Author: World News

  • New Jersey

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan met the Afghan refugees during a trip to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey on Thursday, according to a spokesperson for their foundation Archewell, Mail-Online reported.

    More than 10,000 Afghans migrated after Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Refugees accommodated temporarily at a compound in the base as part of Task Force Liberty.

    Harry and Meghan also visited a English learning classroom full of children, and spoke to several pupils who practiced phrases such as ‘nice to meet you’.

    According to Mail Online, The couple were pictured pointing at their heads as they led the class in singing Head, Shoulders, Knees And Toes.

    Meghan was pictured holding up a red pen, as the children shouted out the English words for colors they were learning that day.

    At last, couple thanked the teachers in particular for their efforts, and reminded them to take care of their own mental health as well.

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  • Lahore,

    Renown actor of Pakistan Television-PTV, Sohail Asghar passed away in Lahore today at 11:30 AM . Asghar had been suffering health issues, having gastric surgery recently. The actor had been admitted to a Lahore hospital for a week now. According to his family, his funeral will take place on Sunday in the Bahria Town, Lahore.

    Sohail was born and grown-up in the same city, and started off his career in the showbiz industry as an RJ for Radio Pakistan. He worked for a decade from 1978 to 1988, following which he started acting in theatre productions. He was known for his roles in TV serials such asLaag, Piyas, Chand Girhan, Khuda ki Basti and Kajal Ghar. Asghar made his film debut in 2003 with Murad.

    Actor Mohib Mirza tweet to remember the late actor, writing,

    Faysal Quraishi also tweeted

    The actor wrote on social media and requested fans and followers in May, 2020 for prayers. He was also shared a picture of himself from the hospital, during stomach surgery.

    “Fans, friends and family, Allah Almighty is with me always. I strongly believe in miracles. I believe in the power of love and prayers”.

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  • Texas,

    Muslim community in Dallas, Texas organized a fundraising event hosted by Democratic Leader Tahir Javed, Chairman Pakistan Business Forum Hafeez Khan, Dr. Khalid Mehmood, Dr. Naveed Claire and Mubashir Warraich. Special guest of the event is Jim Clyburn.While speaking on the event, US Congress leader of the majority Jim Clyburn, said that Democratic Party believes in serving all Americans without discrimination, due to this Democratic Party becomes people of all colors and races.

    President Joe Biden’s government is working on a priority basis for the immediate solution of public problems. The current problems, including inflation, are caused by the previous government. We cannot leave our nation in this crisis. Congressman Jim Clyburn added that President Joe Biden has a keen eye on public issues. The Medicaid bills presented by the government and controlling inflation will be passed soon. Their positive results will soon be before the people.Moreover, he added that medical treatment facility was beyond the reach of people. In US, Medicaid is available to low-income people in all Democrats ruling states, but Republicans are deprived of it. We have introduced a bill at the central level to provide free medical care to low-income Americans, which will be implemented as soon as it is approved.

    “There is a general impression that my support for North Carolina was instrumental in electing President Joe Biden”, But I would say that he really deserved this victory. I supported the truth and this was also the last advice to me from my late wife. 

    Jim also said that doors of Democratic Party are open to all nationalities living in US without any discrimination. In our country, people of all races and religions will meet on important positions. The presence of more than ten Caucuses is proof; the Republican Party will not see any such impression.

    Former President Donald Trump has promoted racial hatred and that is not in America’s interest. “We are one nation and no one can divide us”. The host of the event, Muslim Democratic leader Tahir Javed, thanked Jim Clayburn and asked him to play a role in clarifying Pakistan’s position on the current Afghanistan situation. He said today’s event was aimed at raising funds for Congressman Jim Clyburn. The purpose was to introduce him among Dallas Muslim community.

    On the occasion, Dr. Naveed Claire introduced the audience individually to Jim Clyburn. Hafeez Khan, Chairman, Pakistan Business Forum, thanked the audience and said that he was grateful to Jim Clyburn who came here today to meet the community. While he is also grateful to all the attendees.Democratic candidate for Texas House District 92 Salman Bhojani, President Nadeem Akhtar, Young Democratic Leader Sana Syed from Dallas, Aftab Siddiqui, a member of Dallas Peace and Justice Center Board, president of Muslim Democratic Caucus, and other political and social figures also attended the fund raising event.

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  • Web Desk:

    In the US state of Ohio, a man was convicted of amputating his legs in front of a train in an attempt to get a large sum of money for insurance.

    According to the Blaze Trends, Sandor CS, a resident of a Hungarian village in Ohio, USA, got under the train in 2014 to get insurance money. Sandor had both legs amputated when he came under the train and was confined to a wheelchair, on the basis of which he contacted the insurance company and applied for a refund as per his policy.

    According to the report, the citizen was to receive a hefty sum of 2.4 million in insurance. When the company began investigating the matter, it was discovered that the citizen had deliberately approached the train and hung his legs against the tracks near the station as the train approached.

    When the investigation uncovered the 54-year-old’s cunning, the company filed a lawsuit against him, which has been pending for seven years, and now the court has ruled in his favor.

    The court sentenced a citizen who risked his life to obtain insurance money to two years in prison if convicted and to pay a court fee.

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  • Jalalabad,

    A blast at a mosque in Afghanistan rocks Nangarhar province, at least three people were killed and wounded more than 15 on Friday, a hospital official told news agency.

    The blast took place in Spin Ghar district of the eastern province, a active belt of Daesh group activity since August Taliban seized power.

    According to a Taliban official told to news agency that, “I can confirm a blast during Friday prayers inside a mosque in Spin Ghar district. There are casualties and fatalities.”

    The Afghan based Daesh group first emerged in Nangarhar in 2015 and has claimed responsibility for a series of bloody attacks in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power.

    One of the latest attack in early November, Daesh fighters conducted the Kabul National Military Hospital, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50.

    Earlier this year Deash attacks on two popular mosques with the ethnic minority Hazara community killed more than 120 people.

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  • Texas,

    The Pakistan Society of North Texas (PSNT) in collaboration with Pakistani Consulate in Houston, occasionally holds source camps to bring consular services to the doorsteps of Pakistani-Americans.

    A one-day Pakistan Consular Services Camp was held on Saturday, November 20 at King Irving, Texas

    The camp will start at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. From this camp, incumbents will be able to verify their documents and register their birth certificate. In addition, complete information about Roshan Digital Account will also be provided.

    The camp administration has appealed to the community to wear masks and observe social distance.

    Visa, Passport and NICOP services will not be available at the Consular Services Camp. Interested candidates can contact Pakistan Consulate Houston website.

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  • Web desk,

    Australia won the toss in ICC T20I second semi-final and decides to bowl first on Thursday at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. There are few records was set during this semi final.

    Half-centuries from Muhammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman helped Shaheens total of 176 for the lost of 4 wickets.

    While, skipper Babar Azam and opening partner Mohammad Rizwan together have scored more runs in their partnership this T20 World Cup than any other batting pair at any T20 World Cup.

    According to Wisden, “The duo have amassed 402 runs together.”

    Wicket keeper Rizwan became the only batsman who scored 1,000 T20I runs in 20 innings of a calendar year.

    Moreover, Babar broke yet another record of India’s Virat Kohli during the semi-final clash. He became fastest 2,500 T20I runs achieved in 62 innings. Previously, the record was held by Kohli, scored 2,500 T20I runs in 68 innings.

    It is to be noted that Pakistan have never defeat Australia in an ICC event’s knock out stage. Shaheens also go against history as 10 out of 11 matches won by the bowling first.

    Australia play final Match of ICC T20I on Sunday November 14  against New Zea-Land

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  • King Salman bin Abdul Aziz issued a royal decree on Thursday about granting citizenship to highly talented, qualified and innovative expatriate in the Kingdom, state press agency SPA said.

    The royal order allows expatriates with special skills in the legal, medical, scientific, technological, cultural and sport fields to obtain Saudi citizenship. The move is aimed at driving development forward and diversifying the economy, The new system would allow experts and investors to establish deeper roots in the country.

    Citizenship is difficult to obtain in the Gulf as it is not traditionally offered to foreigners and expatriates.

    The decision also aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 that aims to enhance a business friendly environment that is attractive to qualified professionals. The move to grant citizenship is also part of economic and social reform plans by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It will enable scientists, intellectuals and innovators from around the world to make the kingdom a hub for brilliant minds.

    In December 2019, the Kingdom announced it was planning to grant citizenship to distinguished professionals, and opened its doors to foreign tourists for the first time as part of the Vision 2030, in which expanding the kingdom’s tourism sector is a crucial aspect of the program.

    Announced in 2016 by the Crown Prince, Vision 2030 is an ambitious scheme that intends to completely reshape the kingdom’s economy into one that is self-sufficient, developed and diversified, and become a global investment powerhouse.

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  • Web Desk:

    A Pakistani-American man, Danish Baig, was among the eight people who died in a stampede during rap star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas on November 5. The deaths happened near the stage when the crowd surged towards it.

    Danish, 27, whose family migrated to the US from Karachi, had also died in the tragic incident while trying to save his fiancée, Olivia Swingle, according to his family.

    “He managed to get it to where she was able to get out,” Danish’s brother Ammar Baig told PEOPLE magazine in an interview. He said that Danish was separated from Olivia, 25, in the chaos.

    “Somehow, the ambulance managed to get to her, and then, by the time they got to my brother, they tried resuscitating him. And they said that before they got to the hospital, he couldn’t make it.” Ammar, described the scene as recounted by their younger brother Basil Baig, who was also in attendance at Friday’s concert.

    Danish and Olivia, who both worked at a telecommunications company, had traveled from Dallas to Houston after months of planning to listen to Scott and other artists in the concert.

    “He would always take care of his fiancée. He would always get her whatever she wanted. They would always have goals, plans, all these things he had in his mind for them,” Ammar said of the couple.

    “He just started his life.” “We just want prayers for him,” Danish’s brother added.

    Ammar blames poor organization and lack of security at the event for his brother’s death.

    “What happened to my brother is not right, and it’s unjust, and we’re going to find justice for him,” he added.

    After a funeral service on Sunday, Danish was buried in Colleyville in the Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas, as his family and community member mourned his tragic loss.

     

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  • Islamabad,

    Amir Khan Muttaqi Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan’s has arrived Pakistan on a three-day visit, News channel reported.

    According to the report, a high-level delegation of the Taliban-led Afghan government also accompanied Muttaqi.

    During visit, acting foreign minister will hold meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan, his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and other Pakistani government officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

    The Afghan delegation will also take part in the Troika Plus meet on Afghanistan which is set to start on Thursday, November 11. Special representatives from China, the Russian Federation, the United States and Pakistan will also participate to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

    Pakistan has still not recognized the caretaker setup in Afghanistan. Earlier, FM Qureshi, visit to Kabul, had told the media that he invited Mutaqqi to attend the Troika Plus meet.

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  • Web desk:

    According to Siasat Daily, Kuwaiti actress and singer Shams Bandar Al-Aslami has offered to marry US billionaire and Microsoft founder Bill Gates through a tweet.

    The Gulf singer on Friday, November 5, 2021, took to Twitter and re-published a tweet talking about Gates’ prediction years ago, of possible terrorist attacks in which the smallpox virus would be used to inflict maximum damage.

    In her tweet, Shams expressed her admiration for Gates and wrote, “This man is smart. He is the luminary of the current digital age. I like his foresight and knowledge of what will happen in the future. I am offering him marriage; do you expect him to agree???”

    The tweet sparked local controversy, grabbing the attention of many Gulf Arab outlets and causing social media users across the region to mock her.  Local and regional media reported the news of her proposal to marry Bill Gates, prompting the singer to respond, saying her tweet was misinterpreted. As per the media reports, later Shams said she wasn’t serious about her offer and that the tweet was nothing but sarcasm.

    Shams later clarified that she was joking and berated the media for misunderstanding her tweet.

     “I understand that some people in the general public may not have enough awareness to understand my tweet was a joke, but press and media understand are also taking it seriously… how were you not able to pick up on the sarcasm?”, she said.

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  • Web desk,

    Malala Yousafzai got married to Asser in Birmingham, the education activist revealed on Twitter Tuesday.

    Malala wrote on a twitter, we “marked a precious day” in a small nikah ceremony with Asser.

    The activist seeks everyone’s prayers for her married life.

    Malala also posted four photos posing alongside her newlywed husband, Asser from the nikkah ceremony, well her parents, Ziauddin Yousafzai and Toor Pekai Yousafzai also seen in photos.

    Malala wore a melon-pink outfit with gold embroidery. Her nikkah pictures were captured by her friend, photographer and visual journalist Malin Fezehai.

    PPP leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari congratulates Malala and hoped that the newly-wedded couple find every joy together.

    “May your journey be blessed at every turn. Sending you love & duas,” Aseefa said.

     

    Filmmaker Jemima Goldsmith also congratulated the couple.

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  • Coney Island,

    The accused, who was allegedly tortured yesterday an elderly worshiper Muhammad Azam at Makki Mosque, was identified and caught by community members while he was standing on Coney Island Avenue and handed over to the police.

    According to the previous record of accused, he was identified as Zeeshan Ahmed and has already been imprisoned in various cases.

    According to reports, the mental health of accused is not right.

    Few months ago incident took place of breaking the glass of mosque main door located on Cortelio Road. The same person is also suspected in this event.

     

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    Unidentified miscreant brutally tortured a worshiper in Makki Mosque.

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  • New York,

    Leading social activist of Pakistani-American community, Baza Rohi held press conference in New York with Farasat Chaudhry and her friend Iram.

    According to Baza Rohi, two days ago, “Day of Dignity” event was held, our Vice Council General, Mr. Nawab Adil Khan came to attend the event on behalf of Ayesha Ali

    When he arrived, I took him on a visit a place where our stalls were set up. A man arrived across the road named Khawaja Farooq. He has been rude as he arrived and harassed me while abuse in hard tone.

    Moreover, he also added that why you are organizing this event. Next time, don’t go. If it happens again, you will be responsible for the consequences.

    Mr. Adil interfered and has tried to stop him. He asked him “why you are talking to a woman in this tone”

    then he abused Nawab Adil Khan repeatedly.

    We both ignored and walked forward but he was abusive from behind. I got a little bit angry and turned around, we have just made an eye contact, in that time he crossed the road and left.

    After the program (Day of Dignity) ended, I called 911. The police arrived and I described the whole incident to the police and I also told NYPD that I will also provide CCTV footage.

    My whole premises outside and inside is monitored by CCTV including the place where we are sitting at the moment. Everything can be seen and heard clear.

    I have reported to police and police lodged the report.

    Baza added that, definitely, I will not leave this incident here. I will take it further. If it happens to me today and with my organization then tomorrow it can happen anywhere.

    We have to stop this thing here.

    One of the things that disturbed us is that we think our community should not be discredited for complaining such incidents.

    If someone abuses, harassed and leaves easily, community member said, “Don’t resist, leave the incident.” The consequence of suppressing such incidents is culprits encouraged and then start attacking everyone just because we are silent.  But I will not remain silent on this matter. Wherever I have to go, I will do whatever I have to do. I will not suppress the situation, Baza added.

    According to Rohi, he already served three-year sentence for harassing a woman. Te woman complained to the US government from Pakistan and here the law enforcement agencies caught him.

    In this regard, a case has been filed in the Court against him. All the evidences, phone call records, whatever threats he made, came out. He have been convicted and jailed for three years and recently released from jail.

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  • Web Desk:

    Adnan Sami received the fourth-highest civilian honor, Padma Shri Award, November 8 for his contribution to the field of performing arts. The award was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

    The official Twitter handle of the President of India tweeted a photo of Adnan Sami receiving the Padma Shri Award, and wrote, “President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Adnan Sami Khan for Art. He is a world-renowned and celebrated music composer, concert pianist, singer, and actor.”

    Singer Adnan Sami thanked veteran singer Asha Bhosle after he was honored with the Padma Shri award. He said that she played a very important role in his career. In an interview with The Quint, Adnan Sami expressed his gratitude towards his family and Asha Bhosle after receiving the award.

    “Apart from my father, my mother, and my wife Roya (Sami Khan), I would like to thank everybody I’ve met in my life. Also, everybody who has worked with me, especially Asha Bhosle because my first record that came out in India was a duet with her. She played a very important role in my career,” he said.

     

    He also said, “I wouldn’t have gotten this honor if not for the love I’ve received from the people of India. This is one of the most prestigious and incredible moments of my life and I’ll never be able to thank God enough for it…You know, we’re in Delhi and it’s one of my favorite places in the world because some of the most amazing things have happened to me in Delhi. I got my citizenship here. I got my Padma Shri here. We’re celebrating with family and friends. I’ll keep pinching myself till it sinks in.”

     

    After being conferred with Padma Shri, Adnan spoke to news agency ANI and said, “Sometimes you don’t have words to express yourself. Thankful to Govt. Thankful to people, nothing is possible without them. I dedicate this to my father-mother. It’s not only an honor but also a responsibility, which I’ll try to carry out well.” Adnan is known for his songs including Lift Kara De, Kabhi Toh Nazar Mila and Bhar Do Jholi Meri, among many others. Born in Pakistan, he applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 and became a citizen of the country in January 2016.

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  • Coney Island Avenue,

    The incident took place at New York’s Makki Mosque. An unidentified miscreant brutally tortured a worshiper, Muhammad Azam while he was talking to his friend Mohammad Bashir at Makki Mosque on Coney Island Avenue in Borough Brooklyn, New York.Another happening after a couple of months has caused a wave of anger and concerns among the Muslim community

    It is visible in CCTV footage obtained by New York Police Department, that after the prayers an unidentified man came down from above, Muhammad Azam asked young man,

    “What were you doing upstairs?”

    The angry young man became hyper and out of control at this question, spoke a little bitterly and tried to attack on the worshiper. Then he closed the door of the mosque, picked up a stick and severely beat the elderly worshiper and then fled from Makki Mosque.The mosque management reported the incident to NYPD. Complaint was registered after which investigation started and NYPD obtained CCTV footage from the management.

    Earlier, few months ago, incident was also took place at a mosque located on Cotelio Road, a young man attacked and broke mosque windows. The suspect has not yet been arrested.

    Recently, the police had registered a case against Ishtiaq Ahmed, a volunteer of Makki Masjid, but he was proved to be a liar and acquitted Ishtiaq Ahmed.

    Such incidents continue to increase the sense of insecurity among the Muslim community.

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  • Web Desk:

    According to the Arab News, Saudi Arabia is introducing the world’s first flying museum, highlighting archaeological finds on a plane journey between the capital and the ancient city of Al-Ula.

    On a flight from Saudi Arabia to the historic city of Al-Ula, passengers will be shown a view of the museum in the air. The guests were warmly welcomed on the first flight, a joint venture between the Royal Commission for Al-Ula and the national flag carrier Saudia.

    The flight was organized to highlight the importance of the historic city of Al-Ula. The flight identified only a small part of the archeological site and also showed a sample of artifacts found during excavations, which are currently being researched by experts.

    Passengers will also be able to watch a Discovery Channel documentary called “Architects of Ancient Arabia” that was released this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The video shows a team of international archaeologists investigating a set of ancient stone structures in Saudi Arabia

    Photo Courtesy: Albilad

    Rebecca Foote, director of archaeology and cultural heritage research at the commission, will provide an introduction to the documentary during the trip and give an explanation about the artifacts featured in the museum.

    She said: “There is a major load of work ongoing in Al-Ula by local and international archeologists, and yet we are just beginning to understand the complicated nature of Al-Ula’s past. I am looking forward to sharing more information about our work with passengers of the Museum in the Sky trip, operated by Saudia.”

     

    Philip Jones, the commission’s chief destination marketing officer, said the museum would highlight the importance of the archeological work being done in Al-Ula, which the commission believed was the “biggest archeological program” in the world at this time.

     

    Khaled Tash, vice president of corporate communications at the airline, said the museum was a continuation of the “ongoing cooperation” with the commission to highlight Al-Ula’s rich heritage and promote it globally as a tourist destination.

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  • Web desk,

    Pakistan cricket team’s another victory and captain Babar Azam record making inning of 66 runs against Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup match in Sharjah on Sunday.

    Baber, made another record of most runs by a captain in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. His 4th half-century in the tournament leads Mahela Jayawardene’s of Sri Lanka.

    Babar has now on 264 runs in this tournament. Jayawardene had scored 201 runs as captain of Sri Lanka in 2012 ICC T20 World cup.

    He also surpassed Salman Butt 223 Run ICC T20 world cup 2010 record and also the leading runs-scorer, so far, England’s Jos Buttler scored 240 runs.

    Mean while, no other Pakistani could score more than 3 even after participating in multiple T20 World Cups, Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal and Shoaib Malik scored three 50’s in the history of T20 world cup.

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  • Foster avenue,

    Massive Fire reported at commercial building in Brooklyn, Coney Island, foster avenue around 8:30 am. No casualties were reported but Million dollars of loss has been reported in the fire incident. Fire department NY and NYPD rushes to the fire broke out scene and cool down the intensity of fire.Social figure of Pakistani community in New York Zakarya Khan owns Gyro king, Aziz butt’s owns fried chicken store and barber shop of another Pakistani-American severely affected, though flats on the upper floor was also affected by fire.Initially shot circuit is being considered the cause of fire. NYC fire department begins its Investigations and the cause of fire announced after final report.

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  • New Jersey,

    Milad held at the residence of New Jersey business personality Muhammad Ali Attari. A large number of young people, including prominent members of the community attended.Allama Maqsood Ahmad Qadri narrated while renowned Naat reciter Hafiz Karim Sultan and world renowned Naat reciter Alhaj Fasihuddin Soharwardi offered devotional Naats for Prophet Peace be up on him.Muhammad Ali Attari decorated his house with the pastings of Baitullah and Masjid-e-Nabawi on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. The audience enlightened their hearts by listening to Fasihuddin Soharwardi famous Naats. Allama Maqsood Ahmad Qadri urged the audience to spend their lives according to the principles taught by the Holy Prophet Peace be up on him. This is good for this world and the hereafter. Later, salam were offered to Sarkar Do Jahan Peace be up on him. At last, Allama Maqsood Ahmad Qadri prayed for the stability of the Islamic world, development and prosperity of Pakistan, eradication of Corona pandemic from all over the world and the complete end of the global economic crisis.Organizer Muhammad Ali Attari thanked all the participants for attending the Milad.

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  • Brooklyn,

    The American Council of Minority Women celebrated Day of Dignity with Islamic Relief in the Brooklyn area of ​​New York.On the Day of Dignity, winter clothes, warm clothes for children, school supplies, hygiene kits, hot meals, fresh fruits and vegetables and many other items were distributed. Its seems like a carnival.Speaking on the occasion, Baza Rohi, Chairperson of the American Council of Minority Women and a representative of Islamic Relief said that all this was possible only due to the cooperation of our donors and the joy of celebrating this day cannot be described.A medical camp was also setup on the day of Dignity. Doctors provides useful medical advice to the participants.Social figures from the Pakistani community, including Deputy Consul General Nawab Adil Khan, also attended.

    “Our community in New York is at the forefront of serving humanity and that’s our identity,” he said.

    Volunteers from the American Council of Minority Women and Islamic Relief are increasingly involved in distributing items to those in needs. Participants said that there is no substitute for the spiritual satisfaction that comes from helping one another.

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  • New York,

    Milad celebrations held at the home of Rohail Khalid, a Muslim officer of the New York Police Department and a Pakistani-American police detective in the month of Rabi ul awal. Fasihuddin Suhrawardy and other Naat Khawans offered devotion.A large number of Pakistani community members attended the enlightening ceremony which began with the recitation of Holy Qur’an. Leading Pakistani Naat Khawan Fasihuddin Suhrawardy graced the occasion and paid homage to the Holy Prophet Peace be upon him. Other Naat Khuwaan also offered Naats for Holy Prophet Peace be upon him. Participants in the gathering recited Durood-o-Salam along with Naat reciter Fasihuddin Suhrawardy.At Last of Milad-e-Sharif, all the participants together sent million of salutations to Mustafa Jan e Rahmat. After which all the guests were treated with a delicious meal at the end

    Rabi-ul-Awal is a very blessed month for the Muslim Ummah. Muslims around the globe celebrates the birth of Hazrat Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him with religious zeal and fervor.

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  • Web Desk:

    A primary school has asked both boys and girls to wear a skirt to classes in a bid to promote equality and show solidarity with a boy expelled from lessons in Spain.

    Teachers and pupils at Castle View Primary in Edinburgh, Scotland took part in the initiative for the first time on November 4, coined “Wear a Skirt to School Day.”

    The initiative follows the campaign La ropa no tiene género, Clothes have no gender which was launched in the Spanish city of Bilbao after Mikel Gomez, 15, was expelled from lessons and referred to a psychologist for wearing a skirt to school in November 2020.

    Castle View Primary School students came up with the idea themselves, which saw year six pupils and teachers wear skirts to school on Thursday.

    But the move sparked controversy with some saying the school should be ashamed for ‘screwing up’ children while others praised the school for promoting child-driven learning and encouraging their individual passions and ideas.

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  • Web Desk:

    New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams said he would take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin when he takes over City Hall at the end of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s term in January.

    Mr. Adams said on Twitter that he wanted to signal his intention to make New York the “center of the cryptocurrency industry”.

    “NYC is going to be the center of the cryptocurrency industry and other fast-growing, innovative industries! Just wait!”

    The value of bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has been highly volatile since it was created in 2009.

    Adams tweeted his intention to take paychecks in bitcoin, in response to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s pledge that he would take his paycheck in bitcoin after he was re-elected.

    “In New York, we always go big, so I’m going to take my first three paychecks in bitcoin when I become mayor,” Eric Adams wrote in a Twitter post.

  • Web desk,

    Hindus across the world and especially in Pakistan were celebrating the festival of lights called Diwali. The five-day festival of lights is typically celebrated by socializing, exchanging gifts and lighting oil lamps or candles to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. Many of celebrities and politicians took to social media to wish a happy Diwali to Hindu community for celebrating the joyous occasion.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan posted Diwali greetings on Twitter.

    While, Sindh Chief Minister house spokesperson Murtaza Solangi posted greetings on his twitter account.

    Actors Osman Khalid Butt and Armeena Khan also wished a very happy Diwali to Hindu community.

    Meanwhile, Actress Tooba Siddiqui and Zhalay Sarhadi took to Instagram Stories to wish their followers as well.

     

    Voice of South Asia (VOSA Tv) and its Team greets best wishes for Hindu community on the Festival of Lights- Diwali. Happy Diwali to Hindu Community.

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  • Long Island,

    A social and business personality of Pakistani community, Sajjad alias Moon Rizvi and Zaman Rizvi, mother Fatima Zahra, passed away on 4th of Nov at the age of 86.

    Funeral prayers were offered at the Long Island Mosque and Imam-bargah in New York, which was attended by family, relatives and close friends.Later body was shifted to Washington Memorial Cemetery, where a Noha was recited before the burial in memory of the Prophet’s grand-Son, Imam Hussein Radi Allah Anhu, and his mother, the Lady of Paradise, Bibi Fatima Zahra Radi Allah Anhu.Moon Rizvi and Zaman Rizvi’s mother were later buried with sighs and sobs. Every eye was weeping on the occasion.  The participants offered condolences to Moon Rizvi and Zaman Rizvi on the death of their beloved mother and exhorted them to be patient and prayed for her forgiveness and highest ranks.

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  • Brooklyn, New York City,

    Prominent renown activist of Pakistani American community in New York Asif Baig’s, elder sister was passed away in Manchester UK while Asif Baig resided in Brooklyn NY.

    A large number of Pakistani American community has expressed deep sorrow and grief and paid condolences to Asif Baig for the dismissal of his sister.

    Funeral and burial held at Manchester UK.

  • Web Desk:

    According to Hindustan Times, the next edge in line to be ruled is the air and humanity has done it already. But vehicles like the Xturismo intend to bring something a little more exciting to the skies above us.

    You may have seen flying cars in action in real life, or in videos. But Japan witnessed a flying bike whooshing past them, or hovering mid-air during a demonstration this week.

    Japanese company A.L.I. Technologies recently showed off its own take on a flying motorcycle thingy on a racetrack. Which isn’t as exciting as it sounds but it certainly is loud.

    During the demonstration, the XTURISMO Limited Edition flying bike was seen floating in the air with a roaring sound in front of the grandstand at the Fuji racing track. It was also seen slowly swirling in the air while drawing a figure of eight.

    ALI Technologies has already started to accept bookings for the XTURISMO Limited Edition from October 26. The company will only manufacture 200 units of these flying bikes. The price of the XTURISMO Limited Edition is 77.7 million yen, including tax and insurance premiums.

    The weight of the XTURISMO flying bike is about 300 kgs. The flying bike stands 3.7 meters in length, 2.4 meters wide, and 1.5 meters in height. It can only seat a pilot for now.

    According to the company, the flying bike has a cruising time ranging between 30 and 40 minutes. While the maximum speed of the hoverbike has not been disclosed by the company as of now, it was seen clocking around 100 kmph during the demonstration.

    Photo Courtesy: Internet

    President and CEO of ALI Technologies, Daisuke Katano said, “We started developing hoverbikes in 2017. It is expected that air mobility will expand in the future, but first of all, it is expected to be used in circuits, mountainous areas, at sea, and in times of disaster. I am happy to introduce it as the first step of the XTURISMO that is being done and as one of the new lifestyles.

    The company said that the delivery of the first units of these limited edition flying bikes will start as early as the first half of next year.

     

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  • Web Desk:

    According to the insideevs, at the ongoing COP26 climate summit where delegates from around the world have gathered to discuss matters concerning climate change, the UK startup has introduced its own solution to help power electric vehicles and reduce vehicular carbon emissions.

    A UK startup called Zip Charge introduced its portable electric vehicle charger. The portable charger Go is compact, about the size and shape of an average-sized carry-on suitcase, and weighs about 50-lbs. It has a 4 kWh (net capacity) battery and can charge an EV at 7.2 kW. However, larger versions will also be introduced, offering up to 8 kWh of net capacity.

    Photo Courtesy: insideevs.com

    In a little more than 30 minutes, the 4 kWh versions can add approximately 12 to 20 miles of range, depending on how efficient the EV is. The larger 8 kWh unit needs about an hour to fully discharge and will add roughly 25 to 40 miles of driving range.

    The Go is designed to be simple to use at home, work, and other destinations, wherever a driver parks their car. The unit is charged from any regular household outlet and can be used outside in any weather condition.

    Photo Courtesy: insideevs.com

    Therefore, it can be used by those that don’t have the ability to plug into a home charging station – they can charge anywhere with the Go. It can also offer peace of mind for those that are concerned with running out of charge in an EV. It’s small and light enough to be carried in the trunk.

    Photo Courtesy: insideevs.com

    The charger is due to be available to customers from the end of next year.

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  • Web Desk,

    Three critically endangered big-headed turtles hatched at London Zoo is a miracle for the endangered turtles reported kingdomstv.

    According to kingdomstv, just a few years ago their parents were in the hands of smugglers who tried to sneak them into Canada. They have then settled well into their new home at London Zoo (UK). The parents turtles (two males and two females), were slowly introduced to each other. Three years later, they finally mated and the new babies born.

    Photo courtesy Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Kingdom.TV

    They are threatened by hunting for their meat and the international pet trade and are classified as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of threatened species reported kingdomstv.

    According to Zoological Society of London (ZSL) reptile keeper Kimberley Carter said that

    ‘We had the expertise at ZSL London Zoo to give this solitary species the specialist care they individually needed, and we’re pleased that this dedicated work has paid off with these three hatchlings.’

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