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  • PTI NYC senior member Syed Wasim’s Mother, “Khadija Khatoon” passed away.

    New York,

    Prominent social figure of Pakistani-American community and senior member of PTI New York, Syed Wasim’s mother Khadija Khatoon passed away today at the age of 82 in New York. Khadija Khatoon has been severely ill for long time and has been hospitalized.

    Large number of Pakistani community paid condolences to Syed Wasim for dismissal of his Mother and prayed for her forgiveness and high ranks.

    Funeral prayers will be offered in New York and later buried at cemetery in New York.

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  • Ferocious winds, heavy rain as Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman

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    According to Reuters, Tropical Cyclone Shaheen slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious winds and heavy rain, flooding streets, prompting evacuations from coastal areas, and delaying flights to and from the capital, Muscat.

    The death toll from the cyclone rose to five on Monday while other fishermen from Iran remained missing as the storm moved further inland into Oman and weakened.

    Photo Courtesy: Reuters

    Authorities in Oman said they found the body of a man who disappeared when floodwaters swept him away from his vehicle. On Sunday, as the storm made landfall, they said a child similarly drowned and two people died in a landslide.

    When its eye crossed land, the cyclone was carrying winds of between 120 and 150 km/h (75 to 93 mph), Omani authorities said. It was throwing up waves of up to 10 meters (32 feet). Up to 500cm (20 inches) of rain was expected in some areas, raising the risk of flash floods.

    Photo Courtesy: Reuters

    Cyclones steadily lose their power over land and Shaheen was downgraded to a tropical storm after it cleared the ocean, the meteorology service said on Twitter.

    The national emergency committee said the power supply would be cut in al-Qurm, east of the capital, to avoid accidents. Aid agencies transferred more than 2,700 people to emergency shelters. Authorities said roads in the capital would be open only to vehicles on emergency and humanitarian work until the storm dies down.

    Photo Courtesy: Reuters

    In Iran, state television said rescuers found the body of one of five fishermen who went missing off Pasabandar, a fishing village near the border with Pakistan.

    Omani state television broadcast images of flooded roadways and valleys as the storm churned deeper into the sultanate, its outer edges reaching the neighboring United Arab Emirates which has issued warnings to residents that the storm was coming.

    Photo Courtesy: AFP

    Police in the United Arab Emirates were patrolling near beaches and valleys where torrential rains were expected to ensure the residents’ safety.

    Government and private-sector employees in al-Ain, on the border with Oman, were urged to work remotely on Monday and authorities called on residents to avoid leaving home except for emergencies, the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office said.

     “Authorities are working proactively around the clock to evaluate residential units in expected affected areas and transport families to safe locations until it is safe to return,” it said.

    Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence authorities called for caution in several regions from Monday to Friday in expectation of high winds and possible flooding, the state news agency reported.

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  • PASWO announces to organize Eid Milad un Nabi on 9th of October.

    New York,

    The PASWO (Pakistani American Skilled Women’s Organization), talented and working women organization of New York, arranges Milad-e-Nabi every year on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which is attended by Naat and Sana reciters from all over the world.

    Atiya Shahnaz, chairperson of the organization, has announced to hold online Milad on the arrival of Rabi-ul-Awal this year. Milad will start on Saturday, October 9; women from all over the world will be participates in online Milad.

    Atiya Shahnaz has said that it is her tradition to embrace Milad every year on the arrival of Rabi-ul-Awal which has been upheld this year as well by the grace of Allah.

    Atiya also added that in today’s modern world, distances have narrowed and the purpose of holding an online Milad is that daughters of Islam and lovers of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) live’s in any corner of the world, they can participate in this online Milad and express their devotions.

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  • Friends of Kashmir held a ceremony in Dallas.

    Dallas, Texas,

    Chairperson Friends of Kashmir Ghazala Habib, Irfan Fazal and President of Pakistan Society of North Texas Abid Malik welcomed Shahriar Khan Afridi, on his arrival in Dallas. Shahriar Afridi is also the Chairman National Kashmir Committee.

    At the beginning of ceremony, Participants introduced to the Chairman National Kashmir Committee, while Shehryar Afridi said that it was his good fortune that he was among the thoughtful Kashmiris of Dallas today.

    A large number of young Kashmiris were also present at the event. Shehryar Afridi dedicated his speech to young Kashmiris and said that our young children to understand the Kashmir issue are the need of time and for this they have to work hard and strive at their level.Speaking on the occasion, Shahriar said that Kashmiris are being treated worse than animals; there is one doctor for 4,000 Kashmiris affected by Covid-19 while the Indian government has imposed one soldier on every 9 Kashmiris. We will not remain silent on India’s inhumane atrocities, Kashmir Committee has mobilized globally, and we will show the world the true face of India. Economic benefits or relationships cannot take superiority over humanity. Chairman National Kashmir Committee recounted the Indian atrocities committed by the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Afridi also said that Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has given us a free hand to Kashmir Committee and reiterated his commitment that this committee and all its members including me will remain active and expand the scope of efforts to the global level.

    Now the purpose of our life is humanity and we will not compromise on Indian atrocities in Kashmir. For us, trade is not vital but humanity.

    Wherever there is abuse of non-Muslims in the world, including Pakistan, the whole international community raises there voice. India is committing inhumane atrocities on unarmed Kashmiris every day. This is against the principles of humanity, Afridi added.

    India has been influential on Google and other social media forums, the flow of information is one-sided and against the facts but we have started to counter it with our highly qualified and educated team. One way traffic will no longer run

    Shahriar Khan Afridi added that whether it was the Soviet Union or the American war in Afghanistan, we supported the United States and the world at every step. In return, more than 80,000 Pakistanis becomes the victim of terrorism. Country economy suffers and has lost more than one hundred and fifty billion dollars.

    In Kashmir, neither the dignity of children nor the senior citizen and women were safe. There are recent incidents like this but the world is not ready to listen to us.

    Ghazala Habib, Chairperson of Friends of Kashmir said that the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is to make the voice of Kashmiris to be heard all over the world. The Kashmir Committee is playing its full role but more aggressive diplomatic channel is needed for Kashmir cause. President Irfan Fazal, of PSNT, Abid Malik has said that every Pakistani living in the US there hearts were beating for Kashmir and we always been and will be with his Kashmiri brothers and sisters.

    The event was attended by a large number of Dallas elders including Dr. Amir Qureshi, Abid Baig, Dr. Mansoor, Iqbal Hassan, Dr. Riaz, Sheikh Asil, Hafiz Waheed and Khalid Ishaq.

    The event also featured the English version of “Curly Road” reflecting the current situation in Kashmir, which was widely appreciated by the audience.

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  • New York PPP workers celebrated 33rd birthday of Chairman Bilawal B.Z.

    New York City,

    Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s 33rd birthday was celebrated in the United States. Senior PPP leaders Chaudhry Sarwar and Ijaz Farrukh hosted Bilawal Bhutto’s birthday party at a local restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, which was attended by party workers.On the occasion, senior PPP leaders and activists said that PPP is a symbol of democracy in Pakistan and no one has the ability and vision that Bilawal Bhutto has to take Pakistan out of the current challenges and crisis.The PPP workers participated in the event discussed the country present situation and the problems faced by PPP workers and public.At last participants cut the birthday cake ofheir chairman Bilawal Bhutto.

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  • 36th annual procession will be held in Coney Island, New York

    Coney Island, New York City,

    Lovers of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) celebrates the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal with religious fervor, devotion and respect all over the world. The 36th annual procession is also being held in New York this year, the procession jointly organized by Anjuman Ghousia in collaboration with Allama Iqbal Community Center.A news conference was arranged to finalize the program for this noble cause. Malik Nasir Awan, Safdar Shah including Taswar Gilani, of Anjuman-e-Ghousia, said that procession in Coney Island would begin on Saturday, October 17 at 10 am and the end will be at the Makki Mosque. The procession will start with breakfast in view of previous traditions. The president of Allama Iqbal Community Center also attended the meeting

    The Malik Nasir Awan congratulates the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi and said that the last prophet is a mercy for the whole world. Celebrating the birth of Prophet Peace be upon Him with religious fervor is a pride for every Muslim.Naat reciters will also deliver their Qalam on the way of processions. The management of procession has appealed to all the people of Islam to participate in the procession, so that everyone can enjoy the blessings of this blessed occasion.

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  • Legendary comedian Umer Sharif passes away.

    Web Desk:

    Pakistani comedian Umer Sharif has passed away, confirms wife Zareen Umer’s sister. Three days after his stay in Germany, Pakistan’s legendary comedian was expected to resume his travel to the United States for medical treatment, but the departure was postponed due to a critical condition.

    Umer Sharif had been admitted to a hospital in Germany’s Nuremberg on Wednesday after his health condition deteriorated during his flight to the United States. The comedian was diagnosed with multiple ailments including coronary conditions. He was shifted to the hospital after the air ambulance carrying Umer Sharif made a scheduled landing in Germany.

    Photo Courtesy: Internet

    He was due to travel to the US last week but he could not because of his deteriorating health condition. The federal and provincial governments were assisting in the medical treatment of the celebrated artist.

    Sharif started his career as a stage actor in 1974 at the age of 14 and released his plays on audio cassettes for the first time in 1980. The artist was known as a TV, stage actor, and film director. He became very popular not only in the country but also across the border as well. He has worked in showbiz for nearly 50 and has performed in dozens of plays, stage theaters, and live shows.

    Soon after the news of his death broke, fellow artists and celebrities took to social media and offered condolences to the family.

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  • West Indies won APL final by defeating team Paks.

    New Jersey,

    The American Premier League-APL ended after thrilling matches. Cricket fans remained attached to the league from the beginning to end of the series. There are the rules of the playground and that is one wins and the other lose.The West Indies won the APL-American Premier League with their out class performance. Team Pax’s spirit was so high after the defeat and the crowd was very supportive during the match.Team Pax won the toss and bat first. While batting team scored 156 runs for loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. In the second innings, West Indies chase the target on second ball of the 19th over and won the trophy by 7 wickets.

    The players of the team worked hard and by winning the tournament they proved that no matter how strong the opponent is, victory can be achieved with a well-organized strategy.Michael Wirk is the owner of the winning team. He also announced that he would also play next year in APL and appreciating J Mir’s efforts for organizing APL.

    J. Mir’s services to the APL were greatly appreciated by the people. The APL management stance is that they have received support and encouragement at every turn, thanks for this. APL draw people’s attention to cricket in USA.

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  • CDC issues urgent alert for pregnant women not vaccinated against Coivd-19

    Web Desk:

    According to NBC News, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday issued its strongest guidance to urging pregnant women to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

    According to the CDC, the lack of vaccination has led to more than 125,000 cases, 22,000 hospitalizations, and 161 deaths among pregnant women with COVID-19. Twenty-two of those deaths came in August alone, the highest number on record for a single month. Yet, less than a third of pregnant women have been vaccinated, the agency reported.

    Photo Courtesy: Getty/Thinkstock

    Data from hospitals across the country show that roughly 97% of pregnant women who were hospitalized with a confirmed case of COVID-19 were unvaccinated. Along with the risks of severe illness and death for pregnant and recently pregnant women, the virus also puts babies at increased risk of preterm birth and admission to the ICU, according to the CDC.

    The CDC strongly recommends the shot for women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or who may want children in the future.

    It’s well proven that people with underlying health conditions and pregnancy are at high risk for Covid complications. One of the main complications of Covid during pregnancy is preterm birth, which puts a newborn at risk, as well. In general, premature babies are more likely to have compromised respiratory function because of their underdeveloped lungs. But if a premature baby with underdeveloped lungs ends up with Covid, that newborn is at risk for additional breathing issues.

    “I strongly encourage those who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to talk with their health care provider about the protective benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine to keep their babies and themselves safe,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky in a statement.

    Doctors say that communicating the risks of Covid to pregnant women is neither easy nor straightforward. Many such women loathe getting the shots, sometimes falling prey to misinformation about the vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.

    The CDC, which announced there was enough data to deem the vaccine safe for pregnant women last month, issued the alert to accelerate vaccinations to protect higher-risk pregnant women and their unborn children.

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  • NYPD MOS and US Troops arrived to help Afghan Refugees

    New Jersey,

    Thousands of Afghan refugees have arrived to United States since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. These refugees have been sheltered in temporary shelter homes in a military base camp in New Jersey.

    New York Police Department’s, Capt. Adeel Rana, president of the Muslim Officers Society, MOS members, community affairs officers and other Muslim organizations reached out to help Afghan refugees.Essential supplies have been brought to New Jersey in several trucks to help Afghan refugees, including food, clothing, baby milk toys and other essentials.US troops, including Muslim New York police officers, are taking part in the relief effortU.S. officials had announced asylum for refugees, while immigration and bio-metrics process of Afghan refugees, is also being initiated.

    Thousands of Afghans fled from the country to seek refuge in United States after the Taliban took controlled.

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  • PTI USA chapter Inter-party Election-2021, 83 percent poll turn out.

    New York city,

    PTI inter-party Elections 2021 held in United States, tough competition was between groups in New York and Virginia

    The Insaf Tigers defeated New York United panel in New York while the Johnny Rana United panel in Virginia defeated PTI Washington.

    Amjad Nawaz, President

    Amjad Nawaz from New York elected as President, Khawar Baig elected as Vice President and Johnny Bashir from Virginia have been elected President of PTI.

    According to the poll results, out of 2733 voters, 2270 cast their votes and the poll turnout was 83%.

    In New York, the Insaf Tigers got 578 votes, compared to New York United panel’s got only 167 votes.

    Junaid Bashir

    Similarly, in Virginia, Johnny Rana PTI United panel got 857 votes while PTI Washington got 668 votes.Some candidates were elected unopposed in many states, Sam Khan from New Jersey has been elected unopposed as President, Munir Khatana from Maryland also elected unopposed as president and Waqar Khan has been elected unopposed General Secretary.

    Munir Khatana

    Similarly, Zia-ur-Rehman from Connecticut and Rashid Bukhari from Texas have been elected unopposed as president.

    According to PTI sources, unopposed President Munir Khatana from Maryland could be nominated as a candidate for the post of President of PTI USA in near future. If Khatana elected, then current Secretary-General Waqar will be assigned the responsibilities of President of Maryland.

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  • A prophecy fulfilled, a promise kept, Rolls-Royce announces first fully electric car

    Web Desk:

    Rolls-Royce will roll out its first full-electric car in 2023 on its way to shifting to selling only battery-powered cars after 2030.

    The ultra-luxury brand’s first two-door electronic vehicle will be the Spectre coupe, built on the same aluminum architecture that currently braces all the company’s models.

    In a historic announcement, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars declared, that on-road testing of its first fully electric motor car is imminent. Rolls-Royce’s shift to electric cars is the most significant moment in the company’s history. In announcing this inspiring moment for the marque, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chief Executive Officer, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, said:

    “Today is the most significant day in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars since 4th May 1904. On that date, our founding fathers, Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce, first met and agreed that they were going to create ‘the best motor car in the world’.

     

    “The cars they created, introduced to the world a true luxury experience and secured for Rolls-Royce the ultimate pinnacle position that it continues to occupy, unchallenged, to this day.  The marque has continued to define the very best in internal combustion motoring for more than a century”.

    According to the company’s CEO, it is not a prototype car and will be available at the end of 2023. He feels proud as the company starts using the On-Road Testing Program for its extraordinary product.

     “I am proud to announce that Rolls-Royce is to begin the on-road testing program for an extraordinary new product that will elevate the global all-electric car revolution and create the first – and finest – the super-luxury product of its type. This is not a prototype. It’s the real thing, it will be tested in plain sight and our clients will take first deliveries of the car in the fourth quarter of 2023,” Torsten Müller-Ötvös.

    https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en_GB/spirit-electrified.html?focus=video

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  • US successfully tests Mach 5 hypersonic missile

    Web Desk:

    Capable of traveling more than five times the speed of sound, new generations of missile systems are being designed for speed, stealth, and surprise.

    According to Reuters and AFP, the United States tested an advanced hypersonic missile system last week that will “offer next-generation capability” to the US military, the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said on Monday. The test flight comes just a few months after Russia tested a similar missile.

    The US missile system, called a “Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept” (HAWC), a co-development of DARPA and the U.S. Air Force, successfully separated from the launching plane, presumably a B-52 and, a few seconds later, fired its scramjet engine and accelerated to a cruising speed faster than Mach 5.

    The US missile system was developed by the aerospace and defense giants Raytheon Technologies and Northrop Grumman. The test was the first of this weapon’s class since 2013, the Pentagon said.

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  • Sikhs demonstrated in Germany against farmers reforms of India.

    Matiullah, Germany,

    The Punjabi community, the Gurdwara Management Committee and the Panthic organization in Germany organized the demonstration.

    Sikh leader Teja Singh has said that 3% Brahmins were ruling on us by dividing us. The day is not far away when our hands on your collars. There are 250 million Muslims living in in India. Muslim, Hindu and Sikh Brotherhood is the real heir of India. These 3% rulers also want to take over our businesses.

    Teja Singh also said that farmers have been on strike for almost two years out of which more than 700 peoples have lost their lives so far, but the Sikh community is not hopeless. We will continue this sit-in protest till our last breath.

    In mid of June, Government of India enacted three Farm Ordinances relating to agricultural products, their sale, storage, agri-marketing and agrarian reforms, with one bill passed by Lok Sabha on 15 September 2020 and the other on 18 September 2020.

    Later on September 20, 2020, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills and third on September 22, while the President of India signed and approved the bills on September 28, 2020, thus turning them into law and pass this black law.

    Teja added that more than thirteen months have passed but the Sikh community is still standing firm and their women were also fully support to them. In India alone, more than 500 organizations are involved in farmers protests.

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  • Foreign Minister Qureshi met with Kashmiri leaders at Pakistan House.

    Muqeem Ahmed, U.K.

    Pakistan House London hosted a meeting with Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi and renowned British Pakistani leaders and community representatives from Kashmir.

    The Foreign Minister praised the positive role of Pakistani Kashmiri community for highlight Indian atrocities in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir during the meeting. Shah also described the advancements of Government of Pakistan on Kashmir cause.

    According to Foreign Minister, Government of Pakistan relying on international credible sources. Government had recently compiled a dossier and submitted to UN and detailing more than 3,000 war crimes committed by the Indian occupying forces.

    Foreign Minister Qureshi mentioned the recent debate on Occupied Kashmir in British Parliament. He said that this debate on Occupied Kashmir had once again exposed the atrocities and human rights violations of the Indian occupying forces. FM also encouraged the British Pakistani community to play its role in exposing the ongoing human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir.

    The Foreign Minister assured the Kashmiri leadership that Pakistan would continue to provide full political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris till they achieve their right to self-determination as per UN Security Council resolutions.

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  • Saif Nagra set an example for humanity.

    Queens, New York,

    A dinner hosted by Muhammad Asif and others in honor of Saif Nagra. He is the owner of Dera Restaurant located at Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. Dinner was attended by social and business personalities.Saif Nagra continues to distribute free meals to needy peoples from his restaurant during the Corona pandemic outbreak and lockdown. New York Pakistani Community and his friend appreciate his services.According to participants, community is proud on Saif Nagra, the way he has come to help of needy in the most difficult of times.At last, chief guest Saif Nagra thanked the host Muhammad Asif and other participants.

    Nagra added that “The first condition for helping humanity is passion. If we reduce our needs and desires in difficult times, we can support each other”.The Pakistani community participating in the event also discussed mutual issues. The community said that difficult times do not seem difficult if we all continue to support each other.

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  • French President comes under egg attack.

    Web Desk:

    According to Reuters, a man pelted French President Emm­anuel Macron with an egg while he was visiting a restaurant and hotel trade fair in the south-eastern city of Lyon on Monday. The egg hit his shoulder, but bounced off without breaking, as he walked through a crowd while a protester shouted “Vive la revolution” (long live the revolution).

    The assailant was quickly subdued and removed from the room, with Macron saying he would try to speak with him later.

    “If he has something to tell me, let him come,” Macron said at the International Catering, Hotel and Food Trade Fair (SIRHA). “I’ll go see him afterward.”

    It was a startling disturbance of the warm welcome by fair attendees for the centrist president, not least after he announced that restaurant tips paid by credit card would no longer be taxed.

    Eggs from irate protesters are a common occupational hazard for French politicians, and Macron is no exception.

    When he was still a candidate for the presidency in 2017, an egg exploded against his head during a crowded visit at the national agriculture fair in Paris. More recently, a man slapped him across the face while he was shaking hands with well-wishers in the southern city of Valence in June. The man was ordered to serve four months in jail.

    Macron’s security detail is expected to be on high alert in the coming months as the centrist leader multiplies his public appearances ahead of a widely expected re-election campaign.

    So far he has not officially declared his candidacy for another five-year term in voting set for April.

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  • “Day of Dignity” organized by APNA Community Center, NYC.

    New York,

    New York’s APNA Community Center celebrates “Day of Dignity” with Islamic Relief USA and Shore Front Toys. A back-to-school program was initiated to attract children’s to go back to school. A large number of children participated with their parents and it seems like a festival.Under this back-to-school program, school bags, supplies, halal meals, ice cream and toys were distributed to 500 children.While speaking on the occasion, Pervez Siddiqui, Chairman, APNA Community Center, Shazia Wattoo, Director and Iram Hanif, CEO, has said that in order to maintain a relationship with school and education for children, it is important to create interest among them, for better and quality education. Training of children is the guarantee of their successful future.The children enthusiastically participated in the program, their happiness doubled when they saw the decorated bags and toys at different stalls.The event was also attended by elected members of New York City Council and other U.S. officials, according to officials that real pleasure only comes by helping needy and sharing happiness.On the occasion, program department representative of Islamic Relief USA and the founder of Shore Front Toys has said that real bliss comes from distributing toys and gifts to children and that is un-describable.Participation of different organizations in back to school drive and distribution of school bags, supplies and other educational items among the children, has given the message that they want to see new generation prosper in field of knowledge.

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  • Chehlum processions held in Queens, New York.

    Queens, New York,

    Chehlum processions was held in the Queens area of ​​New York for the martyrs of Karbala. A large number of mourners including men, women and children’s attended and remembered the eternal sacrifice of the martyrs of Karbala for the sake of Islam.While addressing the Chehlum processions, scholars said that Immam Husain Aleh-Salam in Karbala had established the principle for the living world that truth can never bow to falsehood.The shabeeh of Alam and Zul Jinnah were also found in the procession. Earlier, minors also paid tribute to the martyrs of Karbala in a very unique way.The procession passed through its designated routes and ended in Queens. At last of Chehlum processions, prayers were offered for the triumph of Muslim Ummah against the falsehood.

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  • Former Afghan President Ghani’s Facebook page hacked

    Web Desk:

    Taliban have been vying for international recognition. Recently, the group claimed the right to represent Afghanistan in the United Nations General Assembly. However, most countries have remained skeptical and are yet to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

    Meanwhile, microblogging and social networking website Twitter has removed the verified badges from the accounts of various Afghan government ministries. The official social media accounts of several Afghan ministries are currently being handled by the Taliban since the announcement of an interim government in Afghanistan by the group.

    Photo Courtesy: AFP

    The accounts that have been deprived of the blue ticks include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Finance and the official account of the Afghan Presidential Palace, Arg. All these accounts were previously verified by Twitter. However, some of the previous Afghan government figures still have the verified badges.

    Photo Courtesy: Afghan Media

    On the other hand, hackers have taken over the former Afghan president’s Facebook page and are posting messages suggesting that people support the Taliban, according to his official Twitter account.

    A message posted to Ashraf Ghani’s Facebook page on Monday afternoon urged the international community to “interact with the current government,” as Ghani’s government no longer has control of the country.  The message added that the current rulers of Afghanistan need “a hand of friendship” in order for the country to prosper.

    Less than an hour later, Ashraf Ghani confirmed via a tweet that somebody had gained unauthorized access to his Facebook account.

    He tweeted, “Urgent: The official Facebook page of Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has been hacked since yesterday. Until it is retrieved, the content published from yesterday onwards on the Facebook page is no longer valid.”

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  • World tango dance championship won by Argentinian couples.

    Web desk,

    Two Argentinian couples won the world’s biggest tango competition, Buenos Aires hosted the competition on Saturday. At the end of festival dancers paid tribute to late legendary soccer player and long-time tango fan Diego Maradona.

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic competition held through a combination of in-person and virtual events, this year’s world tango dance championship involved around 800 dancers from 25 countries.

    The finals were staged in front of the illuminated Buenos Aires Obelisk at the heart of the Argentine capital.

    Couple Emmanuel Casel and Yanina Muzyka won the “stage tango” category, while Agustin Agnez and  Barbara Ferreyra were crowned winners of the “salon” category.

    Throughout the competition, songs and dances paid homage to Argentine sports great Diego Maradona, who died of a heart attack on November 25 last year at aged 60.

    Widely regarded as one of the best soccer players of all time, the captain of Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning team had recorded tango songs as an amateur singer and was known to show off his dancing skills at parties.

    The tango competition coincided with the reopening of Buenos Aires’ famed “milongas” or tango salons after the pandemic outbreak had forced them to shut for 18 months.

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  • Comedy Legend Umar Sharif’s flight confirmed on Monday morning.

    Karachi, Pakistan,

    Comedy legend Umar Sharif will fly to US on Monday (tomorrow) morning for medical treatment, reported Pakistan News channels.

    The air ambulance will land at the Karachi Airport at midnight tonight and will take off for the US in the morning.

    Umar Sharif is scheduled to be taken to the Karachi Airport at about 4:30am and the air ambulance will take off at 5:30 am.

    After two hours stay in Germany, Iceland and Canada, the air ambulance will land at Washington DC airport at 4 pm US time.

    By 5 pm on that day, Umar Sharif will be shifted to George Washington University Hospital.

    Earlier, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had allowed the air ambulance to land in Pakistan to take legendary comedian King Umar Sharif to US for treatment.

    According to the notification issued by CAA, the German aircraft will be taking renowned legendary comedian King to Washington for treatment. The air ambulance will land at the Karachi airport at 11pm on September 26, The call sign of air ambulance is 1264-IFA. Crew of five members will also come to Pakistan along with the captain of air ambulance.

    Air ambulance is owned by Jet ARENT FAI company. It will reach Karachi from Germany. Its refueling will be done at Karachi Airport before its departure to the US.

    The CAA has made all arrangements in connection with air ambulance which will take Sharif to the US.

    On the other hand, the legendary comedian will be treated at the George Washington University Hospital by a team of eight specialists, including Cardiologist Syed Tariq Shahab, actor Reema’s husband.

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  • First Pakistani American Fazal Abbas participates in NPC Championship.

    New York,

    Fazal Abbas, convened a press conference in New York with the President of PAYS-Pakistan American Youth Society Kashif Hussain, Ahsan Chughtai, Zunaira Ahsan along with his wife and father.Fazal, the beacon of a Pakistani family living in New York for decades, he have Wide chest, strong arms and rock-spirited. Young Pakistani-American has announced in a press conference to participate in next month’s NPC Bodybuilding Championships to be held on October 6 in Orlando, Florida. Fazal Abbas will be the first Pakistani to take part in the competition in US.Forty-two years ago Abbas’s father migrated to US from Faisalabad. While addressing in a Press conference, he said that bodybuilding is the passion of Fazal. I hope he will succeed in this championship and make Pakistan proud. While Abbas’s wife has said that her husband takes good care of his nutrition’s to strengthen his body.On the occasion PAYS team, Ahsan Chughtai, Zunaira Ahsan and Kashif Hussain also expressed their views and said that “We’ve always tried to introduce young people and new talent”. We also hoped that this sport will be encouraged in Pakistan as well.Fazal Abbas is very enthusiastic and hopeful to participate in NPC Championship and will succeed. New York-based Pakistani community appeals to compatriots to support Fazal Abbas in this NPC championship.

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  • “Sikhs for Justice” demonstrated against Modi at UN headquarters.

    New York,

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed today at UN General Assembly session. A large number of Sikhs and Kashmiri’s protested on the call of “Sikhs for Justice” in front of UN headquarters in New York today during the Modi’s address. Protestors chanted Modi Killer’s slogans. Protestors also held play cards with slogans against Modi’s and his role against Muslims, Sikhs and farmers.The Sikhs protestors participated in the demonstrations has said that a person like Modi is not capable of representing any country in a trustworthy body like United Nations. “Sikhs for Justice” and other Sikhs leaders also demonstrate in favor of Kashmiris and said that Kashmiris should be given their rights as per UN resolutions.While waving Khalistan flag, the protestors said that establishment of Khalistan is the right of Sikh nation and they should get this right very soon.Today hundreds of people were at one platform, their voices are one. Protests and demonstrations will continue till Modi government’s atrocities on Kashmiris, Muslims, Sikhs and farmers in India were stopped.

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  • Protest held in front of White House during Modi’s meeting with Biden.

    Washington D.C.,

    A protest held in front of White house on the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington to meet US President Joe Biden, a large number of Indian Sikhs gathered and waved the Khalistan flag. The Kashmiri community was also participated in the demonstration to show solidarity with the Sikhs. Protesters held banners and placards with slogans against Modi atrocities and demands for Modi’s return.On the occasion, Sikh leaders said that India calls itself the largest democracy in the world but Indian authorities has made life miserable for Sikhs in Punjab and Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir. We do not recognize such an extremist government.Sikh protesters demanded US president to binds Narendra Modi to provide basic human rights in India and enforce international law for minorities. The protesters also said that their protest would continue until Kashmiris and Sikhs get their rights

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  • P.M. Imran high-lightened Kashmir issue in full at UNGA address, F.M.

    New York,

    Pakistan Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi addressed the press conference in New York, and said that Prime Minister Imran Khan high-lightened Kashmir issue in full in his address to UN General Assembly session and exposed India’s intentions. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UN Munir Akram and Pakistan’s Ambassador to US Asad Majeed also present in Press conference.

    According to F.M. the US Secretary of State appreciated Pakistan’s role in the withdrawal of US and Nato forces from Afghanistan. The UNGA Secretary General discussed several issues including Afghanistan and Kashmir. The US Secretary of State also discussed US Pakistan bilateral issues and Afghan affairs.

    The Foreign Minister added that Prime Minister had conveyed the deteriorating situation of Afghanistan could more worsen further if international community does not pay attention. Immediate steps would have to be taken for the peace and tranquility for the people of Afghanistan. After a long time, there is hope for peace in the region. There is also a shortage of food in Afghanistan; no money to pay against the salaries of teachers and other staff.

    Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for decades. The Taliban’s success in Afghanistan was due to failed policies of Ashraf Ghani government and Ghani’s government in Afghanistan had lost public confidence.

     

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  • Derek Chauvin to appeal against George Floyd convictions

    Web Desk:

    According to Reuters, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of African-American man George Floyd in 2020 says he will appeal against his conviction. Derek Chauvin says there were issues with the jury at the trial and that it should not have taken place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    In documents filed on Thursday, Chauvin alleges that the trial judge abused his discretion at several key points of the case. Chauvin raised 14 issues about his prosecution, including the court’s denial of a request for a change of venue that he believed supported his request for an appeal.

    The former officer said he had no legal representative for the appeal process as the Minnesota police department’s “obligation to pay for my representation terminated upon my conviction and sentencing”, the Associated Press news agency reports. He has asked the Supreme Court to review an earlier decision to deny him a publicly-financed lawyer.

    Photo Courtesy: Reuters

    Chauvin said that in his opinion the judge abused his discretion when he denied requests to sequester the jury throughout the trial. Chauvin also listed issues with the trial itself, including the addition of the third-degree murder charge and the court’s failure to make an official record of numerous sidebars throughout the trial.

    Chauvin was sentenced to over 22 years in jail after kneeling on Mr. Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes. His death sparked mass protests against racism and police brutality in the US. He was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges were barred from owning firearms for life and was also told to register as a predatory offender. The verdict was seen widely as a landmark rebuke of the disproportionate use of force by the police against black Americans.

    Chauvin, 45, was given 90 days from the date of his sentencing on 25 June to appeal against his conviction.

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  • ‘You lied about WMDs’: Iraq war veteran blasts Bush in public

    Social Media Desk:

    A veteran of the United States invasion of Iraq, Mike Prysner, publicly called out former U.S. President George W. Bush, accusing him of lying about weapons of mass destruction and causing the deaths of a million Iraqis. The video has been making rounds on social media since Monday.

    “Mr. Bush, when are you going to apologize for the million Iraqis that are dead because you lied?” he asked. “You lied about weapons of mass destruction, you lied about connections to 9/11,” he said, referring to the terrorist attacks that destroyed New York’s World Trade Center.

    “You lied about Iraq being a threat,” shouted Prysner, who was interrupted by Bush telling him to “sit and behave.” The veteran says that Bush “sent him to Iraq in 2003.”

    “My friends are dead. You killed people. You lied,” Prysner managed to add before being forcibly removed by staff at the auditorium where the former U.S. president was delivering a speech at Beverly Hills.

    “My friends are dead because you lied,” Prysner shouted, telling Bush: “You need to apologize! Apologize!”

     

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  • Three killed in Dehli courtroom shootout.

    New Dehli,

    Three people were killed in a suspected gangland shooting inside a Delhi courtroom on Friday, causing panic in the premises, police said.

    According to Police, Incident occurred when a suspected gang leader appeared in court and two men who were sitting inside dressed as lawyers fired shots at him.

    Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said that two men appeared to belong to a rival gang and that police swiftly returned fire, killing two assailants. The target of their attack also died later in hospital, he said. Mobile phone images captured by people in the court premises in Rohini, in western Delhi, showed people running for cover while shots rang out.

    Arun Kumar, an official at the Rohini court, said lawyers should be given a special ID card to reduce the risk of impersonation.

    Sanjeev Nasiar, President of the Delhi Bar Association, said that lawyers would stay away from work on Saturday and review the security measures in courts.

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  • Khalistan flags hoisted outside World Hotel.

    Washington D.C.,

    Sikh protesters staged a sit-in outside the World Hotel on the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington. While Indian PM arrives US for UNGA address. Modi also met with several world leaders during his visit.

    Sikhs for Justice waved Khalistan flags outside the World Hotel and protesters chanted slogans against Modi and for Khalistan’s independence. Protestors also chanted slogans against Modi and for the liberation of Khalistan.

    Sikh organization also announces chase of Modi from White House to UN.

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