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  • Powerful pictures from transgenders protest against gang-rape group

    Powerful pictures from transgenders protest against gang-rape group

    A large number of people from the transgender community and their supporters protested outside the Karachi Press Club against a recent attack on its community by an alleged gang-rape group known as ‘Beelas’.

    The protesters also denounced what they called “the beela culture” that has existed in Pakistan since the colonial era.

    A transgender rights activist Dr Muhammad Moiz organised the protest. He posted the pictures on social media along with the demands and needs of the community in Pakistan.

    “Help us dismantle these structures and create a more just and equitable world for everyone by not being silent bystanders as groups like the beela network inflict violence on our community,” Moiz wrote while sharing the pictures from the protest.

    Following the protest on Friday, powerful and motivating pictures are making rounds on social media:

    Earlier, Moiz came forward to share an incident of organised violence against him by the group [Beela]. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered by him.

    In the video, he shared that on the night of September 19, he and his friends went to a birthday celebration of a friend, where the gang-rape group was already present. According to him, the group [Beelas] wanted to rape the ‘londay‘ (khwaja sira/effeminate boys) present there.

    In his recent post, he has demanded a special committee overseeing khwaja sira in Sindh and a special helpline that khwaja siras can use in an emergency.

    “The police must be sensitised to understand beelas’ behavior, while also addressing internal issues in the police departments that prevent most khwaja siras from launching FIRs,” he said in a caption.

  • Mashal Khan takes strict action against acid attack threats by a troll

    Actor Mashal Khan has hit back at a troll who threatened violence against her. The netizen hurled abuses on her and threatened her of an acid attack.

    The Thora Sa Haq star shared the message by the troll on her Instagram story and wrote, “This is beyond disgusting. This persons life must be really pathetic for them to hide behind a screen and comment hallow threats under my pictures. PS cyber crime has been contacted.”

    On the work front, Mashal can be seen currently in Qissa Meherbano ka opposite Ahsan Khan.

  • Syed Jibran breaks silence on equation with his wife

    Actor Syed Jibran has clarified the reason for not posting pictures with his wife on social media. A netizen asked the Ranjha Ranjha Kardi star, “Where is afia kia aap un se pehli jitni mohabbat nhu krte?” to which Jibran replied : “Pehle se bhee zayada.”

    Another user asked Jibran, “But aap unkay sath picture kyun upload nahi karte aur na wog krti hain? Aisa kyun?” (But why don’t you upload pictures with her nor does she? why is it so?”

    To which he responded, “Takey buree nazar naa lagay” (To be protected from evil eye).

    Syed Jibran can be seen currently in Geo Tv’s drama serial Mohabbat Dagh Ki Soorat along side Neelum Munir and Sami Khan.

  • ‘Every brother should be like my character in Nand’: Shahroz Sabzwari, makes Nida uncomfortable

    ‘Every brother should be like my character in Nand’: Shahroz Sabzwari, makes Nida uncomfortable

    Actor Shahroz Sabzwari appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show to celebrate the success of his drama serial Nand. The Hassad star stated that every brother should be like his character Saqib from Nand in real life.

    The character slaps and divorces his wife (essayed by Minal Khan) because his sister had issues with her. Shahroze believes that men should prioritize siblings over spouse.

    His stated clearly made Nida slightly uncomfortable who tried to salvage the topic by adding that men get confused amidst domestic fights of women.

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    Co-guest Javeria Saud schooled him on a lighter note and said that such men should be beaten with shoes.

  • Visually impaired Saima Saleem raises voice against Indian human rights violations at UNGA

    Visually impaired Saima Saleem raises voice against Indian human rights violations at UNGA

    A visually impaired Pakistani female diplomat Saima Saleem raised her voice against India violating human rights in Indian occupied Kashmir during the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.

    In her speech, Saima said that India’s violation of human rights in India occupied Jammu and Kashmir are well documented in the two reports of the high commissioner for human rights.

    “Since 5th August 2019, the High Commissioner has urged India to unlock the situation and fully restore the rights that are currently being denied to the people of the occupied territory,” she added.

    She further said that “major human rights organisations including the Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have expressed similar serious concerns about India’s human rights violation including in the occupied territory.”

    “Not surprisingly, Indian authorities have failed to respond to any of these communications.”

    Federal minister for information and broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhry, lauded Saima for highlighting the Kashmir issue.

    Not only the minister but many other social media users appreciated Saima for her speech.

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  • ‘Have adequate medical attention, clothing’, US embassy issues clarification on sending supplies to Zahir Jaffer

    The US Embassy in Islamabad has issued a clarification on sending a courier containing books, perfumes, clothes and shampoo to Zahir Jaffer.

    “U.S. embassies & consulates abroad are required by U.S. and international law to provide assistance to American citizens (USCITs) who are incarcerated or detained abroad, regardless of the charges against them,” the Embassy said in a tweet.

    “When a USCIT is detained overseas, we work to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Consular assistance may include visiting arrested USCITs in prison to ensure proper treatment,” the embassy added in a tweet.

    “It includes verification that they have a diet that meets subsistence levels, have adequate medical attention and clothing, and provides reference materials of U.S. origin. As a USCIT, your passport won’t help you avoid arrest or conviction.”

    The Islamabad High Court will indict 12 persons in the Noor Mukadam case on October 6.

  • ‘Taliban will legally qualify for recognition once they take over the entire country,’ PM Khan

    ‘Taliban will legally qualify for recognition once they take over the entire country,’ PM Khan

    American Magazine ‘Newsweek’ has published an exclusive interview with Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, conducted by its Senior Foreign Policy Writer Tom O’Connor.

    PM Khan talked about the troubles occurring in Afghanistan, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the US emerging close relations with Pakistan’s top rival India and shed some light on Sino-US rivalry.

    In reply to a question by Tom about recognising the new Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, PM Khan said, “Pakistan is obliged to engage with the de-facto authorities in Afghanistan to prevent an economic and humanitarian collapse.”

    “Once a government in Kabul establishes control over the entire country, it would legally qualify for recognition. However, Pakistan would prefer to reach a decision regarding recognition of the new government together with other neighbors of Afghanistan,” he added.

    He stressed that the authorities in Kabul [Taliban] need to neutralise terrorist groups present in Afghanistan, particularly the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said, “Pakistan will work with the authorities in Afghanistan to halt TTP and other terrorism from there.”

    While answering the question about the US and China’s influence in South Asia after Washington’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, Khan stated, “The US can work with a new government in Afghanistan to promote common interests and regional stability and can play an important and positive role in Afghanistan by providing humanitarian assistance.”

    “But if China offers economic support to Afghanistan, it’s natural that the Afghans will accept it. The Taliban have welcomed the prospects of being incorporated in the CPEC and establishing close relations with China,” he added.

    Talking about the close ties between the US and India, PM Khan stated, “We understand that the U.S. military support to India is designed to contain China. However India will never confront China, especially not to serve U.S. strategic objectives. India’s purpose in arming itself so massively is to establish its hegemony in South Asia and especially to threaten and coerce Pakistan.”

    “We believe that the current US-China rivalry is unnecessary and contrary to the interests of both these global powers,” he said while hoping that both countries will reach the same conclusion in the near future.

    He concluded by saying that Afghanistan will only be stabilized through help and that the U.S., China and Russia and all other countries must “contribute” to reconstructing the country.

  • ‘Strict punishments, executions will return,’ says Taliban leader

    Taliban leader Mullah Nooruddin Turabi in an interview with The Associated Press has said that strict punishments like executions and amputation of hands will return in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. Turabi also warned the world against interfering with Afghanistan’s new rulers. Turabi is currently in charge of prisons, under the new Taliban government.

    “Everyone criticised us for the punishments in the stadium, but we have never said anything about their laws and their punishments,” Turabi told AP in Kabul.

    “No one will tell us what our laws should be. Cutting off of hands is very necessary for security,” he said, saying it had a deterrent effect. He said the cabinet was studying whether to carry out punishments in public and will “develop a policy”.

  • US embassy sends ‘books, perfumes, clothes and shampoo’ for Zahir Jaffer

    The US embassy in Pakistan sent a parcel containing books, perfumes, clothes and shampoo for Zahir Zakir Jaffer, the prime suspect in Noor Mukadam case, through a courier. The courier was sent to Adiala Jail but the jail authorities refused to accept it.

    Superintendent of Adiala Jail, Arshad Warraich, told The Nation that the US Embassy had sent a courier for Zahir Zakir Jaffer but the administration returned the courier. He continued by adding that a letter was also written to the embassy by the jail administration to use the channel of Ministry of Interior in future if they want to send any thing for their citizen facing murder charges. “The parcel was returned by the jail authorities last Saturday,” he said in response to a query. 

    The Islamabad High Court will indict 12 persons in the Noor Mukadam case on October 6.

  • Jemima Goldsmith bonds with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in London

    Jemima Goldsmith has shared a video of live performance by veteran singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. She also shared a picture with the Ishqiya crooner.

    “What a treat. On set today- An actual live performance by the great Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sahib,” she wrote in her Instagram post.

    Earlier, the Meray Paas Tum Ho singer performed in London’s Wembley Stadium and received an overwhelming response from the South Asian community. The tickets to his show sold out soon after the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted after two years.

    Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, thanked Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and called him a “living legend” for bringing together four generations of South Asians who love Urdu music and poetry.

    Jemima is currently working on her production venture, What’s Love Got to Do With It starring Sajal Aly and Shabana Azmi.