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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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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.

President calls Pakistan-Tajikistan deep historical & cultural connections linked through Silk Route, Persian language

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday amid inaugurating the Week of Tajikistan Culture here called Pakistan-Tajikistan old deep historical and cultural connections for centuries being linked through ancient Silk Route and Persian language bilaterally esteemed by the two brotherly nations.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Week of Tajikistan Culture in Pakistan at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), the president warmly welcomed the Tajikistan Cultural Delegation led by the Minister for Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda. The president was flanked by the Tajik Minister for Culture and Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi.
President Zardari acknowledged that the delegation visit reflects the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
“For centuries, our regions were linked through the Silk Road, which connected South Asia with Central Asia. These routes carried not only trade, but also ideas, languages, poetry and traditions. Scholars, poets and travelers moved freely across this region, helping shape a shared cultural heritage that still brings our peoples close today,” he said.
The Persian language, the president underscored, has played a special role in this shared history. For many centuries, Persian was a language of learning, poetry and administration in the region now Pakistan, he added.
President Asif Zardari highlighted that Tajikistan remains a proud guardian of this rich heritage. “The great poets and thinkers of the Persian tradition are admired and respected in both our countries, reminding us that culture goes beyond borders,” he said.
He mentioned that Pakistan placed great importance on cultural diplomacy. However, he was pleased to witness cultural exchanges taking practical shape through such an incredible event.
“I am confident that the cultural event by the Tajik delegation in Islamabad and Lahore will be warmly received by the people of Pakistan. I welcome the Minister to visit all the four provinces to host the conclusion of the Week of Tajikistan Culture,” he added.
The president noted that as members of regional organizations such as ECO and SCO, Pakistan and Tajikistan also shared a broader vision of regional cooperation, connectivity and harmony. The friendship between Pakistan and Tajikistan is based on shared values and a shared future, he added.
Earlier, Minister for Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda expressed her pleasure and termed it an honour for inaugurating Week of Tajikistan Culture in Pakistan.
She added that Pakistan-Tajikistan bilateral ties were old, spiritual, linguistic, historic and cultural that was expanding in political, economic, security and cultural fields served as a strong expression of strategic partnership and continuous strength.
Pakistan’s heritage and civilization landmarks like Mohenjo Daro, Taxila Monuments, Badshahi Mosque and others are the true remnants of world civilization, Minister Amonzoda said
Tajikistan, she said deeply respects the linguistic harmony between the two nations as our people bear the shared heritage of Persian-Tajik poetry. She mentioned that the Tajik people residing in the northern areas of the country especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and other areas presented shared history of cultural harmony.
“We are not neighbours by borders but rather spiritual partners. The Week of Tajikistan Culture day being held today is a message of peace, cooperation and cultural dialogue,” the Tajikistan Minister said.
Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi in his opening remarks paid homage to the president for his relentless innovative leadership useful in problem solving while handling matters of state affairs and politics.
He lauded the high level Tajik delegation presence in the federal capital on special visit and expressed his pride in managing their grand welcome.
Khichi said Pakistan and Tajikistan shared centuries old deep cultural ties and affinity which is the foundation of our long-term partnership.
The Tajik Minister extended the gift of Tajik Zarduzi Coat and Tajik Toki Cap which the president adorned with joy and thanked her for the souvenir.
President Zardari also presented the gift of a portrait bearing Persian verses which the Tajik Minister accepted with gratitude.
The event ended with warm and lively musical dance performances led by Tajik musical chorus and singers that presented national songs in Tajik as a gift for the people of Pakistan while playing traditional musical instruments of Karnay, Ghijak,
Tanbur, Doira or Dayereh, Tablak, Tajik Nai (flute) and Dutar among others. The chorus performers mostly female were attired in traditional chakan dresses and men wearing chapan (embroidered robes).

Two arrested with over 3kg charas

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 18 (APP):The Rawalpindi Police arrested two individuals and recovered more than 3 kilograms of charas during separate operations in the district, a police spokesman said on Thursday.
According to the spokesman, the Kahuta Police apprehended one person and recovered 2.2 kilograms of charas, while the Chaklala Police arrested another individual with 1.1 kilograms of the drug. Separate cases were registered against the suspects.

PTA concludes Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2025

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Thursday concluded Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2025 with a high-level closing ceremony in the federal capital.
Observed from Dec 11 to 17, the nationwide awareness campaign aimed to promote cyber hygiene, digital safety and information integrity amid growing reliance on digital services.
The closing ceremony was attended by senior government officials, representatives of international organisations, telecom operators, academia and the media.
In his opening remarks, PTA Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Hafeez ur Rehman said cybersecurity had become a critical pillar of Pakistan’s digital transformation.
He highlighted the authority’s regulatory framework, public outreach initiatives and multi-stakeholder partnerships to counter cyber threats, misinformation and digital fraud, while enhancing consumer trust in digital platforms.
UNDP Pakistan Resident Representative Dr Samuel Rizk underscored the need for balanced digital regulation, stating that as Pakistan develops its digital regulatory ecosystem, safeguards must be put in place to protect citizens while ensuring legitimate freedom of expression.
The event also featured a Telecom Sector Showcase, where telecom operators presented their cybersecurity awareness initiatives. Outstanding contributions by operators were recognised during the ceremony.
The PTA reaffirmed its commitment to sustained cybersecurity awareness through continued collaboration, innovation and public engagement.

ICT Police held four fake journalists including two women for extortion

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have arrested a four-member extortion group, including two women, for posing as journalists and blackmailing citizens in the Sangjani area of the federal capital.
An official told APP on Thursday that a team of Sangjani Police Station conducted a successful operation and apprehended the suspects who were impersonating media workers to extort money from businessmen and innocent citizens.
During the operation, police recovered fake media cards, a microphone and mobile phones from the possession of the arrested suspects. The official said the group used these fake credentials to threaten victims with negative publicity and extract money through blackmail.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had been actively targeting traders and other residents by falsely presenting themselves as journalists, thereby misusing the name of media to commit criminal acts.
Cases have been registered against the arrested suspects under relevant sections of the law, and further investigation is under way to identify additional victims and possible accomplices.
Police officials said Islamabad Police remain vigilant against criminal elements and will continue indiscriminate action against those involved in extortion, fraud and impersonation./

Legal ID Foundation successfully hosts 3rd Int’l Migrants Day Event 2025

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Legal ID Foundation successfully hosted its 3rd International Migrants Day Event 2025 on Thursday here at a local hotel, under the chairmanship of Barrister Zulfiqar Ali Syed.
The event aimed to highlight the complex challenges faced by migrants, with a particular focus on addressing irregular migration, advocating for safe and skilled migration, and initiating a national dialogue toward the formulation of a comprehensive migration policy for Pakistan.
The event aimed to spotlight the pressing challenges of migration, serving as a platform to unite diverse stakeholders under one roof.
The discussions emphasized the need to discourage irregular migration and promote legal, dignified, and skill-based pathways for individuals seeking opportunities abroad.
The event was structured around four key components: an art exhibition, a panel discussion, an international job expo, and public engagement activities. To enhance the overall experience, delicious food stalls and light music were incorporated, creating an inclusive and engaging environment for participants from all walks of life.
A major highlight of the event was the national art exhibition, marking the third art exhibition organized by the Legal ID Foundation. The Foundation strongly believes that art is a powerful medium to express social challenges, lived experiences, and human suffering in a creative and impactful way.
This year’s exhibition was organized under the theme “Every Journey Carries a Dream: Let It Be Safe,” and witnessed enthusiastic participation from artists across Pakistan.
Through compelling artworks and artist statements, participants vividly portrayed the risks associated with irregular migration and underscored the importance of safe, legal, and informed migration pathways.
Recognizing the importance of awareness at an early age, the art competition was designed to include participants from different age groups. The categories were divided to include children under the age of 14, youth under 18, and adults above 18, reinforcing the belief that sensitizing young minds is essential to building a safer migration future.
Another landmark feature of the event was the international job expo, described as the Pakistan’s first International Job Expo. The expo brought together international advisors, law firms, and certified overseas employment professionals who provided free guidance to potential job seekers. This initiative enabled participants to gain accurate information about international job opportunities, legal migration procedures, and compliance requirements, helping them make informed decisions and avoid the risks associated with irregular migration.
The panel discussion featured a distinguished lineup of experts representing key institutions engaged in migration governance and protection, including Sohail Khawaja, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Qamar Zaman, Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA); Shahida Gilani, Programme Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); Arbab Saeed, Settlement Expert, Settlement Experts Private Limited.
Their collective expertise enriched the dialogue on safe, orderly, and informed migration, offering valuable insights from policy, enforcement, international cooperation, and private-sector perspectives.
In addition, Ashley Gomes, a U.S. immigration attorney, shared his remarks online and provided guidance to attendees on legal immigration pathways to the United States. The discussion was further strengthened by participation from key public institutions and development partners, including the representation from the academic community with scholars from Quaid-e-Azam University, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Root IVY Campus, Bahria University, and other leading universities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Development-sector organizations and certified Overseas Employment Promoters and Law Firms also contributed meaningful perspectives on policy gaps and the future of migration governance in Pakistan.
The Legal ID Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rule of law and addressing challenges related to irregular migration through advocacy, awareness, research, and collaborative initiatives.
The Foundation emphasized that meaningful and sustainable change can only be achieved when migration challenges are discussed nationwide with determination and collective responsibility, starting from the grassroots level.
The successful execution of the event was made possible through the generous support of Master Paints, GFS Global Education, IAS (Immigration Advisory Services), E-Portal Recruitment and Settlement Experts Pvt. Ltd. The Legal ID Foundation expressed sincere gratitude to all sponsors for their unconditional support.

SC accelerates digital reforms to improve Access to Justice

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken a major step toward accessible and efficient justice by introducing a comprehensive digital reforms package aimed at streamlining case filing, improving court administration, and reducing procedural delays.

As part of the reforms, the Court has approved a standardized case categorization framework, dividing matters into three clearly defined lists: Civil, Criminal, and Service cases.

The move is designed to ensure uniformity in filings, enable effective scrutiny at the institutional stage, and support data-driven judicial management.

To further simplify and standardize the filing process, the Supreme Court has also approved a mandatory Template Form for all cases. The form, which must be submitted at the time of filing by the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) or Advocate Supreme Court (ASC), contains essential case details. These particulars will be examined by the Institution Officer and verified by the Research Officer to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the approved categorization system.

The case categorization framework and the Template Form were developed through a consultative process in collaboration with the Committee of Advocates-on-Record. All AORs were invited to provide input, and the finalized system reflects collective feedback and professional insight from the legal community.

In another significant development, the digitization of court records at the Supreme Court is nearing completion and is expected to be finalized by December 31, 2025. A digital certified copies portal has already been launched on a pilot basis.

Once fully operational, the portal will allow litigants and lawyers to obtain certified copies online from anywhere in the country, reducing delays and easing access to court documents.

These initiatives underline the Supreme Court’s commitment to modernizing judicial processes, enhancing transparency, and leveraging technology to deliver timely and accessible justice to the public.

PFA lodges 2 FIRs, seals a famous milk shop, one arrested

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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LAHORE, Dec 18 (APP):An enforcement team of  Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out an early-morning crackdown on milk adulteration, resulting in the arrest of a key accused, sealing of a dairy shop and registration of two FIRs.
Food safety teams conducted an operation led by Additional Director General Operations Amina Rafiq in Shahdara, Gajjumata and along Raiwind Road. During the operation, 600 liters of milk prepared for sale were discarded, while 500kg of powder, empty powder bags, a freezer, weighing scale and other equipment were seized.
Director general stated that the accused was caught red-handed while dry powder used for the preparation of fake milk. He said that the suspect was secretly preparing adulterated milk inside a warehouse during early morning hours.
DG PFA said that a well-known dairy shop was also sealed and an FIR registered after milk samples failed laboratory tests. The adulterated milk was being supplied late at night and during Tahajjud and Fajr timings to various shops to evade detection.
He further stated that the recovered powder, chemicals and substandard ghee were intended to be used for preparing fake thick milk solution. He said that the ingredients used in fake milk are extremely hazardous to human health.
He said that food safety teams arrested the accused following prolonged surveillance and intelligence-based reconnaissance. He has requested the public to support the PFA in eliminating the adulteration mafia and report to the PFA on its 1223 helpline number in case of any complaints.

Facilitation camp under DYLP provides multi-sector services to women university students

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FAISALABAD, Dec 18 (APP):The Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) organised a one-day facilitation camp under the Vice Chancellor’s Developing Young Leaders Program (DYLP) on Thursday at the Basic Science Block, providing students with direct access to a range of essential public and social services. The camp was open to students from all departments of the University and was jointly organized by the Community Welfare Society and the Directorate of Student Affairs, GCWUF.
The event was graced by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen (T.I.) as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice Chancellor emphasized that facilitation-based initiatives are crucial for familiarizing students with institutional services and civic mechanisms.
She stated that such platforms enable students to obtain accurate information, seek guidance, and resolve queries related to health, legal matters, safety, and career pathways within an academic environment.
The facilitation camp brought together representatives from Health Services, Legal Services, Food Safety Services, Khidmat Markaz Facilitation, Bank Services, Traffic Police, Women Police Safety Unit, and Vocational Training Institutes. Through dedicated stalls, students received on-the-spot guidance, counseling, and information, allowing them to interact directly with service providers and gain practical knowledge about civic responsibilities, financial awareness, professional opportunities, and personal safety.
The camp remained operational from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and witnessed active participation from students across the university. The initiative reflects GCWUF’s continued focus on student facilitation, institutional linkage, and structured engagement under DYLP, reinforcing the university’s commitment to creating informed and resource-aware graduates.
The successful organization of the camp highlighted GCWUF’s proactive role in connecting students with multi-sector services through coordinated and accessible platforms within the campus.

Sadiqabad Police nab proclaimed offender in electricity theft case

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 18 (APP):The Sadiqabad Police apprehended a proclaimed offender registered in a case of electricity theft, a Rawalpindi Police spokesman said on Thursday.
The spokesman said the suspect had been evading arrest since April this year and was actively sought by the Sadiqabad Police in connection with the case.
He added that the arrest was effected through human intelligence and all available policing resources.
Superintendent of Police Rawal Saad Arshad said the police would continue operations against proclaimed offenders to ensure strict enforcement of the law and the effective prosecution of the suspect following thorough investigations.

Pakistani farmers file climate justice claim against gobal polluters

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KARACHI, Dec 18 (APP):Pakistani farmers affected by devastating 2022 floods on Thursday announced filing of a climate justice claim against major global carbon emitters, saying the unprecedented disaster had exposed Pakistan’s extreme vulnerability to climate change.
      Addressing a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, claimants Hamza Khan Kalhoro, Abdul Hafeez Khoso and Abdul Khaliq Leghari from Larkana, Jacobabad and Dadu said the 2022 floods had destroyed crops, livestock and homes, pushing thousands of farming families into long-term economic distress, a communique said.
     They said Pakistan, despite contributing less than one per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions, had suffered disproportionate losses due to climate-induced extreme weather events and is the 8th most vulnerable country globally.
      They argued that historically high-emitting corporations must be held accountable for climate-related losses and damages. They said the companies responsible for pollution continued to grow richer day by day, while affected communities were pushed further back due to their actions and the climate crisis. They added that they have now started their struggle and are filing a climate justice case against two major historical polluters in Germany, RWE and Heidelberg Materials.
     They said they 43 farmers are filing the claim seeking compensation for the losses they suffered during the 2022 floods.
Dr Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed of the HANDS Welfare Foundation said the 2022 floods were not a “natural disaster alone” but a consequence of global warming. “Our farmers are paying the price for emissions they did not cause.” He added that human-driven industrialisation, deforestation and the unchecked use of fossil fuels had intensified extreme weather, turning natural hazards into large-scale human disasters. Dr. Tanveer said climate justice requires accountability from major polluters and compensation for communities whose livelihoods had been destroyed.
NTUF leader Nasir Mansoor termed climate change a livelihood and labour rights issue, noting that repeated climate shocks were undermining rural employment and food security. He said the absence of climate-resilient policies was deepening inequality and pushing working communities further into poverty.
International partners supporting the claim said climate litigation was increasingly being used worldwide to seek accountability where political responses had fallen short. Lawyer Miriam Saagme of the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), Germany, said the case aimed to amplify the voices of flood-affected communities in international legal forums, emphasizing that strategic litigation can help bridge the gap between global emissions responsibility and the lived realities of climate-vulnerable populations in countries like Pakistan.
Karin Zennig of medico international, Germany, said the case reflected a growing global effort to seek accountability for climate harm through legal action. She noted that communities in countries like Pakistan were facing severe impacts despite contributing minimally to global emissions, and stressed the necessity for liability of those responsible. Zennig said climate litigation had become an important tool to seek for justice since political diplomacy has failed already for so long to bring up change. International and local networks of solidarity are the carriers of change and the voices of the unheard once affected by climate crises.
The speakers urged the international community to recognise climate-induced losses and damages as a matter of justice and responsibility.
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