Pakistani community celebrates Defense Day in Berlin Germany, young Pakistani,s carried Pakistani flags in different cities and chanted slogans of ‘Long live Pakistan’ on the streets.
The Pakistani community expresses solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces and Martyrs on defense day. Participants said that our forefathers have sacrificed their blood for the foundations of Pakistan. We will never compromise integrity of Pakistan and allow any threat.
Professionals, political and social activists of the Pakistani community appreciated the sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan and said that we are proud of our Armed Forces. Thanks to their sacrifices, the Islamic republic of Pakistan is living peacefully.
The APNA Brooklyn Community Center hosted an event in honor of carried out the Malala Act by US Upper House and in honor of Pakistani American Woman.A large number of women from the Pakistani American community, including Democratic Party member and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Pakistan’s Consul General in New York Ayesha Ali, attended the event. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
The event was hosted by Iram Hanif, CEO APNA Community Center. She informed the participants about aims and objectives of APNA community center and services rendered to community.
Erum Hanif also added that we work closely with our elected officials and different cities agencies, well established other community based organizations and bringing more services. APNA has a trained case workers to provide them assistance applying for food stamp, Medicare, social security, disability and transportation for seniors.While, speaking on the occasion, special guest Hakim Jefferies, said that after approval the Malala Act, it would remove current economic barriers to higher education for women’s in Pakistan.Jeffries also added that funds that were provided to help in the education of Pakistani’s that at least 50% of these resources. Wait to the education of Pakistani girls and women’s, because if the women succeed, Pakistan succeed just like women here succeed, America succeed.
On the occasion, Consul General Ayesha Ali labelled Malala Act as a beacon of hope for girls ambitious for higher education in Pakistan.Consul General added that Malala Yousuf zai scholarship act intervened after Pakistani women, regardless person to be ordered bill and its price for her struggle, for inclusive and more education opportunities for them with in a Pakistan.The host of the event and APNA Community Center Chairman Pervez Siddiqui, Executive Director Shazia Wattoo and CEO Iram Hanif also spoke on the Malala Act.
They said that trend of higher education for girls is on the rise in Pakistan, adding that being educated woman gives better training to whole family.
Pervaiz added that one of the most sounding bill that he has passed which is affected our community and which we so proud of is passing out to expands opportunities ailment to Pakistani Women’s. However Pervez Siddiqui applaud him for this effort.Shazia wattoo said that It is honor for me to represent our Pakistani American community and look forward to more Pakistani women thriving and accomplishing there inspirations and their dreams
Pakistani singer won the hearts by spreading the magic of her voice.Congressman Hakeem Jefferies distributed awards and certificates to successful women working for women’s rights in the community. Awards and certificates recieved by Consul General Ayesha Ali, APNA Chairman Pervez Siddiqui and Director Shazia Wattoo .
Five US Navy sailors were declared dead after they disappeared following a helicopter crash off the California coast, the US 3rd fleet said in a news release.
The MH-60S helicopter took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln and crashed into the ocean on Tuesday afternoon while “conducting routine flight operations approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego”, the fleet said.
The Navy on Saturday shifted operations from search and rescue to recovery, following more than 72 hours of coordinated rescue efforts.
The Navy identified the five sailors on Sunday as Lt. Bradley Foster of California, Lt. Paul Fridley of Virginia, Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class James Buriak of Virginia, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sarah Burns of Maryland, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bailey Tucker of Missouri.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of five Sailors and those injured following the MH-60S helicopter tragedy off the coast of Southern California,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said in a statement. “We stand alongside their families, loved ones, and shipmates who grieve.”
The Navy said the incident is under investigation.
According to New York Times, Facebook recently apologized after its Artificial Intelligence software labeled Black men “primates” in a video featured on the social media network.
The video, posted by The Daily Mail on June 27, 2020, shows clips of Black men and police officers. The automatic prompt asked users if they would like to “keep seeing videos about Primates,” despite the video clearly feature no connection or content related to primates.
“As we have said, while we have made improvements to our A.I., we know it’s not perfect, and we have more progress to make,” Facebook said in a statement to The New York Times. “We apologize to anyone who may have seen these offensive recommendations.”
A former content designer at Facebook flagged the issue after a friend forwarded a screenshot of the prompt. A Facebook spokesperson told the publication that it was a clearly unacceptable error, and said the recommendation software involved had been disabled and the company would look “into the root cause.
“We disabled the entire topic recommendation feature as soon as we realized this was happening so we could investigate the cause and prevent this from happening again,” the spokesperson said.
Technology companies have dealt with similar issues in the past, with some critics claiming facial recognition technology is biased against people of color. Technology companies including Twitter and Google have come under fire in the past for possible biases within their artificial intelligence software.
The Defence Day of Pakistan is celebrated each year on September 06 with patriotic zeal and zest as National Day to commemorate and pay rich tributes to martyrs and Ghazis of the armed forces and heroes from all walks of life that rendered their lives while safeguarding the motherland against the aggression of Indian forces during the war of 1965. The whole world had witnessed the passion and unprecedented sacrifices of the Pakistani nation which it demonstrated in standing firm with its armed forces throughout the challenging times.
Commemorating the heroes of the war who sacrificed their lives for their motherland and fought the enemy with valor, this year’s theme for Defence Day is “Our martyrs our pride, a salute to all the relatives belonging to ghazis and shaheeds”.
Photo Courtesy: DAWN
The day began with a 31-gun salute was in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals reported Radio Pakistan. A change of guard ceremony was held at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad in the morning to pay tribute to the armed forces.
An investiture ceremony of change of guard was also held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi. Air Marshal Qaisar Khan Janjua was the chief guest on the occasion, and the cadets of Pakistan Air Force took over guard duties at the mausoleum.
Photo Courtesy: DAWN
Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message recalled the sacrifices of the country’s soldiers, officers, pilots, and sailors who fought bravely in the 1965 war and defended the frontiers by offering supreme sacrifice.
6 ستمبر 2021ء یوم ِدفاع وشہداء کے موقع پر وزیراعظم پاکستان جناب عمران خان کا پیغام
"زندہ قومیں آزمائشوں سے گزر کر اور بھی زیادہ مضبوط ہو جاتی ہیں۔ 1965ء میں جب دشمن نے ہماری آزادی اور بقاء کو پامال کرنے کی کوشش کی تو پاکستانی قوم مضبوط چٹان کی طرح اس کے سامنے ڈٹ گئی،"
He said, “India today stands exposed before the world community for its bid to hamper peace in the region, especially with reference to Pakistan.”
The Prime Minister said that due to the Pakistan government’s proactive diplomacy, the international community was now convinced that the persecution of minorities across India and atrocities unleashed on innocent Kashmiris in the occupied valley must end forthwith.
"آج کے دن میں اپنی بہادر مسلح افواج کو یہ پیغام دینا چاہتا ہوں کہ ہم نے یکجہتی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہوئے پاکستان کا دفاع مضبوط اور ناقابل تسخیر بنانے کے لئے ایک طویل سفر طے کیا ہے۔"
He added that India will have to give the Kashmiris their due right to self-determination under the UN Security Council resolutions.
President Dr. Arif Alvi said in his message that Pakistan was fully cognizant of developments in its neighborhood and committed to securing peace. He said Pakistan was “prepared to thwart any plot hatched to hamper peace” in the region. The president commended the country’s security agencies for their relentless efforts towards exposing the enemy carrying out covert activities.
He stated that Pakistan would never back away from its principled stand on the Kashmir issue.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also saluted the armed forces, stating that “the bravery, courage, and sacrifice of these brave soldiers is the guarantee of survival and security of Pakistan.”
وطنِ عزیز کے تمام شہداء اور غازیوں اور ان کے اہل خانہ کو سلام۔ اِن جری سپاہیوں کی بہادری , ہمت اور قربانی پاکستان کی بقاء اور سلامتی کی ضمانت ھے۔ پاکستان زندہ باد #وطن_کی_مٹی_گواہ_رہنا#DefenceDay2021
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib Monday paid tribute to the soldiers of the 1965 war who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the motherland. In a tweet on the occasion of Defense Day, he said on September 6, 1965, history was made by giving a befitting response to the enemy’s aggression. The entire nation is proud of its forces for making the country’s defense system invincible, he added.
دفاع وطن کیلئے اپنی قیمتی جانوں کے نذرانے پیش کرنے والے شہداء اور غازیوں کی جرأت و بہادری کو سلام پیش کرتے ہیں۔6 ستمبر 1965ء کو دشمن کی جارحیت کا منہ توڑ جواب دے کر تاریخ رقم کی گئی تھی۔ پوری قوم کو پاکستان کا دفاع ناقابل تسخیر بنانے پر اپنی افواج پر فخر ہے#وطن_کی_مٹی_گواہ_رہناpic.twitter.com/RtwLIhqvqp
Rift between global vaccine maker AstraZeneca and the European Union have ended. AstraZeneca has stated that readiness to supply vaccines in future to European Union.
According to company 60 million doses will be provided in the third quarter of this year while the remaining 75 million doses will be provided in the last quarter of the year. Following the agreement, the European Union will suspend legal proceedings against AstraZeneca The European Commission sued AstraZeneca for violating the agreement and failing to deliver the required number of vaccines in April. Under the new agreement, the company will be obliged to provide concessions to the European Union, in case of delay in delivery of vaccines.
AstraZeneca’s share price has risen since the news broke.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members overlooked all differences before upcoming intra-party elections and gathered on one platform in United States. A ceremony organized in Queens, PTI New York chapters unanimously announced a united panel.
On the occasion, PTI New York presidential candidate Amjad Nawaz and secretary candidate Khurshid Bhali said that Unity is not just politics but we want to work better for the betterment of the party and community.
PTI officials assured workers that nominations of officials for intra-party election have been made in view of party’s interest and merit. Merit will not be ignored anywhere in the entire process.
On the occasion, PTI officials further added that due to the efforts of PM Imran Khan, overseas Pakistanis have been allowed to vote in the general elections, which is a major breakthrough of our government.
Makki Mosque volunteer Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari’s case proved to be false and he was honorably released by the court, a wave of cheerfulness among Pakistani community. The community distributed sweets to worshipers outside Makki Mosque after Friday prayers.On the occasion, Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari said that I was innocent and Almighty Allah made me a praiseworthy. Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari thanked community members for supported him in false allegations against him.
On the occasion, members of the community said that those who are conspiring against the community should learn a lesson from this case and incident.
American Pakistani Advocacy Group-APAG organized a meet and greet with community and Eric Adams, a successful mayoral candidate in NYC primary election, at local hall in Queens, New York. Event begins with recitation of Quran. Later, the national anthem of Pakistan was also performed.A large number of business and social personalities of Pakistani American community participated in the meet and greet.Honorable guest and successful mayoral candidate in NYC primary election, Eric Adams, told the audience that he has always spoken out against atrocities against Muslims and will continue to stand with Muslims. All members of the APAG team wore white shirts and green ties to represent Pakistan at the event.While addressing the audience, APAG President Ali Rasheed and senior team member Pervez Riaz said that Pakistani community in US should work together under one roof instead of separate platforms.At last Eric Adams’ birthday cake was also cut in the event. The APAG team and participants expressed hope that Eric Adams would be the new mayor of NYC and he would address issues facing by Muslims and Pakistani community.
According to Reuters, In the weeks since the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan from a US-backed government, reports have highlighted how biometric databases might be exploited by the new rulers to hunt their enemies. Google has temporarily locked down an unspecified number of Afghan government email accounts.
In a statement on Friday, Alphabet’s Google stopped short of confirming that Afghan government accounts were being locked down, saying that the company was monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts.
“In consultation with experts, we are continuously assessing the situation in Afghanistan. We are taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts, as information continues to come in,” a Google spokesperson said in a statement obtained by The Post.
One employee of the former government has told Reuters the Taliban are seeking to acquire former officials’ emails. Late last month the employee said that the Taliban had asked him to preserve the data held on the servers of the ministry he used to work for.
“If I do so, then they will get access to the data and official communications of the previous ministry leadership,” the employee said.
Publicly available mail exchanger records show that some two dozen Afghan government bodies used Google’s servers to handle official emails, including the ministries of finance, industry, higher education, and mines. Afghanistan’s office of the presidential protocol also used Google, according to the records, as did some local government bodies.
Commandeering government databases and emails could provide information about employees of the former administration, ex-ministers, government contractors, tribal allies, and foreign partners.
According to Reuters, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she hopes to empower children around the world with tools to “fight back” for their rights with a book she has written with Amnesty International. The book is out in Britain on Thursday and for pre-order in other countries, with the aim of worldwide publication. Jolie’s book will be published in the U.S. in October.
In an Instagram post Hollywood actress while announces her book release talked about children’s rights and said that,
“Here’s a truth you may not know: As a young person, your rights have equal status to the rights of an adult. Not when you reach adulthood, or leave home, or get your first job, but now. Whoever you are, wherever you live – your life is of equal value to any adult or any other young person on the planet”
“Know Your Rights and Claim Them” written with human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren, one of the original drafters of the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, aims to equip kids with the knowledge to safely challenge injustices.
Children have rights just as adults do and they should have the power and agency to claim them. Over the last couple of years I have been working with @amnesty and Geraldine Van Bueren QC on a book that aims to help young people do just this, Jolie added.
Jolie, the special envoy for UN refugee agency UNHCR, said she hoped the book would also remind governments of their commitment to the global treaty enshrining children’s civil, social, political, and economic rights.
The book addresses identity, justice, education, and protection from harm, among other issues. It provides guidance on becoming an activist, being safe, and a glossary of terms and organizations.
“Through the book, you have to find your own path forward, because we are very concerned about the safety of children. We don’t want children just running around screaming for their rights and putting themselves in danger,” Jolie said in an interview with Reuters.
Kings County Criminal Court Judge Nichols AP 3 dismisses case against Ishtiaq Ahmed on fabricated grounds. 3 months ago, on June 4, a case was registered against Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari, a volunteer of Makki Masjid, by a man named Adil from the Pakistani community. Third degree assault charges were also included.
The real story came out after the management of Makki Mosque provides CCTV footage of the incident to Vosa TV and also gave an official written permission to broadcast it.
According to CCTV, it is visible, that Raja Azad wearing a light purple shirt and black pants. He is accompanied a man named Adil in a blue shalwar kameez, they came to Makki mosque on June 4, 2021 to offer prayers.
Covid-19 intensified on those days and it was necessary to practice social distance and follow SOP’s. The number was completed on the first floor and prayers had to be offered on the second floor or basement.
Raja Azad entered in the mosque with a senior police officer where volunteer Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari opened the door and allowed him to enter. But due to lack of space, Adil could not enter.
After a while, the door opened again and Adil entered in the mosque with another man before the prayers. Raja Azad Gul, Police officers and others came out of the mosque without offering the prayers. Meanwhile, Adil started talking to volunteer Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari in a harsh tone. Raja Azad Gul, accompanied with police officer and said that Ishtiaq Ansari was not an employee of the Makki Mosque administration.
Raja Azad instructed the accompanied police officers to note down the name of the man. He then accompanied Raja Azad Adil to the police station and registered a false case against Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari.
While talking to Vosa TV, Adil said that he does not know how to read, write and speak English. He did not sign any documents at the time of filing the case. Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari did not torture him.
Adil added that he had also given his statement in the office of the District Attorney Brooklyn. A case has been registered against Ishtiaq Ahmed by Adil, which is backed by Raja Azad Gul. After Ishtiaq Ahmad Ansari was proved innocent, there is grief and anger against the police and Raja Azad Gul in New York City.
According to India Today, Twitter has finally launched Super Follows, a feature that would let creators on the micro-blogging platform earn monthly revenue by posing subscriber-only content. Twitter says it wants users to create conversations about special topics and want to support the people creating them.
Announcing the Super Follows feature, Esther Crawford, Product Manager at Twitter said, “Today we’re excited to introduce Super Follows, a new way for people to earn monthly revenue by sharing subscriber-only content with their followers on Twitter. With Super Follows, people can create an extra level of conversation on Twitter to interact authentically with their most engaged followers all while earning money.”
The creators can set a monthly subscription of $2.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month to monetize bonus, “behind-the-scenes” content for their most engaged followers on Twitter. If you are paid follower, you will get exclusive access to the content of your favorite creator on Twitter. It could be a video, post, or anything that talks about the subject you are interested in.
Creators can choose whether they want to share their tweets with everyone or with their Super Followers only. The Super Followers will be highlighted with public badges so the creators can interact with them.
The feature is currently being rolled out in the United States currently. So only a small group of people who have applied can set up a Super Follow subscription. To be eligible for the Super Follow subscription, you need to have 10K or more followers, be at least 18 years old, have tweeted 25 times within the last 30 days be in the US. The feature is open to the user who brings their unique perspectives and personalities to Twitter.
The feature would be beneficial for people including activists, journalists, musicians, content curators, writers, gamers, astrology enthusiasts, skincare and beauty experts, comedians, fantasy sports experts, and more.
Pakistan’s discus thrower, Haider Ali made the nation proud as he claimed the first-ever gold medal for the country in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Friday.
Haider bagged the medal with a 55.26 meters throw in his fifth attempt out of the total six, according to information received here. His first two throws were adjudged ineligible, almost costing him a spot in the contest. He nailed his third attempt with a throw of 47.84 meters, while the fourth throw was a foul. But his fifth attempt was a classy throw that helped him earn the medal in the coveted event.
The official Paralympics Games accounted posted on Twitter that the attempt was a “personal best” for Ali.
It's #Gold for #PAK! F37 discus thrower Haider Ali wins his country's first medal of the Games!
Celebrating his win, the athlete said the gold medal would be “very important” for Para-sports in Pakistan since others would be able to see what can be achieved through hard work.
“I hope to be a role model for other people that have a disability [and who] don’t compete in sports to take part in para-sports,” he said.
The United States Embassy in Islamabad also congratulated him for the win and said he was “used to creating history”.
Congratulations to Haider Ali for winning the first-ever Paralympic gold medalfor Pakistan! Haider is used to creating history having secured Pakistani's 1st Paralympic games medal (Silver) in 2008. Well done! #paraolympics#goldmedal#Tokyo2020https://t.co/Fif6mumn9r
Haider Ali, from Gujranwala, suffers from cerebral palsy. This is not the first time he has won a medal. However, his previous medals were for the long jump. He won a bronze medal at the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016 and a silver medal at the Beijing Paralympic Games in 2008.
A Vetran Kashmiri freedom movement, former chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and resistance leader Syed Ali Shah Gillani passed away in the Indian-occupied Kashmir city of Srinagar. He had been under house arrest for many years, Kashmir Media Service.
Syed Ali Shah Gillani- File Photo.
According to Kashmir Media Service, funeral prayers of 92 year old veteran leader will be offered on Thursday. May Allah forgive him and raises his ranks.
The Hurriyet urged people of the Valley to attend the funeral.
The Hurriyet also issued a statement and said that for last few days, chest infection of Gillani was not responding to the ongoing treatment.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid tweeted that the three-day Supreme Council meeting was chaired by Taliban leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada in Kandahar and continued from Saturday to Monday.
#خبر: ۱/۴ ـ د اسلامي امارت د رهبري شوری دري ورځنۍغونډه د عالیقدر امیرالمؤمنین په مشري ترسره شوه په کندهار ولایت کي دافغانستان د اسلامي امارت د رهبري شوری غونډه د اسلامي امارت د زعیم عالیقدر امیرالمؤمنین شیخ الحدیث هبة الله اخندزاده صاحب په مشري تر سره شوه.
— Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) August 31, 2021
According to spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, current political and security issues were discussed in detail in the meeting. The meeting also decided to protect basic necessities and provide basic facilities to the citizens and treat them well. The important decisions regarding formation of new Islamic government and cabinet have also been discussed in the meeting.
The Taliban spokesman said that the Supreme Leader had given full instructions and also informed about the responsibilities.
No announcement has been made by the Taliban about forming a government yet but reports have emerged that Mullah Baradar has left Kandahar for Kabul after the Supreme Council meeting and a cabinet announcement is expected soon.
Taliban announced that the government would not be formed until the withdrawal of the last US troops present on Afghan soil, but the US military has completed the withdrawal last night, a day before the deadline.
PPP Germany President Syed Zahid Abbas Shah said that in order to mobilize the youth. People’s Youth Wing are being set up in the German capital Berlin and other provinces to provide the best platform to the youth because the youth is the asset of our country.
PPP Germany President appointed Abid Hussain Baloch, President of the People’s Students Federation for Berlin and Talal Ahmed as General Secretary while for North West Fallen Province Abdul Wahab as President and Zubair Butt as General Secretary. The names were announced officially and notifications were issued.
PPP Germany senior workers welcomed the decision of Zahid Abbas Shah and announced their full support for the decision. The newly elected president and officials said that we pledge to work together with unity in accordance with the PPP’s manifesto and rules and regulations.
There is a mission of PPP and Quaid-e-Awam was to bring political awareness and trained the students and youth of Pakistan. The PPP has always valued the youth and students at home and abroad.
At last, participants pledge that they will carry forward the mission of Bhutto Shaheed with full confidence on our leadership. We will prioritize the establishment of a strong and pure democratic process in Pakistan.
Pentagon officials confirmed that US military had held secret talks with Taliban, resultant Taliban commute US citizens in groups to Kabul airport’s secret gates. They were brought back to America by planes.
A day earlier, US General Mackenzie said that the Taliban had cooperated with us in evacuating process from Kabul airport. Another senior official revealed that US special forces had opened a secret gate at Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul and call centers were set up to explain the evacuation process of US citizens.
Through these call centers, were inform US travelers to gather at a secret location near the airport. Taliban checked the US citizen’s identity, documents and escorted them to a secret gate set up specifically for Americans to enter the airport.
The report states that several missions were carried out in a single day of “safe evacuation” with the help of the Taliban.
The gathering place for the Americans was set up in the Interior Ministry building, located a short distance from the gate of Hamid Karzai Airport.
A Pentagon staffer who assisted in compiling the report said that the Americans had been given a number of messages about the gathering and that the process had worked stunningly.
According to CNN, Another senior Pentagon official told that the Elite Joint Special Operations Command and other special operations units had set up separate “call centers” to evacuate US citizens. These call centers instructed Americans to reach the “secret door”, this evacuation is confidential until completed.
According to AP News, Five people were missing after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed Tuesday in the ocean off Southern California during a routine flight from an aircraft carrier, military officials said.
A search and rescue operation was launched after the MH-60S helicopter crashed around 4:30 p.m. about 60 nautical miles off San Diego, the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet said in an initial statement. Officials later said that one crewmember had been rescued and “search efforts continue for five additional crewmembers.”
The crash happened while the aircraft was “conducting routine flight operations,” according to the Navy.
“Search and rescue operations are ongoing with multiple Coast Guard and Navy air and surface assets,” the tweet said.
No other details were immediately available.
UPDATE 1: Currently, one crewmember has been rescued and search efforts continue for the other crewmembers of an MH-60S helicopter embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) that crashed into the sea off the coast of San Diego, Aug. 31: https://t.co/4O9iDV1jNx (1/2)
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Overseas Chapter, Secretary OIC (Organization of International Chapters), Dr. Abdullah Riyardh, issued a circular on party membership portal and explained the city limits of New York State and California.According to Secretary Abdullah Riyardh, maximum voter registration is essential for the upcoming general elections and for this we should have effective representation in every community. In addition, the possibility of holding elections in more constituencies on the basis of membership drive was also considered, but the OIC has not yet issued a notification to add any new constituencies to the New York chapter.
This notice sought to give an impression to senior party members in New York that they had not been consulted or had time to change the structure of the New York State region before the next election, this perception is not correct, Riyardh added.The OIC Secretary has assured all party workers that no changes will be made to the electoral process and the status of the New York State Region’s single executive body will be maintained in the next election.
According to the circular, party acknowledges the services of all its workers and senior leaders and appreciates their efforts. Secretary Abdullah Riyardh has urged all workers to maintain unity and work together for further strengthen the party and advancement the vision of Imran Khan’s.
A spectacular Premium Indians team launch ceremony based on Indian players was held in the New Jersey. APL Chairman J Mir, President Asif Jamal, Indian Premium owner Sam Singh, Premium Paks owner Muhammad Ali and others participated in the ceremony while US officials and county officers was also attended. Speaking at the event, APL owner J. Mir announced the price money $75,000 for league winner. Afzaal Butt, APL President briefed the participants that two years ago J Mir plan’s to start the APL but during this; Pandemic outbreak was affected the world but he insisted that APL will definitely be held.Speaking on the occasion to VOSA (Voice of South Asia) TV, Premium Indians Team owner Sam Singh said that cricket has always been his favorite sport and he wants his team to be successful in this league.Pakistani woman Jawariya brings the autographed bat of Javed Miandad in launch ceremony. Team Paks owner Muhammad Ali told the participants that in 1986 during Sharjah cup final’s match on last ball Javed Miandad scored sixer from this bat against India at Sharjah Ground.Various questions on cricket history were also asked from the audience and the winners were presented with Premium Indians team shirts as gifts.
PTI President, Tariq Javed, launches the membership drive and met the Pakistani community from different walks of life in German industrial city of Munich.
Leader and Host of PTI Munich, Zulfiqar Tarar, Founder Member of Pakistan German Cultural Club, Senior Member Owais Lodhi, Engineer Fahad, IT Engineer Misbah-ur-Rehman, Social Activist Ali Hassan, Usman Sindhu was present on the occasion. Engineer Noman Butt, Engineer Zeeshan Haider and others were also present.On the occasion, speakers said that we want corruption free Pakistan, while working according to the ideology of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Imran Khan. While living in Europe we Overseas Pakistanis have to play the role of Pakistan’s ambassador
However, for the first time in Pakistan, our issues are being heard. PTI will take full part in the intra-party elections and maximize the party funds by making members thousands of Pakistani.
According to Reuters, Paramount has launched an action against Federal Insurance Company after the two firms disputed how much money should be paid out for delays.
Production on the new “Mission: Impossible” movie was shut down seven times due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday that accuses the film’s insurance company of failing to pay out for all but one of the costly stoppages.
Filming on the action series starring Tom Cruise was delayed four times in Italy, and three times in the United Kingdom between February 2020 and June 2021, said the lawsuit filed by Paramount Pictures in U.S. Federal Court in California. The stoppages were caused by positive coronavirus tests among members of the cast or crew or quarantine or lockdowns imposed in countries where the thriller was being filmed.
The lawsuit accuses Indiana-based Federal Insurance Company of breach of contract, saying it has agreed only to pay out $5 million for the first stoppage. According to the lawsuit, the Federal Insurance Company has refused to pay out for the disruption. Documents lodged in the court accuse the insurers of breach of contract, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Federal Insurance did not immediately return a request for comment.
Paramount said in the lawsuit that the insurance company argued there was “no evidence that those cast and crew members could not continue their duties, despite being infected with SARS-CoV-2 and posing an undeniable risk to other individuals involved with the production.”
Paramount did not say how much the shutdowns had cost but said its losses “far exceeded” the $5 million that Federal had agreed to pay for the first instance of coronavirus in February 2020. Paramount is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages.
Pakistan’s Former National Cricket team Captain Younis Khan is in New York nowadays on Invitation of North America Cricket Authority (NACA).
A couple of days ago Omar Abdullah Khan, CEO of the NACA, hosted a Meet and Greet in a local restaurant at Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn.
Former West Indies Cricket Board president and player Dave Cameron, NACA Vice President Charles Simpson, Former Umpire Steve Buckner, Pakistan’s Vice Council General Nawab Adil Khan, and other prominent figures of the Pakistani community also participated in a Meet and Greet.
On this occasion, one of the participants asked Younis Khan that is he interested to join the politics of Pakistan..??
“I’ll become a politician”, Younis Khan replied on a lighter note. Suddenly Dave Cameron who was sitting with Younis added his prediction that “ Prime Minister after Imran Khan”. After Listening to his comment all attendees were loudly laughed.
Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has been meeting celebrities and government officials since his return from the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Pakistan’s star athlete had won everyone’s hearts with his outclass performance at the Olympics and the entire nation had praises for him as he had competed despite having entered without access to facilities comparatively with those available to other athletes.
According to a new picture shared on social media, Nadeem recently met prominent religious scholar Tariq Jameel. In the snap, he could be seen bowing before the cleric out of respect. Maulana also seemed to be happy to meet the javelin thrower.
However, Nadeem did not share any details of where and when had the meeting taken place.
Afghan folk singer Fawad Andarabi was a local artist who had been dragged from his house and shot dead by Taliban.
The artist was quite renowned in the Andarabi Valley and played a bowed flute (ghichak) succeeding in entertaining the residents and making the atmosphere lively.
He was shot in the head on a farm. The Taliban had come to Fawad’s house and decided to search his residence, later on Taliban even had tea with the singer.
The family is named after the Andarabi Valley which is located in the Baghlan province. Fawad’s son Jawad ask justice for his father and has also been promised by a local Taliban authority that justice will be served.
Fawad Andarabi enjoyed quite a lot of popularity in the valley due to playing the ‘ghichak’ with expertise and singing entertaining songs regulating around his birthplace and the Afghani community.
Pakistani community including Men Women children’s and elders stage protests in front of the Indian Consulate in Houston against Indian state owned terrorism in Occupied Kashmir, Baluchistan and Afghanistan. Former Federal Minister Babar Ghauri and Pakistani-American leaders Ashraf Abbasi, Taslim Siddiqui and Salman Razzaqi led the protest.Protesters held banners and placards with slogans condemning Indian atrocities in Kashmir and Indian terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
On the occasion, former federal minister Babar Ghauri said that it was shocking that unwarranted protests against Pakistan were being staged in US on the name of Afghans. There are reports that India is involved and backing up in sponsoring anti-Pakistan protests.
Pakistani-American leader Ashraf Abbasi and female leader Nida Ahmed said that it was reprehensible and shameful for Indian embassies across the US to use Afghans to hold protests against Pakistan.The protesters said that India itself is involved in terrorism but it is running a disgusting and misleading campaign of accusations against Pakistan. No matter how hard India tries, it will never succeed.
According to AP news, European Union plans to recommend that its member states reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infection levels in the country, EU diplomats said Monday. A decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel would reverse advice from June when the 27-nation bloc recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers before the summer tourism season.
The guidance could come as early as this week, according to the EU diplomats. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because the review process was still ongoing. Any decision would be nonbinding, however. The EU has no unified COVID-19 tourism policy and national governments have the authority to decide whether they keep their borders open to U.S. tourists.
The threshold for being on the EU list is having not more than 75 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days. Coronavirus cases have surged in the U.S. in recent weeks, running at more than 1,100 a day, the highest level since mid-March.
The EU safe list currently includes Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Republic of North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Ukraine, and the U.S.
According to Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis on Sunday urged Christians to intensify their prayer, penance and fasting for the situation in Afghanistan, as he entrusted the souls of those who have died to God’s mercy. Pope Francis expressed his “great concern” at the tragic situation in Afghanistan and prayed for all those who died in the suicide bomb attack last Thursday outside Kabul international airport.
He said Christians cannot remain indifferent in historic moments such as this one, and he called on them not only to give humanitarian assistance but also pray and fast.
“In historical moments like this we cannot remain indifferent; the history of the Church teaches us this,” He said, “I appeal to everyone to intensify prayer and to practice fasting, prayer and fasting, prayer and penance. This is the time to do it. I am speaking seriously: Intensify prayer and practice fasting, asking the Lord for mercy and pardon.”
Pope Francis spoke on August 29, after leading the traditional Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, as he does every Sunday.
Pope Francis said he is following the situation with great concern and he participates in the suffering of those mourning for the people who lost their lives in the suicide attacks.
He appealed to everyone to continue to help the needy and to pray that dialogue and solidarity may lead to the establishment of a peaceful and fraternal living together and offer hope for the future of the country. “I entrust the dead to the mercy of God,” he added, referring to the 13 U.S. troops and the estimated 170 Afghan civilians who were killed in the attacks.
The Pope also thanked all those who are seeking to help the people of that country put to such trial, especially the women and children.
“I ask everyone to continue to assist the needy and to pray that dialogue and solidarity will lead to the establishment of a peaceful and fraternal coexistence and offer hope for the future of the country.” “I participate in the suffering of all those who weep for the persons who lost their lives in the suicide attacks last Thursday, and (in the suffering) of those who are seeking help and protection,” Francis said.
PTI New York officials held a meeting at a local New York restaurant attended by all party officials. PTI Officials Condemn OIC Decision, and said that division of the New York Chapter into nine sections is not acceptable.
PTI officials demand that New York chapter never be divided. If this demand is not accepted, we will boycott upcoming intra-party elections.
Officials also said that if anyone came up with any new strategy to restore the New York chapter, we would convene another meeting to work out on a strategy for intra-party elections.
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