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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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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.

Motorcyclist killed, woman critically injured in tractor-trolley crash on Lahore Road, Chiniot

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Asif Jalal
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CHINIOT, Dec 28 (APP): A tragic road accident near Lahore Road Liaquatabad on Sunday, claimed the life of a man and left a woman critically injured after a motorcycle collided with a tractor-trolley.
According to Rescue 1122, an ambulance rushed to the scene promptly after receiving information, and rescue operations were swiftly initiated. Rescue officials confirmed that the deceased was identified as Muhammad Qaiser, son of Muhammad Anwar, aged 41 and a resident of Lahore Road, Chiniot. After completion of legal formalities, his body was handed over to the bereaved family.
The injured woman, identified as Taslim Bibi, wife of Muhammad Qaiser, aged 35, sustained critical injuries in the collision and was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital for emergency treatment.
Rescue 1122 sources said that the concerned authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact causes of the accident.

IESCO notifies power suspension programme

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Sunday issued a power suspension programme for Monday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work.
According to IESCO Spokesperson, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended on December 29, from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, Islamabad Circle, Kohsar Market, Aabpara, Mehfooz Shaheed/Chak Shahzad, G-8/2, Tramri, Sohan, Khanna East, Chirah, Khanna Dak, Navy-2, F-10 Markaz, G-9/3, I-8/2, I-10/2, Bela Road, Railway Road, Tret, Golf City, T&T, B/Kahu-I, B/Kahu-II, NIH, Scheme-II, Kurri, Rehara, CM Pak Zong,  and Park View feeders, from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm, Gharial feeder, Rawalpindi City Circle, E-Block, New Mulpur, Shaheed Muhammad Din, Khanna-II, Service Road, Nawaz Colony, A-Block, Pirwadhai, Ali Market, Banni, Committee Chowk, Gawalmandi, DHQ, Sarafa Bazar, Zafar-ul-Haq Road, Zeeshan Colony, Peoples Colony, Millatabad, Charing Cross, Kamalabad, Bajniyal-II, Noon, FOCHS and Mohan Pura Feeders, Rawalpindi Cantt Circle, Kashmir Road, Adam Jee Road, Kot Jabbi, PWD-I, Jhanda, K/H Road, Khasala, Kohala, Q/A Colony, R/A Bazar, Chahan, Japan Road, Lehtrar-I, Kambeli Sadiq, Chowk Pindori, Punjar, Mandra, Mandra-II, Hamid Jhangi, LTC, PAECHS, Kurnb Kaswal, Nishan-e-Haider, Bhaal Feeders, Attock Circle, HMC Road, Taxila, Sher Shah Suri, Dhraik, D-17, AWT-IV, Kashif Gul, Model Town, Shahia, Rashid Minhas, AWC Housing, Babrakki, Brahma, Kohsar Valley, Azeem Shaheed, Bhater, Hazro, Darya Sharif, Haji Shah, Nartopa, Fawara Chowk, Golra, Shadi Khan T/C, Sirka T/C, Dilawar Abad T/C, Naka Kalan, Chajji Mar, Grace Land-I, Parri, Narra, Kamrial, Fateh Jang, Aman Pur and Injra Feeders, Chakwal Circle, Tharpal, Neela, Mureed, Khair Pur, Dharukna, Miani, Munara, Sethi, Dera Muslim, Dhudial Rural, Dharogi Rajgan, Sarkal, Basharat, Rawal, Dalwal, Ahmed Abad, K.S. Mines, Jalalpur, Lawa, Moorat, Dhollar, Mogla, Daroot, Mial, Main Bazar, CWO, Abdullah Pur, Jalal Pur, Sagharpur and Wanhar Feeders, Jhelum Circle, Ajmal Shaheed, Sana Ullah Shaheed, CMH Jhelum, Karyala, Khohar, Akram Shaheed, F-10 (Kala Base), M. Riaz Shaheed, Dina-1 (Bakrala), Bhagwal, New Chakyam, Khai Kulia, Mumtaz Shaheed, Dina-4 (City), Matwa, Nai Khangah, Mal Awan and Thakra Feeders, GSO Circle, from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, Koral/Lohbahir, NPF-1, PWD-1, Navy-2, River Garden and FECHS Branch Feeders, from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm, Committee Chowk, City, Gawalmandi, VIP, Kashmir Road, AFIC, Mohanpura, Iqbal Road-2, O/G Mirpur-4, Mangla Colony, Bong-2, Mirpur-2 and FKTM/Mirpur-3 Feeders, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Q-Project, DHQ, Bank Road-2, Adam G Road, Sir Syed Road, Khadim Hussain Road, CGH, Sarafa Bazar, Jhanda, Zafar-ul-Haq Road and Aarya Mohalla feeders, and surrounding areas will remain closed.
IESCO management apologizes to its esteemed customers for the power outage. If the work is completed ahead of time, the power supply can be restored even before the scheduled time.

11 arrested for gambling on Quail fights in Kallar Syedan

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Asif Jalal
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 28 (APP): Kallar Syedan police have arrested 11 gamblers on quail fights during a raid in the area here on Sunday, informed police spokesperson.
Police have recovered cash amounting to Rs 113,000, 13 mobile phones, and 12 quails from the suspects.
The action was taken by Kallar Syedan police after receiving information about illegal gambling activities.
The suspects were caught red-handed while placing bets on quail fights.
Police registered a case against the arrested individuals and started further investigation.
SP Saddar Anam Sher commended police team for their swift and professionalism action and said that gambling is the root of other social evils and strict action will continue against those involved in such illegal activities.
She added that no one will be allowed to disturb public order or promote immoral practices in the district.

Village residents block motorway in protest against Nooriabad police

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HYDERABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The M9 Motorway, which connects Karachi with Hyderabad and the upcountry, remained blocked for a few hours on Sunday in Jamshoro district as residents of a village staged a sit-in protest on the road.The protesters, who introduced themselves as residents of Matko Khan Palari village near Nooriabad, told the media that they took recourse to protest because the police had rounded up one of their man, identified as Gumshad Palari.Shaheen Palari, who claimed to be his brother, alleged that Nooriabad police station’s SHO Ayaz Abro took away his brother on Saturday night but without declaring his arrest in any case.The protest ended on assurance of the police officers that complaints of the protesters would be addressed.

Rescue officials conduct mock drill at Central Jail

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HYDERABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The Rescue 1122 organized a mock drill here on Sunday at the Central Prison to train the warden in skills and techniques which are required during the emergency situations.
The spokesman told that the wardens were trained in the fire fighting techniques, shifting of patients, evacuation of the staff and inmates, and maintaining coordination with different government departments for help.
The trainers emphasized on the need of ensuring swift response during the emergency situations by dividing responsibilities among the available staff.

DDWP clears Rs2.8bn projects

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): The Multan Divisional Development Working Party has approved a nine-kilometre development project for Multan Avenue at Rs2.8 billion. The road will run from Saidanwala Chowk to Sahu Chowk and is expected to be completed within four months, officials said.
Officials said the project is part of the Annual Development Programme. They added that dividing the project into sections was done to improve planning, ensure better use of resources, and speed up execution. They said the move was not meant to bypass any approval process.
The first round of tenders was cancelled because of a temporary shortage of funds. In the second round, tenders were issued after careful planning. Officials said contracts were awarded with savings of around Rs900 million compared to the first attempt. They added that all work packages were technically checked and approved under standard procedures.
The project is being carried out under the supervision of NESPAK. Officials said construction work is being done according to approved designs and specifications. The Divisional Commissioner and other senior officers are monitoring the work regularly.
Under the project, the existing dual carriageway will be expanded from two lanes to three lanes on each side. Tuff pavers will be installed to make the road dust-free. A total of 260 LED streetlights will be installed along the route, which previously had no lighting.
The plan also includes the construction of gateways and monuments along the avenue. Off-street parking spaces for 1,890 vehicles will be developed to reduce roadside congestion. Sixteen-foot-wide service roads will be built on both sides, a new feature for this corridor. Paved medians will be added to help manage traffic, while green corridors and landscaped areas will improve the look of the road.
Pedestrian facilities such as walkways and safe crossings will also be included. Electricity poles will be shifted to the outer edge of the Right of Way to improve safety and avoid extra costs in case of future road expansion. Officials said poles placed close to the road earlier posed safety risks.
The project also focuses on environmental improvement. Fourteen-foot-wide green parkways will be developed along both sides of the service roads, creating a total of 18 kilometres of continuous green space. Landscaped green belts with iron grills will be built along parking areas.
Facilities such as benches, walking tracks, open gyms, decorative lights, gazebos, fountains, and artistic monuments will be added to make the area more usable for people. Officials said the parkways will combine parking, recreation, and greenery, helping to improve traffic flow and prevent encroachments along the Right of Way.

Motorway M2 closed to large vehicles from Lahore to Kot Momin

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): Motorway M2 Lahore to Kot Momin has been closed to large vehicles for for intense fog.
According to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police, entry of large vehicles has been prohibited due to heavy fog. The spokesperson further said that citizens should prefer to travel during the day, safe travel times during fog are from 10 am to 6 pm.
The spokesperson urged citizens to avoid speeding, keep a proper distance from the next vehicle. Use fog lights in vehicles while traveling.

Motorway M11 closed due to fog

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): Lahore-Sialkot Motorway M-11 has been closed due to intense fog.
According to the Motorway spokesperson, the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway was closed due to fog. The spokesperson said that citizens should prefer to travel during daylight hours.
Motorways are closed for the safety of the public and safe travel.
He said that road users should avoid unnecessary travel. Citizens should use fog lights in their vehicles while traveling. Avoid high speed and keep a proper distance from the vehicle in front.

Doctors, dispensers absent at social security centers suspended

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Asif Jalal
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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): Commissioner Punjab Social Security Zulfiqar Kharal made a surprise visit to the basic health centers of Garhi Shahu and Township and reviewed the medical and administrative matters.
During the inspection, doctors and dispensers were found absent at the social security centers, on which the commissioner took immediate action and issued orders to suspend both of them and also sought a full report from the medical advisor.
The commissioner reviewed the medicine stock, cleanliness and arrangements at the health centers and gave clear instructions that negligence in the treatment of workers will not be tolerated.
He also took note of the dilapidated condition of the Garhi Shahu Social Security Health Center and directed to immediately start the repair work.
During the visit, a sick child from the health center in the Township was referred to Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital for better treatment.
The Commissioner directed the MS Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital to ensure complete follow-up of referral patients and said that the referral system should be made more active for the convenience of the workers so that the patients can be treated on time.
The Commissioner, while meeting the workers and their families present at the health centers, reiterated his resolve that the workers will be provided with the best medical facilities at their doorsteps and strict action will be taken against irresponsible officers and employees.

Cold and dry weather experienced in Lahore

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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): Cold and dry weather continued in Lahore on Sunday and the same conditions are likely to prevail on Monday MET officials said continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country while a westerly wave was likely to approach western parts of the country from 29th December (night).
They predicted that cold and dry weather was expected over most parts of the country while partly cloudy to cloudy was likely in upper parts. However, Cloudy weather with rain wind-thunderstorm was also likely in Northern/Western Balochistan. Moderate to dense fog (in patches) may develop over plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh during morning /night.
They further said that rain may also occurred in Lahore during the next 24 hours due to which the temperature will drop. Sunday’s minimum temperature was 7°C while the maximum was 19°C.
Due to dense fog, motorways were closed to traffic from various places as visibility was reduced. Due to fog, entry of vehicles was closed on M2 from Lahore to Hiran Minar, M3 was closed from Faizpur to Jaranwala, M4 from Khanewal to Multan and from Faisalabad to Abdul Hakeem was also closed for traffic while Lahore-Sialkot Motorway M11 was also closed due to fog.
A spokesperson for the Motorway Police said that the purpose of the closure of motorways was to protect the lives and property of the public and citizens should prefer to travel during daylight hours and avoid unnecessary travel.
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