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  • “Kashmir conflict is not a religious Issue”, says Raja Farooq Haider

    Dallas,

    Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Raja Farooq Haider said India has been turning the Kashmir issue into a religious matter, while it is by no means a religious issue. India and west have mutual economy interest, That’s why international community is remained silence over India aggression in occupied kashmir, he was addressing as chief guest to a town hall conference on titled “Kashmir Issue Resolution, Key to Peace in South Asia”, organized by American Institute of Politics and Public Policy in Dallas.Member of the American Institute of Politics and Public Policy, Mubashir Warraich moderated the conference and introduced guest to the audience. The conference was also attended by Abid Malik, President of PSNT-Pakistan Society of North Texas, and a large number of political, social and other dignitaries from Dallas and surrounding areas. The dignitaries of Sikh community were also part of the conference.Earlier, Raja Farooq Haider said in his speech that Indian aggression in Occupied Kashmir is increasing and inhumane atrocities on unarmed Kashmiris are not being condemned by the international community.“Pakistanis and Kashmiris living in the US can play a role to convey their message to the US House of Representatives through their elected representatives, he added.

    He argued that Kashmiris should be given the right of self-determination because Pakistani and Indian have no right to decide the future of Kashmir.

    Texas House Representative Terry Meza, Texas House Representative Jasmine Crockett, Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly Member Hafiz Ahmad Raza, USA based active Kashmiri leader Raja Muzaffar, American Institute of Politics and Public Policy Dr. Naveed Claire, Sikh community leaders. Sukhwinder Singh also addressed to the Conference.Texas House Representative Terry Meza condemned the human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, she admitted that Muslim community has been supporting her since she joined politics. Muslim voters have played a significant role in my constituency that is why we passed a bill in the Texas House for both Eid holidays. After which the state of Texas has also announced a public holiday on both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.Texas House Representative Jasmine Crockett says we must unite and speak out against oppression, whether it is in US or in any part of the world. In US, George Floyd is not only the name of an individual, but a struggle against oppression. Being a minority does not necessarily mean that one should not speak out against oppression. If all minorities unite, they can become an invincible force. The Muslim community in Texas is an excellent and conscientious community

    Dr. Naveed Claire, Key Member of the American Institute of Politics and Public Policy, highlighted the Kashmir issue and offered suggestions for its solution. Dr. Claire reiterated his commitment to the American Institute of Politics and Public Policy in this regard that it will play its full role for Kashmir peace full solution.Sikh community leader Sukhwinder Singh said in his speech that we should support each other; unity is the best weapon and strength.

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  • Muslims play an important role in American society says Senator.

    Long Island,

    The annual gala organized at ICLI-Islamic Center of Long Island. Event was attended by a large number of community members, including US Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Tom Suozzi.While addressing the participants, speaker said Muslims have an important role to play in American society and I have always stood by Muslims. When I started politics, relations was first established with Muslims, eyes got wet on the story of a Muslim family and for this Donald Trump gave the title of Crying Baby. While speaking on the gala, Congressman Tom Suozzi has accused China, Russia and Iran of trying to destroy American society through social media. We must all live in unity. Habib Ahmed, former chairperson of ICLI and Dr. Asma Chaudhry also addressed the annual gala. The speakers said that ICLI is not only a mosque but also hosts political and social events. The Islamic Center of Long Island is on front lines in welfare activities. While, ICLI organizers added that in every winter warm clothes, blankets, etc. were distributed to the needy in large numbers. In addition, a food pantry has been set up in the mosque, from where free food distribution held thrice a day in a week, regardless of race or color.

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  • Keeping silent on harassment may encourage such people say community members.

    Brooklyn,

    PAYO-Pakistani American Youth Society, president Kashif Hussain, and Baza Rohi, a social worker held a press conference in Brooklyn, New York, and said there are black sheep’s in our community who were harassing someone every day. We must not remain silent on these harassment incidents, but we completely social boycott of such individuals.

    Ahsan Chughtai, Zaneera Ahsan, Saeed Hassan, Raja Razzaq and others from Pakistani-American community also participated in the press conference. The participants said that increase of harassment incidents was worrisome and keeping silent would encourage such people. Everyone citizen in American society has constitutional and legal rights, use your legal rights. Pakistani-American community members said that we have no personal differences with anyone, but no one should be allowed to offend or impose their will on freedom of expression.

     

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  • Rolls-Royce’s ‘Spirit of Innovation’ electric aircraft has clocked 387mph

    Web Desk:

    Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Innovation’, an electric aircraft has claimed three new world records and clocked up a top speed of 387.4mph, which makes it the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle.

    Photo Courtesy: Twitter/Rolls Royce

    Rolls Royce in its Press Release said that at 15:45 (GMT) on 16 November 2021, the aircraft reached a top speed of 555.9 km/h (345.4 mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 km/h (132mph). In further runs at the UK Ministry of Defense’s Boscombe Down experimental aircraft testing site, the aircraft achieved 532.1km/h (330 mph) over 15 kilometers, 292.8km/h (182mph) faster than the previous record, and broke the fastest time to climb to 3000 meters by 60 seconds with a time of 202 seconds, according to our data.

    Rolls Royce claims that “During its record-breaking runs, the aircraft clocked up a maximum speed of 623 km/h (387.4 mph) which we believe makes the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle”.

    Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East said: “Following the world’s focus on the need for action at COP26, this is another milestone that will help make jet zero a reality and supports our ambitions to deliver the technology breakthroughs society needs to decarbonize transport across air, land, and sea.”

    Photo Courtesy: Twitter/Rolls Royce

    Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: “Rolls-Royce’s Revolutionary Spirit of Innovation aircraft is yet more proof of the UK’s enviable credentials when it comes to innovation. This record will show the potential of electric flight and help to unlock the technologies that could make it part of everyday life.”

    The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ is part of the ACCEL or ‘Accelerating the Electrification of Flight’ project. Half of the project’s funding is provided by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and Innovate UK.

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  • New York is like a bouquet of religions and nationalities, says Adams.

    Staten Island,

    Muhammad Naeem, a businessman from the Pakistani community in New York, hosted a dinner in honor of newly elected Mayor Eric Adams at a local restaurant in Staten Island. Mohammad Naeem welcomed Eric Adams on his arrival along with community leaders and his family.

    While, addressing the participants, Guest of Honor and newly elected Mayor Eric Adams said that Muslims have always supported in this election and even before that, our relationship with each other is unshakable.

    “New York is like a bouquet of different religions and nationalities, and that’s the beauty of it,” Adams added.

    The dinner was also attended by APPAC Chairman Dr. Ijaz Ahmed, Asad Chaudhry, PTI USA General Secretary and Pakistan American Council Chairman Sam Khan and other social and business personalities.Ceremony host Muhammad Naeem, PTI leader Sam Khan and others said that Eric Adams had always stood with Muslims for their rights and solutions even before he was elected mayor. We hope that he will continue to supports Muslim community in the same way. On the occasion, prayers were also offered for peace in the whole world, development and prosperity of the Muslim Ummah and eradication of Corona pandemic from the world. Newly elected Mayor Eric Adams thanked Muhammad Naeem for inviting him to the dinner.

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  • Commerce Business Summit and Women Entrepreneur Awards held in New York.

    Queens,

    The Commerce Business Summit and the Women Entrepreneur Awards held at a hotel in Queens, New York. A large number of young men and women belong to Bangladeshi community attended the event. Bangladeshi artists evoked the magic of their performances.While, addressing the gathering, Assemblyman David Weprin, Assemblywoman Jennifer Raj Kumar said that men and women of the South Asian community have a passion for moving forward and doing something unique.The women attending the ceremony were awarded in recognition of their services. The award-winning women shared their experiences with the audience and said that if opportunities provides to women, they could proof themselves in every field. While, speaking on the occasion, M.D. Layton Ahmed, Founder and President of US Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries, said that the purpose of the event was to encourage Bangladeshi businesswomen. They need a platform through which they can connect with the American community.

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  • Fateha Khuwani in NYC for late Irshad Ghuman, father of Khawar Ghuman.

    Brooklyn,

    Pakistani journalist Khawar Ghuman’s, father Irshad had recently passed away in Pakistan. Khawar Ghuman’s brother Zulfiqar Ghuman, lives in New York, arranged the recitation of the Qur’an and Fateha at the Al Noor Mosque in Brooklyn for the forgiveness of his beloved father.

    Event started with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an and was followed by the Naat for Holy Prophet Peace be up on him.The Fateha Khawani and Dua were attended by a large number of community members including PTI New Jersey President Naveed Warraich, Tahir Bhatta and Dr. Khawar Ghuman. Collective Fateha was recited and prayers were offered for the late Irshad Ghuman. The scholars urged the audience not to lost in the glories and fantasies of this world but to prepare for the Hereafter. PTI leader Naveed Warraich expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Chaudhry Irshad Ghuman, father of Khawar Ghuman. Naveed said that he is with Khawar Ghuman and his family in this hour of grief.

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  • Here Are All the 2021 American Music Awards Winners

    Web Desk:

    The 2021 American Music Awards honor artists in various genres, as well as New Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the Year. The full list of winners according to the American Music Awards (AMAs) has officially been announced and fans are already in frenzy over the news. The list this year has a lot of strong contenders with artists like The Weeknd bagging over six nominations, including the title of Artist of the Year.

    Photo Courtesy: Twitter

    According to USA Today,  at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday night, Nov 21, South Korean boys group BTS swept their categories, taking home three prizes, including artist of the year. The boy band from South Korea ended the show performing their AMA-winning hit “Butter” and won every award for which they were nominated favorite pop duo or group (for the third time in a row), a favorite pop song (“Butter”), and the coveted artist of the year award (for the first time).

    Photo Courtesy: AP

    Taylor Swift broke her own record when she won favorite female pop artist for the seventh time and topped her previous record for most AMA wins of all time. Swift also won for the best pop album “evermore” during the show and now has 34 AMA trophies.

    Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

    The night’s top nominee Olivia Rodrigo, who had the most AMA nominations of the night with seven, won new artist of the year.

    Photo Courtesy: AP

    Ed Sheeran won favorite male pop artist while Drake and Megan Thee Stallion won the favorite male and female hip-hop artists. Collaboration of the year award goes to Doja Cat ft. SZA, “Kiss Me More”, And Favorite Music Video award for Lil Nas X “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”, Favorite inspirational artist Carrie Underwood and last but not the least Favorite dance/electronic artist award was given to Marshmello.

    Photo Courtesy: Internet

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  • Nepali’s organizes a festival on Thanksgiving day at Jackson Heights.

    Jackson Heights,

    Thanksgiving is on head in US, various communities organize different programs, especially in New York.  At Jackson Heights, New York City, Nepali community organizes Thanksgiving Culture Day in collaboration with 18 other organizations, including the New York Police and the Mayor’s Office. Hundreds of people participated and said that it is a great pleasure to celebrate this day.On the occasion traditional Turkey was distributed and also a large number of other necessities were distributed. Women also performed Nepali dance on Culture Day. Members of the Nepali community wore national costumes, while women wore cultural costumes and jewelry.The New York Police Department’s18 precinct also set up a help desk on the occasion.

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  • Second counselor services camp successfully held in Texas.

    Dallas,

    The second Counselor service camp of the year held at Texas king in collaboration of PSNT-Pakistan Society of North Texas and Pakistan Consulate General Houston. The Consulate Staff provided services to the people at their doorstep. The camp was highly appreciated by Pakistani-Americans living in Dallas and its suburbs..Document verification and power of attorney facility provided uninterrupted to the people in this camp from 9 am to 5 pm. Consulate team headed by Deputy Consul General Irfan-ullah and monitored Counselor service throughout the day, also served incumbents.

    While speaking on the occasion, Deputy Consul General Irfan-ullah said that Houston Consulate has always strived to facilitate people in all consular services. The Government of Pakistan has already made online Visa, Passport and Identity Card services for Overseas Pakistanis. Documents attestation process will also be made online very soon.

    More over, Irfan-ullah added that peoples approached Houston consulates after a long drive of five hours for their consulate related issues; all those facilities were provided them here. We have instructions and government policy to go to people’s homes on their doorsteps to resolve their problems. We have facilitated up to 300 peoples and we are committed and trying our level best to improve our services more.

    On the occasion, PSNT President Abid Malik, Finance secretary, Abid Baig, Chairman Board of trustees Dr. Riaz Haider along with volunteers were present in the camp.

    Abid Malik said that we have always tried our level best to facilitates community maximum.The founder of the Counselor Services Camp, Abid Malik, added that he was very grateful to Pakistan Consul General Abrar Hashmi, Deputy Consul General Irfan-ullah and his staff for setting up this second Consular Camp. Abid, also thanked all the members and PSNT volunteers for their hard work in making successful this camp today. Abid also thanked Khawar Abbas, the Texas King leader and said that Khawar Abbas is always at forefront to serves the community.

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  • Racially motivated high school black teens attacks South Asian students.

    Web desk,

    The District Attorney’s Office on Thursday charged four teen attackers with multiple crimes for what SEPTA Police claim was a racially motivated attack on the Broad Street Line, which was captured on video Wednesday, Philadelphia inquirer reported.

    According to Philadelphia inquirer news report, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel III said that Thursday authorities were able to identify four suspects through the transit system’s network of 28,000 cameras, a slew of public tips, and a parent’s complaint that someone involved in the incident.

    Hours long investigation the attack, the District Attorney’s Office charged each of the four teenagers, age range 13 to 16, with aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, criminal conspiracy, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct, an office spokesperson said. One of the alleged attackers was also charged with robbery for trying to steal one of the victim’s Airpods, News website reported.

    According to the transit agency, the attack took place around 3:30 p.m. near the Erie Station on the Broad Street Line while the train was in transit.

    In a video, which was later posted on social media, a group of Black girls is seen yelling at a teenager, whom the Philadelphia School District said was a Central High School student.

    Nestel said the suspects were yelling at a total of three teenagers, all Asian students from Central, when a fourth teen stepped in to defend her peers.

    “She was a hero, she stepped up and told the girls to stop,” said Nestel of the fourth Central teen who intervened. She suffered no serious injuries. “Then she became a target.”

    According to the School District, Central High School principal Tim McKenna met with parents and community members to address concerns on Thursday morning. Representatives from the Office of Student Support have also been made available to students feeling anxious because of the incident.

    Philadelphia school officials say School District police are working with the Philadelphia Police, SEPTA’s transit police, and the Philadelphia Human Relations Commission, which helps investigate incidents of racial conflict.

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  • Court Ordained, Khawaja Farooq transferred to hospital after arrested again.

    New York City,

    A New York city court has ordered accused Khawaja Farooq to be transferred to hospital. The suspect was transferred to a psychiatric ward in a New York hospital.

    Earlier, New York City police arrested Khawaja Farooq on charges of harassing people. Even in the past, accused Khawaja Farooq has already been arrested and jailed several times due to harassment charges.

     

     

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  • Rare first printing of US Constitution sells for record $43M

    Web Desk:

    According to Associated Press (AP), a rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $43.2 million, a record price for a document or book sold at auction.

    The buyer, hedge fund manager Kenneth Griffin, will loan the document to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, for public exhibition, Sotheby’s announced Friday.

    Photo Courtesy: AP

    Griffin, the founder, and CEO of multinational hedge fund Citadel outbid a group of 17,000 cryptocurrency enthusiasts from around the world who crowdfunded to buy it over the last week.

    “The U.S. Constitution is a sacred document that enshrines the rights of every American and all those who aspire to be,” Griffin said in a statement. “That is why I intend to ensure that this copy of our Constitution will be available for all Americans and visitors to view and appreciate in our museums and other public spaces.”

    The document that Griffin purchased at Thursday night’s auction was one of 13 known copies of the first printing of the Constitution and one of only two in private hands.

    This printing of the Constitution was last sold in 1988 when real estate developer and collector S. Howard Goldman bought it at auction for $165,000.

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  • PAYO food pantry expansion once again with community refrigerator.

    Brooklyn,

    The PAYO (Pakistani American Youth Organization) held a food pantry expansion and has once again inaugurated community fridge in Brooklyn.  The ceremony began with a recitation of Holy Quran.

    PAYO President Waqeel Ahmed, along with Special Guest Consul General Ayesha Ali and US officials, cut the ribbon and inaugurated the community refrigerator.

    US officials praised the welfare activities of Pakistani youth. City Council members, Democrats and Republicans have said Pakistanis are the best example of services to humanity.

    While addressing the occasion, Consul General Ayesha Ali has said that the youth of PAYO are proud of Pakistan. Waqeel Ahmed said that refrigerator was stolen two months ago, but we re-opened once again facility of community refrigerator through fund raising.The opening of community refrigerator was attended by a large number of needy people who benefited from the food pantry. Payo also distributes halal turkey meat on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day.

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  • New voting method may increase’s rigging, OPGF President.

    Queens,

    Overseas Pakistanis get the right to vote after legislation from National Assembly, for this OPGF (Overseas Pakistani Global Foundation) organized a Seminar in Fresh Meadows, Queens, New York.On the occasion, Zaheer Mehar said that overseas Pakistanis have always helped Pakistan and will continue to do so.OPGF President Shakeel Sheikh expressed strong reservations that Overseas Pakistanis will vote but the new method has increased the chances of rigging.President Women’s Wing Tahira Din said that Pakistanis were very happy to get the right to vote. The Pakistani community is grateful to the government of Pakistan.OPGF seminar Participants appreciated the government’s initiative and also termed it as a better decision for the future of Pakistan.The OPGF meeting also demanded reserved seats for overseas Pakistanis so that problems of overseas Pakistanis could be addressed more effectively.

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  • Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations begin

    Web Desk:

    Thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across the globe including India gathered in the Nankana Sahib District of Punjab, to celebrate the 552nd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of their religion. The 10-day celebrations began on Wednesday in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Baba Guru Dev Ji.

    Pakistan is home to some of the most important pilgrimage sites for Sikhs. They include the birthplace of Baba Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469, Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, and Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal.

    To participate in the celebrations, thousands of Sikh yatrees reached Pakistan from India through the Wagah border crossing. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 3,000 visas to the pilgrims, whereas New Delhi reopened the visa-free Kartarpur crossing.

    (Photo Courtesy: AFP)

    Spokesman of the Evacuee Trust Property Board Amir Hashim said after arrival in Pakistan, the Sikh pilgrims will be sent to Nankana Sahib, where the main birth anniversary celebration will be held on Friday. He said all arrangements have been finalized and pilgrims will be provided special facilities and foolproof security in Pakistan. He said leaders of minority communities will also participate in these celebrations.

    Photo Courtesy: AFP

    Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Dehli leader Sardar Balvinder Singh told the media on arrival in Pakistan that the Sikh yatrees were contented with the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, and thanked Pakistan for the protection of Gurdwaras in Pakistan.

    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi extended a warm welcome to the Sikh pilgrims in a statement issued in Islamabad. “Pakistan looks forward to welcoming Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the Kartarpur Corridor from November 17,” he said.

    Kartarpur crossing was opened in November 2019 but it was shut last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan reopened the corridor for the Sikhs but New Delhi delayed its permission until this week.

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  • Fourth Annual Milad-un-Nabi Conference held in Dresden.

    Dresden,

    Pakistani Community organizes Fourth Annual Milad-un-Nabi Conference in Dresden, Germany. Milad-un-Nabi was presided over by senior leaders of PTI Germany Rana Saqib Khalid, Maulana Shaukat Madani and Irfan Madani at the Arabian Mosque in Dresden. A large number of Pakistani community attended the Milad ceremony.Milad-un-Nabi was started with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an. Later collective Durood Sharif recited for Holy Prophet Peace be upon him and started the Naat recitation. Naat reciter Irfan Madani, Mehr Ali Nawaz of Leipzig city and others offered popular Naat.While addressing the Milad-un-Nabi Conference, Maulana Shaukat Madani, Maulana Irfan Madani has said that organizing Milad-e-Mustafa is a mean of expressing love for the Prophet Peace Be Upon Him and conveying the message of peace, security, justice, respect and humanity to the world and this is the key purpose of the Milad.

    The speakers added that Islam has brought a message of peace for humanity. Muslims should follow the path of the Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him and this is the source of success and salvation in this world and in the hereafter.

    The speakers further added that lives may pass away but the attributes of Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him cannot be described. The success of humanity is possible only by following the teachings of the Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him And we cannot succeed by abandoning the path of Qur’an and Sunnah. Participants recited Durood Sharif. Delicious food was arranged for the participants at the end of Milad.

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  • ICNA Relief organizes a camp for Afghan refugee families in Dallas, Texas

    Dallas, Texas,

    ICNA Relief organizes a vaccination camp for Afghan refugee families in Fair Oaks Park, Dallas, Texas. Along with the picnic, warm clothes and basic necessities were distributed in anticipation of winter arrival.State Representative Anna Maria Rodriguez Ramos and Council man Arifin Shams along with ICNA Relief Chief Executive Officer Maqsood Ahmed and Chief Operating Officer Abdul Rauf Khan were present in the event.

    Hundreds of blankets, Jackets, hats, Gloves, Socks, groceries, Toys, prayers sheets, Holy Quran, School bags and household items were distributed among Afghan refugees.Medical relief camp was also set up on the event. Blood pressure, Diabetes, Free health screening services including BMI were provided at the camp. Certificates of appreciation were also awarded to the Guests and volunteers.ICNA Relief also held a medical relief camp at Wood Haven Boulevard. Queens, Assembly Woman Jennifer Raj Kumar participated and praised ICNA Relief medical services. Dr. Mushahid Farooqi and Dr. Farooq Qureshi, participated in the medical camp and has said that various medical tests and medicines were provided to the peoples in the camp.

    ICNA Relief, the largest Muslim organization, aims to serve those in need, regardless of race color and nationality.

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  • 77th School inauguration ceremony held for Girls modern Education in Sindh.

    Karachi,

    The Sindh Basic Education Program in collaboration with Sindh Education Department and USAID, are to be set up a total of 106 schools in 10 districts of Sindh province of Pakistan at a cost of $159 million. In this regard school building was inaugurated at Sindhi Jamat Muslim Cooperative Society located at Bin Qasim town, Malir district.On the occasion Education Minister Sindh Syed Sardar Ali Shah, United States Consul General Mark Stroh is the chief guest.Education Minister Sindh, Syed Sardar Ali Shah has said that inauguration is a testament to the fact that Sindh Education Department is lighting candles for the promotion of education in the province with full commitment.
    US Consul General Mark Stroh expressed his happiness over the establishment of schools and modern Education especially for girls under USAID with the Government of Sindh.

    The American people pledged to continue to support the people of Pakistan and Sindh for Girls Modern education and health sector in the future as well. Stroh added.

    Under Sindh Basic Education Program, 106 schools will provide modern quality education to more than 80,000 students of under privileged remote areas.

    To run these schools, 10 private educational management organizations will manage 171 public schools under a public-private partnership out of these 81 schools will receive USAID support.

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  • Khawaja Farooq Arrested Over threaten.

    New York

    Web Desk:

    New York Police arrested accuse Khawaja Farooq on the complaint of Kashif Hussain for threatening him and his family. Kashif, on his complaint, told NYC Police that Farooq threaten him for physical harm to him or his family.

    A few days back, leading social activist woman of the Pakistani-American community, Baza Rohi also filed a complaint against him and held a press conference in New York, where she claimed that a man named Khawaja Farooq, threaten her for organizing the “Day of Dignity” event and also abused Vice Council General, Mr. Nawab Adil.

    It is to be noted that Khawaja Farooq was recently released from jail, he was first arrested by NYC Police and has been prisoned for more than two years for harassing a woman.

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  • Russian Truck driver’s unique way to save overtakers from accident.

    Web Desk:

    All over the world, cars running on the road often overtake their moving vehicle, which sometimes proves to be fatal.

    According to Blaze Trends, Russian truck driver has taken great strides to save overtakers from accidents, which is being appreciated all over the world.

    A truck driver in the Russian capital, Moscow, has come up with a powerful way to protect overtakers from accidents, which, if implemented in other parts of the world, could significantly reduce the rate of traffic accidents.

    The truck driver from Russia installed a screen on the back of the truck showing the front scenes of the truck. The driver’s job is to keep track of the drivers ahead so that they can take care of the vehicle while overtaking.

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  • Republican electable assured Pakistani Community to solve their problems.

    Long Island,

    The Republican Party has won a landslide victory over Long Island in the recent local government elections of New York. Successful elected candidates for Long Island, District Attorney for Suffolk County, Huntington Town Supervisors and other successful elected members have arrived at Dix Hill to thank the Pakistani community. Host of the event Tanveer Chaudhry and Nadeem Wamiq welcomed the Republican Party successful elected members. At the beginning of event American National Anthem was performed.

    While speaking on occasion, Republican Party Suffolk County Chairman, Tom McKinley said that we welcomed the Pakistani community for showing their interest and participation in American politics. We all want to provide safe environment to everyone. Suffolk County District Attorney also added that Pakistani community played a key role in his victory. Nadeem Wamiq has raised a lot of political awareness among Muslim community; I need such people to include them in my office team. Ed Smith and Dave Bennardo , Huntington Town Supervisors of Suffolk County, Long Island, also spoke on the occasion and said that they would solve his voter’s problems and the provision of fundamental rights would be improved. Republican Party officials and successful candidates said they were happy to meet the Pakistani community. There is no shortage of talented and capable people among the Pakistani Muslim community.At last, hosts Tanveer Chaudhry and Nadeem Wamiq thanked the guests for their arrival.

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  • Wife and brother involved in killing of mosque Imam.

    Matiullah, Stuttgart,

    The murder case of Shahid Nawaz in Germany was resolved and convicted sentenced life imprisonment. According to the prosecution, murderer Shahid Nawaz belonged to Punjab province, Gujrat district of Pakistan. He was the imam of Pakistani, Al-Madinah mosque in Germany.

    The prosecution has said, that on 21st day of December, 2020, Shahid Nawaz’s brother Danish Munir along with his German-born sister-in-law took the victim for a walk in the suburbs of Ebersbach. While, the convicted Danish Munir took the opportunity and killed his brother Shahid Nawaz by striking with a hammer several times on head.

    Police conduct various legal and professional methods of investigation and also interrogated the victim’s brother Danish and his wife.

    Twelve witnesses filmed their statements during the trials, including leaders of the Pakistani community, members of the mosque committee and passersby. The local court of ​​ Stuttgart area, Alem, regularly hears the case on every Friday.

    This Friday the case verdict was announced after investigation, all the evidence, proofs and arguments were completed. In the presence of prosecution and accused lawyers, court sentenced life imprisonment to both the accused Danish Munir and Shahid Nawaz’s wife.

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  • Power Resolution-25 presented in UN 3rd committee.

    New York,

    Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, presents a resolution entitled “Prevention of misinformation to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms”, in the third committee of UN general assembly. On Monday Committee unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution and officially approval will be given next month.

    Diplomats said that Power Resolution-25, was the result of extensive consultation of all member states.

    According to Munir Akram, world is witnessing a rapid spread of misinformation which has led to social unrest, nationalism, discrimination, hate speech, slanderous racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and intolerance.

    Pakistan would use all its resources to prevent misinformation through national and international cooperation with UN member states and other stakeholders, Akram added.

    The resolution also highlights the negative effects through social media of the rapid spread of misinformation on human rights and fundamental freedoms.

    The resolution also expressed concern’s regarding spread of disinformation. Communication technologies have enabled the creation and propagation of misinformation for a wide range of political, ideological, or commercial purposes.

    The resolution further stated that plague of disinformation has confirmed that freedom of expression is not just a right. Rather, there is a shared responsibility to the spread of misinformation must be in accordance with international human rights law.

    The resolution emphasizes that it is also the responsibility of businesses, including online platforms and social media companies, to ensure that their business objectives do not infringe on human rights. They should not be allowed to use their platforms to spread false information that could lead to discrimination, hatred, enmity, violence and division.

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  • India likely to reopen Kartarpur corridor tomorrow.

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    The Indian government on Tuesday said it was re-opening the Kartarpur corridor that connects Sikh shrines in India and Pakistan. Pakistan and India had closed the corridor in March 2020 to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday decided to meet the demands of thousands of Sikh pilgrims in the neighboring country and agreed to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor. A formal notification in this regard is also likely to be issued later, a central leader of the Shiromani Committee of India told the Express Tribune.

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    Pakistan authorities had already announced their decision to reopen the corridor earlier this month. The country is likely to allow around 8,000 Sikh pilgrims from around the world to participate in the birthday celebration. However, the Sikh community in India was awaiting New Delhi’s decision. Two days ago, the head of the Shiromani Committee, Bibi Jagir Kaur, had also written a letter to PM Modi in this regard.

    Following Pakistan’s and the community’s demand to reopen the corridor, India will open registrations for the pilgrims tomorrow (Nov 17) and the first set of around 250 Sikh pilgrims are said to arrive through the passage on November 19. Meanwhile, around 3,000 Sikh pilgrims from India are set to arrive in Pakistan via the Wagah border on November 17.

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    The authorities took the decision to reopen the peace corridor amid the 552nd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, Sikhism’s central figure that falls on November 19 this year. Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Kartarpur Sahib corridor will be reopened on Wednesday as decided by the Narendra Modi government. The visa-free 4.7-km corridor connects the Indian border to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.

    Shah said the decision would benefit a large number of Sikh pilgrims and reflected the reverence of the Modi government towards Guru Nanak and the community.

    “In a major decision, that will benefit large numbers of Sikh pilgrims, PM @Narendramodi govt has decided to re-open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow, Nov 17,” Shah wrote. “This decision reflects the immense reverence of Modi govt towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community,” he added.

     

    Shah said the government’s decision to reopen the corridor will further boost the joy and happiness across the country. “The nation is all set to celebrate the Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji on 19th of November and I am sure that PM @NarendraModi govt’s decision to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib corridor will further boost the joy and happiness across the country.”

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  • Man Hired Woman to Slap Him for Using Facebook, Elon Musk Reacts

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    Maneesh Sethi, a computer programmer from San Francisco, has now grabbed much attention for his Craigslist ad for a slapper that he posted back in 2012.

    Indian-American man Maneesh Sethi who founded a brand of wearable devices called Pavlok, hired Klara for $8 per hour, to monitor his computer screen and slap him every time he opened the networking website.

    In his 2012 advertisement for the job, Sethi had written, “when I am wasting time, you’ll have to yell at me or if need be, slap me.”

    Sethi apparently found out that he was spending close to 30 hours a week on Facebook and other social media sites that ate over 38 percent of his workweek, according to a report by HuffPost. After hiring Klara, Sethi told HuffPost that his productivity increased by 98 percent! During that process, Sethi actually got slapped quite a few times by his professional slapper.

    Other than being famous on Twitter, something else happened that led Sethi to question if this was the highest he could ever reach.

    A tweet describing Sethi’s solution to excessive social media addiction was noticed by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who reacted to the post. Sethi also took note of Musk’s reply and expressed his excitement in a reply.

    “I’m the guy in this picture. Is @elonmusk giving me two emojis the highest I’ll ever reach? Is this my Icarus flying too close to the sun moment? Was that implied by the fire symbols Elon posted? Time will tell,” he replied.

    Since most of us are guilty of using social media a bit too much, would you hire a professional slapper to help you increase your productivity? Let us know in the comments!

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  • ICNA Relief decorates a festival on Thanks-giving.

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    Seventh festival decorated by ICNA Relief on the arrival of America’s biggest festival, “Thanksgiving”. Gifts were distributed among the needy families. Children enjoyed a lot. Warm clothes, gloves, Jackets and food items were distributed among hundreds of people.The guest of honor was local legislator Carrié Solages and paid tribute to ICNA Relief services.

    Carry has said that ICNA always helped needy people. Its services cannot be forgotten during a global pandemic.

    ICNA Relief were also made special arrangements for children at the event. The children were overjoyed while playing with different toys; eat a variety of food, hot popcorns and cotton candy’s. The children’s joyfulness added colors to the event.On the occasion ICNA relief also set up a Free Medical camp. Blood pressure and sugar test was also conducted free of cost.Volunteers also play a key role in the success of ICNA Relief events, the strength of volunteers including people of all ages. From children to adults and elderly men and women are always ready to help needy.ICNA Relief aims to provide care and services to peoples of distress and disasters. Prayers are the key to success of ICNA Relief.

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  • Kashmiri seeks attention conference held at Brooklyn.

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    A joint meeting was held on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, to expose Indian atrocities and barbarism in Occupied Kashmir. Event was organized by the Pakistani and Kashmiri community by the name of Kashmiri seeks attention. The joint meeting began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.The meeting was attended by men, women and children. Participants also performed American, Pakistani and Kashmiri anthems together.While, addressing the participants, Special Guest and Consul General of Pakistan Ayesha Ali said that a large number of Pakistanis resides in US. They want to support their oppressed Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their struggle. We must be part of the political system here in US and use the power of our vote.

    The participants labelled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a terrorist.

    The United Nations should resolve the Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people and according the UN passed resolutions. The participants also reiterated their commitment to continue providing political, moral, diplomatic and legal support to the oppressed Kashmiris at all levels.

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  • Couple travel 1200 kms on Motorbike to perform Umrah

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    According to the Arab media, in a strange incident, the married couple Omar Abu Dawood and Asmaa Al-Ganzouri went from the Egyptian city of Tanta to Mecca to perform Umrah by motorcycle, on a trip belonging to the Egyptian Motorcycle Federation.

    According to Omar Abu Dawood, an Egyptian citizen, he loved motorcycles since he was a child, while he used to ride a bicycle at that time. Later, after watching videos of motorcycle enthusiasts, they decided to buy a motorcycle.

    Omar covered a distance of 1200 km on his journey from Tanta in Egypt to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia. Along with Omar, his wife, Asma al- Ganzouri, was also on the journey of about 48 hours.

    The wife, Asmaa, told the program I ask with a prayer that the journey from the Tanta Corniche to the hotel in Yanbu took about 48 hours. Omar continued, 48 hours are awake, driving 1200 kilos.

    According to the Egyptian couple, due to the lack of land routes between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, they had to board a boat during the voyage.

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  • Plane crashes in US Beaver Island, Four dead, two survive.

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    A plane crash on Beaver Island in the United States on Saturday afternoon causing four people were killed. There were also two survivors.

    Dual engine plane crashed while flying into Welke Airport on the evening of November 13, the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Office told to News channel.

    According to the US Coast Guard, two people including an 11-year-old girl and an adult male, were taken to McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey by helicopter after the crash.

    According to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash, the airplane that crashed was a Britton-Norman BN-2A.

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