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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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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.

A large number of worshipers offering Namaz-e- Tarawih after sighting the moon and the first prayers marking the start of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramazan at Data Darbar mosque

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A large number of worshipers offering Namaz-e- Tarawih after sighting the moon and the first prayers marking the start of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramazan at Data Darbar mosque
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Faithful offer Tarawih prayers at New Memon Masjid after sighting the moon of the holy month of Ramazan

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Faithful offer Tarawih prayers at New Memon Masjid after sighting the moon of the holy month of Ramazan
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Faithful offer Tarawih prayers at New Memon Masjid after sighting the moon of the holy month of Ramazan
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People offering Taraweeh prayers at Jamia Masjid Puran Nagar as the Ruet-e- Hilal Committee announces the sighting of moon of Ramazan ul Mubarak

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People offering Taraweeh prayers at Jamia Masjid Puran Nagar as the Ruet-e- Hilal Committee announces the sighting of moon of Ramazan ul Mubarak
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People offering Taraweeh prayers at Jamia Masjid Puran Nagar as the Ruet-e- Hilal Committee announces the sighting of moon of Ramazan ul Mubarak
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Chairman NAB, Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed in a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khatar at NAB (HQ)

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Chairman NAB, Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed in a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khatar at NAB (HQ)
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Floods, drought and insecurity drive acute hunger for 7.5 million in Pakistan, UN report

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UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (APP): After a year that saw heavy monsoon floods, prolonged drought and dry spells, and a surge in terrorist violence, 7.5 million people in Pakistan face high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition according to a report from the global hunger monitor.

At the top end, in the period from last December to March 2026 around 1.25 million people will be in ‘emergency’ levels of acute food insecurity, characterized by large food gaps and high levels of acute malnutrition – the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report asserted.

Immediate lifesaving assistance is needed to prevent a “catastrophe” for the over a million people in emergency levels of food insecurity.

Residual 2025 monsoon flood impacts, drought, and localized insecurity have weakened agriculture and pastoral livelihoods, reduced production, disrupted markets, and squeezed coping capacity.

Seasonal factors have also added to the crisis with the lean season (December to February) reducing farm labour and income opportunities and in some areas harsh winter conditions have further constrained access and livelihoods.

In particular, food access has been constrained in some areas by weak purchasing power, market dependence, price volatility, and indebtedness. Wheat flour has also been flagged as especially concerning during the lean season.

Variations in conditions have created larger concentrations of hunger in certain regions.

In the IPC analysis, which covers 45 vulnerable regions in Pakistan and around 15 per cent of the total population, the Balochistan province had the highest proportional burden with 25 per cent of the analyzed population in at least high levels of food insecurity.

In the Sindh region over 3 million people are in high levels of food insecurity. While in the Musakhel, Zhob, Kachi, Tank and Torghar districts, 30 per cent of people are in at least high levels of food insecurity.

For the upcoming period from April to September, the report projects 6.7 million people to face high levels of food insecurity or more, a decrease of 855,000 from the current period.

Though some of the drivers are expected to persist — such as high staple prices, climatic risks, insecurity, and cross-border trade disruptions — seasonal factors such as winter crop harvesting and Eid-related livestock sales may temporarily ease pressure, the report said.

Though the numbers recorded decreased from last year, the report warns that comparison is misleading as the geographic coverage has dropped from 68 districts to 45. The report maintains that the prevalence of those in high levels of malnutrition remains similar.

To reduce food consumption gaps and protect lives, the report calls for scaling up access to sufficient and nutritious food through appropriate delivery modalities, including cash and voucher assistance alongside targeted in-kind food distributions.

DPM/FM Dar meets Pakistani community in New York 

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Irfan Khan
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wednesday, met with community leaders at the Pakistan Consulate in New York. 

He highlighted Pakistan’s recent diplomatic achievements and outlined the government’s key foreign policy priorities.  

DPM/FM Dar meets Pakistani community in New York 

The DPM/FM shared that he was in New York to deliver Pakistan’s national statement at the high-level United Nations Security Council briefing on Palestine, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. 

Community representatives appreciated the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the DPM in strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic profile, expressing pride in the country’s growing global stature. Community matters were also discussed during the meeting. 

 

 

PM to visit Washington on Feb 19 to attend BoP inaugural session  

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): At the invitation of US President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to Washington, D.C to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace on February 19. 

The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with other ministers and senior officials, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release on Wednesday. 

 In addition to attending the inaugural session of the BOP, the prime minister will also engage with senior U.S. leadership, as well as his counterparts attending the meeting.  

“The occasion will provide an opportunity for discussions on bilateral matters, as well as global issues of mutual concern,” it was added. 

Vice President of PPP Senator Sherry Rehman extends Ramazan greetings to the Muslim Ummah

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Senator Sherry Rehman has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the arrival of the holy month of Ramazan.
She expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for once again blessing the faithful with the opportunity to witness and benefit from the virtues and blessings of the sacred month of fasting.
Senator Sherry Rehman stated that Ramazan is a special month of Allah’s mercy and countless blessings. She said the holy month brings a message of compassion, sacrifice, brotherhood, and cooperation among the Muslim Ummah.
She urged people to remember the poor, the needy, orphans, the underprivileged, and vulnerable segments of society, and to extend support and assistance to them during this blessed month.
She further called upon the Ummah to offer special prayers for the betterment of Muslims around the world and for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. She emphasized remembering the oppressed people of Palestine and Kashmir in prayers.
Senator Sherry Rehman also appealed to the nation to pray for Pakistan’s prosperity, stability, and freedom from terrorism.
She concluded with a prayer that Almighty Allah may make this blessed month a source of collective forgiveness and a means for the betterment of humanity.

Chairman HEC emphasizes effective collaboration with global partners

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):Chairman of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Prof. Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar emphasized the need for effective collaboration with global partners to uplift Pakistan’s higher education system in line with international standards.
He made these remarks during a grand dinner reception hosted at the Islamabad Club on Wednesday in honour of the newly elected Chairperson of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), Prof. Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar.
The ceremony was attended by ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from various countries, followed by Vice Chancellors from universities and heads of various organisations across Pakistan, highlighting the importance of the occasion for the country’s higher education sector and its growing international engagement.
On this occasion, the leadership of host organisations was also present representing Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences, Riphah International University, Preston University, Ibadat International University, Northern University, Prime Institute of Health Sciences, and the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies.
Addressing the distinguished gathering, the Chairman reiterated his resolve to introduce transformative reforms and promote innovation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) across universities, pledging to equip Pakistani institutions with facilities that meet global benchmarks.
Ensuring quality in higher education, he stated, would remain his foremost priority. He underscored the importance of strengthening faculty development, improving infrastructure, and enhancing research capacity in universities across the country.
“We will provide our graduates with such facilities and opportunities that they can compete confidently with graduates from the United States, Germany, and other developed countries,” he remarked.
He further affirmed that Pakistani students would be awarded degrees that receive recognition and respect at the international level.
The Chairperson also expressed gratitude to various countries for offering scholarships to Pakistani students, terming such cooperation vital for expanding academic opportunities and global exposure.
On the occasion, Prof. Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar formally launched the 6th Students Convention, scheduled to be organized in the first week of May 2026 in Islamabad. He extended sincere thanks to the organizers for their dedicated efforts and appreciated their commitment to fostering academic dialogue and student engagement nationwide.
The event concluded with renewed optimism and a shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s higher education landscape through strategic international partnerships under the leadership of the new HEC Chairperson.
The participants assured their cooperation and support to the newly appointed HEC chief in effective implementation of reform agenda aimed at improving higher education sector.

Ambassador Tirmizi visits Russian Geographical Society

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi on Wednesday visited the Russian Geographical Society in Moscow and met Artyom MANUKYAN, First Vice President, Executive Director.
During the meeting Manukyan briefed about 108 years history of Geographical Society. He also told that founding fathers to set up Geographical Society were the discoverers of Arctic, said a press release received here.
Manukyan said that about 8 international satellites station in different countries and has shown interest to setup next satellite station in Pakistan.
Ambassador Tirmizi also briefed about diversity of Pakistani geography and history and ensured cooperation to setup next satellite station of Geographical Society in Pakistan.
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