISALABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently reviewed the progress of the Water Supply Capacity Improvement Project at the Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad.
In a meeting on Monday, JICA experts provided updates to WASA Managing Director Sohail Qadir Cheema on recent improvements in the water supply systems in Madina Town X-Block and Peoples’ Colony No.2. They highlighted key rehabilitation work completed to date and presented updates on the installation of smart meters in Gulistan Colony and G-Block, which are part of efforts to modernize consumer management and enhance operational accuracy.
The JICA team also introduced advanced equipment designed to detect leaks in water supply pipelines and discussed the implementation of modern gateway operations on overhead water tanks to prevent the wastage of drinking water.
During the meeting, Managing Director Sohail Qadir Cheema reaffirmed WASA’s full support for the JICA expert team to accelerate the Water Supply Sector Management Capacity Improvement Project, which aims to meet the future water needs of the city. He assured the JICA delegation that no administrative delays or obstacles would be allowed to hinder the project’s progress.
Cheema emphasized that the initiative would greatly enhance water supply services, operational facilities, customer functions, financial efficiency, and the overall business improvement plan of WASA. He also underscored the importance of fast-paced execution to ensure measurable results. He expressed appreciation for the technological advancements and expressed confidence that their integration would strengthen WASA’s service delivery across Faisalabad.

Climate Change Policy 2024 implemented in Balochistan for which Rs500 million allocated: Adviser

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QUETTA, Nov 17 (APP): Adviser to Chief Minister on Environment and Climate Change Naseem-ur-Rehman Mulakhel on Monday that the Climate Change Policy 2024 has been implemented in the province for an effective environmental strategy, for which Rs500 million has been allocated.
He expressed these views while talking to delegations comprising various social organizations, environmentalists and civic representatives called on him. The meeting discussed in detail the overall environmental situation of the province, the effects of climate change and future strategies.
The provincial adviser told the delegations that the environmental situation across, Balochistan is taking a worrying turn, especially as low rainfall has severely affected water reserves in many districts.
He said that the risks of drought are increasing in many areas, while the groundwater level in the provincial capital Quetta is also decreasing rapidly, considering this a serious problem, the government has started immediate and long-term measures.
He informed the delegations that the Climate Change Policy 2024 has been implemented in the province for an effective environmental strategy, for which Rs 500 million has been allocated.
He said that this policy would not only help in dealing with the current challenges but will also leave lasting and positive results for the coming generations.
On this occasion, the provincial advisor also termed the role of citizens and social organizations as very important and said that the fight against climate change is not the responsibility of the government alone, but no project could be successful without public participation.
He urged the delegations to actively participate in social awareness campaigns and encourage the public to adopt environmentally friendly behavior.
He said that there are many practical changes that the public could make on their own, including avoiding the use of plastic bags, participating actively in tree plantation, protecting existing trees and plants, minimizing water waste, and preventing the environment from being polluted by the emission of unnecessary gases and smoke.
Finally, he emphasized that if the government and the public work together, the threats of environment and climate change could be controlled in Balochistan, and these efforts are indispensable to secure the future.

95 food outlets inspected in Gujrat

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GUJRAT, Nov 17 (APP): Following the directives of Deputy Director Muhammad Rizwan Saeed, inspection teams from the Punjab Food Authority conducted 95 inspections across the district to ensure compliance with food quality, hygiene standards, and regulations.
According to a spokesperson, 33 food outlets were issued improvement notices after minor irregularities were identified. Additionally, fines totaling Rs138,000 were imposed on 10 food units for violating food safety rules.
During the operation, the teams also addressed two public complaints and collected nine food samples for laboratory testing. More than two kilograms of expired food were discarded on the spot as part of the efforts to protect public health.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel
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Free winter clothing drive launched in Multan

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MULTAN, Nov 17 (APP): A unique initiative titled “Kher Ka Safar” has been launched in the city to support the underprivileged and labor communities affected by the harsh winter conditions.
The campaign kicked off at the General Bus Stand, where free warm clothing is being distributed to deserving citizens. Commissioner Amir Kareem Khan inaugurated the drive, emphasizing that the project aims to provide warm clothing—such as jackets, shawls, and sweaters—to needy men and women, regardless of background or status.
The inauguration was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Multan, Lodhran, and Khanewal, along with political figures like Dr. Akhtar Malik and Javed Akhtar Ansari, and local social leaders. The Commissioner, joined by philanthropists and officials, symbolically cut the ribbon and released balloons to mark the start of the initiative. He personally handed out clothing items to individuals in need.
Commissioner Amir Kareem Khan highlighted that the initiative reflects the provincial government’s commitment to compassion and humanitarian service. He assured that warm clothing would be provided daily to protect vulnerable citizens from the severe cold.
He also pointed out that the welfare bazaar, part of the campaign, would offer immediate relief to poor and labor families, helping daily wage earners save their hard-earned money. The role of philanthropists in supporting the project was praised as integral to its success.
Citizens expressed their appreciation for the initiative, calling it a model effort that others should replicate to help those in need during difficult times.

AC reviews flood rehabilitation progress

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GUJRAT, Nov 17 (APP): Assistant Commissioner Abdul Qadeer Zarkoon chaired a crucial meeting to assess the progress of the Punjab Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation Programme.
Revenue officers provided a detailed briefing on the assistance being extended to flood-affected families and outlined the steps taken to ensure a transparent distribution of relief. The meeting also focused on the finalization of Mosque Form-II and assigned specific responsibilities to officers to ensure the timely completion of all tasks.
Zarkoon directed officials to accelerate field verification processes and maintain close coordination to guarantee that all deserving families receive their support without any delays.

KP govt orders timely salary deductions after account-I shortfall

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PESHAWAR, Nov 17 (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department has issued strict directions to ensure timely deduction from Account-I for salary and Raast payments, after it was observed that salaries for October were disbursed from the provincial non-food account without prior intimation, causing the account balance to turn negative.
According to the circular, issued by the Budget Officer, departments have been reminded that monthly salary bills must be signed on the last working day of the month and paid on the next working day, as per Federal Treasury Rules.
The Finance Department has now ordered that salaries, allowances, and pensions will only be disbursed on the first working day of each month after the confirmation of the federal tranche in the provincial Account-I, in order to maintain the required cash balance.
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