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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.

Gold rates fall by Rs 700 per tola

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs 700 on Thursday and was sold at Rs 540,562 against its sale at Rs 541,262 the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported.

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also went down by Rs 600 to Rs 463,444 from Rs 464,044 whereas the price of 10 grams of 22 karat gold decreased by Rs 550 to Rs 424,839 from Rs 425,389.

The rates of per tola silver declined by Rs 350 to Rs 9,204 from Rs 9,554 whereas that of ten gram silver decreased by Rs 301 to Rs 7,890 from Rs 8,191.

The price of gold in the international market decreased by $7 to $5,178 from $5,185 whereas that of silver went down by $3.5 to $87.20, the Association reported.

Pakistan, Italy, Spain and Greece Agree on Joint Strategy to Curb Illegal Immigration

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meetings in Rome with the interior ministers of Italy, Spain, and the migration minister of Greece on the sidelines of a four-nation conference aimed at tackling illegal immigration.

The interior ministers of all four countries participated in the conference hosted in Rome to discuss coordinated strategies to curb illegal migration. Italy, Spain and Greece praised Pakistan for its effective measures, noting a 47% reduction in illegal migration towards their countries.

The three European nations also endorsed Pakistan’s proposal to block illegal migration through legal pathways, agreeing that structured legal channels can significantly reduce irregular movement.

In a major development, the ministers decided that the European Union will enhance Pakistan’s capacity-building efforts, offering full support to strengthen institutions working against illegal immigration.

All four countries agreed to adopt a comprehensive, multi-level strategy to combat illegal migration, human trafficking and drug smuggling. A joint policy framework will be developed, and criminals involved in serious offences will be repatriated from Europe to Pakistan for legal action — a decision finalized during the meeting.

The ministers emphasized strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest and agreed to establish a rapid response mechanism to ensure immediate and coordinated action.

Another key outcome was the decision to hold the next meeting in Pakistan later this year.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that Pakistan has taken strong action against mafias involved in illegal immigration, adding that Europe remains the most affected region. “Only through a joint mechanism can this challenge be overcome,” he asserted.

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, and Greece’s Migration Minister Athanasios Plevris praised Pakistan’s efforts and thanked Minister Mohsin Naqvi for his leadership.

Pakistan’s Ambassador Ali Javed, FIA Director General Dr. Usman Anwar and other senior officials were also present during the meeting.

Workers dry vermicelli (sawian) under the sun to meet market demand at his workplace during the holy month of Ramazan.

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Workers dry vermicelli (sawian) under the sun to meet market demand at his workplace during the holy month of Ramazan.
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Workers dry vermicelli (sawian) under the sun to meet market demand at his workplace during the holy month of Ramazan.
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FAISALABAD: February 26 – A worker prepares bundles of vermicelli (sawian) for market supply at his workplace during the holy month of Ramazan. APP/TWR/TZD/SSH

Women buy fresh vegetables and fruits at subsidized rates from the women’s counter set up by the Punjab government at Sahulat Bazaar during the holy month of Ramazan.

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Women buy fresh vegetables and fruits at subsidized rates from the women’s counter set up by the Punjab government at Sahulat Bazaar during the holy month of Ramazan.
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Women buy fresh vegetables and fruits at subsidized rates from the women’s counter set up by the Punjab government at Sahulat Bazaar during the holy month of Ramazan.
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SARGODHA: February 26 – Women are busy shopping for daily necessities at the subsidized ladies counter at Sahulat Bazaar by the Punjab government during the holy month of Ramazan. APP/HSD/TZD/SSH

Robber arrested in injured condition

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MULTAN, Feb 26 (APP):Police at Gulghast Police Station claimed to have arrested an alleged robber following an encounter.
According to police details, the accused was apprehended in an injured condition late at night while officers were patrolling at Dinpur Square.
Police said two individuals appeared and were moving quickly toward Basti Nu. When officers signaled them to stop, one of the suspects opened fire. Constable Tanvir was hit, but he survived due to wearing a bulletproof vest. Police took cover behind nearby installations as the firing continued for some time.
After the exchange, the accused was spotted with a gunshot wound on his left hand. Rescuers shifted him to the hospital, where he was later identified as Mohammad Ramzan, son of Mumtaz Hussain, resident of Wood Market, Basti Khwajgan. Police also recovered a 30-bore pistol from him.
The suspect was also reportedly involved in harassing women in the area. His accomplice managed to escape. Police have constituted teams to arrest the second suspect and are continuing investigations.

Indian MEA’s reaction to Balochistan terror attack effectively corroborate Pakistan’s stance on foreign involvement: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson, Ambassador, Tahir Andrabi on Thursday highlighted that the reaction from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), following the recent terrorist attack in Balochistan, effectively corroborated Pakistan’s longstanding position regarding external involvement in destabilizing activities.

Addressing the weekly media briefing, the spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, dialogue and diplomacy, while firmly defending its national interests and principled positions on international disputes.

The Foreign Office spokesperson also recalled that this month marks the 19th anniversary of the Samjhauta Express bombing, in which more than 70 precious lives were lost.

He said that Swami Aseemanand, one of the individuals implicated in the attack, publicly confessed to his involvement, while Indian Colonel Shrikant Purohit had also admitted his role. However, he added, all four accused in the Samjhauta Express case are currently at large.

Ambassador Andrabi said India has failed to bring those involved in the attack to justice. He strongly rejected the recent statement issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, terming it baseless.

The Foreign Office spokesperson also highlighted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent official visit to Qatar, reaffirmed Pakistan’s position on developments in the occupied West Bank, and marked the 19th anniversary of the Samjhauta Express attack.

He said the prime minister visited Doha from February 23–24 at the invitation of the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

During their meeting, he said the two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of political engagement. They underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, particularly in trade, investment and economic collaboration.

The Amir reiterated Qatar’s commitment to deepening economic partnership with Pakistan to a higher strategic level. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments, emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes.

The Amir graciously accepted the prime minister’s invitation to visit Pakistan later this year, he added. During the visit, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two sides discussed defence and security cooperation, including ongoing collaboration between the armed forces of the two countries. Sheikh Saud appreciated the professionalism and expertise of Pakistan’s armed forces and conveyed Qatar’s interest in further deepening defence ties.

Ambassador Andrabi said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia from February 26–28 to participate in an extraordinary ministerial session of the Executive Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), being held in Jeddah on February 26.

The emergency session has been convened to consider what Pakistan described as illegal decisions by Israeli occupation authorities aimed at expanding settlements, pursuing annexation, and imposing sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.
At the ministerial meeting, Senator Ishaq Dar will present Pakistan’s perspective on Israel’s measures to convert areas of the occupied West Bank into what it termed “so-called state land.” On the sidelines of the session, he is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of OIC member states.

The spokesperson noted that Pakistan joined joint statements by OIC members and other countries strongly condemning recent Israeli actions extending unlawful control over the West Bank, describing such measures as violations of international law and threats to regional peace and stability.

Woman dies in road mishap

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BAHAWALPUR, Feb 26 (APP):A woman was killed as the motorcycle carrying her struck against another bike on suburb of the city.
According to the Rescue 1122, a woman riding a motorcycle was traveling from Mouza Miani to Khanqah area along with her son. Due to over-speeding, their motorcycle went out of control and collided with another motorcycle.
As a result, the woman fell onto the ground and died on the spot due to head injury.
The family members refused to shift her to the hospital, after which her dead body was moved to their home.

Rescue 1122 employees not under service tribunal’s jurisdiction, rules Supreme Court

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan has accepted the Punjab government’s appeal in a case concerning the service structure of Punjab Rescue 1122 employees, ruling that the Service Tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear their cases.
A two-member bench headed by Justice Ayesha Malik heard the case. In its judgment, the apex court held that although Rescue 1122 employees are public servants, they are not governed by the civil servants’ rules.
The court observed that Rescue 1122 employees may approach the relevant high court for the resolution of their service-related matters and other grievances.
According to the judgment, the Service Tribunal did not have the authority to adjudicate such cases.
During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Punjab Sanaullah appeared on behalf of the provincial government and argued that the Service Tribunal had declared Rescue 1122 employees as civil servants in 2023, which was legally incorrect.
Subsequently, the Supreme Court allowed the Punjab government’s appeal and set aside the Service Tribunal’s decision.

KP Textbook Board launches raids against sale of “Not for Sale” textbooks

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PESHAWAR, Feb 26 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board on Thursday launched raids against the illegal sale of government-issued textbooks marked “Not for Sale” in Hashtnagri area, sealing a private bookshop and confiscating the unlawfully sold material.
The action was taken on the directives of Chairman KP Textbook Board Peshawar Abidullah Kakakhel, under the supervision of Secretary Dr. Zainullah Garwaki and the Assistant Commissioner Peshawar, conducted raids and sealed Abdullah Book Agency in Hashtnagri, where textbooks meant for free distribution were being sold. Officials seized the stock on the spot and sealed the shop.
Orders have also been issued for registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the shop owner, Abdullah. Authorities warned that strict action would continue against those involved in the illegal sale of government-provided textbooks.

Motorcyclists stand in a long queue at Kachnar Park for mandatory M-Tag registration under the second phase of the capital’s vehicle tagging drive.

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Motorcyclists stand in a long queue at Kachnar Park for mandatory M-Tag registration under the second phase of the capital’s vehicle tagging drive.
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Motorcyclists stand in a long queue at Kachnar Park for mandatory M-Tag registration under the second phase of the capital’s vehicle tagging drive.
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ISLAMABAD: February 26 – Motorcyclists stand in a long queue at Kachnar Park for mandatory M-Tag registration under the second phase of the capital’s vehicle tagging drive. APP/IFD/TZD/SSH
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