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Day: October 26, 2020

Social Media to go dark during the 2020 election week

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social media

It is recommended by the American government that social media giants go silent for a few days prior to and after the elections so as to not sow seeds of political unrest. Not only is the possibility of a stolen election real, democracy itself is vulnerable to a potential heist. In order to reduce the … Read more

Ali Kazmi’s Netflix film ‘Funny Boy’ to be launched in Dec

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Ali Kazmi Funny Boy

Prominent actor Ali Kazmi is all set to be starred in his upcoming movie ‘Funny boy’. It will be released on Netflix on 10th December. The movie will feature unrest in Sri Lanka during the war between Sinhalese and Tamil during 1970-80. ‘Funny Boy’ has been inspired by the novel Funny Boy, by Sir Lankan … Read more

Paul Pogba not to represent France football anymore after Macron’s anti-Islam remarks

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Paul Pogba quits playing for France

Famed Manchester United footballer Paul Pogba has refused to represent France over French President Emmanuel Macron’s anti-Islam remarks.

According to media reports, Paul Pogba announces his retirement from French football after Macron’s controversial remarks again Islam.

The dramatic turn of events come after the beheading of a school teacher Samuel Paty, which the French President described as an ‘Islamic terrorist attack’.

However, the French Football Federation (FFF) and the star footballer himself still not commented over the tense situation.

Macron’s comments have also sparked an international diplomatic incident, with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan accusing his counterpart of ‘needing mental treatment’ for pledging to fight Islamic radicalism.

France has recalled its ambassador to Turkey for consultations after Erdogan’s insult.

Why French President Receiving Criticism?

French President Emmanuel Macron is being criticized after he vowed not to give up on blasphemous caricatures.

Moreover, his comments came in response to the beheading of a teacher, Samuel Paty, a 47-year-old teacher, who was attacked on his way home from the junior high school where he taught in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.

According to reports, the teacher had shown cartoons disrespecting the Holy Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H).

PM Imran Says Macron ‘Attacked Islam’

Prime Minister Imran Khan has also condemned Macron, saying that the French president “attacked Islam” by encouraging the display of the blasphemous caricatures.

He said Macron should have shown a “healing touch” to deny space to extremists but had instead “chosen to encourage Islamophobia by attacking Islam rather than the terrorists who carry out violence, be it Muslims, White Supremacists or Nazi ideologists”.

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advanced nuclear engine design makes 3 month travel to mars possible

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nuclear

Ultra Safe Nuclear Technologies (USNC – Tech), based in Seattle, has designed a concept for a new Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) engine and has delivered it to NASA. This engine is safer and more reliable than the previous NTP concepts, paired with greater efficiency than a chemical rocket. This new and improved design could aid … Read more

Will fight on our soil as well as on foreign soil, says Ajit Doval

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Ajit Doval

Indian National security advisor Ajit Doval has warned that India will fight not only on its own territory but also on foreign soil which becomes the source of a security threat. The Minister’s remarks come in wake of the military standoff on the Line of Actual Control. Doval addressed the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh. … Read more

COAS Bajwa, Turkey’s Hulusi Akar hold meeting; discussed defence, security Cooperation

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COAS meets Turkish defence Minister

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa meets Turkey’s Defence Minister, General Hulusi Akar (R) here on Monday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), they both exchanged views issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, views were also exchanged regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation. The Army Chief said that both … Read more

Taylor Swift’s Folklore ranks No. 1 to sell a million copies in 2020

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Taylor Swift Folklore album

Singing sensation Taylor Swift is the first US singer to sell a million copies in 2020, leading the Billboard 200 chart for eight weeks straight.

Taylor Swift’s album Folklore which came as a surprise to her fans on July 24, remains atop at the Billboard 200 chart.

She wrote and recorded the album during the quarantine period. However, the album has gained the title of being the first album to sell a million copies in the US this year.

Earlier in September, the singer successfully broke the record of Whitney Houston and became the woman with most cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The album has also bagged People’s Choice Awards, nominating the singer in three award categories: Female Artist of 2020, Album of 2020 for Folklore, and Soundtrack Song of 2020 for Only the Young on Miss Americana.

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Humaima Malick, Dua Malik visit an orphanage

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Humaima Malick, Dua Malik

Stunning actress Humaima Malick has won the hearts of people as she visited an orphanage and spent time with orphans. The actress recently paid a visit to an orphanage and her sister Dua Malik was accompanied her. Dua Malik shared a photo she had with Humaima and a girl on Instagram. She shared her thoughts, … Read more

Pak vs Zim: Shadab Khan likely to miss first ODI match due to leg strain

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Shadab Khan Pak vs Zimbabwe

Pakistan’s all-rounder cricket Shadab Khan will miss the first ODI against Zimbabwe due to an injury.

Yesterday, the 22-year-old Shadab also rested during the second intra-squad practice match in Lahore after he complained of a strain in his left leg.

It must be noted that Pakistan and Zimbabwe will lock horns on October 30 in the first ODI at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Moreover, Shadab Khan also placed emphasis over playing aggressive cricket ahead of their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.

He said, “We won’t be taking Zimbabwe lightly at all. We are fully focused on the job at hand. A convincing victory against Zimbabwe will hold us in good stead when we depart for the tour of New Zealand.”

Khan also added that the team would not be taking the guests lightly adding that a win in the series would prepare them for their New Zealand tour later in December.

“We had an excellent build-up to the Zimbabwe series with the National T20 Cup. The tournament was highly competitive. Such tournaments will help narrow the gap between domestic and international levels. The revamped domestic system surely provides that opportunity to the players,” Shadab said.

Earlier, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced the men squad for One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty-20 Internationals (T20Is) against Zimbabwe.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, and Shoaib Malik have been dropped by the selectors.

The selectors opted for several fresh faces in the extended line-up.

Pakistan’s Men Squad against Zimbabwe

  1. Babar Azam (Captain)
  2. Fakhar Zaman
  3. Imam-Ul-Haq
  4. Abid Ali
  5. Abdullah Shafique
  6. Haider Ali
  7. Haris Sohail
  8. Iftikhar Ahmed
  9. Khushdil Shah
  10. Mohammad Hafeez
  11. Mohammad Rizwan
  12. Rohail Nazir
  13. Imad Wasim
  14. Shadab Khan
  15. Usman Qadir
  16. Zafar Gohar
  17. Fahim Ashraf
  18. Haris Sohail
  19. Mohammad Hasnain
  20. Shaheen Shah Afridi
  21. Wahab Riaz

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe Match Schedule

  • 20 Oct – Zimbabwe arrival in Islamabad
  • 21-27 Oct – Isolation period & practice
  • 28-29 Oct – Practice at Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 30 Oct – 1st ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 1 Nov – 2nd ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 3 Nov – 3rd ODI Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 4 Nov – Travel to Lahore
  • 5-6 Nov – Practice at Gaddafi Stadium
  • 7 Nov – 1st T20I Gaddafi Stadium
  • 8 Nov – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium
  • 10 Nov – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium
  • 12 Nov – Zimbabwe departure for Harare

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan receives love for singing ‘Heer’

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Veteran singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has made a big name for his soulful voice not only in Pakistan but in neighboring countries as well. The iconic singer has sung a lot of amazing songs, Qawalis, Sufi Kalams, and so on. His contributions to Pakistan’s music industry cannot be neglected. [embedpost slug= “rahat-fateh-ali-khan-adnan-siddiqui-team-up-for-a-soulful-dua-video/”] A recent … Read more

Amazing health benefits of spinach

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Spinach

Have you ever watched the popular cartoon ‘Popeye the sailor man’? The fictional character Popeye keeps eating spinach to become strong enough to beat his enemies. However, nobody has wondered that this leafy vegetable gives you immense amazing health benefits in real!  Increase immunity Spinach is known as one of the best immune system boosters … Read more

Prices of essential commodities shoot up in Karachi

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Prices in Karachi

Vegetables, pulses, and meat continue to be sold at exorbitant prices across Karachi. As per the details, basic goods such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products are being sold at prices more than the prices given by the government in Karachi. The price of onions given by the government is Rs 60 per kg. However, … Read more

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah meets Naval Chief Admiral Niazi

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CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah meets Naval Chief

Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah on Monday held a meeting with Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi at the Chief Minister’s house.

CM Murad Ali Shah congratulated Admiral Niazi on assuming office of the Pakistan Navy as the new Chief of Naval Staff.

“It is an honour that you belong to Sanghar. Your assuming the top office of the Navy is an inspiration for youth,” talking to the Naval Chief, the Chief Minister said.

Admiral Niazi thanked the chief minister for his congratulations.

“We have to further improve the educational system,” Murad Ali Shah added.

He called for providing opportunities to the children of fishermen n in Pakistan Navy and urged for encouragement to the fishermen to join the navy.

“The fishermen have a strong bond with the sea and their relation with the navy should be strengthened,” the CM stated.

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi

Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi had joined the Pakistan Navy in 1983. The Sword of Honor recipient, the Admiral has a distinguished career with various Command and Staff appointments’ experience.

He is a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-i-Basalat.

Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi’s major command appointments include Commanding Officer PNS BADR, Commanding Officer PNS TARIQ, Commander18th Destroyer squadron, Commandant PNS BAHADUR, and Commandant Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore.

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Mirzapur MP demands ban on ‘Mirzapur 2’

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Mirzapur 2

Popular Amazon series Mirzapur 2 faces backlash from Mirzapur’s ministers over ‘spreading ethnic disharmony’. The Apna Dal MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district has demanded a ban on the popular series. The MP has claimed that the series was allegedly defaming the image of the city by portraying it as a “violent” region. She told … Read more

Imran Khan will never bow before the corrupts: Shibli Faraz

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Shibli Faraz

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz says some political parties are committing a mistake of provoking people against national institutions for their political interests.

In a tweet on Monday, he said these institutions carry the status of the foundation of survival and security of a country.

The Minister said the elements wanted by the law are trying to misguide people.

Moreover, he said Imran Khan will not give in against their pressure.

Earlier in a day, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar said that nation will never forgive those elements who are raising allegations against the state institutions.

He said that a vicious conspiracy is being hatched to weaken Pakistan by making national institutions controversial.

State institutions are our pride and we will foil every conspiracy against them, the Chief Minister added.

He said that those who are targeting the institutions will not succeed in their nefarious designs. “PDM is working on anti-state agenda.”

Previously, Shibli Faraz had also lashed out at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

He said, “PDM is the third part of the axis of evil with India and Israel against Pakistan”.

Furthermore, he had also slammed opposition leaders for attacking the country’s integrity and institutions.

The federal minister had also condemned the slogans raised by Owais Noorani regarding Balochistan during the PDM Jalsa held in Quetta.

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Ronaldinho Gaucho, the Barca legend, confirms his Coronavirus diagnosis

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Ronaldinho Coronavirus

Former Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaucho has contracted Coronavirus and is self-isolating.

Ronaldinho, the two-time FIFA World Player of the year was in Belo Horizonte when he tested positive for COVID-19.

He posted a video to his Instagram story revealing his diagnosis.

“I’ve been here in BH since yesterday, I came to participate in an event,”  the ex-Barcelona striker said on Sunday.

“I took the test and tested positive for COVID. I’m fine, asymptomatic, but we’ll have to leave the event for later. Soon we will be there together. Big hug!”

Gaucho informed that he would remain in hotel until his condition improves.

He had won 97 caps for Brazil between 1999 and 2013.

Gaucho also became one of the most iconic figures in football history over the course of a playing career which lasted 17 years.

Earlier, being accused for entering Paraguay with with a fake passport, Ronaldinho spent a month in jail with his brother and and business manager this year.

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Indian Minister Ajit Pawar tests positive for coronavirus

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Ajit Pawar

Indian minister Ajit Pawar has tested positive for coronavirus on Monday. Ajit Pawar is currently serving as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. In a message, he announced on Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated in a hospital on the advice of doctors. He also said that his health conditions are … Read more

Trade between Pakistan-Afghanistan will bring prosperity: PM

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade Forum

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the long turmoil in Afghanistan has taken a heavy toll.

Addressing at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Forum 2020 in Islamabad, PM Imran said there is a history of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.

“The chaos in Afghanistan has given rise to misunderstandings in both countries”, added the PM saying, the country also tried to be friends with India but failed.

He further added that the Modi government is against the Muslims of its own country. However, “We realized that India is ideologically against Pakistan”, the premier said.

The ongoing treatment in India with Muslims has never happened before, said the Prime Minister.

Furthermore, he said, “We will continue our efforts for development in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

Prime Minister Imran Khan further disclosed his plans regarding Pakistan’s economy saying that we have decided to take Pakistan towards industry.

The Chamber of Commerce has been asked to enhance relations with Afghanistan, he added.

The premier further said that peace situation in Afghanistan will mostly benefit Pakistan.

Trade between Pakistan-Afghanistan will bring prosperity to the region, PM Imran added. Moreover, Pakistan will be taken towards industrial development soon, he said.

Earlier in a day, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has expressed his dream about building Pakistan’s first knowledge city.

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‘We’re not going to control pandemic’ says Trump’s aide

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Coronavirus US Trump aide

A senior aide to President Donald Trump has confessed that the US is “not going to control the pandemic”. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Covid-19 could only be defeated by “mitigation areas” like vaccines and therapeutics. Mr. Meadows spoke to CNN. He said that control of the virus was not a realistic goal … Read more

CM Usman Buzdar says, the Opposition won’t succeed in its nefarious plans

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Compensation announced for victims of Bahawalnagar Ashura procession blast

Over the ongoing Opposition democratic rallies, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar said that nation will never forgive those elements who are raising allegations against the state institutions.

In a statement, CM Usman Buzdar said that a vicious conspiracy is being hatched to weaken Pakistan by making national institutions controversial.

He said that state institutions are our pride and we will foil every conspiracy against them.

He said that those who are targeting the institutions will not succeed in their nefarious designs. “PDM is working on anti-state agenda.”

The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has given a new identity to Southern Punjab.

Earlier, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz lashed out at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), saying “PDM is the third part of the axis of evil with India and Israel against Pakistan”.

He had also slammed opposition leaders for attacking the country’s integrity and institutions.

The federal minister had also condemned the slogans raised by Owais Noorani regarding Balochistan during the PDM Jalsa held in Quetta.

On Sunday, The JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the PDM Quetta Jalsa expressed his views over the blasphemy incident that happened in France.

“France and Denmark have committed a major crime. We send a message to France and Denmark that we condemn the insulting sketches.”

He went on to warn the countries by saying, “Stop such unholy actions immediately. When such unholy actions occur, remember that there will be a reaction.”

The JUI-F leader also condemned the arrest of Captain Safdar in Karachi after the PDM jalsa there.

“I call the incident with Maryam and Safdar a moral bankruptcy. A guest was arrested at the airport, we also condemn it.”

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France urges Middle Eastern countries to prevent boycotts

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France Middle Eastern countries boycott

France has urged Middle Eastern countries to end appeals for a boycott of its goods in protest. The French foreign ministry said the “baseless” calls for a boycott were being “pushed by a radical minority”. Middle Eastern countries began a campaign to boycott French products after President Emmanuel Macron defended the right to show controversial … Read more

Shah Mahmood targets Macron; says, “No one has right to hurt sentiments of Muslims”

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FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the French Ambassador to Pakistan has been summoned to the foreign office (FO) to lodge protest over anti-Islam campaign.

In a statement on Monday, Shah Mahmood has urged the United Nations (UN) to take notice and action against the hate based narrative against Islam.

He said there is resentment in the world over the blasphemous caricatures.

He said irresponsible statement of the French President has added fuel to the fire. He said nobody has the right to hurt the sentiments of millions of Muslims under the garb of freedom of expression.

The Foreign Minister said the seeds of hate that are being cultivated today will polarize the society and have serious consequences.

Such hatred will trigger violent attitudes and further divide societies, the Shah Mahmood said.

On the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister said a comprehensive resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the OIC foreign ministers, proposing to observe 15th March as the international day against Islamophobia.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to the CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg, asking him to place a similar ban on Islamophobic and hate triggering content against Islam.

“I am writing to draw your attention to the growing Islamophobia that is encouraging hate, extremism and violence across the world and especially through the use of social media platforms including Facebook,” read the beginning of the letter.

Imran Khan said the message of hate must be banned in total.

He said nor should the world have to wait for a pogrom against Muslims, which is going on in countries like India and in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, to be completed before Islamophobia is banned.

The Prime Minister said unfortunately, in some states, Muslims are being denied their citizenship rights and their democratic personal choices from dress to worship.

“This in itself is reflective of prejudice and bias that will encourage further radicalization,” the premier concluded.

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Coronavirus: China tests whole city Kashgar in Xinjiang

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Coronavirus China Xinjiang Kashgar

China has once again announced to test the whole city for coronavirus as Xinjiang Province reported new cases. According to the international news agency, around 4.7m people in Kashgar are being tested. Around 138 asymptomatic cases have been found so far. A woman working in a garment factory in Shufu county was the first one … Read more

BRT bus service develops fault a day after resuming its operations

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BRT Peshawar

Only a day after the resumption of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, the bus plying on the corridor broke down on Sunday and the passengers travelling in it have to be shifted to another one.

The BRT Peshawar resumed its service after a month-long pause following frequent fire incidents in the buses.

The service was suspended in mid-September due to rising incidents of fire eruption on the buses. The company experts were then asked by the provincial government to conduct an audit of the buses and after a review.

According to the spokesperson of Trans Peshawar, the buses will be operational from 6am to 10pm. The vehicles will also travel on express routes.

A special route has been introduced from the Khyber Market to Hayatabad’s mall, he said, pointing out that from October 25, three direct routes from Hayatabad will become operational as well.

“Wearing masks has been declared mandatory for all passengers,” the spokesperson emphasized. “Special seats have been assigned for women, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.”

Other passengers will not be allowed to use these seats. Male passengers have been warned against crowding the buses unnecessarily.

Why Was BRT Service Suspended?

The BRT service suspended after the fifth incident of fire in a bus on September 16. It had alarmed the government and the commuters and prompted TransPeshawar to suspend the service.

However, the service launched on August 13 amid criticism over the delay in its completion and the high cost of the flagship project of the PTI government.

Prime Minister Imran Khan had inaugurated the BRT bus service and regarded it as one of the flagship projects of the PTI government.

The track is 27 kilometres long and at least 128 buses will run on it.

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Black Day: Pakistan to express solidarity with Kashmiris on Oct. 27

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Black Day in solidarity with Kashmir

Pakistan will observe October 27 as “Black Day” at the national and international level to express solidarity with the people of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The call for observance of Black Day has been given by All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Hurriyat forum led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other pro-freedom organizations.

On October 27, 1947, the sufferings of Kashmiri people commenced with the landing of Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir which has been increased manifold after New Delhi suspended the special status of IIOJK through revoking Articles 370 and 35-A of Indian Constitution on August 5.

The federal government has chalked out a comprehensive programme to observe the day in a befitting manner.

All provincial governments have also planned different activities to mark the day. Public gatherings, rallies, walks and protest demonstrations would be arranged at district and Tehsil level across the country including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, following the COVID-19 SOPs.

Earlier on Oct. 23, The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan will continue its political and moral support of Kashmiri brethren.

He said Indian Forces; in IIOJK are targeting innocent Kashmiris and violating United Nations Security Council’s resolutions.

The Foreign Minister said serious human rights violations are being committed by Indian occupying forces in the valley.

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These photos of cute Amal Khan will make your day!

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Amal Khan

Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt got married in November 2018, and are the parents of cute little angel Amal Khan. Amal Khan is one of the cutest celebrity kids in Pakistan. The adorable kid is loved for her colorful bright eyes and eye-catching smile. The star kid is only a year old, but her photos … Read more

PM Imran’s dream is to build Pakistan’s first knowledge city in NAMAL University

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PM NAMAL knowledge city

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Monday has expressed his dream about building Pakistan’s first knowledge city.

Taking to Twitter, the PM has posted an animated video showcasing the NAMAL knowledge city’s master plan in Mianwali, designed by Tony Ashai.

“The Master Plan of my dream to build Pakistan’s first knowledge city”, the tweet read.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed singer and actor Ali Zafar as ambassador to the Namal Knowledge City. 

“Honoured to be nominated ambassador to the first & biggest knowledge city in Pakistan “Namal Knowledge City” envisioned by the honourable Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI designed by @tonyashai,” informed Zafar in a tweet from his official handle.

He said knowledge plays a key role in the development of a country and society.

On Saturday, PM Imran performed a ground breaking ceremony of Namal Knowledge City phase 1 in Mianwali.

Addressing the ceremony, he stressed upon availability of affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the talented youth of Pakistan as good education laid the foundation for a tolerant and progressive society.

The prime minister was briefed that after completion of first phase, more than 10,000 students from deprived areas would benefit from the Knowledge City.

He also expressed his desire to transform the institute into an internationally renowned center of excellence.

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Ali Zafar nominated as ambassador for Namal knowledge city

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Ali Zafar NAML PM Imran Khan

Renowned star Ali Zafar has been nominated as an ambassador to the Namal Knowledge City, a centre of academic excellence for the marginalized population residing in remote areas of the country. Singer Ali Zafar announced the exciting news on his official Twitter account. In the tweet, he expressed his joy that he has been honored … Read more

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