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Pakistan has called on the international community to take notice of rising Islamophobia, hate speech, and attacks motivated by hate in India following the hoisting of a Ram Temple flag at the site of the demolished Babri Mosque. 

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi urged the United Nations and relevant international bodies to play a constructive role in safeguarding Islamic heritage and ensuring the protection of religious and cultural rights of all minorities in India.

The statement added, “We also urge the Government of India to uphold its responsibilities by ensuring the security of all religious communities, including Muslims, and by protecting their places of worship in accordance with international human rights obligations.”

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Pakistan calls international attention to rising Islamophobia and heritage desecration in India

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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 25, 2025

The statement expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the flag hoisting at the so-called “Ram Temple” constructed on the site of the historic Babri Mosque in Ayodhya. 

It noted, “The Babri Mosque, a centuries-old place of worship, was demolished on 6 December 1992 by extremist mobs inspired by fascist ideologies, and subsequent judicial processes in India, which acquitted those responsible and permitted construction of a temple on the demolished mosque’s site, speak volumes about the Indian state’s discriminatory approach towards minorities.”

The Foreign Office further highlighted that this incident reflects a broader pattern of pressure on religious minorities in India and deliberate attempts to erode Muslim cultural and religious heritage under the influence of majoritarian Hindutva ideology.

It also noted that numerous other historic mosques now face similar threats of desecration or demolition, while Indian Muslims continue to experience growing social, economic, and political marginalization.

A video circulating on social media, showing a woman claiming that the management of Karachi’s Dolmen Mall prevented her special-needs child from entering the play area, has gone viral. 

According to the mother, her 9-year-old son has autism, but the play area enforces an age restriction for children above five years.

“The staff not only treated me poorly but also refused to refund the ticket,” the woman said in the video, adding, “I cannot leave my son alone in the bigger play area to avoid disturbing other children,” yet the management declined to cooperate.

Expressing her frustration, she said, “My child is not going there to create chaos.”

She emphasized the need for authorities to take notice, pointing out that “there are neither public parks suitable for special-needs children nor inclusive facilities in malls.”

“If we cannot take our children there, where else can we go?” she asked.

Social media users were outraged. One user wrote, “Ya Allah, may this child be granted complete healing.” Another commented, “Heartbreaking, very unfortunate.” Others added, “It breaks my heart to see this. I am sorry, ma’am, you had to go through this,” and “This is just so sad. That is so unfair.”

Actress Javeria Saud also reacted to the incident. She wrote, “I often wonder when our society’s education and awareness will finally evolve to a point where we can truly understand the realities faced by autistic children and the silent battles their parents fight every day.” 

“Its heartbreaking that so many people still fail to see their struggles, their strength, and their constant need for compassion and support,” she added.

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a lifelong condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. The severity varies from individual to individual, with some experiencing mild challenges and others facing significant difficulties.

According to the World Health Organization, roughly one in every 127 people worldwide has autism. Studies show that ASD is diagnosed more frequently in boys than in girls, although exact numbers vary by region and awareness.

Karachi completed its first 30 days of the e-challan system with the city’s traffic police issuing more than 93000 challans for different violations during this period.

According to news reports, cameras identified most violations related to seat belts. Officers issued 57,541 challans to drivers who did not wear seat belts. Motorcyclists received 22,227 challans for riding without helmets.

Tracker fitted dumpers, trailers and water tankers received 1,188 challans for speeding, while other vehicles received 2,699 challans for the same offence.

Traffic police also issued 3,102 challans for signal violations.

The report added that 1,278 vehicles used fancy number plates and 1,178 vehicles had tinted windows. 

Officers issued 611 challans for stop line violations and 426 challans for driving in the wrong direction.

 Drivers who ignored seat belts paid a total fine of 57 crore 54 lakh and 10 thousand rupees. Motorcyclists without helmets paid 11 crore 11 lakh and 35 thousand rupees in fines. 

Vehicles with tinted windows paid 2 crore 94 lakh and 50 thousand rupees in fines.

Pakistan Army’s Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan always conducts its strikes openly and never targets civilians.

Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, hours after the Afghan Taliban accused Pakistan of carrying out overnight strikes inside Afghanistan, General Ahmed Sharif clarified that Pakistan does not differentiate between “good” and “bad” Taliban. “There is no distinction among terrorists. A terrorist is a terrorist,” he stated firmly. 

He added that Pakistan responds as a responsible state. “Whenever Pakistan strikes, we announce it. We never target civilians. Blood and trade cannot go together. It is not possible that we keep facing attacks and still continue trade,” he noted. “Our issue is with terrorism, not with the Afghan people.”

Refuting the allegations emanating from Kabul, he said, “Pakistan Army has not attacked civilians inside Afghanistan.”

The ISPR chief also urged the Afghan Taliban to behave like a responsible state rather than non-state actors. “The Taliban government must decide as a state. How long will it remain an interim government?” he questioned.

He further called for an immediate ban on non-custom-paid vehicles, saying many terrorist incidents involve the use of such vehicles.

Speaking about the case of former DG ISI General Faiz Hameed, Sharif said the matter is purely legal and unnecessary speculation should stop. “Once the case reaches a final decision, the authorities will announce it immediately,” he added.

Gen Hameed has been in custody since August 2024. On August 12, 2024, the military announced the initiation of court martial proceedings against him over allegations of violating the Army Act and misconduct, based on a complaint filed by the owner of a private housing society.

The superintendent of Adiala Jail has categorically denied claims that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was operating his X account from inside the prison.

In a report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on a petition seeking an end to the practice, the superintendent said that Khan remained under strict surveillance and had no access to any device capable of connecting to the internet.

He emphasised that Khan and the staff assigned to him were regularly searched with no prohibited items, including mobile phones, ever recovered.

The report further highlighted that mobile signal jammers were installed within Adiala Jail, blocking signals across the facility and surrounding areas, making it impossible to operate any online account from inside the prison.

Refuting allegations of digital activity originating from jail, the superintendent clarified that Khan’s X account was being managed externally by individuals not linked to Adiala Jail. He added that the former premier was only provided facilities permitted under jail regulations or granted through court orders.

The clarification comes as the IHC hears a petition demanding the removal of unlawful or disruptive posts from Khan’s account and seeking to restrain future dissemination of similar content. The petitioner has argued that Khan’s alleged online activity while in custody could incite public unrest and threaten public order.

Last year, PTI leader Raoof Hasan had claimed that Khan’s official X account was being operated from the United States (US) where the party’s social media team is based.

Two rickshaws taking students to school collided in Muzaffargarh’s Jatoi tehsil after the drivers raced against each other on the road. 

According to reports, the accident killed nine-year-old Anshrah Rashid, and injured 13 other students.

Police said the collision took place because the rickshaws were speeding during the race. 

Both drivers have been taken into custody along with the vehicles.

The injured students were shifted to THQ Hospital Jatoi for treatment. 

Authorities have warned that such reckless behavior will not be tolerated. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

A woman in labour delivered her baby on the pavement outside Civil Hospital in Thatta on Sunday after staff allegedly refused to allow her into the maternity ward, once again drawing attention to the state of maternal care at the main public hospital serving Thatta and Sujawal.

Halima Machhi had come from Darro to deliver her baby, but according to her family, the gynecological unit’s on-call physician turned them away, saying there was no staff available and telling them to leave the ward. 

Halima delivered the child at the hospital gate without help as her labour worsened. Her family reports that she and the baby are still in critical condition.

Relatives said Civil Hospital, despite its size and the population it caters to, is unable to provide even basic services to poor patients, a concern shared by rights groups. 

Human Rights Protection and Social Justice Thatta said the hospital has effectively been reduced to a referral facility, and claimed that the influence of external organisations and a retired official, Malik Adam, has shaped how it operates.

According to activists, women who arrive for emergency deliveries are frequently verbally abused or told to leave, which results in multiple incidents where childbirth occurs outside of the facility.

 They described the situation as a grave breach of patient rights and called for an independent assessment of maternity services at the hospital.

Reporters covering the incident on Sunday reported that they were confronted by individuals who grabbed their gold chain, cash, and cell phones by force.

In another development on the same day, a labourer’s family in Chohar Jamali celebrated the arrival of quadruplets at the government-run Health Centre Mureed Koso. 

The newborns- two boys and two girls- were named Kareem Bux, Nabi Bux, Azeeman and Nasmeeyan. Relatives said both the mother and the four infants are in stable condition, and news of the rare birth quickly drew neighbours to their home.