Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) followers have once again fallen victim to a fake video, presenting unknown travellers as children of former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa.
Sara Mir, also known as Rukhsana Kousar, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker yesterday misled PTI followers by adding a voice-over over the original video, falsely identifying unknown travellers as former Chief Justice Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa’s sons arriving at London airport.
In the original video, it can be seen that a social media user, reportedly named Jamil, asked the unknown travellers, “Are they Qazi Faez Isa’s son? Upon which, an individual said, “No, no, they are not these children,” and the video gets cut.
Sara Mir added her voiceover in the original video in which she used harsh language against the unknown travellers, declaring them to be Qazi Faez Isa’s children.
“Qazi Faez Isa has sent his son here. Look at Qazi’s shameful and filthy son,” Sara Mir said in the dubbed video.
Senator Faisal Vawda, known for his tall claims, has alleged on a political talk show at ARY News that Bushra Bibi, former Prime Minister’s wife, will be released from jail on the 26th of this month while meetings with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail will continue as usual.
“She will be completely free, and no new cases will be made against her once her bail is granted. Regular meetings with Imran Khan will be resumed,” claimed the senator.
On October 23, Bushra Bibi was granted bail in the new Toshakhana Case by the Islamabad High Court; however, despite PTI’s utmost attempts, she has not been released from prison.
According to PTI’s legal team, the judges suddenly became absent, and the entire judicial complex was empty. When the lawyers approached the third and fourth judges on duty, they refused to sign the release papers.
Treasury members in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday condemned the non-release of Bushra Bibi despite her bail.
Vawda also alleged, “The entire leadership of PTI is compromised, and Khan in jail is actually a good thing for them.”
Senator Faisal Vawda has said that former Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) chief General (r) Faiz Hameed will face court martial and the punishment he deserves, come what may.
“He [Faiz] will not only be court-martialed but will also be sentenced,” Vawda said while appearing on Samaa’s Nadeem Malik Live.
“Others will also be punished,” Vawda added.
He went on to point out the rift between leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and said that a “forward bloc had already formed within the party”.
Responding to senior journalist and analyst Nadeem Malik’s question about who was going to be the leader of PTI’s forward bloc, Vawda said that it was exactly what the intra-party dispute was about. “Selection has already been done,” he claimed.
Faiz’s Court Martial
Lt Gen Faiz Hameed was arrested on charges of abusing his powers and raiding a private property development business during his time as head of the ISI. He led the ISI during founder PTI Imran Khan’s administration, from 2019 to 2021, before taking early retirement in December 2022.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, court martial proceedings against the former spymaster were initiated based on “concrete evidence” following a detailed probe.
In a 48-minute media briefing last month, the ISPR chief had said that Gen Faiz’s court-martial was an example of the military’s self-accountability.
With a muted video of Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) going viral, netizens, especially Indians, have taken to social media, calling out Pakistan for “muting” the Indian representative’s speech.
A social media user on X (formerly Twitter) named A Waheed Murad wrote, “State TV in Pakistan muted the address of the Indian Foreign Minister at the SCO summit in Islamabad.”
While Murad wasn’t the only one to highlight the muted video, Journalist Iftikhar Firdous also took to X to explain that all in-camera sessions were bound to be muted on PTV and the same goes for SCO.
“It’s an in-camera session. I haven’t heard any of the speeches on TV, even the Pakistani premier is live and it’s muted. I also inquired why I couldn’t hear them”, he wrote on X (formerly Twitter)
Meanwhile, Information Ministry also stated that according to standard operating procedure (SOPs), except for the SCO initial ceremony, all addresses were bound to mute.
Islamabad and New Delhi, in their national statements, have avoided taking indirect jabs at each other through the SCO platform.
“While the international community must extend the needed assistance to help Afghan Interim Government in staving off the humanitarian crisis and preventing an economic meltdown, it must also demand from the Afghan Interim Government to take concrete measures to promote political inclusivity, as well as to ensure that its soil is not used for terrorism against its neighbours, by any entity,” maintained PM Shehbaz Sharif during his address at SCO.
“Projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and International North-South Corridor (INSC) can be expanded to improve connectivity, focusing on roads, railways, and digital infrastructure,” he said.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, while addressing the SCO summit, congratulated Pakistan for hosting such a high political union of countries. “We must respect each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and this cooperation should be based on genuine partnership, not unilateral agendas,” he asserted.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Minister M. Ishaq Dar, the last time Pakistan hosted a diplomatic event of this magnitude was 27 years ago, marking what he called the country’s “return to the international stage.”
In 1997, Pakistan held the first Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to celebrate its 50th year of independence.
The SCO bloc claims to represent 40% of the world’s population and about 30% of its GDP.
Previously, Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday arrived in Pakistan to attend the SCO meeting, as well as for a four-day bilateral visit. His visit is the first by a Chinese head of government to Pakistan in 11 years, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office said.
Pakistan security forces successfully foiled an attempt at aggression by Afghan Taliban forces at the Naushki-Ghazni sector along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Afghanistan forces opened fire at Pakistan security forces, who in response targeted Afghan checkpoints in its counteraction, security sources told Dawn News.
Fire was exchanged while Pakistan security forces were doing fence repair work; Pakistan’s effective retaliation resulted in heavy casualties among the Afghan troops.
The Afghan forces had carried out border violations in the past, as last month, the Afghan Taliban initiated heavy firing targeting Pakistani checkposts from the Afghan region of Plosi.
Meanwhile, Pakistan forces on Wednesday killed two terrorists who were trying to enter a camp of Frontier Corps (FC) in the Zhob district of Balochistan.
Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, claimed that terrorist Umar alias Umari, who was involved in numerous activities against security forces as well as innocent civilians, including the recent attack on a convoy of Deputy Commissioner Sherani, has also been killed in retaliation.
However, the military media wing stated that one soldier was martyred.
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on October 2 has called for Narendra Modi-led India to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” for worsening religious freedoms in the country.
“Individuals have been killed, beaten, and lynched by vigilante groups, religious leaders have been arbitrarily arrested, and homes and places of worship have been demolished,” read the damning report, which highlights human rights abuses in India.
The report also criticised the Modi government’s 2019 decision to disenfranchise religious minorities through Citizenship Amendment Act.
The report also revealed how Indian government officials use misinformation and disinformation to incite violence against religious minorities and their places of worship.
“The government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reinforced discriminatory nationalist policies, perpetuated hateful rhetoric, and failed to address communal violence disproportionately affecting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Jews, and Adivasis (indigenous peoples),” noted the US federal government’s report.
The federal government has directed relevant authorities to streamline the import and export of falcons, ensuring that birds that are brought into Pakistan are taken back by their owners and not exchanged.
In a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Management Authority on September 4, a Ministry of Climate Change representative stressed the need to tag falcons with microchips and identification passports, Dawn News reported.
Officials were hopeful that these actions will prevent the exchange or illegal trade of the birds and added, “This is a transit permission, not related to the commercial trade of species.”
The development came after previous incidents where Gulf princes took young falcons along with them and abandoned injured and aged birds, which were later illegally trapped in Pakistan and sold on the country’s black market; this raised concerns about wildlife exploitation, prompting strict rules to protect the birds.
Clashes between rival tribes in Kurram district have been ongoing for eight days now, with 46 people dead and 96 injured so far.
On Friday, fresh clashes left five more people dead and 15 injured, Dawn News reported.
Earlier, clashes started between the Bushehra tribe and the Ahmedzai tribe in the Kurram district following the construction of trenches on disputed land.
Viewing the ongoing clashes at Kurram district, former Senator and tribal leader Sajid Turi had claimed that a grand jirga tried to resolve the dispute but ended in vain.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, in a statement issued from the CM’s secretariat, Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur said that serious efforts were being made to maintain public order in the province.
He added, “After the improvement of the law and order situation in southern districts, more checkposts will be handed over to the police. However, before that happens, there is a need to enhance the capabilities of police.”
If you’ve noticed a sudden obsession with donuts in Pakistan recently, you’re not alone. It seems like everyone suddenly started loving those round, sugary treats, and here is why.
If all the talk around donuts has made you want one, here is where you can get the one you crave.
1-Crusteez Islamabad
If the Chief Justice of Pakistan can try it out, maybe so should we? Crusteez Donuts has suddenly become one of the most famous donut shops. Known for its fresh, delicious donuts in the capital city, give it a shot, maybe after a few days to avoid the super long lines.
2- EASY Karachi
Easy donuts in Karachi quickly rose to fame when it launched in the city a few years ago. With creative flavours and a really nice, comforting texture, it has always been Karachi’s go-to for donuts.
3-OD Donuts
OD Donuts is making waves among donut lovers and they have really cute marketing campaigns too. Known for its soft, airy texture and unique toppings, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in something delicious.
4-Loafology
Famous for its artisanal bread, it is also known for its incredible donuts! Located in Islamabad and Lahore, this bakery offers a mix of freshly baked goods, and their donuts have become a favourite for many. Known for their quality ingredients and unique flavours, Loafology’s donuts are a must-try for anyone craving something sweet with a gourmet touch.
5-Jalal Sons
Jalal Sons is not just a well-known name for quality food products in Pakistan but also a favourite destination for delicious round treats.
Their donuts are loved for their freshness and variety, making them a popular choice among sweet lovers.
Pakistan has signed a contract with Azerbaijan on Thursday to sell sophisticated JF-17 block three fighter jets, although prices and quantity of jets are unknown as of yet.
According to a Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the deal was part of Pakistan’s effort to enhance and boost defence cooperation with friendly countries and strengthen the air power capabilities of Azerbaijan.
ISPR added, “JF-17 Thunder Block-III is an AESA Radar and Long Range BVR equipped 4.5 generation Multi-Role fighter aircraft which is capable of undertaking a wide array of combat missions providing contemporary airpower employment options thus strengthening the National Security Paradigm of Azerbaijan.”
The aircraft is co-produced by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and developed jointly with China.
Pakistan is a key supporter of Turkiye, which supports Azerbaijan in its standoff with Armenia when clashes erupted between the two South Caucasus countries last year, resuming decades-old hostilities.
