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  • Imran Khan’s sisters, PTI leaders booked in terrorism case after protest outside Adiala Jail

    Imran Khan’s sisters, PTI leaders booked in terrorism case after protest outside Adiala Jail

    The case was filed on Wednesday at the Saddar Bairuni police station after PTI backers and Imran Khan’s family members rallied outside the prison on Tuesday. The sit-in was organized after authorities prevented Khan’s sisters and legal representatives from meeting him, despite a court ruling allowing those visits.

    The initial report states that the case involves Sections 7 and 21(i) of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997, along with several provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code. Those implicated include Aleema Khan, Dr. Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi, as well as PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Aliya Hamza, and Qasim Khan. The FIR also includes 35 named suspects and around 400 unnamed individuals.

    According to police, the protesters held the sit-in on Kacheri Road near Adiala Jail despite imposed restrictions under Section 144. The FIR, lodged on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Muhammad Imran, claims that protesters assaulted police officers, vandalized a police vehicle, and threw stones and petrol bombs intending to harm officers. It also asserts that batons were used during the clash and that a fire was ignited on the road.

    The FIR indicates that protestors obstructed the road, yelled slogans, and created disturbances for the public. Police officials stated they tried to negotiate with the crowd and requested them to vacate the premises. When instructed to disperse, the protesters reportedly resisted and attacked police personnel. The report notes that approximately 200 individuals managed to escape during the chaos but could be identified later.

    Law enforcement said that 14 suspects mentioned in the FIR were apprehended at the site and presented before an anti-terrorism court. The court approved a three-day physical remand, allowing police to continue their investigation. Authorities mentioned that more arrests are anticipated once the remaining suspects are identified.

    On Wednesday, police cleared protestors near the Factory Checkpost and outside Adiala Jail. Anti-riot units were summoned, and water cannons were employed to clear the crowd. Police indicated that confrontations erupted when protesters refused to leave.

    PTI, however, rejected the police version and condemned the use of force against protesters. In a statement, the party accused the Punjab police of using water cannons containing chemical irritants during the operation, saying women and senior party leaders were present at the sit-in.

    The party’s Central Media Department criticised the registration of terrorism charges against protesters and alleged that the use of force was aimed at preventing court-ordered meetings between Imran Khan and his family and lawyers. PTI said Tuesdays were reserved for such meetings under court orders, but Khan’s sisters and legal counsel were again stopped outside the jail.

    PTI also alleged that the authorities were acting in violation of Islamabad High Court directives by repeatedly denying access to Khan, calling it a breach of constitutional and legal obligations.

    Amnesty International expressed apprehension about the situation, calling on authorities to facilitate Imran Khan’s access to his family and legal representation in accordance with international human rights law. The organization noted that water cannons were deployed to disperse the sit-in in cold weather and mentioned accusations that chemical irritants were mixed with the water.

  • Three NCCIA officials resign as FIA bribery probe drags on

    Three NCCIA officials resign as FIA bribery probe drags on

    Three senior officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have resigned amid a growing scandal involving bribery, abuse of authority, and accusations of torturing a YouTuber, while the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is moving slowly in its investigation against the officials accused of corruption.

    The Interior Ministry accepted the resignations of Deputy Director Sarfaraz Chaudhry, Assistant Director Muhammad Usman, and Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz, an official NCCIA statement has stated. 

    The notification said that the officers’ employment was terminated on November 20. Assistant Director Asma Majeed has also resigned.

    The resignations come weeks after the NCCIA saw a massive corruption scandal in October exposing what investigators termed a coordinated network operating within the anti-cybercrime agency. 

    The inquiry revealed that officials allegedly accepted monthly cash bribes to “facilitate” call centres, aggregator companies and individuals involved in online fraud.

    Nine NCCIA officials were booked in Lahore and another 12 in Islamabad for allegedly extracting large sums of money from suspects and call centres. 

    Investigators say the suspects operated as an organised group, misusing their authority to protect illegal operations rather than curb them.

    Sources further claimed that some suspects are also being probed for links to a so-called “blasphemy gang” accused of framing individuals, deepening the gravity of the case.

    Despite the scale of the scandal, the FIA’s handling of the investigation has raised serious questions. All nine officials are currently in jail, yet, according to sources, no extensive interrogation has taken place. 

    “The FIA has yet to complete the challan and submit it in court,” a source said, adding that the delay has fuelled suspicions that the agency may be attempting to “save” its former employees, many of whom previously served in the FIA Cyber Crime Wing before the NCCIA was established in May last year.

    When contacted by media, an FIA spokesperson offered little clarity, saying only that “the matter is under probe.”

    Nine NCCIA officers were charged with receiving bribes and abusing their power in the case against YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, for allegedly promoting gambling apps on social media and through call centers. Later, Ducky Bhai said that when he was being held by the NCCIA, Deputy Director Sarfaraz Chaudhry “brutally tortured” him.


    Aroob Jatoi, his wife, accused Sarfaraz and other officials of stealing over Rs. 100 million in both local and foreign currency.


    The accused allegedly kept their own shares and split the remaining proceeds among other members of the “official gang,” according to the First Information Report filed against the officials under Sections 109 (punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment) and 161 (public servant taking gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official act) of the Pakistan Penal Code, read with Section 5(2) 47 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.


    Sources revealed an even darker aspect of the issue beyond financial corruption, citing allegations that certain NCCIA officers had exploited female victims. “The anti-cyber crime body appears to have become part of the problem rather than curbing it,” one source remarked.


    While only four resignations have been confirmed so far, insiders believe that as many as 20 suspected officials may eventually be dismissed as pressure mounts on authorities to clean up the scandal-ridden agency.

  • Fact check: Imran Khan’s sons ‘to join politics after his death’?

    Fact check: Imran Khan’s sons ‘to join politics after his death’?

    A viral clip circulating on social media allegedly shows Kasim Khan, son of PTI founder Imran Khan, claiming he and his brother would actively enter politics if their father were killed. However, fact-checks confirm that the footage is completely AI-generated and digitally altered. 

    The doctored video began trending on December 17, 2025, with multiple accounts across several platforms sharing a segment of an interview that falsely attributed shocking statements to Kasim Khan. 

    In the manipulated clip, Sky news journalist Yalda Hakim asked what the sons were likely to say if they saw their father and whether they would try to negotiate a deal after his imprisonment. The AI-generated video shows  Kasim Khan saying, “I have heard that they may kill our father. If that happens, we have both decided that we will go back to Pakistan and start active politics to avenge what they did to him.”

    The clip begins around the 4:53-minute mark. Upon reviewing the original interview, it became clear that Kasim Khan’s actual reply solely revolved around his father’s dedication and mission for Pakistan, with no references to revenge or political motives. 

    He explained that his father considers helping Pakistan rid itself of corruption “his life’s passion” and goal. Kasim said that while they would love to have their father watching their cricket or football matches in England, Imran Khan has a far greater purpose, and that should be respected.

    In a similar incident, a video circulating online falsely shows journalist Yalda Hakim of Sky News questioning Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, about “war” between Pakistan and India, referencing to the military clashes that took place between the two nuclear-armed countries in May. 


    The clip includes a series of political statements that Aleema seemingly says, including blaming senior Pakistani military leadership for the war, however, none of them appear in the original interview. The footage has been digitally altered while the source of the manipulated version remains unclear.


    Yalda Hakim herself tweeted about the deepfake, saying: “This is terrifying, a deepfake of my interview with Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, is circulating. It falsely claims we discussed the Pakistan-India war earlier this year. We did NOT. This clip is completely fake.”

    The conversation, which runs from 13:21 to 17:37 in Hakim’s Sky News program The World with Yalda Hakim does not address any conflict, foreign policy issue, or cross-border tensions.

    Instead, Hakim focuses on reports about Imran Khan’s wellbeing injail, speculation surrounding his health, and claims that his family had limited access to him. She also questions why he had been prevented from seeing his lawyer despite court orders.

    In the real clip, Aleema Khan says her sister Uzma Khan visited Imran and reported that he appeared physically stable, noting his daily exercise and reading routine. She adds that he has not been allowed to read for several weeks and that he voiced strong discontent over prolonged solitary confinement, which he regards as unlawful under both local and international standards. She also highlights the wider uncertainty caused by limited information about his condition.

    The manipulated clip circulating online does not reflect this exchange. None of the statements about a “war,” geopolitical motives, or political characterisations were part of the actual interview. They were inserted into the altered version and do not correspond to anything said in the verified footage.

    The authentic interview remains limited to concerns regarding Imran Khan’s health, isolation, and access to legal counsel, with no discussion of an armed conflict at any point.

  • Imran Khan’s sons reveal plans to visit Pakistan in January

    Imran Khan’s sons reveal plans to visit Pakistan in January

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim Khan and Suleiman Khan, have revealed applying for Pakistani visas, saying that they are planning to visit the country in January.

    While the duo, during an interview with journalist Yalda Hakim of Sky News, also alleged that their father was being held in a “death cell” at Adiala Jail, clips from the conversation are doing the rounds on social media not just for what they had to say, but also their “prince-like” appearances and resemblance to their incarcerated father.

    The interview came amid continued restrictions on court-ordered prison visits for Khan and a sit-in by his sisters outside the jail. The demonstration ended late Tuesday night after what the PTI said was the use of “chemical-laced” water on protesters.

    During the interview, Hakim asked whether the brothers, who live in London, had engaged with the Pakistani government to seek permission to visit their father. She noted that they had previously spoken about being “warned not to come”, despite Defence Minister Khawaja Asif publicly stating that they were welcome.

    “We are now planning to because they said it openly. So, unless they go against their word we should be hopefully going in January. We have applied for our visas. It hasn’t come through yet. We are expecting it to come through, so we are planning a trip in January,” Kasim responded.

    Addressing speculation about a deal for Khan’s release, Kasim said his father would not accept leaving Pakistan. “What you have to understand is it’s his life. It’s literally his passion and his goal,” he said, adding that Khan viewed his political struggle as a “life purpose”.

    “And so, if he just took a deal and came over to us and lived in England, he would be depressed,” he added.

    When asked what message he would want to send to his father, Kasim said, “I want to know how we can get him out, how we can help because the main point is we feel so helpless at this point.”

    Kasim also said Khan avoids speaking about his conditions during their interactions. “He’s like, ‘Don’t worry about me. How’s everything?’” he said, adding that Khan also asked about their grandmother, Lady Annabel Goldsmith.

    “We haven’t spoken to him since she died, I would love to speak to him about that.”

    On Khan’s conditions in jail, Kasim said, “The conditions are awful.”

    Suleiman said they had been told Imran Khan was being kept in a “death cell”.

    “There are barely any lights, sometimes the electricity is cut off, there’s dirty water, completely substandard conditions that don’t meet international laws for any sort of prisoner,” he added.

    The brothers also addressed social media rumours about Khan’s possible death. Suleiman said the reports were “incredibly stressful” and that he turned to family contacts in Pakistan. Kasim said the rumours were “jarring” and highlighted their inability to intervene from abroad.

    Responding to a question about their message to the international community, Suleiman said, “At minimum, just to make sure that the standards of international human rights are being upheld.”

    Kasim stressed the need to enforce court orders, respect the rule of law and allow access to Imran Khan’s personal physician.

    While Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi, later appeared on the show and rejected most claims – especially that Khan was being kept in isolation or his interaction with his sons had been restricted – the interview of the former premier’s sons is going viral on social media as users praise “how good they look”.

    “Like father, like sons,” wrote one user, adding that Kasim, especially, looked like a younger Imran Khan. Some even called them “princes” and expressed heartfelt wishes, praying that they are soon reunited with their father.

  • Govt says bye bye WhatsApp, hello BEEP?

    Govt says bye bye WhatsApp, hello BEEP?

    Pakistan is set to launch a locally developed secure messaging application, BEEP, for government officials in the coming months, drawing inspiration from China’s WeChat platform.


    The application is nearly ready for launch and is anticipated to achieve its project target of June 30, 2026, according to information provided to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom on Tuesday.


    Syed Aminul Haque, the chairman of the committee, directed National Information Technology Board (NITB) CEO Faisal Ratyal instructions to guarantee the app’s prompt release. The committee was informed that BEEP was created locally and that all relevant government agencies had certified it.

    Explaining the purpose of the application, Ratyal said BEEP aims to provide a secure messaging platform for public-sector employees across the country. He added that the rollout would take place in phases, beginning with federal ministries and their attached departments.

    According to the NITB CEO, the rollout is expected to begin within the next two months. Secure texting, document sharing, and workflow coordination between government institutions will be made possible via the app’s integration with the federal e-Office system.


    Ratyal also told the committee that BEEP has improved security measures, including full encryption for government personnel’ text messages and video calls. He pointed out that in light of events documented during global conflicts in 2024, the committee had previously voiced concerns regarding the security of official communications. 

    He said that since then, the app has been updated with new security features, such as end-to-end encryption for video communications, which makes it appropriate for sensitive government discussions. In response to a query on operational costs, Ratyal said that BEEP will use a usage-based charge model and that efforts were underway to make the platform financially self-sustaining.

    The IT secretary made it clear throughout the discussion that the app’s main goal was not to generate revenue. He stated that ensuring safe, effective, and dependable communication amongst state institutions was the government’s top concern. The committee was also informed that the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) had approved the app for official deployment.

    The most popular platform for voice and video calls and media sharing at the moment is WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta; however, its data servers are located outside of Pakistan. On the other hand, BEEP’s security framework is built on the Chinese WeChat platform, and its data servers will be located within the country. 


    Additionally, officials recalled that in order to save paperwork and increase transparency, the government had previously implemented the federal e-Office system. They stated that it is anticipated that BEEP’s integration with e-Office will enhance internal coordination and lower operational risks.


    Lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s internet and telecom services during the following item on the agenda, rejecting the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) claim that 99 percent of users are satisfied.


    The PTA’s Quality of Service report, which claimed a 99 percent satisfaction score for mobile signals nationwide, was challenged by Committee Chairman Aminul Haque. The number was unanimously rejected by the panel, who claimed that the regulator’s assesment was in conflict with frequent internet slowdowns and poor mobile coverage.

    Committee member Sadiq Memon criticised the report and questioned the seriousness of the regulator’s approach, describing the data as unrealistic and saying the gap between official reporting and public experience was widening.


    MNA Sharmila Faruqui also questioned the methodology used by the PTA to conduct its surveys. She called for future Quality of Service surveys to be conducted by independent third parties, stressing that external audits were necessary to ensure transparency and credibility.
    The committee also recalled that it had previously directed that spectrum prices not be set too high and that the 5G spectrum auction be held in Pakistani rupees.


    Additionally, it reaffirmed that any discounts or concessions given to telecom operators must be closely linked to investments in infrastructure development and network expansion.

  • Second school blown up in Waziristan in less than a week

    Second school blown up in Waziristan in less than a week

    In the second assault of its kind on an educational facility in less than a week, a government girls’ primary school in the Mir Ali region of North Waziristan has been blown up. 

    According to the police, the attack took place in Epi village where assailants placed explosive material inside the school building during the night.

    The explosion completely destroyed the structure, authorities said, confirming that the school was not in session at the time of the blast and no casualties were reported.

    Government officials indicated that approximately 250 girls were enrolled at the school, which served as the sole educational establishment for girls in the vicinity. Students traveled from nearby areas to participate in classes at this institution.

    According to the police, the explosion caused significant damage to government property and spread panic among residents. Law enforcement arrived at the scene shortly after, gathered evidence and initiated an investigation against unidentified suspects.

    This attack follows the bombing of a government primary school in the same district just days earlier, impacting the education of over 600 students. The targeting of two schools in quick succession has raised alarm among parents and community members.

    Reports quoted a local tribal elder as denouncing the attack.

    “Targeting educational institutions is an attack on the future of the entire nation,” the local leader said, adding that the tribal community would not tolerate such acts.

    He also urged the government to identify and arrest those responsible.

    The district administration also condemned the incident and said security measures at educational institutions were being reviewed. “Attacks on educational institutions are unacceptable. Strict action will be taken against those responsible, and additional security arrangements are being implemented to protect schools,” officials said.

    Parents and civil society members have called on authorities to ensure education continuity by reconstructing the affected school and bolstering security in the region.

  • Husband cannot face rape trial before legal completion of divorce: Lahore Court

    Husband cannot face rape trial before legal completion of divorce: Lahore Court

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has determined that a husband cannot be charged with the rape of his wife unless the divorce is legally finalized under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO) 1961.

    This decision was made by Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh while considering a petition filed by Jameel Ahmad, who requested the dismissal of an FIR against him at Police Station City Liaqatpur under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which pertains to rape. 

    According to the FIR, the complainant claimed that Jameel Ahmad enticed her into living together and subsequently married her on April 22, 2024. Later, she claims, that she found out that he was already married. She claimed that when she confronted him, he divorced her on October 14, 2024. 

    The complainant said that on October 17, just three days after the divorce, the petitioner and another suspect entered her residence at night, during which the Jameel Ahmad sexually assaulted her at gunpoint. 

    Jameel Ahmad denied the claim of any live-in arrangement and claimed that the FIR was filed out of vengeance for the divorce. He acknowledged providing a written Talaq deed but contended that he retracted the divorce on December 23, 2024, during the 90-day reconciliation window mandated by law. He also informed the court of a pending petition for restitution of conjugal rights. 

    In his ruling, delivered at the LHC’s Bahawalpur bench, Justice Sheikh focused on whether the divorce was legally effective by October 17, 2024, the date the alleged incident took place. 

    The judge considered Islamic law in conjunction with the legal framework under Section 7 of the MFLO, noting that while Islamic law recognizes various forms of Talaq, Pakistani law is tied to a specified legal process. 

    According to Section 7 of the MFLO, a notice of Talaq must be submitted to the chairman of the respective union council, and a mandatory 90-day reconciliation period is required.

    The judge pointed out that the divorce does not become effective unless this period elapses without revocation. 

    Justice Sheikh remarked that although the petitioner had sent a notice of Talaq to the union council, he had revoked it prior to the conclusion of the required period. Citing Supreme Court rulings, the judge asserted that failing to comply with statutory mandates renders a divorce legally invalid, even if a Talaqnama exists under Islamic law. 

    The court observed that under Section 7(3) of the MFLO, the parties remain legally married until the reconciliation period has lapsed or the Talaq is retracted. 

    Justice Sheikh concluded that on October 17, 2024, the marriage had not been dissolved in the eyes of the law. He indicated that while the petitioner’s actions might be considered immoral or inappropriate according to religious or social standards, prosecution under Section 376 could not proceed, as the essential elements of the offence were not established based solely on the FIR. 

    The court granted the petition and annulled the FIR filed against the petitioner.

  • Cybercrime agency arrests eight for scamming people by impersonating relatives, friends

    Cybercrime agency arrests eight for scamming people by impersonating relatives, friends

    The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has conducted a massive operation, arresting an eight-member group involved in financial scams in Islamabad’s Khanna Pul area.

    According to a spokesperson for the NCCIA, the individuals would impersonate relatives or friends living abroad and deceive victims by claiming there was a medical emergency to extort funds.

    An agency spokesperson said that the suspects were alleged to have used fake identities to defraud a citizen out of Rs1.5 million, which was subsequently transferred to the bank account of the main suspect.

    They said that those arrested include Muhammad Salman, Mohsin Jamil, Nazakat Ali, Mehtab Ali, Muhammad Shah Nawaz, Nasir Ali, Abid Hussain and Fahad Jabbar.

    Reports said that the suspects, originally from Bahawalpur, had also opened bank accounts in names of gullible individuals, retained the checkbooks and utilised said accounts for fraudulent activities.

    Additionally, it was reported that the suspects had established bank accounts in Bahawalpur and surrounding areas. The scammers would travel to Islamabad to withdraw the stolen funds and were apprehended while attempting to withdraw money.

    Cases have been registered against the accused, and action has been taken under various provisions, including the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

  • PPP files petition against Dhurandhar for misusing party imagery

    PPP files petition against Dhurandhar for misusing party imagery

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has taken legal action in a Karachi court regarding the controversial Indian movie Dhurandhar, claiming unauthorized use of party material and defamation in the official trailer.

    A constitutional petition was submitted by PPP member Muhammad Amir in the District and Sessions Court (South) of Karachi. The petition seeks the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the film’s director, producers, actors, and other production team members involved in the creation and promotion of the trailer.

    As stated in the petition, the trailer contains images of the late former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, the PPP flag, and footage from party rallies without proper authorization. The petitioner argues that the visuals were used without permission and in a manner that harms the party’s reputation.

    Additionally, the petition claims that the trailer depicts the PPP as supportive of terrorist groups and describes Karachi’s Lyari area as a “terrorist war zone.” It asserts that such portrayal constitutes defamation and presents a distorted image of both the party and the nation.

    The petition names several individuals, including director Aditya Dhar, producers Lokesh Dhar and Jyoti Kishore Deshpande, as well as actors Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Beni. The cinematographer Vikash Nolcha, editor Shiv Kumar V Panicker, and other unnamed crew members are also listed as complacent. 

    The petitioner argues that the trailer incites hatred and contempt against the PPP, its leadership, and its supporters. 

    The petition references various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, such as Sections 499, 500, 502, 504, 505, 153-A, and 109, which pertain to defamation, criminal threats, provocation, and inciting hostility between groups.

    Amir mentioned in the petition that he previously filed a written complaint to the station house officer at the Darakhshan police station. He claimed that no case was registered and no legal action was taken, prompting him to seek judicial relief.

    The petition requests that the court order police authorities to promptly register an FIR against the listed individuals. It also asks the court to instruct the senior superintendent of police (SSP) South to ensure a fair investigation and to include all responsible parties in the probe related to the film’s trailer.

  • Punjab Waste Authority guides Birmingham volunteers

    Punjab Waste Authority guides Birmingham volunteers

    The Punjab Waste Authority has engaged digitally with volunteers in Birmingham, England, to share strategies for maintaining clean streets and neighbourhoods.

    The Punjab team shared a recognized waste-management technique used in Pakistan through online discussions as part of the collaboration.

    Guidance centered on how to properly dispose of waste, educate neighbors, and emphasize the value of a clean environment.

    Naveed, a community volunteer and organiser in Birmingham, said:

    “It is unfortunate to admit this, but the biggest problem is our own people.”


    “Many believe that paying taxes gives them the right to throw rubbish anywhere. Picking up trash in our community has become a necessity rather than a positive activity. Islam teaches the importance of cleanliness, yet we have fallen behind in practising it.”

    Naveed added that the interactions introduced a new perspective on civic responsibility:

    “After speaking to the Punjab team, I realised that instead of taking pride in our environment, we in the West have begun behaving like a developing country.”

    Lahore Waste Management Company Chief Executive Officer Babar Sahib Din said:

    “The Punjab Waste Authority’s blueprint is simple yet effective. It focuses on education, community engagement, and converting waste into something useful.”

    He added: “We taught communities how to dispose of waste correctly and how to convert it into something valuable. We are proud that our work has been recognised internationally, and we are enthusiastic about sharing it with a city like Birmingham, which is facing waste-management challenges.”

    Birmingham has frequently seen overflowing trash cans after sanitation workers went on a strike. 


    Birmingham volunteers and the Punjab Waste Authority have received advice on the initiative from Professor Faraz Khan, a climate change specialist at St. Mary’s University. He told the BBC that Punjab has created a waste management model that  could be adapted by institutions worldwide.

    Waste can be efficiently utilized and reinvested, he continued, and Birmingham might profit from such approaches. 

    Additionally, Faraz noted that Islam emphasizes cleanliness as a form of devotion, which is reflected in the volunteers’ work. He also pointed out that although Birmingham citizens recognize the value of cleanliness, practices do not always align with these principles.

    Naveed pointed towards other issues, such as council members who merely participate in elections, stressing the need for leaders who are dedicated to maintaining clean neighborhoods. He said community voices should be represented in local elections, as these individuals work in the best interests of their areas.


    He added that the initiative seeks to create an atmosphere that Birmingham locals can be proud of by combining local volunteer efforts with Punjab’s experience. For the volunteers, the project is not just about waste disposal but also about connecting cities and promoting civic responsibility.