Friday, October 30, 2020

Islamophobia is rising in Western countries: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Islamophobia is rising in Western states and a small segment in the countries is against Islam.

PM Imran Khan made the statement while addressing the National Rehmatul-lil-Alameen PBUH Conference in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations in Islamabad today.

He highlighted the cause of unrest in many countries after the publication of blasphemous caricatures in France. He said that Islamophobia will get further increased in the countries until its governments take special measures to stop it.

He said that Western countries could not understand the Muslims’ respect to their beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Islamophobia will be increased across the world until the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states will not play their role against it.

The premier said that he wanted to make the nation, especially the youth, aware of the life of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

He said that the Allah Almighty has enlighted the path of humanity through the Holy Quran and the life of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. There was no human on the earth like Prophet PBUH and it will never come.

He was of the view that blasphemous caricatures were being deliberately published to witness the reaction from Muslims. He added that the continuity in the blasphemous actions is the failure of Muslim leadership.

Imran Khan announced that he will lead the campaign against the blasphemous activities and Pakistan will raise the issue on all international platforms.

While highlighting the issues related to climate change, Imran Khan said that the world is witnessing the negative impacts of climate change and urged the formulation of special policies to coup with the challenges.



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Shibli Faraz hints at legal action against Ayaz Sadiq

Shibli Faraz
Federal Minister for Information Shibli Faraz on Friday hinted at legal action against former National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq for accusing the incumbent government of releasing Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman under pressure.

What Ayaz Sadiq said is not forgivable, he wrote in a tweet. "Now the law will take its course."

Faraz asserted that "weakening the state" is an "unpardonable offense", and promised that Sadiq and his followers to be punished for it.

"Under pressure"

Two senior PML-N lawmakers had earlier accused the PTI-led government of taking the decision to release Indian pilot Abhinandan under pressure.

“Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was present in the meeting, which Imran Khan had refused to attend,” Ayaz Sadiq had said in parliament on Wednesday, adding that Qureshi had "begged the Opposition to release Abhinandan or else India would attack Pakistan at 9:00pm".

“India never attacked Pakistan but the government nonetheless handed over Abhinandan to Indian authorities,” Sadiq had said.

Reaction to Ayaz Sadiq's statement

The reaction that followed Sadiq's comments was swift.

Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar on Thursday said viewing the decision to release Abhinandan as anything other than "the mature response of a responsible state" is "highly regrettable".

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had said the former NA speaker's comments were "contrary to the truth" and regretted that "responsible people are making irresponsible statements".

“Highly irresponsible statements are being issued for political gains; responsible people are talking irresponsibly, which is surprising,” the foreign minister said. “These people are misleading the nation on the issues of Kulbhushan and Abhinandan.”

Ayaz Sadiq's clarification

In his defence, Sadiq lambasted the Indian media for "distorting" his comments. "One thing is clear: Abhinandan did not come to Pakistan to distribute sweets; he had attacked Pakistan," the PML-N leader said.

However, Sadiq, in a pointed attack directed at Prime Minister Imran Khan, also asked if the decision to release Abhinandan was made "on dictation" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.



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Pakistan sets 282 run target for Zimbabwe at Pindi Stadium

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi
Pakistan have set a 282-run target for Zimbabwe in their series-opening one-day international being played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

After winning the toss, the Green Shirts ended their innings with 281 runs at the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

Abid Ali was the first to be sent back to the pavilion in the middle of the tenth over after scoring 21 runs. He was followed by Babar Azam and Imamul Haq who scored 19 and 58 runs, respectively. The next casualty was Mohammad Rizwan who fell in the 37th over after scoring a meagre 14 and was followed by Iftikhar Ahmed (12) in the 41st over.

With six fours and two sixes, Haris Sohail tried to stabilise the team scoring 71 off 82 balls but he fell to Sikandar Raza in the 42nd over.

Earlier, captain Babar Azam had won the toss and elected to bat.

Both teams are opening their World Cup Super League campaigns after the International Cricket Council introduced the competition to bring context to ODI cricket.

The top seven teams in the league will directly qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. The league features 13 countries playing four home and away three-match ODI series.

Babar, who leads Pakistan in Twenty20s, will be captaining for the first time in the ODI format. He was appointed ODI captain during the lockdown for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pakistan gave an ODI debut to fast bowler Haris Rauf, who received his cap from bowling coach Waqar Younis before the toss.

The home team has packed its playing XI with four fast bowlers, with allrounder Faheem Ashraf getting a nod ahead of uncapped leg-spinner Usman Qadir.

Zimbabwe, led by Chamu Chibhabha, left out experienced batsman Elton Chigumubura for the first match of the three-match series. Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani returned to ODI format after nearly two years.

The Zimbabwe series, which also features three Twenty20 Internationals at the same venue, is the beginning of a busy season for Pakistan who are also slated to host England and South Africa.

Yesterday, during a pre-series press conference, Babar said the hosts won't underestimate low-ranked Zimbabwe, against the green shirts have won 52 of the 59 matches in this format.

“Our aim is not only to win the one-day series but also the T20 games [against Zimbabwe] because we want to build confidence for matches against stronger teams which Pakistan will play in the coming months,” Babar said. “But having said that we can’t take Zimbabwe easy and my message to our players to give 110 per cent because we are targeting a whitewash to ensure Pakistan earn maximum points in the Super League. Every match counts since each point matters.”

Chibhabha, meanwhile, admitted that his side is desperately looking to get to winning ways after failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup in England and that said Zimbabwe would adopt an aggressive approach in batting to combat the threat of Pakistan bowlers such as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Wahab Riaz.

“Unless we are able to dominate the [Pakistan] bowling, there is no chance for Zimbabwe to win matches. I promise we are going to play good cricket and are not here just to compete,” Chibhabha vowed. “We have been a side which struggles in finishing matches. But there is more desperation on our part to win and win consistently. And considering these are Super League matches, each game becomes very crucial for both teams.”



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Eid Milad un Nabi: Govt grants 30-day remission to prisoners across Country

Eid Milad un Nabi: Govt grants 30-day remission to prisoners across Country
Ministry of Interior on Friday directed provincial government to grant special remission for prisoners in jails across Pakistan on account of Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH).

The letter was issued after approval from the federal cabinet and President Dr Arif Alvi. The government has granted a 30-day remission to prisoners with life sentences, women, and under-18 convicts as well as those aged 65 and above.

The reduction in sentence, however, will not be apply on prisoners convicted for espionage, terrorism, murder, adultery, robbery, kidnapping or/ and anti-state activities.



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Eid Milad un Nabi: Govt grants 30-day remission to prisoners across Country

Eid Milad un Nabi: Govt grants 30-day remission to prisoners across Country
Ministry of Interior on Friday directed provincial government to grant special remission for prisoners in jails across Pakistan on account of Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH).

The letter was issued after approval from the federal cabinet and President Dr Arif Alvi. The government has granted a 30-day remission to prisoners with life sentences, women, and under-18 convicts as well as those aged 65 and above.

The reduction in sentence, however, will not be apply on prisoners convicted for espionage, terrorism, murder, adultery, robbery, kidnapping or/ and anti-state activities.



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Coronavirus: 20 more people passes away 1000 fresh cases in pakistan

Coronavirus: 20 more people passes away 1000 fresh cases in pakistan
Pakistan witnessed more than 1,000 cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day surge since July.

The country’s tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases rose by 1,078 to 332,186 on Friday.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), twenty more people died due to the coronavirus, lifting the death toll from the highly contagious disease to 6,795.
As many as 32,933 samples were tested, resulting in the emergence of 1,078 fresh infections. The number of active cases stands at 11,864 as around 313,527 patients have recuperated since the outbreak began.

Thus far, Sindh has reported 145,238 cases, Punjab 103,831 cases, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 39,361, Balochistan 15,887, Islamabad 19,594, Gilgit Baltistan 4,046 and Azad Jammu and Kashmir 4,229.

On Thursday, Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar had tweeted that the country’s coronavirus positivity ratio was higher than 3 per cent on Tuesday.

He said the coronavirus positive rate exceeded 3 pc after a period of more than 70 days. He said the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has tightened restrictions on some high risk public activities to address the coronavirus pandemic.

“However, the rising spread of the disease can only be controlled if people believe in the need for precautions,” he added.



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Coronavirus: 20 more people passes away 1000 fresh cases in pakistan

Coronavirus: 20 more people passes away 1000 fresh cases in pakistan
Pakistan witnessed more than 1,000 cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day surge since July.

The country’s tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases rose by 1,078 to 332,186 on Friday.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), twenty more people died due to the coronavirus, lifting the death toll from the highly contagious disease to 6,795.
As many as 32,933 samples were tested, resulting in the emergence of 1,078 fresh infections. The number of active cases stands at 11,864 as around 313,527 patients have recuperated since the outbreak began.

Thus far, Sindh has reported 145,238 cases, Punjab 103,831 cases, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 39,361, Balochistan 15,887, Islamabad 19,594, Gilgit Baltistan 4,046 and Azad Jammu and Kashmir 4,229.

On Thursday, Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar had tweeted that the country’s coronavirus positivity ratio was higher than 3 per cent on Tuesday.

He said the coronavirus positive rate exceeded 3 pc after a period of more than 70 days. He said the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has tightened restrictions on some high risk public activities to address the coronavirus pandemic.

“However, the rising spread of the disease can only be controlled if people believe in the need for precautions,” he added.



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Islamabad court dismisses Gill’s bail plea in sedition case

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