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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.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedow on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to Peace and Trust

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedow on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to Peace and Trust
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedow on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to Peace and Trust

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedow on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to Peace and Trust
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedow on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to Peace and Trust

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedow on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to Peace and Trust
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K-IV, water infrastructure projects to resolve city’s chronic water scarcity: Murad Shah

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KARACHI, Dec 11 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Thursday said work on K-IV water infrastructure projects was progressing steadily and government is committed to fulfil citizens needs.
He said this while presiding over a high level meeting to review and expedite major water supply and infrastructure projects aimed at resolving Karachi’s chronic water scarcity and associated challenges.
“This is a decisive step toward sustainable water security for the city, reflecting the government’s commitment to fulfilling citizens’ needs through strategic infrastructure investments,” Mr Shah stated.
The CM noted that the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Project (K-IV) will deliver 260 million gallons per day of potable water from Keenjhar Lake to Karachi via an advanced pipeline system. The project, under WAPDA’s management since 2020, is progressing steadily.
During the briefing, the Chief Minister was informed that augmentation work within the city, such as pipe-laying along University Road to connect with the main K-IV line at Gul Bai from the Northern Bypass, is being fast-tracked. Three proposed reservoirs—R-1, R-2, and R-3—will be developed under the K-IV augmentation strategy to integrate new bulk water with the existing distribution network.
The meeting also highlighted progress on crucial power supply components, with contracts signed for the K-IV Grid Station and Transmission Line projects. These are essential for efficient and sustainable water pumping. The Sindh Cabinet has approved joint equity investment and plans for debt financing, demonstrating robust provincial and federal cooperation to overcome previous funding delays.
Urgent lining of this vital canal was discussed to safeguard K-IV’s water quota. The government emphasised mobilising resources during the limited construction window while the Kotri Barrage is closed in December. The 50.989 billion project, funded by federal and provincial governments, is expected to save 510 cusecs of water by preventing seepage.
To ensure critical maintenance, the Chief Minister authorised the release of Rs. 1.075 billion for accrued liabilities, securing the dam’s structural integrity and water supply to Karachi and Balochistan.
Emphasising a coordinated approach between WAPDA and Sindh Irrigation, the Chief Minister called for swift restoration of the RBOD drainage system’s flood damage to protect the environment and prevent further disasters from toxic water dumping.
In conclusion, the Chief Minister directed relevant departments to ensure timely financial releases and inter-agency cooperation to meet project deadlines. The meeting underscores a pivotal commitment to sustainable water security and strategic infrastructure for Karachi.
Minister Local Govt Nasir Shah, Minister P&D Jam Khan Shoro, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Chairman P&D Najam Shah, Secretary Local Govt Waseem Shamshad, Secretary Finance Fayaz Jatoi, Secretary to CM Raheem Shaikh and others were present in the meeting.

Russia  Plays the Pivotal  role  for global peace,  security: Ambassador Khorev

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev Thursday said that Russia has always played a significant role in global peace and security and ready to formally affirm that the country has no aggressive policy toward any regional country.
As President of  Russia, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized, Russia does not pose a threat to Europe and has no intention to attack European countries.Our country is ready to formally affirm that Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe,the Ambassador said.
Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev said this while addressing a Press Conference here in Russian Embassy Islamabad.
He said ghat one of the most pressing issues in resolving the conflict in Ukraine is the December 3rd meeting in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The parties engaged in extensive, five hour discussions regarding the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, which is based on the agreements reached by the Russian and US presidents at the summit in Anchorage on August 15,he said.
The envoy said that this plan, which was outlined following the meeting in Alaska, underwent significant changes after a few rounds of shuttle diplomacy between the U.S. on the one hand and Europe and Ukraine on the other.
The meeting in Moscow was constructive, very useful and substantive, although it also touched upon issues that Russia disagrees with.
Overall, efforts to reach a negotiated solution to the Ukrainian crisis are proving difficult,he said.
He said the Trump administration, acting constructively and based on the realities on the ground, faces opposition from Europeans who still seem to harbor illusions about the possibility of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia and ending the conflict on their terms. In this regard, the so-called “children’s issue” is being actively exploited.
The Russian envoy said that regional sponsors, having spent billions of their taxpayers’ money, are also in a difficult financial situation and their situation is so difficult that they are actively discussing the option of seizing Russian sovereign assets held in European financial institutions. There is no other word for these plans: it’s theft.
In this regard, “I would like to emphasize that stealing Russian funds will not change the course of the conflict and will not prevent Russia from achieving the goals of the Special Military Operation, but it will lead to severe consequences for Western financial institutions and individuals responsible for the thievery.”
He said that new packages of sanctions against Russia keep coming and let me highlight that all the invasive financial measures taken by Western countries in recent years have already had a major negative impact on the instigators themselves and on the global economy at large. Illegitimate Western sanctions have dealt a blow to international production and supply chains.
This has caused an imbalance in investment and trade flows, exacerbated the debt problem, reduced access to goods, services, finance, and technology for many countries, and undermined the principles of fair competition, he said.
The Ambassador said that in addition, these measures have slowed down global economic development (according to the IMF, global GDP growth did not exceed 3.2% in 2024).
The Russian envoy said that back in 2015, at the Russia-ASEAN summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to form a greater Eurasian Partnership, which envisages a pan-continental framework for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation through the expansion of trade and economic ties and harmonization of integration processes, including those within the CIS, SCO, EAEU, ASEAN, GCC, and other groups.
And just over a year ago, Vladimir Putin launched an initiative to build a Eurasian security architecture based on the principle of its indivisibility, he said.
This is where we should mention Russia’s anti-neocolonialism initiatives and on November 14, Russia hosted the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the “Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism — For the Freedom of Nations!” About 30 countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America took part in it.
He added that  representatives from Pakistan are also working with the Forum’s expert council.
They envoy said that the West accuses Russia of kidnapping “thousands” of Ukrainian children – a claim that was proven to be completely unfounded during direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations held this summer.
He said that during specific discussions, the Ukrainian delegation was unable to provide a list of even one thousand Ukrainian children “kidnapped by the Russians”.
He informed that Russian negotiators received a list with the names of only 339 children, allegedly evacuated to Russia from the conflict zone and substantive work on the return of evacuated minors to Ukraine is being carried out by the Office of the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova.

Book Presentation in Tashkent reinforces Uzbekistan-Pakistan brotherhood

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):The National Library of Uzbekistan’s “Center for Enlightenment” today witnessed a significant cultural and diplomatic event with the presentation of the book Uzbekistan: The Third Renaissance – The Concept of the Future” authored by prominent Pakistani writer Muhammad Abbas Khan.
Moderated by Senator Azamat Ziyo, Director of the Institute of History at the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the gathering featured insightful addresses from high-level representatives of both countries, celebrating President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visionary leadership in forging a New Uzbekistan through comprehensive reforms in economy, science, innovation, and international relations,said a release issued here on Thursday.
Book Presentation in Tashkent reinforces Uzbekistan-Pakistan brotherhood
Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator for Trade and Industry to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, delivered key remarks in the session on “Shavkat Mirziyoyev – founder of New Uzbekistan, reformer of international relations.” He highlighted the President’s role in elevating bilateral ties, noting the remarkable growth in trade volumes and the shared commitment to economic collaboration along revived Silk Road corridors.
Other notable speakers included Khayriddin Sultanov, Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan; Zulaykho Makhkamova, Deputy Prime Minister; Pakistani Ambassador Faruk Ahmad; and media personalities from both nations. Discussions emphasized the “Third Renaissance” as an enduring paradigm blending Uzbekistan’s ancient civilizational heritage with modern advancements in education, technology, and women’s empowerment.
The event culminated in a ceremonial conferment of honorary membership in the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan upon author Muhammad Abbas Khan, symbolizing deep literary and cultural bonds.
Held amid a five-day official Pakistani delegation visit featuring tours of historic Bukhara and Samarkand, the presentation underscores the flourishing Pakistan-Uzbekistan partnership, built on mutual respect and aspirations for prosperity.
This milestone event, as reported by Uzbekistan’s Dunyo Information Agency and Bright Uzbekistan magazine, affirms the humanistic and forward-looking essence of President Mirziyoyev’s reforms, inspiring regional and global progress.

Aurangzeb meets Saudi Vice Minister to advance economic collaboration

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday met with Abdulmuhsen Al-Khalaf, Vice Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both the ministers exchanged views on the positive macroeconomic trends of Pakistan’s economy and joint resolve to further enhance the economy, said a press release issue by the Ministry of Finance.
Aurangzeb appreciated Kingdom’s bilateral support and multilateral support for strengthening Pakistan’s economy. Both sides agreed to continue close cooperation on tactical and strategic level to fulfill the aspirations of the leadership and the people of the two brotherly countries.
The Finance Minister is on an official visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the Momentum Development Finance Conference in Riyadh. During the visit, he also held a meeting with Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, Advisor Royal Court and held various media engagements.

UoT’s VC meets with newly appointed HEC’s ED, discusses progress, challenges of UoT

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QUETTA, Dec 11 (APP):The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Turbat (UoT), Prof Dr Gul Hasan, met with the newly appointed Executive Director (ED) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, Prof Dr Zia-ul-Haq, at his office in Islamabad.
The VC congratulated Dr Zia-ul-Haq on assuming his new role and conveyed best wishes for his tenure.
During the meeting, both officials discussed opportunities and avenues for strengthening higher education in Balochistan, with particular focus on the progress and future development of the University of Turbat.
According to the university spokesperson, the Vice Chancellor briefed the Executive Director on the academic achievements, research initiatives, and ongoing infrastructural development projects at UoT.
He also highlighted various challenges that the university continues to face due to limited resources and financial constraints.
Dr Zia-ul-Haq appreciated the remarkable academic and institutional growth of the University of Turbat under the leadership of Prof. Dr Gul Hasan, despite financial limitations.
He praised the university’s expanding academic programs aligned with modern requirements and its commitment to serving the students of the region.
He assured the Vice Chancellor of HEC’s full support and cooperation to facilitate the continued growth and development of UoT.
According to the university spokesperson, Prof Dr Gul Hasan extended a formal invitation to the Executive Director to attend the upcoming convocation of the University of Turbat. Dr. Zia-ul-Haq expressed his gratitude for the invitation.

Mountain ranges key for country’s environmental security, water conservation, economy: Gilani

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, in his message on International Mountain Day, has said that mountain ranges are the foundation of a country’s survival, environmental security, water conservation, economy, and agricultural system.
He said that Pakistan’s magnificent mountain ranges Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush, are the pride of our natural heritage, guarantors of ecological balance, and the key protectors of water resources through their ancient glaciers, said a press release.
Expressing deep concern over the rapid melting of glaciers, glacial lake outburst floods, and the increasing impacts of climate change, he emphasized that a comprehensive strategy is urgently needed to confront these challenges.
The Chairman Senate highlighted the pivotal role of youth in the struggle to protect the environment, stating that providing a safe, healthy, and sustainable future for the coming generations is a shared responsibility of all.

Pak-China armies’ two-week joint counterterrorism exercise Warrior-IX to continue till Dec 14

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 11 (APP):Two- week Joint counterterrorism exercise Warrior-IX between Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China will continue till December 14.
The exercise commenced on November 28, is aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries, said a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) ceremony was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi, on Thursday.  Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, graced the event as the Chief Guest, accompanied by senior dignitaries from China.
The Chief of General Staff, Pakistan Army, attended the ceremony as the Guest of Honour, it further said.
During the visit, guests were briefed on the scope, objectives, and conduct of the joint exercise. They witnessed various counterterrorism drills and appreciated the professionalism, operational competence, and high morale demonstrated by the participating troops from both sides.
The exercise reflects strong defence collaboration between Pakistan and China and reaffirms the commitment of both Armed Forces to working together for peace and stability, the press release said.
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