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  • Pakistani & Kashmiri Americans demands to investigates human rights violations in Kashmir.

    New York,

    The American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) requested in its resolution to the U.S. government to pursue an investigation of human rights violations committed against the people of Jammu and Kashmir by the state civilian administrators, right wing extremist leaders, and Indian armed forces via the International Criminal Court.

    The APPAC calls upon his resolution to U.S. Congressional leaders to adhere international human rights violations by bringing forth transparency in Jammu & Kashmir and granting international media organizations, UN observers, and the greater international human rights and humanitarian community unrestricted access, without religious discrimination, to the Indian Illegal Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    It is also said in resolution to form a bipartisan committee of congressional representatives to investigate the human rights violations and to recommend the remedies for the suffering of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

    “U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations should call upon India’s government to restore the democratic power and voice of the indigenous population of Jammu and Kashmir, demilitarization of Kashmir and Jammu valley, and for the end of the collective punishment of the Kashmiri people”, APPAC appealed.

    Human Rights violations in Kashmir photo courtesy AFP.

    APPAC said in a resolution that U.S. government, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, by way of its moral and official authority to end relentless cycles of regional violence, to commission the governments of India and Pakistan for the implementation of the long-standing UN resolutions to give the right of plebiscite and self-determination to the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

    “The annexation of Jammu & Kashmir by Prime Minister Modi’s right wing extremist regime on August 5th, 2019 against the UN Security Council resolution directly undermines world peace and has given rise to armed conflicts and civil unrest in the region. Whereas, Prime Minister Modi’s regime’s decision to revoke Articles 370 and 35A has resulted in gross human rights violations and forced disappearances of the Kashmiri people”, added in resolution.

    APPAC resolution quoted the two successive reports of United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published in June 2018 and July 2019, reports extensively documenting the gross and systemic violations of human rights of the Kashmiri people by the current regime.

    “UN Special Rapporteurs and Mandate Holders have addressed multiple communications to the Indian government on its unlawful actions, including PM Modi’s regime’s discriminatory laws that give wide powers to the government to persecute members of minority communities on trumped-up charges” APPAC highlighted in his document.

    APPAC asked to OHCHR look into Indian oppression on people of Jammu & Kashmir and emphasized that Kashmiris have rendered immense sacrifices against the Indian Oppression. Kashmiris Right to self-determination continuously denial by Indian regime’s, while UN Security Council recognized numerous Resolutions for the Peaceful solution of the conflict.

    The APPAC appeals in a resolution sent to US authorities that current regime practically changes the demography of Jammu and Kashmir and has amended domicile rules in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) in a bid to impose ethnic cleansing in the region and to advance its Hindu-supremacist agenda. They also said that region has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, local residents categorically denied adequate healthcare resources and facilities, and further intensifying their suffering.

    “Atmosphere of fear and reprisal amongst the people of Kashmir, harassment and intimidation of journalists through draconian laws (such as Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, UAPA) continues, while the international media and UN observers have been denied access to visit IIOJK” added in resolution.

    APPAC also identified that Indian regime halt human rights organization and Amnesty International humanitarian work from September 29th, 2020 and government support attacks on innocent civilians.

    It is also written in APPAC resolution, “According to international human rights organizations, rape and collective punishment have been used as weapons of oppression by Indian armed forces.

    The U.S. Congressional leadership has recognized the current Indian regime’s abuse of power via House Resolution 745 of the 116th Congress” and “urging the Republic of India to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom” for all residents.

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  • Khulli Kachehri on PM orders to resolve Pakistani workers issues.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    An open forum held at Pakistan embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh on special orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan to resolve issues facing the workers in Saudi Arabia.

    In an open forum at Chancery Hall, hundreds of Pakistani workers expressed their grievances to Pakistan Ambassador Raja Ali Ijaz and other officials. Most of the issues included expiration of stay, non-availability of salaries by companies including Huroob.

    On the occasion, Pakistan Ambassador Raja Ali Ijaz said that Pakistan Embassy plays a vital role in resolving the issues and efforts are being made to resolve the issues facing the workers by staying in constant touch with the Saudi authorities. Deputy Ambassador Zeeshan Ahmed, Community Welfare Attaché Malik Abu Bakar, Naveed Afzal and other officials were also present in the open court of the Pakistan Embassy .

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  • IMF head says Global economy at fork in road.

    Istanbul,

    The global economy is at a fork in the road, the IMF’s managing director said, warning against “major risk” that advanced economies and some emerging markets recover faster while most developing countries will suffer for the years ahead.

    With several countries facing slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, Kristalina Georgieva asked whether or not policymakers will take action to prevent this great divergence, a press release issued by the IMF on Wednesday cited her.

    This situation has not only worsened the human tragedy of the pandemic, but also the economic suffering of the most vulnerable, she asserted.

    Georgieva recalled that the world GDP is expected to increase by 5.5% in 2021 and 4.2% in 2022, however, she said that versus the pre-pandemic period the cumulative per capita income will be down 13% in advanced economies, fall 18% in low-income economies and drop 22% in emerging and developing economies, excluding China.

    “In other words, the convergence between countries can no longer be taken for granted,” she underlined.

    Georgieva also said the young and the low-skilled women and informal workers will be affected by job losses due to the divergence.

    She stated that millions of children have still disruptions to education due to measures against the spread of the coronavirus.

    “Think of the challenges ahead: for G20 economies alone [excluding India and Saudi Arabia due to data limitations], total employment losses are projected at more than 25 million this year and close to 20 million in 2022,” she said.

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  • False allegations continues against Hurriyat leaders in Indian jails

    Jammu Kashmir,

    False allegations continue to be leveled against Hurriyat leaders in Indian jails, NIA court charges new charges against Asiya Andrabi.

    Asiya Andrabi and her two accomplices have been charged with conspiracy to commit treason and terrorism.

    A special NIA court has charged Asiya Andrabi, Sufi Fehmida and Nahida Nasreen with allegedly waging war against India and conspiring to commit terrorism in the country.

    Asiya Andrabi and her two accomplices were arrested by the NIA in April 2118 and have been lodged in Indian jails ever since.

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  • UNHRC 46th session commence online.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    High-level online session of the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the head of the Saudi Human Rights Commission said that most of the human rights reforms have benefited women and most of the reforms have been on women’s rights.

    The head of the Human Rights Commission said that Saudi Arabia calls on the Human Rights Council, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and all UN bodies to adhere to the principles of neutrality.

    Respect cultural diversity in different countries of the world confronts the efforts to dominate a particular culture that clashes with the values ​​of local communities. Demonstrate a principled approach to human rights and do not adopt a selective approach in this regard.

    Saudi Arabia is moving towards a high standard of promotion and protection of human rights. In this regard and is taking advantage of social values, the commitment of leaders and the realism of his people.

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  • Formula1 Race again in Riyadh, third year in a row

    Zaka Mohsin, Al-Daraiyah, Riyadh,

    Formula1 car races for the third year in a row in Al-Daraiyah area of Saudi capital Riyadh.

    24 drivers from famous and well-known companies from all over the world are participating. Formula1 Race competitions will be held on 26th and 27th February.

    Competitions held in night, local and foreign citizens will be able to watch and have to follow corona virus prevention SOPs. In addition, Saudi Ministry of Sports says it is proud to host Formula1 for the third year in a row.

    The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, is interested in hosting international competitions in Saudi Arabia to promote sports.

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  • International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2021) in Abu Dhabi.

    Zaka Mohsin, Abu Dhabi,

    International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2021 is underway in Abu Dhabi. The stall set up by Global Industrial and Defense Solutions from Pakistan was the center of attention.

    On the second day of exhibition, Tawazun, a UAE company, and Global Industrial and Defense Solutions (GIDS), a Pakistani company, signed a $1 million contract. The UAE will buy defense weapons and equipment from the Pakistani company Goods (GIDS) under an agreement signed by Asad Kamal, CEO of a Pakistani company, GIDS and Tawazun, a UAE company.

    General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan (CJCSP) also attends the signing ceremony. On this occasion, senior officials of UAE and Pakistan agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation between two countries, and said that two brotherly Islamic countries would continue to enhance cooperation with each other in future as well.

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  • ‘World must act against Khojaly massacre perpetrators’

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Pakistani officials, academics, and defense analysts have urged the international community to take action against the perpetrators of a 1992 massacre by Armenian forces in Khojaly, Nagorno-Karabakh which left over 600 people dead.

    Speaking at a seminar on Monday co-organized by Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Islamabad and the Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution, parliamentarian Shehryar Khan Afridi said that repeated massacres and genocides show how the world has failed to protect oppressed people living in conflict zones, as the brutal principle of “might makes right” prevails.

    “Mass rapes of women in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Khojaly, Nagorno-Karabakh have been used by occupation forces as tools of genocide,” said Afridi, who also heads the Pakistani parliament’s Committee on Kashmir, a region disputed between Pakistan and India.

    He added that Indian forces are also waging a “rape war” to advance their “genocide” of freedom-loving Kashmiris.

    On Feb. 26, 1992, with the Soviet Union just dissolved, Armenian forces took over the town of Khojaly in occupied Karabakh after battering it with heavy artillery and tanks, assisted by infantry.

    The massacre is seen as one of the bloodiest atrocities by Armenian forces against Azerbaijani civilians in the Upper Karabakh region, which was liberated by Azerbaijan forces last fall after decades of occupation.

    The two-hour Armenian offensive on Khojaly killed 613 Azerbaijani citizens including 106 women, 63 children, and 70 elderly people and seriously injured 487 others, according to Azerbaijani figures.

    Some 150 of the 1,275 Azerbaijanis that the Armenians captured during the massacre remain missing. In the massacre, eight families were completely wiped out, while 130 children lost one parent, and 25 children lost both parents.

    “What has the international community, including the UN Security Council, done against the culprits who killed hundreds of innocents in Khojaly?” asked Salma Malik, a political scientist at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad.

    Azerbaijan Ambassador Ali Alizada said that Armenia bears full responsibility for the Khojaly massacre, whose perpetrators must brought to justice.

    He said that even though there were four UN Security Council resolutions and similar statements by other groups, there has been no action or pressure against Armenia during the 30 years of occupation and no legal acts against the perpetrators of the genocide.

    He stressed that that Kashmir dispute also led to several UN Security Council resolutions but similarly no implementation of these resolutions for seven decades. He said he hopes the Kashmir issue will soon be solved by amicable and peaceful means in line with relevant UN resolutions.

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  • Dananeer video reach Saudi Arabia via Pakistan and other countries.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Salim Rafique, a young Pakistani singer based in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, has made a comeback with a video of Dananir Mobin, which is becoming very popular.  Due to Dananir Mobin’s accent and unique style, her video has reached Saudi Arabia via Pakistan and other countries.

     

    According to Singer Saleem Rafique, he has been singing for the last 12 years.  The four-second video of Dananir Mobin compelled him to compose meme poetry with his friend and make music and sing it which people now liking.

     

     

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  • Italy confirms death of its ambassador to DR Congo

    Congo,

    Italy’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Luca Attanasio, was killed on Monday while travelling with a UN convoy in the east of the country, the foreign ministry said.

    “It is with deep sadness that the Foreign Ministry confirms the death, today in Goma, of the Italian ambassador,” the ministry said, adding that an Italian policeman also died.

    In a separate statement, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio expressed his “great dismay and immense sorrow” and broke off from a meeting in Brussels with EU counterparts to make an early return to Rome.

    “The circumstances of this brutal attack are not yet known and no effort will be spared to shed light on what happened,” Di Maio said, paying tribute to the victims as “two servants of the state”.

    Attanasio was 43 and had been representing Italy in Kinshasa since 2017. He joined the diplomatic service in 2003 and served previously in Switzerland, Morocco and Nigeria.

    According to the foreign ministry, the ambassador and the policemen were part of a convoy of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo.

    A diplomat in Kinshasa told AFP that Attanasio was with a convoy of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) when it came under fire near Goma.

    A spokesman for the Rome-based WFP could not confirm this, but told AFP the organisation was looking into the reports.

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  • Huge anti-coup rallies in Myanmar after junta threat

    Naypyidaw, Myanmar,

    Tens of thousands of anti-coup protesters rallied across Myanmar again on Monday despite a clear threat from the junta that it was prepared to use lethal force to crush what it branded “anarchy”.

    The warning came after three demonstrators were shot dead over the weekend, and the funeral on Sunday for a young woman who died from bullet wounds at an earlier rally.

    Massive street demonstrations have taken place since Myanmar’s military staged a coup on February 1 and detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, ending a decade-long experiment with democracy.

    A civil disobedience campaign has also since choked many government operations, as well as businesses and banks, and the junta late Sunday gave its most ominous signal yet that its patience was nearing an end.

    “Protesters are now inciting the people, especially emotional teenagers and youths, to a confrontation path where they will suffer the loss of life,” said a statement on state-run broadcaster MRTV.

    The statement, read out in Burmese with text of the English version on the screen, cautioned protesters against inciting “riot and anarchy”.

    Protesters on Monday were undeterred by the warning, with tens of thousands rallying in Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city and commercial hub.

    “We came out today to join in the protest, to fight until we win,” said Kyaw Kyaw, a 23-year-old university student.

    “We are worried about the crackdown, but we will move forward. We are so angry.”

    Yangon residents had woken up Monday to a heavier security presence, including police and military trucks on the roads and an embassy district barricaded.

    Another protester expressed similar defiance to news agencies.

    “The military unjustly took power from the elected civilian government,” said the 29-year-old, who asked not to be named.

    “We will fight until we get our freedom, democracy, and justice.

    Thousands also rallied in Naypyidaw, the capital and a military stronghold, with many on motorbikes. There were also large protests in the cities of Myitkyina and Dawei.

    Many businesses in Yangon, and in other major cities, were closed on Monday following calls for a general strike to inject more momentum into the civil disobedience movement.

     

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  • New Entry of Michigan Cricket XI in Sachiday League

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh

    In Saudi Arabia, a new team is going to participate in Sachiday League. The team consisting of junior and senior players and has been named Michigan Cricket XI.

    It was informed in the meeting held by team management and players that this is the first team of its kind in Saudi Arabia in which senior and junior players will play and improve their game. Michigan director Hamza Latif and team captain Asif Sheikh said various cricket associations in Saudi Arabia are working to promote cricket.

    We have brought together senior players as well as junior players whose game is impressive who will play a big tournament and improve their game. In the end, Munir Ahmed Shad, Riaz Ahmed and Kashif Bajwa were distributes kits among the players of Michigan cricket team.

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  • Sam Khan select for an honoree Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice, Jefferson Awards.

    New Jersey,

    N.J. state, Governor’s, Jefferson Award Association select Sam Khan for an honoree Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Champion for Justice, Jefferson Awards.

    Sam Khan, File Photo

    According to Sam Khan, being an honoree for an award named after such an amazing leader like MLK, whose ideals I strive to live by and whose goals for equality I have made my career around, is such an amazing opportunity. I’m blessed to have even been nominated.

    Sam Khan, File Photo

    From South Asian Community outreach (SACO) to other groups like American Muslim council (AMC) and Pakistani American council (PAC), I have made it my mission to continue to ensure that we as push as immigrants, South Asians, to realize that we are just as American as anyone else, and as Americans, we have to be part of the discussions and solutions to improve this country that has become our home and our future Sam Khan added.

    Sam Khan File photo

    More over Sam Khan added that, everyone, we have to all come together either Indians Hindus, Cristian’s or Sikhs community to celebrate the differences that make us unique and the similarities that unite us as people.

    Sam Khan File photo

    I have been energized to continue my efforts to ensure that people of every ethnicity, race, religion, political affiliation, etc., can come together to tackle not only the issues that harm all of us but also the issues that solely or directly impact certain groups so we can all enjoy a better world.

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  • Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Merkel separated from royal family.

    Muqeem Ahmad, UK,

    British Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Merkel have formally separated from the royal family. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry and Princess Meghan will not return to royal duties.

    Earlier, the royal couple had informed the Queen that they would never again be part of the royal family. According to Buckingham Palace, the couple’s honorary military appointment and royal patronage will be returned to the 94-year-old queen.

    Princess Diana’s son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Merkel moved to US after resentment from the royal family and they have decided to make their future in showbiz.

    They signed heavy deal to attend with streaming companies Netflix and Spotify to create and participate in TV programs. Their first podcast show on Spotify was released on December 29. The 34-minute program was viewed by millions of viewers on social media and appreciates a lot.

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  • Landmark decision by British Supreme Court against Uber

    Muqeem Ahmed, London

    A landmark decision by the British Supreme Court against Uber, a global taxi service provider, has led to the company’s drivers being able to claim the rights of regular employees.

    The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that some taxi company drivers are entitled to regular employee benefits. According to court decision these drivers will be entitled to the minimum wage fixed by the government

    The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2016 by a London tribunal, which ruled in favor of Uber’s former drivers. The decision entitled him to pay for vacations during paid holidays. Uber drivers are still considered self-employed, with little legal protection.

    The US company that owns Uber has argued in court in favor of maintaining the legal position of drivers, but the UK Supreme Court has unanimously rejected Uber’s appeal.

    There were 25 drivers in this case, Uber said the ruling did not apply to all 8,000 drivers working in the UK. It is worth mentioning here that in London alone, Uber Company has 45,000 drivers. Uber’s shares have fallen 3% since the court ruling.

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  • Horse race 2021 culminates in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Janadriyah,

    World Horse Race 2021 held in historical Janadriyah area of ​​the capital Riyadh. A total of 77 horses from 13 countries participates in the race.

    Races continued throughout the day, but in final round, Saudi Arabia’s Misharraf took the first place, followed by Charlton on second and Great Scott on third position.

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman awarded the trophy and $30 million cash to horse jockey and owners, while the second and third place horse owners were also awarded trophies and cash prizes.

    On the occasion, Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, welcomes the organizers of Saudi Horse Racing event and thanked the participants. Such competitions would be held and encourages in future.

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  • Saudi government spend $10 billion on defense industry.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The head of Saudi Military General Authority for Industries said government has drawn up a plan to spend $10 billion on the defense industry over next decade. The same amount will be spent on research and development projects.

    He said Saudi Arabia wants to increase spending on military research and development from 0.2% to 4% by 2030, as well as increase military spending.

    It also aims to increase military spending. The project aims to promote investment in local industries in the military and security sectors and create more employment opportunities for educated locals.

    Also, under this vision, up to half of military equipment will be manufactured in country within the next decade.

    This will save on foreign exchange raised on their imports.

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  • PTI New York appoints Raza Dastgir as General Secretary.

    New York,

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Rana Javed, President New York issues a Notification, in the light of decision of party’s Standing Committee on Accountability and North American Affairs, SCAD.

    Additional General Secretary of New York Raza Dastgir has been formally assigned the responsibilities of General Secretary.

    Rana Javed has congratulated Raza Dastgir on getting new posts and responsibilities.

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  • PAYO, new series of food pantries for needy

    Brooklyn, New York,

    The Pakistani American Youth Organization, PAYO, has launched a new series of weekly food pantries in collaboration with the Iqra Masjid in Brooklyn

    This food pantry was started after Friday prayers and now it is started after every Friday prayers. The food pantry benefited hundreds of needy fresh fruits, vegetables, halal meats and various food items.

    Imam Ahmad Ali of the Muslim community was also present on the food pantry, he praised PAYO’s philanthropic and humanitarian initiatives and said that despite heavy snowfall, the spirit of PAYO team volunteers to help those in need has not weakened. These young people are always trying to project a positive image of Pakistanis and Muslims in America.

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  • European Space Agency recruit 26 new astronauts.

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    The European Space Agency has announced the recruitment of new astronauts, an opportunity that has become available after 11 years. This time, women and the physically challenged are also being encouraged to create diversity and equality among astronauts.

    Recruitment will start from the end of March and will continue till the end of May. Candidates must have a master’s degree in science and mathematics while they have to go through 6 stages for selection in which scientific and technical knowledge is mental. It also includes physical fitness and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations According to head of European Space Agency, said that we are going to recruit new astronauts with experienced to continue the space mission.

    The European Space Agency last recruited astronauts in 2008 and received 8,000 applications, of which only 10 made it to the finals. This time the European Space Agency will recruit 26 permanent and reserve astronauts.

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  • Pakistani envoy appreciations for Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary support to OIC

    Zaka Mohsin, Jeddah,

    Meeting held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Pakistani envoy Rizwan Saeed Sheikh expressed the Pakistani government’s and people’s appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary support to the OIC.

    He added that Saudi Arabia, as the host country of the OIC headquarters, has been supporting OIC since its inception. The Saudi envoy, Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani, said that meeting with the Pakistani envoy was part of a policy to strengthen multilateral working relations between permanent members of OIC and to increase consultation and solidarity on all issues.

    He also said that co-operation was essential to unite the Islamic world, achieve common interests, create unity in the decisions of Muslim countries and advance the Islamic struggle in a standardized manner.

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  • Living legend of South Asian Sufi music Abida Perveen, 65th birthday.

    Web desk,

    When someone talks about music, it is impossible not to talk about Abida Parveen. Abida Parveen has been singing since early 70s. Her father, Ustad Ghulam Haider, gave her the basic training. Initially, she performed in Dargahs, usually on different death anniversaries. Her first break was in 1973 on Radio Pakistan, where the nation heard her live. However, in 1977, she was signed by Radio Pakistan as their official Singer. Since then, begun her journey of life in the music industry.

    Abida Parveen has chosen Sufi Music as her Genre in the industry. From singing in Pakistan to getting her license for Bollywood industry, it has been a long run for the maestro. Apart from singing, Abida Parveen also knows to play Pump organ, Keyboard and Sitar. Moreover, she has also judged many different shows all over the world.

    Due to her stunning and outstanding voice, living legend Abida Parveen has been rewarded various times. Few of her prestigious achievements are

        • Pride of Performance Award (1984) by the President of Pakistan.
        • Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award (2005) by President Pervez Musharaff.
        • Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award (2012) by President Asif Ali Zardari.
        • Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kaladharmi Begum Akhtar Academy of Ghazal in India (2012).
        • She had been awarded in Dhaka International Folk Fest 2015.
        • PISA Lifetime Achievement Award – 2020.

    Everyone who loves Sufi music, listens to Abida Parveen, worldwide. Regardless of her age, her voice still remains the same. With the same intensity, we hope and pray, there are many more years added to her life. Sufi music lovers pray for Abida Parveen blessing with her euphonious voice, and send Happy Birthday greetings to the living legend.

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  • Globo Asia Pakistan, Bahrain Chapter hold a Real estate and property exhibition in Manama.

    Zaka Mohsin, Manama,

    Globo Asia Pakistan, Bahrain Chapter will hold a Real estate and property exhibition in Manama, Bahrain on February 25 and 26. A meeting of Pakistani and Bahraini businessmen was held in Bahrain for this important exhibition which aims to promote investment opportunities in real estate in Pakistan.

    On finalizing of the arrangements for the exhibition, the organizer of the exhibition Imran Khattak said that a property exhibition is being organized to promote foreign investment in Pakistan.

    In addition to investing in real estate for Pakistani businessmen abroad, the aim is to educate foreign investors about real estate in various sectors of Pakistan and to draw their attention to it.

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  • Webinar at Stimson center on “The Future of Pak-US Relations After Changing Geopolitical Situation”

    Fazal Khaliq, Washington

    The Stimson Center hosts a webinar on “The Future of Pak-US Relations After Changing Geopolitical Situation”

    Ambassador Pakistan to United States Dr. Asad Majeed Khan address, Dr. Sameer Lalwani, Stimson’s Program Director for South Asia and others also participated

    Pak-US relations, especially with new US administration, are important for peace, security and development in the region. Ambassador of Pakistan

    Talking about bilateral relations with the US, the Pakistani Ambassador stressed the need for a joint partnership on a broader basis and said that this relationship should not be seen in the context of any third country.

    Pakistan wants better relations with neighboring countries as well as peace in the region, now India must also show responsibility. We urge the US to play its part. Pakistan Ambassador added. There is full coordination between Pakistan and US regarding peace process in Afghanistan. Now is the time to move this peace process forward. Dr. Asad Majeed Khan

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  • $614 million loss force Airbus to halt production of A380 Super Jumbo.

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    Year 2020 was the most difficult for Airbus and it lost becomes 510 million Euros or 614 million dollars, according to European aircraft maker Airbus.

    Global travel restrictions, lockdowns and the closure of business and tourism activities forced Airbus to halt production of A380 Super Jumbo, and many such projects had to close with heavy losses. While Airbus has not received any major orders for jets in 2021, it has stopped distributing profits to shareholders this year in a row.

    On the other hand, Airbus’s customer airline is also facing severe difficulties. Air France’s, KLM and other international airlines have been affected by the pandemic and the sale of new aircraft is almost non-existent.

    The Airbus factories still have 100 jets ready and have no buyers. The global aviation industry has high hopes for an end to the Corona virus pandemic, which will be able lead to resumption of travel and tourism.

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  • Snowfall in Neom, eastern mountainous region of Saudi Arabia

    Zaka Mohsin, Neom

    The snowfall in the mountainous region of Neom in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia is followed by the desert plains and mountains covered with white snow blankets.

    Domestic and foreign citizens are flocking to Neom mountainous desert region to enjoy the weather, it has become very cold due to snowfall.

    Heavy rains have inundated low-lying areas in several areas, including the capital Riyadh, while the severity of the cold has also increased in the adjoining areas, including the capital Riyadh.

     

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  • Pakistani mountaineer and two other foreign climbers dead, Sajid Sadpara.

    Gilgil Baltistan,

    On Thursday, hours after Pakistani mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara’s family declared him and two other missing foreign climbers dead. Twitter reacted to the mountain climber’s demise

    Announcing the tragic news, Ali Sadpara’s son, Sajid Sadpara said that he would keep his “father’s mission alive and fulfil his dream”.

    Sadpara, Iceland’s John Snorri, and Chile’s Juan Pablo Mohr had departed for their journey on February 3 after Sadpara’s birthday, asking fans and admirers to pray for them.

    They had started their attempt for the final summit in the early hours of February 5, hoping to accomplish the herculean task by afternoon.

    According to updates posted on Snorri’s Facebook account on Friday, at 12:29 pm, the GPS stopped working and had not been updated for six hours after that.

    Ali Sadpara’s management revealed a few days ago that the government and other stakeholders were employing their best efforts to find Sadpara and the other climbers who went missing, despite him being gone for almost 10 days.

     

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  • Pakistan’s Ambassador and Saudi Minister for Multilateral affairs discuss bilateral relations.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ijaz has called on Saudi Deputy Minister, Abdul Rehman Al-Rasi for Multilateral Affairs.

    According to a statement issued by the Pakistani embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, the meeting discussed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

    During the meeting, various issues including ways to enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries in various fields were also discussed.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Mushahidullah Khan condolence meeting in Saudi capital Riyadh

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Pakistan Muslim League-N held a condolence meeting in Saudi capital Riyadh, on the death of Mushahidullah Khan. The death of Mushahidullah Khan has created a vacuum and the powerful voice of democracy is no more. Mushahidullah Khan has rendered immense services for democracy which can never be forgotten.

    Mushahidullah Khan was a favorite leader of other political parties in Saudi Arabia, including PML N workers. With his death, the PML-N has lost an ideological activist, but PML N workers will work together to advance their ideology and serve Pakistan to the fullest

    PML-N Riyadh Region President Khalid Akram Rana, Dr Muzammil Shah, Wasim Sajid Rana, Khadim Hussain expressed their views while prayers for forgiveness were also offered for the highest reward of Mushahidullah Khan.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • History repeats it self, after 122 year Houston grips in severe cold.

    Amir Khan, Houston,

    Houston, Texas, USA, has a history of 122 years, the sister city of Karachi, has a climate just alike Karachi. It usually doesn’t snow here and the temperature this week is -10 Celsius, with -15 Celsius real feel. It is said that one hundred and twenty-two years ago there was such a weather in Houston and all this happen is due to climate change.

    Due to fallen temperature and severe cold, snow everywhere and emergency has been declared. Business life is suspended, restaurants, markets and government offices were closed and people are trapped in their homes.

    This is not usually the weather in Houston and there is an alarming situation. Other states in US such as New York and others peoples are used to for severe cold but it doesn’t happen in Houston and the situation is very worst.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.