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  • Prominent NYC attorney Mujahid Ali Khan dies of cardiac arrest

    New York: Mujahid Ali Khan, the New York’s well-known attorney died of cardiac arrest. His funeral prayer was offered at Makki Masjid in Brooklyn, and later on, the coffin was transported to Lahore – a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan from New York.

    Mujahid Khan a great philanthropic personality, a figure of sincerity, love, and kindness. He was considered one of the great social figures of the community.

    Mujahid Ali Khan came to America in the 1990s and was active in charitable works. He had also been providing free services to many people.

    Many political, social and community personalities participated in the funeral prayer of the deceased. The participants prayed for forgiveness for the deceased and said that he was a very noble person and an asset to the community.

    His last religious rituals were carried out at Al-Ryan Muslim Funeral Services. When the dead body was taken into Makki Masjid for the funeral prayer, every eye was filled with tears. Before the funeral prayer, Imam explained the reality of life and death.

    Mujahid left behind son, daughter and a widow to mourn his death.

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  • Pakistan ex-cricket stars Wasim Akram, Zaheer Abbas, Mushtaq Ahmed inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame

    Connecticut: Former Pakistani cricket team captain Wasim Akram, legendary Zaheer Abbas and Mushtaq Ahmed were inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame.

    A colorful and spectacular celebration of 42 years of The World’s First Cricket Hall of Fame was held at a private hotel in Hertford, Connecticut, USA.

    The event was attended by former players of the West Indies team, members of the cricket board, the mayor of Connecticut and a large number of the business community.

    In the ceremony, the former captain of the Pakistani cricket team and the King of Swing Wasim Akram, legendary Zaheer Abbas and Mushtaq Ahmed were announced to be included in the cricket hall of Fame.

    The players received their awards.

    On this occasion NACA President Umar Khan said that he has always tried to remember his legends along with the promotion of cricket.

    Speaking on the occasion, Raja Razak said that it was a heart-felt pleasure to induct the players of the Pakistani team into the Cricket Hall of Fame.
    Apart from Pakistani players, former Indian cricketer Robin Singh, former West Indies cricketer Eugenia Gregg and West Indies umpire Peter Nero were also inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame in the annual ceremony.

    On this occasion, fundraising was also done for the Cricket Hall of Fame, while CEO Michael Chamber presented Life Time Achievement Awards, Presidential Awards, Golden Achievement Awards, Certification of Achievement and Appreciation to various personalities for their services for the promotion of cricket. Distributed credentials.

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  • Renowned Overseas Pakistani Tahir Javed appointed as Special Assistant to PM on Investment

    New York: Well-known overseas Pakistani Tahir Javed has been inducted into the caretaker set up of Federal Cabinet of Pakistan and has been appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Investment.

    Tahir Javed has been a close associate of Chairman PTI Imran Khan. He has also received the Presidential Medal of Distinction, (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz). He has also been the central leader of the Democratic Party of America.

    He is a successful businessman and internationally renowned politician.

    Tahir Javed’s two decades of successful efforts for Pakistan-US relations is regarded well in both the counties.
    He is one of the close friends of US President Joe Biden.

    The inclusion of Tahir Javed in the cabinet will create better ties between the overseas Pakistanis and the current government.

    Tahir Javed can play an effective role in bringing investment in Pakistan.

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  • Sarfranga Cold Desert Rally 2023 to kick off tomorrow

    Gilgit-Baltistan’s Shigar District mega event of Sarfranga Cold Desert Rally 2023 will begin tomorrow (October 6) with the collaboration of Tourism Department GB and Pakwheels to attract international and local tourists, according to APP.

    The two-day mega event will be held in one of the highest cold deserts on the planet, official sources in the tourism department told APP.

    Highlighting the salient features and events of the Sarfranga Cold Desert Rally, he said that the rally will offer a unique and challenging experience to participants, with a variety of terrains to navigate, including sand dunes, gravel roads, and water crossings. It will also be a great opportunity for spectators to witness the thrill of off-road racing in a stunning setting.

    In addition to the rally, the event will also feature a variety of cultural and sporting activities, including polo matches, zakah competitions, and cultural shows. This will be a great opportunity for visitors to experience the rich culture and traditions of Baltistan.

    The Unique Features of the Sarfranga Cold Desert Rally are:

    Eco-friendly policies and activities: The Sarfranga Cold Desert Rally is committed to protecting the environment. The event will feature a number of eco-friendly policies and activities, such as using solar power and recycling waste.

    Youth engagement: The rally is also aimed at engaging youth and promoting healthy and adventurous activities. It will be a great opportunity for young people to challenge themselves and explore their untapped potential.

    Cultural experience: The rally will be more than just a sporting event. It will also be a great opportunity for visitors to experience the rich culture and traditions of Baltistan.

    The Sarfranga Cold Desert Rally is a unique and exciting event that offers something for everyone. Whether you are a thrill-seeker, a culture buff, or simply looking for a new and challenging adventure, the rally is definitely worth checking out, the sources noted.

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  • Pakistan to take action against illegal residents not targeted at Afghan refugees: FO spokesperson

    KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday said its recent decision to deport illegal residents was not targeted at Afghan refugees but was against all foreigners without having valid visa documents.

    According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP),  Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a weekly press briefing said the national policy towards the Afghan refugees in the country “remained unchanged” and their safe repatriation was a separate issue.

    The spokesperson said the ongoing operation was against the individuals who had either overstayed their visas or did not have the valid documents to stay.

    Baloch clarified that the operation had nothing to do with the Afghan refugees that Pakistan had been hosting for several decades despite its economic constraints.

    She confirmed that the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan continued to take place, however, stressed that Pakistan would not accept the misuse of transit trade facilities.

    Pakistan, she said, had been clearly articulating its concerns about the threats emanating from Afghanistan.

    “We believe in diplomacy and will continue to engage with the Afghan authorities to ensure that the Afghan soil is not used to foment terrorism,” she said.

    Baloch said Pakistan was in contact with the Indian authorities and urged them to issue visas to Pakistani spectators and journalists who wished to see the ICC (International Cricket Council) World Cup in India.

    She said it was the responsibility of the host country to provide security and a conducive environment for the Pakistan cricket team and emphasized that sports should not be mixed with politics.

    She said the Pakistan team was visiting India not for a bilateral cricket series, and thus had every right to participate in the international series.

    To another question, the spokesperson said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had received the formal communication from the Election Commission to invite international observers for the upcoming general election. She said the process would be facilitated in accordance with the policy and past practice.

    On Palestine, she said Pakistan’s policy was clear that it supported a two-state solution on the basis of pre-1967 borders.

    The spokesperson outlined the engagements of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, who is currently in China at the special invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi for participation in the Third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation being held in Tibet Autonomous Region.

    She said the FM in his keynote address delivered today at the opening ceremony of the forum underscored Pakistan’s commitment to ecological balance and urged policy coordination and experience-sharing between countries in the region.

    She said FM Jilani and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Forum and emphasized the positive trajectory of bilateral ties, they discussed various aspects of the Pakistan-China friendship and exchanged views on regional and global matters.

    The two foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and pledged to enhance high-level exchanges and strategic communication for continued cooperation, she said.

    In Tibet, she said, FM Jilani met Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, Sainbuyan Amarsaikha where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to high-level exchanges, and enhance bilateral trade and investment.

    Baloch said Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) had concluded the negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the first such agreement concluded by the GCC with any country since 2009.

    “We look forward to the early signing, ratification, and implementation of the Agreement, which we believe will contribute to growth and mutual prosperity and mark a new chapter in economic relations between Pakistan and GCC,” she said.

    In its capacity as the coordinator of the Geneva-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group, she said, Pakistan co-organized with the OIC Observer Mission in Geneva an event titled ‘Mapping the efficacy of normative framework on religious discrimination, intolerance, and hatred’.

    The event aimed to raise awareness of the growing phenomenon of religious discrimination, intolerance, and hatred and the need for strengthening the normative framework for its redressal from a human rights perspective, she said.

    The FO spokesperson said the Indian forces continued to commit serious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    She said that in September, the Indian troops killed 13 Kashmiris in extra-judicial killings and arrested 157 civilians and activists. Those arrested were mostly booked under the draconian laws promulgated by the occupation authorities in IIOJK — Public Safety Act (PSA) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

    “Such oppressive measures and human rights violations must end and the Kashmiri leaders be set free so that the Kashmiri people can freely exercise their right to self-determination,” she said.

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  • Community Op-Ed: The Future of Housing in NYC

    By: New York City Mayor  Eric Adams

    New York: Our administration recently proposed the most ambitious pro-housing zoning changes in the history of New York City — changes that would rewrite the wrongs of the past and clear the way toward building the kinds of housing New York City so desperately needs.

    The 1961 Zoning Resolution drastically changed the way our city would build housing and office space for over six decades, restricting the kinds of housing that could be built in certain neighborhoods, and effectively deciding who was allowed to live where.

    We can never lose sight of the fact that many of those who pushed for the 1961 Zoning Code aimed to promote racial segregation.

    In addition to that injustice, the 1961 code prioritized highways and cars over housing and mass transit, and limited growth rather than encouraging it.

    These restrictive and increasingly complicated zoning rules are ultimately what got us to where we are today: a city that has failed to create enough housing for New Yorkers.

    Our plan will end this longstanding history of injustice and allow us to build a little more housing in every neighborhood. The zoning updates we are proposing will help build the new housing so many New Yorkers want: modern apartment buildings, beautiful brownstones, and affordable condos — all in mixed-use neighborhoods with multiple transit options.

    Our proposal will incentivize affordable housing, build more housing near transit hubs, convert unused office space into apartments, and allow homeowners to build so-called “granny flats” on their property. We are also proposing that campuses, including houses of worship and other faith-based institutions, be allowed to develop housing on their existing properties — effectively saying, “Yes in God’s backyard.” And finally, we are determined to prioritize people over parking by lifting parking mandates for new developments, a major shift that will bring down costs of new housing all over the five boroughs. Under this proposal, while people will still be allowed to add parking, no one will be forced to build parking they don’t want.

    This plan aims to boost housing supply by 100,000 homes in neighborhoods across the city over the next 15 years — supporting a quarter of a million New Yorkers — while simultaneously creating 250,000 family-sustaining jobs. It will help us get the housing we need for working people, growing families, new arrivals, young people just starting out, and older folks looking to age in place.

    Half of all New Yorkers today are rent burdened, which means that they spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. In some communities, that number is even higher. Too many New Yorkers struggle with rent, and far too many New Yorkers are at risk of poverty and homelessness.

    Our administration has already done important things to combat the housing crisis, including increasing the number of affordable homes, producing the most new supportive homes and homes for formerly homeless New Yorkers, and connecting more New Yorkers to permanent homes with CityFHEPS housing vouchers than ever in the program’s history.

    But increasing supply is the surest path to bringing down rents and giving New Yorkers a break from the constant pressure of housing costs.

    These are major, transformational changes that have succeeded at providing more affordable, stable housing in other cities, which virtually every housing expert and city planner agree on. In order to make them a reality, these rules will have to be approved by our City Council.

    The Department of City Planning has just begun the process to advance this proposal. With public support, these changes could be in effect starting next fall.

    We look forward to working with New Yorkers, housing advocates, community leaders, elected officials, and our brothers and sisters in labor unions to help make this a reality.

    Because the future of housing is the future of New York City.

    If we do this right, decades from now, New Yorkers will see this moment for what it was: a turning point away from exclusionary policies and outdated ideas, and towards a more equitable future.

    It will be the moment when we came together and decided to be a ‘City of Yes.’

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  • Mayor Adams, Gov. Houchul announce $ 38m for asylum seeker legal services, case management

    NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38 million in new state funding to bolster the city’s efforts to provide legal services for asylum seekers.

    The announcement comes on the first day that the federal rule extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans who entered the country before July 31, 2023 takes effect. To coincide with the federal rule taking effect today, the city will begin assisting eligible Venezuelan asylum seekers submit their paper applications for TPS and work authorization, in addition to their fee waiver forms at the city’s Asylum Application Help Center, also partially funded by state resources.

    “Throughout this crisis, New York City has led the nation in answering the call to support arriving asylum seekers, and that work continues again today in partnership with New York State,” said Mayor Adams. “We were proud to lead the call to ‘Let Them Work’ and are grateful that the federal government heard us and has expanded the pathways to work for many of those in the city’s care. With the expansion of Temporary Protected Status taking effect today, our teams are already hard at work helping them apply for work authorization, and this investment from the state will bolster those efforts to help thousands of migrants obtain work and eventually move out of shelter.”

    “For more than a year, the state and city have worked side-by-side to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis we’re experiencing,” said Governor Hochul. “After months of coordinated advocacy from New Yorkers, the federal government has made thousands of migrants from Venezuela newly-eligible for Temporary Protected Status. Our job now is to ensure these individuals fill out all the appropriate paperwork so they can attain work authorization, find a job, and exit taxpayer-funded shelter.”

    “In just a few months, our Asylum Seeker Application Help Center has assisted thousands of individuals and families complete their federal asylum applications and helping them move one step closer to obtaining work authorization and participating in the American Dream,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom. “Now, with this investment from the state, we can build on that model, stand up satellite sites across the city to serve even more asylum seekers, and help Venezuelans who recently received TPS from the federal government. Thank you to Governor Hochul and her team for this investment and for answering our call for more support on this national crisis.”

    “This is a tough crisis to manage but the pathway out of crisis is through work and helping migrants live independently,” said New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray. “Governor Hochul has been focused on funding and programs to help people leave shelter. This funding doubled down on earlier state funding for legal services, case management, and connections to legal employment.”

    In the coming weeks, the city and state will scale efforts at the Asylum Application Help Center, expanding case management and legal services to help more asylum seekers in the city’s care obtain work authorization, stabilize their lives, and provide for themselves so they can move out of shelter.

    The city and state also plan to partner to expand access to legal and casework services by Opening additional Application Help Center satellite sites across the city;
    Launching roving teams within the city’s emergency shelter sites to help asylum seekers apply on the spot for TPS and work authorization; and
    Scheduling those who enter the shelter system and are eligible for TPS for appointments to immediately apply upon entering the city’s care.
    Since this humanitarian crisis began, New York City has taken fast and urgent action — opening 210 emergency sites, including 17 other large-scale humanitarian relief centers. The city has also stood up navigation centers to connect asylum seekers with critical resources, enrolled thousands of children in public schools through Project Open Arms, and more. Earlier this spring, the city released “The Road Forward: A Blueprint to Address New York City’s Response to the Asylum Seeker Crisis,” detailing how the city will continue to manage the influx of asylum seekers and advocate for support from federal and state partners

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  • Pakistani origin COP Adeel Rana in NYPD assigned as execuitve in an elite intelligence.

    New York:
    By Ali Abbas

    A Pakistani origin commanding officer Adeel Rana in NYPD again makes history to become First Pakistani Muslim executive in an elite intelligence. 

    Adeel Rana will continue serve as Commanding Officer in his new assignment. According to a notification issued by the Chief of Personnel of the New York Police Department, total 53 officers have been transferred to various departments and divisions.

    Adeel Rana belongs to Faisalabad, a city of  Pakistan, who is currently a Deputy Inspector and as well as Commanding Officer in the New York Police deputed in 84 petrol.

    According to the notification, he has been now transferred to the Intelligence Bureau, his new posting will be effective from October 5, 2023.

    He was a first Pakistani who was promoted to deputy inspector and then commanding officer, now again he’s making history by becoming the first Muslim and Pakistani officer who has been appointed in the Intelligence Bureau.  According to police officials, Adeel Rana will assist police officers from foreign countries coming to the United States.

    Adeel Rana Celebrated with his colleague cops and Pakistani American Community in local restaurant located at Coney Island Avenue, also known as little Pakistan.

    A large number of socio-politico, social activists, businessmen, including prominent Pakistan based journalist Sohail Warraich also attended the event.

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  • NAP apex body decides to expel illegal foreign residents, act against their businesses, properties

    KARACHI: The Apex Committee of the National Action Plan on Tuesday resolving to expel illegal foreign residents and take strict action against their businesses and properties, constituted a task force to scrutinize and do away with fake identity cards and business activities.

    APP reported that the committee which met here under Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, also decided to widen the scope of ongoing action against illegal activities like drug smuggling, hoarding, smuggling of currency and eatables, illegal money transfer and power theft, a PM Office press release said.

    Attended by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, relevant federal ministers, provincial chief ministers and heads of civil and military law enforcement agencies, the Apex Committee decided that movement at the border would be subject to the passport and visa, in a view to document the processes.

    The task force that would work under the interior ministry would help scrutinize the fake identity cards, businesses and properties in order to get rid of the same.

    The participants of the meeting reviewed the internal security situation in the country with a view to overcome the challenges durably.

    They resolved that despite all odds, the government would ensure implementation of the constitution and the law as per the public aspirations.

    The forum reiterated that the use of force was only the state’s mandate and no individual or group would be allowed to use the same. Besides, there was no room for armed political organisations or groups and the people involved in such activities would be dealt away with strictly.

    In the meeting, it was also highlighted that Islam was a religion of peace and the state would never allow anyone to interpret the religion just to serve own political interests.

    The rights and religious freedom of the minorities were the component of Islam and Constitution of Pakistan and the state would ensure their provision.

    The Apex Committee stressed that those spreading propaganda and disinformation should be dealt with strictly under cyber laws.

    The participants were informed that technical procedures were being devised for the awareness and implementation of the laws, which were being promulgated keeping in view the observance of the law and the convenience of the people.

    The forum reiterated its resolve that the principles of faith, unity and discipline would be followed in the true spirit and tireless efforts would be continued for the development of the country.

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  • illegal immigrants, residing in Pakistan, to leave the country within 28 days: Caretaker Information Minister

    KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday categorically stated that all illegal immigrants, residing in Pakistan, would have to leave the country within 28 days, according to APP.

    “All illegal immigrants have 28 days to leave Pakistan,” said the minister in a post on X formerly Twitter.

    The decision regarding the illegal immigrants was taken by the National Apex Committee which met earlier in the da

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  • Pakistan to evict over one million foreigners living illegally in the country

    KARACHI: The Interim government has decided to evict 1.1 million foreigners living illegally in the country because of their alleged involvement in funding, and facilitating terrorists and other illegal activities, as some 7 lacs Afghans have not renewed their proof of residence in Pakistan.

    Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported that in the first phase, illegal residents, in the second phase, those with Afghan citizenship and in the third phase, those with proof of residence cards will be expelled.

    “Illegally resident foreigners pose a serious threat to the security of Pakistan,” APP quoted a source privy to the development and added that the plan for eviction of illegally residing Afghan citizens has also been approved as this lot is involved in funding, facilitating, and smuggling terrorists whereas 7 lacs Afghans have not renewed their proof of residence in Pakistan.

    It has been informed that in the first phase, illegal residents will be deported along with those who do not renew their visas.

    In the second phase, those with Afghan citizenship will be deported, in the third phase, those with proof of residence cards will be deported.

    The Ministry of Interior has prepared a plan in consultation with the stakeholders and the Afghan government.

    In the meantime, the ministry has also issued directives to the concerned to compile a record of Afghans living without permits and prepare a transportation plan to bring them to the Afghan border.

    In the second phase, those with Afghan citizenship will be deported, in the third phase, those with proof of residence cards will be deported.

    The Ministry of Interior has prepared a plan in consultation with the stakeholders and the Afghan government.

    In the meantime, the ministry has also issued directives to the concerned to compile a record of Afghans living without permits and prepare a transportation plan to bring them to the Afghan border.

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  • Public safety, inflation control to be on a priority: Suffolk County Executive candidate Ed Romaine

    New York: Suffolk County Executive Republican candidate Ed Romaine has said that once elected he would ensure public safety and control inflation, on a priority basis, while the South Asian community will play an important role in his administration.

    Addressing a press conference at the headquarters of the Suffolk County Republican Party, Ed Romine said that he has been working as a county clerk for 16 years, and as a legislator, and supervisor for 11 years, and that he understands what issues the country has been facing.

    The big problem we are facing right now is to eliminate crime and ensure the safety of our people, the second problem is to control inflation and we want to make the county affordable for people.

    “We all came from different places,” Ed Romaine said. We are a nation of immigrants. One issue that is controversial today is that our borders are open. We don’t have a well-thought-out immigration policy where people can come into our country and then integrate into society.

    In response to a question, Ed Romine said, “People should come out of homes and vote. If you’re sick or out of town, you can vote online. You’ll be told all the voting sites. I encourage everyone to get out.” I will encourage you to vote.

    Ed Romaine said during the press conference that Muslims in Long Island have a problem with the cemetery, everyone should have the right to bury their dead, we are also working to solve this problem.

    If I win this election, I will have 40 days to form a government; our city has 1.5 million people. This is one-third of the county’s population. And we need qualified people to help us run the government.

    During the press conference, Suffolk County District Attorney said, “I am committed to the safety of all citizens of Suffolk County.” Our federal immigration policy is inconsistent and ineffective.

    Pakistani community social figure Raja Hassan said on the occasion of the press conference that we will be waiting for the support of the Republican candidate Ed Romaine for the November 7 Suffolk County Executive polls.

    Raja Hassan told reporters that our district is the largest district in Long Island Pacific County.

    Ed Romaine will be the voice of all parties, we are good Americans, we are hardworking, law abiding citizens. Now, is the time to take our community to the next level where we engage in the political process.

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  • ACMW marks Day of Dignity in NYC

    New York: Like every year, the American Council of Minority Women (ACMW), a social organization consisting of Pakistani American women, celebrated the fourth annual Day of Dignity on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, New York City.

    Various items were distributed among more than five hundred families in collaboration with Islamic Relief USA. Volunteers participated overwhelmingly and filled the stalls with winter essentials for the needy.

    ACMW Chairperson Baza Ruhi and representative of Islamic Relief USA said that every year it is an effort to do something for our community without hurting anyone’s self-esteem.

    On the Day of Dignity, a team of doctors examined the patients, fresh food, warm clothes, children’s school kits and hygiene products were distributed to the needy in the queues.

    On this occasion, Pakistani Consul General Amir Ahmad Atozai said that the Pakistani community has always made the nation proud by coming to the aid of the needy.

    On the Day of Dignity, Assemblyman Robert Carroll, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Councilwoman Rita Joseph, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Deputy Public Advocate Kashif Hussain also came to lend a hand in this good cause.

    The American officials appreciated this effort of ACMW and called it admirable.

    The American politicians inspected all the stalls, met the doctors and volunteers, got information from them and also encouraged them.

    In the end, the American Council of Minority Women presented certificates of appreciation to its volunteers and journalists in recognition of their services.

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  • 50th birthday of prominent businessman Dr. Mazhar Malik’s daughter held in NYC

    New York: The 50th birthday of Sadia Malik, daughter of Dr. Mazhar Malik a well-known business and social personality of the Pakistani community and niece of Dr. Muhammad Khalid was celebrated with great fanfare in New York.

    The Golden Jubilee ceremony began with the recited from the Holy Quran at a local restaurant.

    Dr. Mazhar Malik’s family members, close relatives, loved ones and friends participated in the ceremony in large numbers.

    On this occasion, Dr. Mazhar Malik and Dr. Muhammad Khalid expressed good wishes for their daughter Sadia Malik.

    They said that our daughters are our assets.

    Special guest Sadia Malik expressed her happiness on seeing fifty springs of life and attributed her achievements to her parents.

    On this occasion, the host treated the guests with different types of food. Later everyone extended their felicitations to Sadia Malik on her 50th birthday and cut the cake together.

    The event also featured music ceremony. When Dr. Muhammad Khalid awakened the magic of his voice, everyone was surprised and delighted.

    The family members of Sadia Malik, who participated in the birthday celebration, also expressed their views and shared various memories.

    On this occasion, famous singer Khalid Baig, who came from Pakistan, presented many songs to the fans on their request.

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  • NYC Govt. celebrates the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

    New York: The New York City government celebrated the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.

    A large number of the South Asian community attended the ceremony held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

    As the Mayor’s Office celebrated the Moon Festival, Mayor Eric Adams distributed certificates of appreciation to the South Asian community.

    This festival is a part of Chinese culture and is celebrated every year in the month of September when the moon is full.

    On this occasion, Mayor Eric Adams awarded the New York Police Department’s Muslim Officers Society (MOS) President Deputy Inspector Adeel Rana and other professionals associated with different departments with certificates of appreciation for their excellent services to the community.

    On this occasion, Adeel Rana said that the development of the city and maintaining peace here are among our top priorities. There has always been an effort to improve the relationship between different communities and the police, he said.

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  • PTI leader Ali Khayyam Shakir’s mother passes away after cardiac arrest in NYC

    New York: The mother of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s senior leader Ali Khayyam Shakir passed away after heart attack, in New York, last night.

    The 66-year-old Nazir Begam had come to Brooklyn, New York to meet her daughter from North Carolina a few days back.

    Upon hearing the news of her death, her son Ali Khayyam Shakir rushed to New York from North Carolina and took his mother’s body to Al Riyal Muslim Funeral Services for religious rituals.

    On hearing the news of the death of Ali Khayam Shakir’s mother, PTI members reached Coney Island Avenue and expressed their condolences to their friend on the death of his mother, offered condolences to him and prayed for the deceased’s forgiveness.

    After Maghrib prayer, his mother’s funeral prayer was offered in Makki Masjid, in which a large number of the community participated.

    Imam Qari Osama, in a short speech advised the people that this world is mortal, we all should live a life that leads to success in the hereafter.

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  • Kashmiris, Sikhs hold demo outside UN Hq, against HR violations in IOK, amid Indian EAM’s speech in UNGA

    New York: Kashmiris and Sikh community members staged a protest demonstration outside the UN headquarters against human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK), amid the Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s speech at the 78th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

    Despite the heavy rain and freezing winds, a large number of people participated in the demonstration and exposed India’s extremist face to the global media and international community.

    On this occasion, senior Kashmiri leaders Ghulam Nabi Fai and Sardar Sawar Khan said that the United Nations has not fulfilled its promise it made in its resolutions to the Kashmiris.

    On this occasion, the protesters chanted slogans against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his oppressive army.

    The protestors said that for the past seventy-five years, India has been inflicting atrocities on the oppressed Kashmiris.

    On this occasion, the Sikh community also strongly protested against the extreme policies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Protesters also raised slogans in favor of freedom for Khalistan and against the recent killing of a Sikh leader in Canada.

    On this occasion, the Sikh protesters said that the extremist face of India has been exposed to the whole world by the killing of the Sikh leader in Canada.

    The Indian Prime Minister and his secret agency RAW are involved in this murder, they alleged.

    The protesters demanded the international community to take serious notice of Indian atrocities and its terrorist policies and pressure them to resolve the Kashmir issue.

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  • Indian medical graduates can now practice in countries like US, Canada and Australia, here’s what has changed

    New York: VOSA News Desk: Indian medical graduates will now be able to pursue postgraduate training and practice in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The change comes after the National Medical Commission (NMC) was granted the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a tenure of 10 years. 

    Owing to the new recognition, all of the 706 existing medical colleges will become WFME accredited while the new medical colleges which will be set up in the next 10 years will automatically become WFME accredited.

    According to a release by the Union Health Ministry, the accreditation will “increase the international recognition and reputation of Indian medical schools and professionals, facilitate academic collaborations and exchanges and promote continuous improvement and innovation in medical education, and foster a culture of quality assurance among medical educators and institutions.”

    Meanwhile, Member of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board and Head Media Division at NMC, Dr. Yogender Malik said “WFME’s recognition underscores that the quality of medical education in India adheres to global standards. This accolade empowers our students with the opportunity to pursue their careers anywhere in the world, while also making India an attractive destination for international students due to our globally recognized standards.”

    WFME is an international organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide. The WFME accreditation programme helps play an important role in ensuring that the medical institutes meet and uphold the ‘highest standards of education and training’, a release by the Union Health Ministry noted.

    Meanwhile, NMC is India’s premier regulatory body for overseeing medical education and practice in India and is responsible for delivering quality medical education and training across the country.

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  • U.S. offers internships for Pakistani-American students: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

    Dallas: US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett said that the U.S. is offering internship opportunities for Pakistani-American students to acquire quality education.

    She invited Pakistani American youth to pursue internships at the Washington DC and District levels. In this regard, the Pakistani American Political Action Committee (PAKPAC) will guide them and formulate the procedure.

    Jasmine Crockett, speaking as the guest speaker at a fund-raising event organized by the PAKPAC Dallas chapter in Dallas, Texas, said: “I have a very good idea that many people in America don’t vote because of foreign policy.” But this process is not correct, she stressed.

    In order to urgently solve the supply-chain problems since the Covid-19 pandemic, she said the US has revised its trade policy under which trade can be done with any country in the world, but China will not benefit the US supply chain system.

    Countries around the world are welcome in the field of technology. The United States wants developing countries to work together with.

    She added that the United States has been a supporter of human rights and national sovereignty around the world, which is why the US supports Ukraine and is providing them with all possible assistance.

    But on the other hand, the United States has a close eye on China, which wants to occupy the land of Thailand and Taiwan in the style of Russia. She said China’s naval fleet is on the sea border of Taiwan, which is a clear proof of China’s ambitions.

    She said: we strongly opposed to hate-based bills. Even if the Republican Party passes a bill based on hatred in the House, it will be rejected by the Senate and the President too will not sign any such bill.

    Congresswoman said that the current government’s focus is on public issues, we are against gun violence and want to create comprehensive laws for it, we want to reduce the per capita cost of health, improve the quality of life of the American people.

    On this occasion, Syed Hussain, President-Elect of PAKPAC Texas while talking to Voice of South Asia (VOSA) said that we invited Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett today to discuss trade cooperation between Pakistan and the United States with her.

    He said that Congresswoman has indicated that a delegation of Congress members will visit Pakistan soon, which will help in strengthening the relations between the two countries.

    Haroon Siddiqui, President of Pak Pac Dales Chapter, said that I am extremely grateful to Dr. Rao Kamran who cooperated with us in organizing this wonderful event and invited the Congresswoman.

    Today, the event was a pleasant one in which we asked the Congresswoman various questions while she offered internships to our high school and college graduates, which is a welcome initiative for the Pakistani community.

    A large number of Pakistani Americans from different walks of life in Dallas were present on this occasion.

    While PAKPAC Central President Dr. Rao Kamran Ali besides Youth Wing representatives were also present on this occasion.

    Rao Kamran informed the audience about the political journey and activities of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and assured her of full cooperation and support from PAKPAC in the upcoming elections.

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  • PPP-USA celebrates Bilawal Bhutto’s 35th birthday

    New York: The 35th birthday of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was celebrated at a local restaurant in Coney Island Avenue –  the Little Pakistan in New York in which the party officials and community members participated in great numbers.

    Speaking at the ceremony, the President of the People’s Party America chapter Khalid Awan said that honor and glory are in the hands of Allah, the position Bilawal Bhutto is in today is God’s gift, and we sincerely hope that he will lead the party forward successfully.

    Senior PPP leader Javed Akhtar, who came from Pakistan, said that when Bilawal was born, we were in jails, but even on that happy occasion, party leader Benazir Bhutto remembered us.

    MNA Yusuf Baloch from Pakistan thanked the organizers for being a part of the event.

    In addition to local colleagues of the party, community members also participated in the event. Social leader Azra Dar said that Bilawal is a ray of hope for Pakistan, and we are hopeful that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is not only the future of PPP but also of Pakistan.

    Other women who participated in the event also expressed their best wishes for Bilawal on his birthday.

    On this occasion, the participants of the event said that they will walk side by side with the party chairman for the strength and stability of democracy in Pakistan.

    In the ceremony, Qaiser Bhutta, who joined the People’s Party, parting ways with PTI, was also notified as Media Coordinator PPP.

    On this occasion, the participants cut Bilawal Bhutto’s birthday cake together and prayed for long life and health and safety of the party chairman.

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  • 2nd annual Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi PBUH held at Masjid Bait-ul-Karam NYC

    New York: As the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal is fast approaching, the second annual Milad-ul-Nabi PBUH was held at Masjid Baitul-Karam in Brooklyn, New York, which began with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by Nat-e-Rasool SAW.

    A large number of people participated in the Milad.

    The Milad procession took place under the leadership of the guardian of the mosque, Mir Hussain Shah, and other scholars. On this occasion, breakfast was arranged for the participants.

    Despite the heavy rain and freezing winds, the followers of Prophet PBUH kept the procession moving in an orderly manner. On this occasion, the atmosphere was echoed with Durood -o- Salam.

    During the procession, Pir Syed Shahzad Mustafa Hussaini and Allama Saiful Nabi spoke to the participants. The speakers said that it is a special grace of the Lord of the worlds that he enlightened our hearts and minds with the teachings of the Qur’an and the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

    The participants of the procession carried the green flag in their hands and recited salutations on their way to their destination.

    Qari Ghulam Rasool and Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Saeed expressed their views on this occasion.

    Even heavy rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the participants. The procession of Milad-un-Nabi passed through different streets and ended by reaching Bait-ul-karam Mosque. .

    On this occasion, Mir Hussain Shah, the founder of the procession and the leader of Masjid Bait-ul-Karam, said that our action is an expression of God’s pleasure, closeness to God and love for the two worlds.

    Later, the Zohr prayer call was given in the mosque and the participants offered Namaz in congregation.

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  • PTI holds demo outside UN headquarters for IK’s release, amid UNGA session

    New York: As the 78th session of United Nations General Assembly is going on, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) workers and supporters gathered outside the UN Headquarters to register their protest against the imprisonment of their party leader and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    Thousands of PTI workers gathered outside the UN Headquarters from various city parts and they urged the government to release Imran Khan saying that Khan is innocent and he is being politically victimized.

    PTI Chief Coordinator Chaudhry Naveed Warraich while talking to Voice of South Asia (VOSA) said that people stand with Irman Khan. Today’s protest indicating the party’s increased popularity among the Pakistani-American community since Imran Khan’s arrest.

    From the Washington DC to UNGA, overseas Pakistani-Americans are raising their voices in favor of Imran Khan. They are united; they love Imran Khan and Pakistan.

    PTI leader Chaudhary Imtiaz said tens of thousands of PTI workers and Imran Khan’s loyalists have gathered here outside UN Headquarters to register protest against Imran Khan’s imprisonmen. We hope that the incumbent caretaker government will consider our demand and release Imran Khan.

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  • Pakistan desires peaceful ties with all neighbours, including India: PM Kakar tells UNGA

    UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure implementation of its resolutions on Kashmir in letter and spirit, saying India is committing sheer human right violations on Innocent Kashmiris for the last 7 decades.

    While addressing the 78th United Nations General Assembly session, Pakistan’s caretaker PM said that the resolution of long-standing Kashmir dispute is key to maintain peace in the region, including Pakistan and India.

    He blamed India for committing violations of UN resolutions on Kashmir that call for the ‘final disposition’ of Jammu and Kashmir to be decided through UN-supervised plebiscite.

    The PM discussed on range of issues including cross-border terrorist attacks against Pakistan by Afghanistan-based TTP; the Palestine tragedy; the threat posed by far-right groups like Hindutva-inspired extremists, the flood devastations in Pakistan, and the issue of Islamophobia.

    He said that Pakistan always desires peaceful and productive relations with all our neighbours, including India, However India on the other hand is hell bent upon committing human right violations in Occupied Kashmir.

    The PM said Pakistan condemns the cross-border terrorist attacks against the country by terrorist organizations such as TTP, Da’esh and other groups operating from Afghanistan.

    He also called the international community to support Afghan people in this tough time.

    Pakistan’s PM also highlighted the Islamophobia saying it has been an age-old phenomenon; however, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it has assumed epidemic proportions, as manifested in the negative profiling of Muslims; and attacks on Islamic sites and symbols, such as the recent public burnings of the Holy Quran.

    The PM also sought help from the International Community to cope with the 2022 floods that struck Pakistan leaving thousands people including women and children dead, besides causing more than $30 billion damages to national economy.

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  • APPNA delegation meets caretaker PM in NYC

    New York: A delegation of Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar in New York.

    Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed his belief that Pakistani-American immigrants will contribute to the socio-economic development of Pakistan through their remittances, investments and welfare works.

    The Prime Minister asked the delegation to invest in the fields of health tourism, medical and paramedical education, training and skill development in Pakistan.

    He appreciated APPNA’s positive role in promoting Dr. Arshad Rehan’s message of unity and solidarity among the Pakistani-American community, including APPNA’s social welfare, educational and medical relief missions and programs in Pakistan.

    Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar said that more than one million Pakistani-Americans are an asset of Pakistan and their role in the national development of the country is fully recognized.

    The Caretaker Prime Minister said that immigrants are the real face of Pakistan in America and a valuable bridge to further strengthen Pakistan-US relations.

    He assured the delegation of the government’s firm commitment to provide facilities to Pakistanis living around the world.

    APPNA President Dr. Arshad Rehan thanked Prime Minister on hehalf of members for meeting and briefed the PM about APPNA’s ongoing work in social welfare, education and medical sectors in Pakistan.

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  • Nepal’s Constitution Day: NYC Mayor graced flag hoisting ceremony at Bowling Green

    New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams hoisted the flag of Nepal on the occasion of Nepal’s Constitution Day at the historic Bowling Green along with leaders and representatives of the Nepali-American community.

    The Mayor was welcomed and felicitated by Khagendra GC and other community leaders.

    Mayor Eric Adams, along with community leadership, unfurled both the American and Nepali flags at the ceremony.

    The Mayor congratulated the Nepalese community on National Day while the community leaders expressed special thanks to Mayor Adams for unfurling the Nepalese flag at a historic American site like Bowling Green.

    Addressing the flag-hoisting ceremony, Mayor Eric Adams congratulated the Nepali community on Constitution Day and praised and paid tribute to the community’s services.

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs Manuel Castro, Nepali American Lawyer Khagendra GC, and a large number of Nepali American community attended the event.

    Note that 20 September is celebrated as Constitution Day in Nepal. The Constitution of Nepal was enacted on 20 September 2015 by the Constituent Assembly.

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  • State-of-the-art Cricket stadium to be constructed for T20 World Cup 2024 in Nassau County: Bruce Blackman announces

    New York: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blackman officially announced the construction of a world-class cricket stadium in Nassau County for the T20 World Cup 2024.

    The project’s legal affairs are being overseen by Nassau County Deputy County Attorney Sheharyar Ali.

    Speaking at a press conference in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blackman said, “I am proud to lead Nassau County.”

    Our partners have a huge hand in making this project possible. In Nassau County, every possible effort will be made to promote healthy activities in the future, while all facilities in the cricket stadium will also be ensured.

    Nassau County Legislator Candidate and Deputy County Attorney Sheharyar Ali will oversee the legal affairs of the cricket stadium project.

    Shahryar Ali does not hold any public office but he always puts forward his services for the betterment of the community.

    Chaudhry Akram, a prominent and active community leader in Nassau County, will be instrumental in establishing the cricket stadium. Chaudhry Akram is always active in the services of the Pakistani community.

    United Cricket Club official Asim Malik, Long Island United Cricket Club official Babar Zia and Commonwealth President New York Ajit Bhasker thanked the Nassau County Executive and said that the establishment of a cricket stadium will promote cricket as well as the community. Youth will get a chance to come forward.

    Senior Program Coordinator Office of Asian American Affairs Nassau County Aun Naqvi said that the announcement of the construction of international level cricket fields in Nassau County in collaboration with the International Cricket Council and Nassau County has brought joy to all cricket fans.

    There was also a question answer session where apart from cricket fans, a large number of the community also participated in the event.

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  • ECP announces holding of elections in January 2024

    KARACHI： The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday announced to hold general elections in Pakistan in the last week of January 2024.

    Issuing a statement, ECP said that the commission has reviewed the delimitation process in the country and decided that the initial list of delimitations will be published on September 27, 2023.

    The final list of delimitation of constituencies will be published on November 30, 2023, after hearing the objections and proposals of the parties with regard to delimitation.

    ECP said that the election is to be held in the last week of January 2024 after giving the 54-day election schedule.

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  • Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations begin in U.S.

    New York: As the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal begins, Muslims across the United States have started celebrations of the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi peace be upon him (PBUH), with religious zest and fervor.

    The annual Milad-un-Nabi procession was held in Jackson Heights under the umbrella of the Muslim Coalition of New York.
    The eighth annual Eid procession took place from 72 Street Broadway in Jackson Heights neighborhood which was led by religious scholars.

    A large number of political, social and business figures of the Pakistani American community participated in the procession.

    The famed Naat Khuan Muhammad Asghar Chishti, who participated in the procession, presented Naat-e-Rasool PBUH, with his beautiful voice.

    The procession passed through its designated routes and reached Kabab King, where a conference was held in connection with the Eid-Milad-un-Nabi.

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  • Pakistan’s caretaker PM attending UNGA meeting, other important conferences

    New York: Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has reached United Nations headquarters and he is attending the welcome reception being hosted by the UN Secretary General in honor of the world leaders, besides other important meetings and functions.

    He is representing Pakistan at the Opening of the 78th UNGA General Debate at the UN headquarters.

    The Prime Minister will spend a busy day in New York today, as he is set attend the high-level meeting on Global Development Initiative today, and address the participants of the meeting.

    The Prime Minister will also participate in the high-level summit on Sustainable Development Goals and address the participants of the meeting.

    The PM is also expected to meet Iran’s President Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

    Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar will also attend the dinner being hosted by US President Joe Biden in honor of world leaders.

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  • ‘Release Imran Khan’ PTI-US chapter begins political struggle ahead of general polls

    New York: Workers and Supporters of Pakistan’s currently beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have yet again begun their political struggle in the U.S. to press the incumbent interim government for the release of their imprisoned leader – the cricketer-turned-politician – Imran Khan, ahead of the general elections.

    The protesters have this time chosen the artery just outside the White House – the U.S. President’s residence in Washington D.C. to raise their voices in favor of their leader.

    The protest was started with the recitation of the holy Quran.

    To participate in this protest, Imran Khan’s workers from New York, New Jersey, Dallas, California and Chicago and other cities left in the form of rallies in cars and reached in front of the White House where this protest turned into a large rally.

    The main organizer of this protest and senior leader of PTI America, Junaid Bashir, also known as Jhony Bashir, addressed the audience and said that Imran Khan’s history has been that he has never bowed before and will not bow in the future.

    He said seeing IK’s popularity, former US President Trump said to Imran Khan that I wish I was as popular as you.

    The participants were very excited, and they chanted slogans for the release of Imran Khan. Pictures of Imran Khan, PTI flags and green crescent flags of Pakistan were seen everywhere during the protest.

    Speaking to the participants on this occasion, Junaid Bashir added that Pakistan is a democratic country, but its fruits are not being transferred to the people. There is an obstacle in the way.

    Sajjad Burki, the close associate of Imran Khan, who participated in the protest rally, warmed the blood of the participants by raising slogans during his speech.

    Later, Sajjad Burki and the PTI workers participating in the rally took an oath that they will never be a part of any kind of conspiracy against the independence and sovereignty of Pakistan.

    Not only young boys and girls of PTI participated, but women, men and elderly as well as children also came in large numbers with their parents.

    On this occasion, PTI’s senior leader Shehbaz Gill expressed his opinion and said that we are more afraid of our own people than foreigners. Our only crime is that we supported Imran Khan, for which we were declared traitors.

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