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  • Right-wing Hindus arrested for disrupting Jummah prayer in India

    Right-wing Hindus arrested for disrupting Jummah prayer in India

    Dozens of people, many from Hindu right-wing groups, were arrested on Friday in India for disrupting Friday Muslim prayer, reports Dawn.

    Hindu groups have been pressuring authorities for weeks in Gurgaon to stop Muslims from offering Friday prayers in open spaces.

    Critics have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of oppressing minorities.

    However, Modi’s government rejects having a Hindu agenda and insists that people of all religions have equal rights.

    In September, a harrowing video went viral on social media, where Indian police officers could be seen beating Muslims in Assam. In the video, several Assam cops were beating a man with sticks even as he lay motionless on the ground.

    In October, another video went viral where a mob in India forced a Muslim woman to remove her burqa in public.

    The mob harassed the girl for wearing the burqa, after which she was forced to take it off.

    “Take the burqa off, you are giving a bad name to the nation,” one of the members from the group could be heard telling the woman.

  • Harbhajan, Stokes and Brathwaite praise Asif Ali after he steals the show against Afghanistan

    Harbhajan, Stokes and Brathwaite praise Asif Ali after he steals the show against Afghanistan

    Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, England’s Ben Stokes and West Indian Carlos Brathwaite were all praises for batter Asif Ali after he led Pakistan to victory in the closely fought match against Afghanistan in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.

    Taking to Twitter, Singh said: “Asif Ali showed a lot of confidence by refusing the single on the last ball and finishing it in style by hitting those four big sixes in the next over.”

    “Clean and powerful hitter.”

    England’s pacer Stokes, who is also a power hitter, couldn’t stop himself from praising the Pakistani batter.

    “Sensational Asif Ali,” wrote Brathwaite.

    Asif smashed four sixes in the penultimate over to help Pakistan achieve a hard-fought five-wicket win over the Afghan side.

    With Pakistan needing 24 runs off the final two overs, Asif lifted paceman Karim Janat’s first, third, fifth, and sixth balls over the boundary to help Pakistan overhaul a tricky 148-run target.

    Babar Azam also took to his social media and praised the team for a combined team effort. While the skipper also lauded Asif for “the awesome finish” from him and called his performance “cherry on the top”.

    Afghanistan scored a fighting 147-6 in their 20 overs with Gulbadin Naib and skipper Mohammad Nabi each scoring 35. With Asif’s help, Pakistan finished the match in the 19th over.

  • ‘Aik over main 25 bhi kar leinge’: Asif Ali to Shoaib Malik

    ‘Aik over main 25 bhi kar leinge’: Asif Ali to Shoaib Malik

    Asif Ali clinched the match for Pakistan, beating Afghanistan with five wickets.

    At the post-match ceremony Asif said: “The boundary was small from this end so I told Shoaib Malik that I’d go for it this over. Thank God we pulled it off.”

    He further said: “I look at the situation and what it demands and which bowler has overs remaining, and the field setting.”

    “I told Shoaib [Malik] that Naveen was bowling well, and from this end I could even score 25 in an over. So I planned for it,” he concluded.

    “The bowlers bowled brilliantly at the start, but I think we gave 10-15 runs too many away,” said Babar at the post-match ceremony.

    “We didn’t quite use the Powerplay as well as we hoped but Asif and Shoaib Malik at the death were brilliant. The way Asif has played many innings at the PSL, I was very confident he’d get us out of any trouble we find ourselves in,” he added.

    Babar also said: “I wanted to stay till the end but got out, unfortunately. So credit to Asif Ali.”

    Pakistan needed 24 runs in the last two overs. Hitting four sixes in the 19th over, Asif sealed the deal for Pakistan.

    Many notables, cricketers and Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter to congratulate Pakistan and thank Asif for the win. Here are a few Tweets:

    https://twitter.com/76Shadabkhan/status/1454144930318852096?t=tOzd5GoPIMRudKDQzXldbA&s=19

    While former Chief Minister of Punjab Shehbaz Sharif wants to make a flyover in Asif Ali’s name.

    England’s all-rounder Ben Stokes took to Twitter and wrote: “Remember the name @AasifAli2018.”

    Meanwhile, the power hitter took to Twitter and wrote: “Aur koi hukam Pakistan? Shukriya @isbunited aur woh sub log jinho ne mere per belief rakha mere mushkil waqt mai. #PakistanZindabad.”

  • ‘TLP’s actions have boosted morale of other terrorist outfits seeking to challenge state’s writ’: National Security Committee

    ‘TLP’s actions have boosted morale of other terrorist outfits seeking to challenge state’s writ’: National Security Committee

    The National Security Committee (NSC) was convened under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday.

    The NSC received a detailed briefing on the country’s internal security situation and the ongoing agitation by the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP).

    The Prime Minister stressed that “no group or entity will be allowed to cause public disruption or use violence to pressure the government”.

    Taking serious note of the unprovoked violent attacks committed by TLP members, the Committee resolved not to tolerate any further breach of law by this proscribed group.

    While emphasising that the government recognised the right of peaceful protest of all Pakistanis, NSC members were unanimous that TLP was deliberately employing violence against public property, state officials, and ordinary citizens to create instability in the country and that this shall not be tolerated.

    All organs of the state stood ready to act as per the law to protect the life and property of citizens.

    The Prime Minister and Committee members expressed condolences at the loss of life of policemen and committed to compensating and looking after their families.

    Participants decried TLP’s misuse of religion and the issue of Namoos-e-Risalat for political gains, which was misleading the common man and creating internal discord within society.

    Participants recalled that TLP had adopted the ploy of violent street agitation on numerous occasions since 2017 and made unrealistic demands each time, solely as a tool to gain political strength.

    In the process, TLP’s actions have caused public disorder, serious economic losses to the country, besides boosting the morale of other terrorist outfits seeking to challenge the state’s writ.

    The Committee unanimously resolved to guard its sovereignty from all internal and external threats and to not allow TLP to challenge the writ of the state in any way.

  • Rakhi Sawant bonds with Faysal, Ayesha and Aijaz in Dubai, posts special moments

    Rakhi Sawant bonds with Faysal, Ayesha and Aijaz in Dubai, posts special moments

    Indian film dancer Rakhi Sawant met Pakistani celebrities in Dubai at the prestigious Filmfare Middle East Awards ceremony.

    Taking to Instagram, the Masti star wrote: “Wow so excited I met all superstar from Pak last night Aijaz Aslam, Faysal Quraishi, Naveed Raza.”

    Here are a few pictures from the event:

    The award ceremony took place on October 28th and stars such as Kajol and Mahira Khan were graced the event with their presence.

  • Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo elected unopposed as new Balochistan chief minister

    Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo elected unopposed as new Balochistan chief minister

    Former provincial assembly speaker, Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, was elected unopposed as the new Balochistan chief minister on Friday.

    Of the 64 members who were eligible to vote in the election, 39 voted for Bizenjo — six more than the minimum needed — while members of three political parties, as well as an independent MPA, did not cast their votes.

    Earlier Bizenjo said, “We will go ahead in consultation with all and take benefit from the experiences of whoever remained the chief minister.”

    Bizenjo’s election as the province’s chief executive came after Jam Kamal Khan tendered his resignation to Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha.

    Taking to Twitter, Kamal wrote, “And after many thoughts and reasoning and not let Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) put further cracks in us. I put my resignation with a consensus.”

  • Pemra restricts all media outlets from covering banned TLP

    Pemra restricts all media outlets from covering banned TLP

    The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has restricted all television channels and other media outlets from covering any activity of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).

    While issuing the orders in a notification, Pemra referred to the April 15 letter of the Interior Ministry, which had declared the TLP a proscribed outfit, as well as its earlier notification about banning its coverage. It was in April that Pemra first placed a ban on the TLP after it was banned by the government.

    Read more – ‘Go back or things will be out of my hands,’ Sheikh Rasheed warns TLP protesters

    The official notification says, “It is reiterated that regulation 18(h) of Pemra (Television Broadcast Station Operation) Regulation, 2012 and clause 16 of the Electronic Media Code of Conduct, 2015 requires that the programmes shall conform to the laws of the country. Further, Clause 3 (3) of Electronic Media Code of Conduct, 2015 prohibits media coverage of proscribed organisations.”

    “Keeping in view the reasons stated above, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 27 of Pemra Ordinance, 2002 as amended by Pemra Amendment Act, 2007 all satellite TV channels, FM radio stations and distribution service networks (Cobb TV Operators, IPTV) are hereby directed to stop the media coverage of proscribed organisation TLP,” read the statement.

    Read more – ‘Will not allow facts to be distorted’: TLP asks Sheikh Rasheed to reveal details of negotiations

    Currently, TLP is determined to continue with its long march to the federal capital, Islamabad.

    Recent clashes between the banned organisation and the government resulted in at least five officials’ death and more than 200 injuries.

  • Sajal, Ahad win big at ‘Filmfare Middle East’, pose with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amir Khan

    Sajal, Ahad win big at ‘Filmfare Middle East’, pose with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amir Khan

    Actor Sajal Aly reunited with her her former co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui from the movie Mom in Dubai at the prestigious Filmfare Middle East Awards ceremony. The Yeh Dil Mera star shared picture on her instagram stories.

    The Aangan diva also shared picture with husband Ahad, in which both of them were holding their awards.

    Ahad posed for a picture with boxer Amir Khan.

    The award ceremony took place on October 28th and stars such as Kajol and Mahira Khan were graced the event with their presence.

  • ‘Go back or things will be out of my hands,’ Sheikh Rasheed warns TLP protesters

    ‘Go back or things will be out of my hands,’ Sheikh Rasheed warns TLP protesters

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, while speaking on Geo News‘ programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, said: “Things will be out of my hands”, adding that Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) should stick to the promises it had made with the government.

    “Your loss is the government’s loss. But we will not allow Pakistan’s loss at any cost,” the minister said, adding that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will not allow Pakistan to be held hostage by anyone.

    “Pakistan is an atomic power, therefore, internal powers are trying to weaken the country,” Rasheed maintained. “Pakistan is the defensive line of Islam.”

    The prime minister had shown as much flexibility as was possible on the matter, the minister said. He added that the government couldn’t be forced to do something.

    “Our agreement with you still stands, but if you keep moving [towards Islamabad], the government will have to establish its writ,” he said while addressing the protesters.

    “The government is being mocked across the world [for not establishing its writ],” he said, adding that “matters should not reach a point of no-return”.

    “This time, PM Imran has decided that enough is enough.”

    Commenting on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda’s statement that PM Khan was not aware of the government’s agreement with TLP, which was signed in November 2020, Rasheed said, “I have told Faisal Vawda that what you have said is wrong. The agreement I signed with TLP was in line with the Prime Minister’s directives.”

    “We are ready to go through with our agreement with the TLP,” the minister said, warning the TLP of consequences if it didn’t follow through with its commitments. “I don’t want matters to worsen, and if that happens, those out on the road would be harmed.”

  • ‘Expecting Twins’: Ronaldo announces pregnancy with girlfriend Georgina

    ‘Expecting Twins’: Ronaldo announces pregnancy with girlfriend Georgina

    Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has announced pregnancy with his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez, while sharing that they are expecting twins.

    Taking to Instagram, the footballer shared two pictures with Georgina and his kids. In one of the pictures, he shared the ultrasound report while in another picture, he and his kids can be seen pointing two fingers citing the twins.

    “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you,” he wrote.

    Model Georgina, 27, is now three months pregnant with the Manchester United star’s babies, according to Spanish magazine Hola.

    Ronaldo, 36, is already a dad of four with three of his children born to two surrogate mothers.

    Reportedly, Ronaldo had admitted in 2017 he wanted seven children while Rodriguez last year said: “My desire for motherhood is stronger than anything. I hope to have more children.”