Pakistan troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector.

News Alert: Pakistan opens fire in multiple positions along LoC; Indian Army retaliates

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan accused his predecessor of committing the "highest treason" for blaming the military leadership to install Khan as the prime minister.&nbsp;

Sharif, who is currently in London and was serving a jail term over a corruption conviction, last month directly named Pakistan army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for ensuring Khan's victory in the 2018 general election.&nbsp;

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"Nawaz has committed the highest treason by targeting military leadership which is tantamount to incite mutiny in the armed forces," Khan said in an interview to GNN, a local news channel, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

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He also said Sharif entered into politics because of military dictator Zia-ul-Haq.&nbsp;

"How all of a sudden, Nawaz, who was brought into politics by military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq, became a champion of democracy?" the PM said.&nbsp;

Pakistan's powerful army has had a history of meddling with its politics, and many a time military leadership has also taken control of political leadership.

Recently, several prominent opposition parties have come together and formed together an alliance under the banner of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to oust Khan, whom they accuse came to power only because of army's nod.&nbsp; 
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan accused his predecessor of committing the "highest treason" for blaming the military leadership to install Khan as the prime minister.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan accused his predecessor of committing the "highest treason" for blaming the military leadership to install Khan as the prime minister. Sharif, who is currently in London and was serving a jail term over a corruption conviction, last month directly named Pakistan army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for ensuring Khan's victory in the 2018 general election. Also read | Pakistan accepts presence of 11 Lashkar terrorists who facilitated 26/11 on its territory "Nawaz has committed the highest treason by targeting military leadership which is tantamount to incite mutiny in the armed forces," Khan said in an interview to GNN, a local news channel, reported news agency PTI. Also read | Imran compared to 'dictator' Trump: US embassy in Pakistan apologizes for retweeting 'unauthorized post' He also said Sharif entered into politics because of military dictator Zia-ul-Haq. "How all of a sudden, Nawaz, who was brought into politics by military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq, became a champion of democracy?" the PM said. Pakistan's powerful army has had a history of meddling with its politics, and many a time military leadership has also taken control of political leadership. Recently, several prominent opposition parties have come together and formed together an alliance under the banner of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to oust Khan, whom they accuse came to power only because of army's nod.

Sharif committed 'highest treason' by targeting military leadership: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan's top investigative authority, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday accepted the presence of eleven 26/11 terrorists who facilitated the 26/11 terror attack on its soil.

Pak accepts presence of Lashkar terrorists who facilitated 26/11 in country

The spokesperson of the UN-designated terrorist and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks Hafiz Saeed's Jammat-ud-Dawah (JuD) has been handed down imprisonment of 32 years in terror financing cases.&nbsp;

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) JuD announced the sentencing of JuD spokesperson Yahya Mujahid and two other leaders of the terror group, including Saeed's brother-in-law Abdul Rehman Makki.

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"ATC Judge Ijaz Ahmad Buttar handed down 32 years imprisonment to JuD spokesperson Yahya Mujahid in two FIRs. Prof Zafar Iqbal and Prof Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki (brother-in-law of Saeed) were awarded 16 and one-year jail terms in two cases," said a court official, as quoted by news agency PTI.

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The official also said two other JuD leaders, Abdul Salam bin Muhammad and Luqman Shah, were also indicted in terror financing cases.

This sentencing came after the anti-terrorism court convicted JuD's Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, Zafar Iqbal and Muhammad Ashraf in other cases of terror financing.&nbsp;

Both Zafar and Ashraf had been given imprisonment of 16 years each under the Anti-Terrorism Act, while Makki was sentenced to one year with a fine of Rs 170,000 (approx USD 1074).

In February 2019, Saeed had been sentenced for 11 years on terror finance charges.

 
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The spokesperson of the UN-designated terrorist and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks Hafiz Saeed's Jammat-ud-Dawah (JuD) has been handed down imprisonment of 32 years in terror financing cases.

The spokesperson of the UN-designated terrorist and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks Hafiz Saeed's Jammat-ud-Dawah (JuD) has been handed down imprisonment of 32 years in terror financing cases. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) JuD announced the sentencing of JuD spokesperson Yahya Mujahid and two other leaders of the terror group, including Saeed's brother-in-law Abdul Rehman Makki. Also read | Pakistan accepts presence of 11 Lashkar terrorists who facilitated 26/11 on its territory "ATC Judge Ijaz Ahmad Buttar handed down 32 years imprisonment to JuD spokesperson Yahya Mujahid in two FIRs. Prof Zafar Iqbal and Prof Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki (brother-in-law of Saeed) were awarded 16 and one-year jail terms in two cases," said a court official, as quoted by news agency PTI. Also read | UN watchdog says Pakistan doesn't deserve to be in UNHRC The official also said two other JuD leaders, Abdul Salam bin Muhammad and Luqman Shah, were also indicted in terror financing cases. This sentencing came after the anti-terrorism court convicted JuD's Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, Zafar Iqbal and Muhammad Ashraf in other cases of terror financing. Both Zafar and Ashraf had been given imprisonment of 16 years each under the Anti-Terrorism Act, while Makki was sentenced to one year with a fine of Rs 170,000 (approx USD 1074). In February 2019, Saeed had been sentenced for 11 years on terror finance charges.

JuD spokesperson sentenced for 32 years, Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law also gets jail term

Corruption, terrorism, and violence have derailed China's belt and road initiative in Pakistan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China's projects in Pakistan are now stalled under the Imran Khan government.

Gravitas: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is going nowhere

India's Prime Minister sent a clear message to China & Pakistan in the presence of Xi Jinping and Imran Khan. He asked China to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity and slammed Pakistan's efforts to raise bilateral issues at global forums. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a full report.

Gravitas: At the SCO summit, PM Modi takes aim at China & Pakistan

National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Tuesday cancelled the parliamentary leaders’ meeting which he had convened on Wednesday after the opposition parties decided to stay away from it.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan: Opposition boycotts key meeting under speaker Asad Qaiser

Pakistan restored a 129-year-old Moto Tunnel for tourists after its revival at the Ayubia National Park in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan restores 129-year-old British-era Moto Tunnel for tourists

Pakistan's airlines face the risk of getting banned from flying to 188 countries over the pilot licensing issue and failure to keep up with the international standards as needed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a media report claimed on Sunday.

The development came after its flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has already been banned from taking flights to the UK and the European Union after the licensing scam came to light which revealed that country's 262 pilots held fake credentials.&nbsp;

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The ICAO in its 12th meeting approved a mechanism for addressing Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs) facing its member states and in light of this issued a serious warning to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).&nbsp;

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A November 3 letter said that PCAA had failed to meet the international standards of pilots' licensing and training.

As a result of this letter, Pakistan's aircraft and pilots are likely to be barred from flying to 188 countries in the world, a report by Pakistan's The Express Tribune said.&nbsp;

"This will have serious consequences and could be a total disaster for Pakistan`s aviation industry," a spokesperson of Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (Palpa) said.&nbsp;

"Palpa had been raising this issue since June 2020 but unfortunately it was neglected by the authorities concerned."

Pakistan's airlines face the risk of getting banned from flying to 188 countries over the pilot licensing issue and failure to keep up with the international standards as needed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a media report claimed on Sunday.

Pakistan's airlines face the risk of getting banned from flying to 188 countries over the pilot licensing issue and failure to keep up with the international standards as needed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a media report claimed on Sunday. The development came after its flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has already been banned from taking flights to the UK and the European Union after the licensing scam came to light which revealed that country's 262 pilots held fake credentials. Also read | Pakistan rules out complete lockdown despite surge in COVID-19 cases The ICAO in its 12th meeting approved a mechanism for addressing Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs) facing its member states and in light of this issued a serious warning to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). Also read | Pakistan: Teenage Christian girl, who was forcibly kidnapped and converted recovered A November 3 letter said that PCAA had failed to meet the international standards of pilots' licensing and training. As a result of this letter, Pakistan's aircraft and pilots are likely to be barred from flying to 188 countries in the world, a report by Pakistan's The Express Tribune said. "This will have serious consequences and could be a total disaster for Pakistan`s aviation industry," a spokesperson of Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (Palpa) said. "Palpa had been raising this issue since June 2020 but unfortunately it was neglected by the authorities concerned."

Pakistan: Airlines could be barred from flying to 188 countries

Pakistan federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been facing flak for his derogatory remarks about Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz

Imran Khan's minister faces flak over sexist remarks against Maryam Nawaz

Security forces in the Kashmir valley have said that they had input about an infiltration bid by terrorists 15 days prior to the attempt which resulted in the killings of three terrorists and four forces personnel including a Capitan rank officer in Machil sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir.&nbsp;

Border Security forces today paid tribute to the slain Constable in Budgam and laid a wreath while remembering the sacrifice made by him while fighting terrorists. &nbsp;

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Speaking to media after the wreath-laying ceremony of the slain BSF constable who was killed during the initial exchange of fire with the terrorists, Additional Director General of BSF Surinder Pawar said "a patrolling party spotted three shadows after which an exchange of fire took place. Constable Sudhir Kumar was leading from the front and got injured while facing the terrorist."

ADG said that then army reinforcement was called in and a hunt for the other two terrorists was launched. "In the exchange of fire with the terrorists, Captain Ashutosh Kumar and two other army men were martyred."

When asked about the status of infiltration this year, he said only 25 to 30 terrorists managed to enter the valley compared to 135 to 140 last year. &nbsp;"The operation is still on and we are sanitizing the area," he said adding that the troops are alert and ready to foil any more attempts.&nbsp;

Security forces in the Kashmir valley have said that they had input about an infiltration bid by terrorists 15 days prior to the attempt which resulted in the killings of three terrorists and four forces personnel including a Capitan rank officer in Machil sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir.

Security forces in the Kashmir valley have said that they had input about an infiltration bid by terrorists 15 days prior to the attempt which resulted in the killings of three terrorists and four forces personnel including a Capitan rank officer in Machil sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir. Border Security forces today paid tribute to the slain Constable in Budgam and laid a wreath while remembering the sacrifice made by him while fighting terrorists. Also read | Three terrorists, woman killed, CRPF officer injured in Srinagar encounter Speaking to media after the wreath-laying ceremony of the slain BSF constable who was killed during the initial exchange of fire with the terrorists, Additional Director General of BSF Surinder Pawar said "a patrolling party spotted three shadows after which an exchange of fire took place. Constable Sudhir Kumar was leading from the front and got injured while facing the terrorist." ADG said that then army reinforcement was called in and a hunt for the other two terrorists was launched. "In the exchange of fire with the terrorists, Captain Ashutosh Kumar and two other army men were martyred." When asked about the status of infiltration this year, he said only 25 to 30 terrorists managed to enter the valley compared to 135 to 140 last year. "The operation is still on and we are sanitizing the area," he said adding that the troops are alert and ready to foil any more attempts.

Operation on LoC in Machil sector still on, forces had inputs 15 days back: ADG BSF

Pakistan federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been facing flak for his derogatory remarks about Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz. He apparently said that her "beauty" was due to several "surgeries she got using taxpayers' money".

"She is beautiful, I will speak the truth. But listen to this as well -- she spent tens of millions on surgeries during Nawaz Sharif's two governments, using your tax money to fix herself," Gandapur said while addressing a rally in Gilgit-Baltistan's Shigar, as quoted by Geo News.

Social media in Pakistan, to this end, did not spare the federal minister, terming him a "disgrace".

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman said, "Gandapur’s remarks are insulting. His presence in GB during the polls is a violation of the election’s code of conduct."

But Imran Khan's minister did not stop here.

His special advisor made another derogatory remark -- this time against a renowned political commentator in the country by terming her a "filthy thing" and further disparaged people with liberal ideology as 'libtards'.

"Poor filthy thing .. Asking for an Ali Amin Gandapur kinda response so she can go whine to fellow libtards? How are you such a comprehensive package of all different kinds of filth combined #MadamCessPool," tweeted the Special Assistant to Khan, Sayed Bukhari.

Bukhari's tweet was in response to a political commentator Marvi Sirmed's tweet that read, "One of those moments when PM wasn't at the top, and First Lady wasn't in the room." 
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Pakistan federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been facing flak for his derogatory remarks about Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz.

Pakistan federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been facing flak for his derogatory remarks about Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz. He apparently said that her "beauty" was due to several "surgeries she got using taxpayers' money". "She is beautiful, I will speak the truth. But listen to this as well -- she spent tens of millions on surgeries during Nawaz Sharif's two governments, using your tax money to fix herself," Gandapur said while addressing a rally in Gilgit-Baltistan's Shigar, as quoted by Geo News. Social media in Pakistan, to this end, did not spare the federal minister, terming him a "disgrace". Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman said, "Gandapur’s remarks are insulting. His presence in GB during the polls is a violation of the election’s code of conduct." But Imran Khan's minister did not stop here. His special advisor made another derogatory remark -- this time against a renowned political commentator in the country by terming her a "filthy thing" and further disparaged people with liberal ideology as 'libtards'. "Poor filthy thing .. Asking for an Ali Amin Gandapur kinda response so she can go whine to fellow libtards? How are you such a comprehensive package of all different kinds of filth combined #MadamCessPool," tweeted the Special Assistant to Khan, Sayed Bukhari. Bukhari's tweet was in response to a political commentator Marvi Sirmed's tweet that read, "One of those moments when PM wasn't at the top, and First Lady wasn't in the room."

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday lashed out at three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif, describing him as a "jackal" who is trying to create "rebellion" in the Army by accusing it of involvement in the country's politics and calling for a change in the military as well as the ISI leadership.

Sharif, the 70-year-old supreme leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) who was ousted from power in 2017 by the apex court on graft charges, had last month for the first time directly named Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for interfering in the general elections of 2018 to ensure victory of Khan.

Sharif had made the comments virtually on October 16 during a joint rally organised by the Opposition parties under the banner of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), formed to oust the Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government.

Prime Minister Khan said that Sharif is sitting in London "like a Jackal" and targeting the Army.

Hitting out at Sharif, Khan said the former prime minister was ?trying to stir up a rebellion in the Pakistan Army by alleging it is involved in politics and calling for changing the Army and ISI chiefs," Khan said while addressing a public gathering in Mingora in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.

The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy.

However, the Army has denied meddling in the country's politics. Prime Minister Khan also denies that the Army helped him win the election in 2018.

Khan said that Sharif had run away from the country under the pretext of illness, adding that he was a "money worshipper"&nbsp;and had amassed his wealth by looting the country, the Dawn newspaper reported.

The PML-N chief, currently out on bail, is facing multiple corruption charges. The Islamabad High Court had allowed him to go to London for medical treatment in November last year for a period of eight weeks for medical treatment. But he did not come back, while his lawyers told the court that he was still recovering.

Khan also slammed Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz for openly accusing the Army of interfering in politics.

She is taking advantage of being a woman because women are given respect in Pakistan, he said.

"Nawaz Sharif and his sons cannot dare attack the Pakistan Army in the country and this is why they have fled abroad. Since Maryam Nawaz knows that we will not send her behind bars because she is a woman, she has started spewing venom against the Army,"&nbsp;he said.

Khan said Pakistanis would never allow corrupt politicians to hurl allegations against the Army.

Rebuking the "corrupt political leaders who have gathered under the Pakistan Democratic Movement", Khan said a group of thieves and looters have gathered who were asking for special concessions after looting the country.

"Two major political parties looted the country during the past 30 years but now it is a decisive time to take action against the corrupt and looters,"&nbsp;he claimed.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday lashed out at three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif, describing him as a "jackal" who is trying to create "rebellion" in the Army by accusing it of involvement in the country's politics and calling for a change in the military as well as the ISI leadership.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday lashed out at three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif, describing him as a "jackal" who is trying to create "rebellion" in the Army by accusing it of involvement in the country's politics and calling for a change in the military as well as the ISI leadership. Sharif, the 70-year-old supreme leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) who was ousted from power in 2017 by the apex court on graft charges, had last month for the first time directly named Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for interfering in the general elections of 2018 to ensure victory of Khan. Sharif had made the comments virtually on October 16 during a joint rally organised by the Opposition parties under the banner of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), formed to oust the Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government. Prime Minister Khan said that Sharif is sitting in London "like a Jackal" and targeting the Army. Hitting out at Sharif, Khan said the former prime minister was ?trying to stir up a rebellion in the Pakistan Army by alleging it is involved in politics and calling for changing the Army and ISI chiefs," Khan said while addressing a public gathering in Mingora in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy. However, the Army has denied meddling in the country's politics. Prime Minister Khan also denies that the Army helped him win the election in 2018. Khan said that Sharif had run away from the country under the pretext of illness, adding that he was a "money worshipper" and had amassed his wealth by looting the country, the Dawn newspaper reported. The PML-N chief, currently out on bail, is facing multiple corruption charges. The Islamabad High Court had allowed him to go to London for medical treatment in November last year for a period of eight weeks for medical treatment. But he did not come back, while his lawyers told the court that he was still recovering. Khan also slammed Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz for openly accusing the Army of interfering in politics. She is taking advantage of being a woman because women are given respect in Pakistan, he said. "Nawaz Sharif and his sons cannot dare attack the Pakistan Army in the country and this is why they have fled abroad. Since Maryam Nawaz knows that we will not send her behind bars because she is a woman, she has started spewing venom against the Army," he said. Khan said Pakistanis would never allow corrupt politicians to hurl allegations against the Army. Rebuking the "corrupt political leaders who have gathered under the Pakistan Democratic Movement", Khan said a group of thieves and looters have gathered who were asking for special concessions after looting the country. "Two major political parties looted the country during the past 30 years but now it is a decisive time to take action against the corrupt and looters," he claimed.

Nawaz Sharif a 'jackal' trying to create 'rebellion' in Pak Army: PM Khan

Amid a recent resurgence of new Covid-19 cases across Pakistan, the country has decided to impose fines for not wearing face masks in public spaces, the media reported on Saturday. 
 
The measure is part of the latest guidelines issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday, which also includes a ban on indoor marriages and allowing "work from home" for 50 per cent the staff in public and private institutions, reports Dawn news. 
 
While the wearing of mask and `work from home` policies have been made mandatory throughout the country from Saturday onwards, the ban on indoor marriages will be enforced from November 20. 
 
A senior NCOC official told Dawn news that since 16 major cities of the country were highly sensitive due to the high Covid-19 positivity, the "non-pharmaceutical interventions" (NPIs) or new guidelines would remain in force till January 2021. 
 
The cities are Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzzafarabad, Mirpur, Peshawar, Quetta, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur and Abbottabad. 
 
Pakistan has so far reported a total of 341,753 coronavirus cases and 6,943 deaths, while the number of recovered persons stood at 317,898. 
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Amid a recent resurgence of new Covid-19 cases across Pakistan, the country has decided to impose fines for not wearing face masks in public spaces, the media reported on Saturday.

Amid a recent resurgence of new Covid-19 cases across Pakistan, the country has decided to impose fines for not wearing face masks in public spaces, the media reported on Saturday. The measure is part of the latest guidelines issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday, which also includes a ban on indoor marriages and allowing "work from home" for 50 per cent the staff in public and private institutions, reports Dawn news. While the wearing of mask and `work from home` policies have been made mandatory throughout the country from Saturday onwards, the ban on indoor marriages will be enforced from November 20. A senior NCOC official told Dawn news that since 16 major cities of the country were highly sensitive due to the high Covid-19 positivity, the "non-pharmaceutical interventions" (NPIs) or new guidelines would remain in force till January 2021. The cities are Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzzafarabad, Mirpur, Peshawar, Quetta, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur and Abbottabad. Pakistan has so far reported a total of 341,753 coronavirus cases and 6,943 deaths, while the number of recovered persons stood at 317,898.

Pakistan to impose fine for not wearing masks

In Pakistan, a murderer has become a hero after he killed a man in the name of religion. What is the Imran Khan govt doing? Can Blasphemy be a cover for murder? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

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In a major blunder during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US election 2020 </a>in the United States, Donald Trump Jr, son of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">American president </a>has shared an image that shows the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan.

Trump Jr shared an image, saying it is his prediction of the result.&nbsp;

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"Okay, finally got around to making my electoral map prediction," Trump Jr wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;

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The image showed the world's map marked with blue and red as regions supporting Democrats and Republicans respectively.

It was completely dominated by red colour, Trump Jr's father and incumbent president's party and India was coloured with Blue. However, the region of Jammu and Kashmir along with Pakistan was painted red, displaying support to Trump.&nbsp;

According to the post, the entire Asian continent backed Trump except Washington's rival China and India.&nbsp;

Trump Jr's post came despite strong India-US relations during the tenure of his father and both Indian PM Narendra Modi and Trump having a camaraderie.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as the counting for US election 2020 begins, both Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are locked in a tight battle with victory celebrations for either side not expected anytime soon.

Trump has retained the crucial battleground state of Florida and won many states that he won in 2016. Biden, on the other hand, is leading in the swing states of Colorado and Minnesota among others and gained a decisive lead in the big state of California.&nbsp;

In a major blunder during the US election 2020 in the United States, Donald Trump Jr, son of the American president has shared an image that shows the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan.

In a major blunder during the US election 2020 in the United States, Donald Trump Jr, son of the American president has shared an image that shows the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan. Trump Jr shared an image, saying it is his prediction of the result. Also read | US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Trump predicts 'big WIN', Biden believes he is 'on track' to win "Okay, finally got around to making my electoral map prediction," Trump Jr wrote on Twitter. Also read | US Election Result 2020: We are on track to win the elections, says Joe Biden The image showed the world's map marked with blue and red as regions supporting Democrats and Republicans respectively. It was completely dominated by red colour, Trump Jr's father and incumbent president's party and India was coloured with Blue. However, the region of Jammu and Kashmir along with Pakistan was painted red, displaying support to Trump. According to the post, the entire Asian continent backed Trump except Washington's rival China and India. Trump Jr's post came despite strong India-US relations during the tenure of his father and both Indian PM Narendra Modi and Trump having a camaraderie. Meanwhile, as the counting for US election 2020 begins, both Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are locked in a tight battle with victory celebrations for either side not expected anytime soon. Trump has retained the crucial battleground state of Florida and won many states that he won in 2016. Biden, on the other hand, is leading in the swing states of Colorado and Minnesota among others and gained a decisive lead in the big state of California.

Donald Trump Jr tweets image showing Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan

Senior American diplomat Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad who is the US special representative for Afghan reconciliation has landed in Islamabad to meet with Pakistan government and military's top brass to seek support towards a political solution to the ongoing unrest in Afghanistan.

Khalilzad, who landed here on Monday, has met with the Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi where detailed discussion on the "regional security situation and Afghan peace process" was discussed.

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"Regional security situation and Afghan peace process -- with particular reference to border management -- as well as way forward for a lasting peace in Afghanistan were discussed during the meeting," stated official press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

During the meeting, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt General Faiz Hameed and other senior officials were also present.

The ISPR maintained that Khalilzad appreciated Pakistan's efforts in facilitating the peace through dialogue process forward. While the ISPR press release did not share more details into the meeting, analysts say that the increase in short visits of Khalilzad to Pakistan are aimed at seeking help in persuading the Taliban for a ceasefire in Afghanistan.

"The flurry of visits by the top US diplomat is part of efforts to convince the Taliban for a ceasefire of at least reduction in violence," stated Kamran Yousaf, a senior analyst.

However, the Taliban till now have refrained from agreeing to announce the ceasefire, maintaining that it would be part of the overall agreement that may be reached through the intra-Afghan dialogue, which are currently going on in Doha.

Even though Intra-Afghan dialogue is in process, terror attacks and loss of innocent lives has continued unabated in Afghanistan. On Monday, Kabul was rocked by a deadly terrorist attack, targeted at Kabul University, claiming several lives of students and teachers.

The Taliban, however, did not claim responsibility for the attack.

Pakistan condemned the attack calling it a "mindless terrorist attack".

"Pakistan strongly condemns the mindless attack at Kabul University today, resulting in loss of so many precious lives and injuries to many more. This act of terrorism is particularly despicable as it targeted an institution of learning," read a statement from the Pakistan foreign office.

It is believed that Washington has serious concerns over the ongoing violence in Afghanistan and Khalilzad's frequent visits and meeting with Pakistan's military establishment are aimed at seeking Islamabad's help to convince Taliban to either announce ceasefire or reduce terror attacks at a time when Intra-Afghan dialogue is in process.

Senior American diplomat Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad who is the US special representative for Afghan reconciliation has landed in Islamabad to meet with Pakistan government and military's top brass to seek support towards a political solution to the ongoing unrest in Afghanistan.

Senior American diplomat Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad who is the US special representative for Afghan reconciliation has landed in Islamabad to meet with Pakistan government and military's top brass to seek support towards a political solution to the ongoing unrest in Afghanistan. Khalilzad, who landed here on Monday, has met with the Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi where detailed discussion on the "regional security situation and Afghan peace process" was discussed. Also read | International donors likely to pledge less aid for Afghanistan: Sources "Regional security situation and Afghan peace process -- with particular reference to border management -- as well as way forward for a lasting peace in Afghanistan were discussed during the meeting," stated official press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt General Faiz Hameed and other senior officials were also present. The ISPR maintained that Khalilzad appreciated Pakistan's efforts in facilitating the peace through dialogue process forward. While the ISPR press release did not share more details into the meeting, analysts say that the increase in short visits of Khalilzad to Pakistan are aimed at seeking help in persuading the Taliban for a ceasefire in Afghanistan. "The flurry of visits by the top US diplomat is part of efforts to convince the Taliban for a ceasefire of at least reduction in violence," stated Kamran Yousaf, a senior analyst. However, the Taliban till now have refrained from agreeing to announce the ceasefire, maintaining that it would be part of the overall agreement that may be reached through the intra-Afghan dialogue, which are currently going on in Doha. Even though Intra-Afghan dialogue is in process, terror attacks and loss of innocent lives has continued unabated in Afghanistan. On Monday, Kabul was rocked by a deadly terrorist attack, targeted at Kabul University, claiming several lives of students and teachers. The Taliban, however, did not claim responsibility for the attack. Pakistan condemned the attack calling it a "mindless terrorist attack". "Pakistan strongly condemns the mindless attack at Kabul University today, resulting in loss of so many precious lives and injuries to many more. This act of terrorism is particularly despicable as it targeted an institution of learning," read a statement from the Pakistan foreign office. It is believed that Washington has serious concerns over the ongoing violence in Afghanistan and Khalilzad's frequent visits and meeting with Pakistan's military establishment are aimed at seeking Islamabad's help to convince Taliban to either announce ceasefire or reduce terror attacks at a time when Intra-Afghan dialogue is in process.

Khalilzad seeks Pak military help to push Afghan peace forward

Despite being kidnapped & married to her abductor, 13-year-old #ArzooRaja has refused to return home. Her family & parents say she has been brainwashed into believing that she now belongs to a higher social status after converting to Islam. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: How Pak extremists 'brainwash' minority girls

On Monday, a 13-year-old Christian girl’s custody was given to her husband by Sindh High Court in Pakistan.

According to local media reports, the girl had accepted Islam willingly, and did not claim to have been abducted or forced to marry.

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In the clip shared by Pakistan’s Daily Times, the girl was seen sitting, while another woman pleaded with her.&nbsp;

The girl - Arzoo Raja was reportedly&nbsp;kidnapped from her home on October 13 in Karachi’s Railway Colony. Soon after, an FIR was registered at Sindh court.

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Sindh police reached out to the family two days after the girl was reportedly abducted, and informed them that the abductor, Azhar Ali, was able to show a marriage certificate which claimed that was over 18 years old. The abductor is reportedly married with children.

Naveed Walter, the President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) said that minority girls belonging to Christian and Hindu groups are converted to Islam forcefully and married off to Muslim men.&nbsp;

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According to the HRFP fact-finding team, citing October 27, 2020 proceedings of the Sindh High Court, the records of the girl were altered to make her appear as an 18-year-old. Additionally, it also displayed her statement of free will whereby she claimed to have married on her own will.

Additionally, the probe found that the girl’s photo was replaced on legal documents, a concern raised by her mother Rita.&nbsp;

The spokespeople for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), including Pakistan, called for stricter implementation of the Kathmandu Call to Action to End Chill Marriage in Asia, which was first formulated in 2014.

On Monday, a 13-year-old Christian girl’s custody was given to her husband by Sindh High Court in Pakistan. According to local media reports, the girl had accepted Islam willingly, and did not claim to have been abducted or forced to marry.

On Monday, a 13-year-old Christian girl’s custody was given to her husband by Sindh High Court in Pakistan. According to local media reports, the girl had accepted Islam willingly, and did not claim to have been abducted or forced to marry. In the clip shared by Pakistan’s Daily Times, the girl was seen sitting, while another woman pleaded with her. The girl - Arzoo Raja was reportedly kidnapped from her home on October 13 in Karachi’s Railway Colony. Soon after, an FIR was registered at Sindh court. Also read: Protests grow in Pakistan over abduction, forced conversion of Catholic teen Sindh police reached out to the family two days after the girl was reportedly abducted, and informed them that the abductor, Azhar Ali, was able to show a marriage certificate which claimed that was over 18 years old. The abductor is reportedly married with children. Naveed Walter, the President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) said that minority girls belonging to Christian and Hindu groups are converted to Islam forcefully and married off to Muslim men. Also read: Amid rising border disputes, India to get 5 military theatre commands, 1 each for China & Pakistan According to the HRFP fact-finding team, citing October 27, 2020 proceedings of the Sindh High Court, the records of the girl were altered to make her appear as an 18-year-old. Additionally, it also displayed her statement of free will whereby she claimed to have married on her own will. Additionally, the probe found that the girl’s photo was replaced on legal documents, a concern raised by her mother Rita. The spokespeople for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), including Pakistan, called for stricter implementation of the Kathmandu Call to Action to End Chill Marriage in Asia, which was first formulated in 2014.

Pakistan: 13-year-old Christian girl married off to Muslim man after being abducted

Karachi Police on Monday arrested a man for allegedly abducting a teenage Christian girl and converting her before marrying her.&nbsp;

Sindh government confirmed that the girl was recovered from the custody of the 45-year-old man on the Sindh High Court's orders of medically detecting her age and producing her before it on Thursday for the next hearing, its spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said, as reported by news agency PTI.&nbsp;

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Syed Ali Azhar, the man who allegedly married 13-year-old girl, his brothers Syed Shariq Ali, Syed Mohsin Ali and a friend, Danish, were arrested for kidnapping the teenager and forcibly converting her.&nbsp;

Karachi police chief Additional IG Arif Hanif confirmed the girl was safely recovered from the custody of Azhar and sent to a shelter home on the orders of the court.&nbsp;

The abduction, "forced" conversion into Islam and marriage has sparked huge uproar in Pakistan.&nbsp;

The court on Monday ordered the girl to be recovered and sent to a shelter home and also directed a medical test to confirm girl's age.&nbsp;

Karachi Police on Monday arrested a man for allegedly abducting a teenage Christian girl and converting her before marrying her. Sindh government confirmed that the girl was recovered from the custody of the 45-year-old man on the Sindh High Court's orders of medically detecting her age and producing her before it on Thursday for the next hearing, its spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said, as reported by news agency PTI.

Karachi Police on Monday arrested a man for allegedly abducting a teenage Christian girl and converting her before marrying her. Sindh government confirmed that the girl was recovered from the custody of the 45-year-old man on the Sindh High Court's orders of medically detecting her age and producing her before it on Thursday for the next hearing, its spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said, as reported by news agency PTI. Also read | Watch | Pakistan teaches young girls beheading to gain vengeance on France Syed Ali Azhar, the man who allegedly married 13-year-old girl, his brothers Syed Shariq Ali, Syed Mohsin Ali and a friend, Danish, were arrested for kidnapping the teenager and forcibly converting her. Karachi police chief Additional IG Arif Hanif confirmed the girl was safely recovered from the custody of Azhar and sent to a shelter home on the orders of the court. The abduction, "forced" conversion into Islam and marriage has sparked huge uproar in Pakistan. The court on Monday ordered the girl to be recovered and sent to a shelter home and also directed a medical test to confirm girl's age.

Pakistan: Teenage Christian girl, who was forcibly kidnapped and converted recovered

On Monday, a 13-year-old Christian girl’s custody was given to her husband by Sindh High Court in Pakistan.

Hours after the Paksitan government led by Imran Khan announced the provisional provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan, India slammed Pakistan plans to convert Pakistan occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Gilgit Baltistan as the 5th province of the country.

Gilgit-Baltistan illegally & forcibly occupied by Pakistan, it has no locus standi: MEA

A 13-year-old Christian girl has been kidnapped, converted & married to her abductor in Pakistan. The Sindh High court has validated the 'child marriage'. The girl's mother has been filmed pleading for justice outside the court.

Gravitas: Pak judiciary fails another minority girl

Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a new travel advisory, under which it has reduced the number of countries from where passengers will be allowed to enter without a coronavirus test. 
 
The latest travel advisory issued on Friday, which will be valid from November 6 till December 31, divides international travellers into two categories, Geo News reported. 
 
Passengers under category A will not need a negative Covid-19 test, while those in category B will be required to undergo coronavirus screening 96 hours prior to boarding a flight to Pakistan. 
 
Amid the recent resurgences in several countries, the nations under in category A has been reduced from 30 to 22. 
 
These include Singapore, China, Cuba, Estonia, Japan, Ghana, Norway, Turkey, Vietnam, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, and Sri Lanka. 
 
The new advisory requires airlines to ensure the coronavirus SOPs are followed and has made it mandatory for passengers to fill out the health declaration form.

Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a new travel advisory, under which it has reduced the number of countries from where passengers will be allowed to enter without a coronavirus test.

Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a new travel advisory, under which it has reduced the number of countries from where passengers will be allowed to enter without a coronavirus test. The latest travel advisory issued on Friday, which will be valid from November 6 till December 31, divides international travellers into two categories, Geo News reported. Passengers under category A will not need a negative Covid-19 test, while those in category B will be required to undergo coronavirus screening 96 hours prior to boarding a flight to Pakistan. Amid the recent resurgences in several countries, the nations under in category A has been reduced from 30 to 22. These include Singapore, China, Cuba, Estonia, Japan, Ghana, Norway, Turkey, Vietnam, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, and Sri Lanka. The new advisory requires airlines to ensure the coronavirus SOPs are followed and has made it mandatory for passengers to fill out the health declaration form.

Pakistan issues new travel advisory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the truth of last year's Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, has been accepted in Pakistan Parliament.

He also said that when the entire nation was mourning the death of brave soldiers in the Pulwama terror attack, some people indulged in "dirty politics" for their political gains.

Modi's statement came days after Pakistan's Science &amp; Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

The prime minister was speaking at Kevadiya in Gujarat after paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity on his 145th birth anniversary.

"The country cannot forget the unwanted statements given after Pulwama attack. Dirty politics laced with selfishness and arrogance was at its peak when the country was suffering from immense pain," Modi said.

"The real face of such people has been exposed after the truth was accepted in the Parliament of our neighbouring country," he added.

"Politics done after Pulwama attack shows that people can cross any limit for their political gains. I want to urge such political parties not to indulge in this kind of politics as it affects the morale of our security forces," he said.

"You should refrain from playing into the hands of anti-national forces, knowingly or unknowingly," he added.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the truth of last year's Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, has been accepted in Pakistan Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the truth of last year's Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, has been accepted in Pakistan Parliament. He also said that when the entire nation was mourning the death of brave soldiers in the Pulwama terror attack, some people indulged in "dirty politics" for their political gains. Modi's statement came days after Pakistan's Science & Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament). The prime minister was speaking at Kevadiya in Gujarat after paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity on his 145th birth anniversary. "The country cannot forget the unwanted statements given after Pulwama attack. Dirty politics laced with selfishness and arrogance was at its peak when the country was suffering from immense pain," Modi said. "The real face of such people has been exposed after the truth was accepted in the Parliament of our neighbouring country," he added. "Politics done after Pulwama attack shows that people can cross any limit for their political gains. I want to urge such political parties not to indulge in this kind of politics as it affects the morale of our security forces," he said. "You should refrain from playing into the hands of anti-national forces, knowingly or unknowingly," he added.

Pulwama terror attack truth accepted in Pakistan parliament, Modi says

In a reference to a dogfight that had broken out after India carried out Balakot airstrikes, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retired) said if Pakistan had targetted our installations, India were in a position to "wipe out" Pakistan's forward brigades.&nbsp;

"And God forbid had they hit our installations on February 27, we were also in a position to wipe out their forward brigades. They know our capability. Basically, if this thing is there in their mind that we are likely to strike, they first look at how their own military is doing. The American President Theodore Roosevelt used to say, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'. So the big stick was the military," Dhanoa told news agency ANI.

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pulwama-was-great-achievement-under-imran-khans-leadership-admits-pak-minister-fawad-choudhry-338807">Pulwama was great achievement under Imran Khan's leadership, admits Pak minister Fawad Choudhry</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Following the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that killed about 40 security personnel, India carried out airstrikes in Pakistan's Balakot on February 26 to target terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-terrorist-associates-held-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-pulwama-328647">Two terrorist associates held in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama</a>

A dogfight ensued between both Indian and Pakistani forces and Indian Air Force's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured.&nbsp;

Recently, a Pakistani lawmaker told the National Assembly how Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was "shaking and perspiring" during a meeting to discuss Varthaman's capture.

The air chief marshal also said how he assured the wing commander's father that they will get Varthaman back.&nbsp;

"Me and Abhinandan's father go back a very long time. We did the flying instructor's course together... When Abhinandan got captured... my flight commander Ahuja in Kargil war, he got captured and was shot on the ground, so that was playing in my mind. I told him, 'Sir, I know we couldn't get Ahuja back, but we will definitely get Abhinandan back'," he said.&nbsp;

In a reference to a dogfight that had broken out after India carried out Balakot airstrikes, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retired) said if Pakistan had targetted our installations, India were in a position to "wipe out" Pakistan's forward brigades.

In a reference to a dogfight that had broken out after India carried out Balakot airstrikes, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retired) said if Pakistan had targetted our installations, India were in a position to "wipe out" Pakistan's forward brigades. "And God forbid had they hit our installations on February 27, we were also in a position to wipe out their forward brigades. They know our capability. Basically, if this thing is there in their mind that we are likely to strike, they first look at how their own military is doing. The American President Theodore Roosevelt used to say, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'. So the big stick was the military," Dhanoa told news agency ANI. Also read | Pulwama was great achievement under Imran Khan's leadership, admits Pak minister Fawad Choudhry Following the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that killed about 40 security personnel, India carried out airstrikes in Pakistan's Balakot on February 26 to target terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed. Also read | Two terrorist associates held in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama A dogfight ensued between both Indian and Pakistani forces and Indian Air Force's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured. Recently, a Pakistani lawmaker told the National Assembly how Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was "shaking and perspiring" during a meeting to discuss Varthaman's capture. The air chief marshal also said how he assured the wing commander's father that they will get Varthaman back. "Me and Abhinandan's father go back a very long time. We did the flying instructor's course together... When Abhinandan got captured... my flight commander Ahuja in Kargil war, he got captured and was shot on the ground, so that was playing in my mind. I told him, 'Sir, I know we couldn't get Ahuja back, but we will definitely get Abhinandan back'," he said.

Were ready to 'wipe out' Pakistan's forward brigades: Ex-IAF chief on Balakot aftermath

2 major confessions have been made in Pakistan's parliament. 1 - Pakistan orchestrated the 2019 Pulwama attack 2 - Pakistan released Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan under Indian pressure WION's Palki Sharma deconstructs the confessions & their impact on Imran Khan's political future.

Gravitas: Pakistan admits to Pulwama attack

Many people in Karachi took to streets to protest the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a Christian girl to Islam.

Arzoo Raja was abducted in broad daylight from outside her house in Karachi’s Railway Colony on October 13.

The parents of the 13-year old were later told by police that she had converted to Islam according to her own free will and married her 44-year-old abductor Ali Azhar. Arzoo’s family lodged a police complaint and filed a petition in a local court to seek her safe return.

Following this, in a shocking ruling on October 27, the Sindh High Court validated the child marriage and refrained police from arresting the prime suspect.

The girl's mother Rita Masih said she and her family had been threatened by men in civilian attire on court premises.

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Around 400 people, mostly Christians, &nbsp;gathered outside St Patrick's Cathedral and the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday to demand a fair trial and justice from the Sindh authorities, police and judiciary.

The protesters, including the girl's family, slammed the Pakistan government and police. They shouted slogans, slamming the government for its 'indifference' towards minorities. They also expressed dismay over the lack of media coverage of the issue, saying that the plight of minorities was not given the attention it deserved.

A cross party group of British parliamentarians also condemned the abduction, forced conversion and forced marriage of the teen.

Abductions, forced conversions and forced marriages of girls and women from the minorities background has become a serious concern in Pakistan. It is estimated that approximately 1,000 -- mostly Hindu and Christian -- girls, are abducted, forcibly converted and forcibly married every year.

Many people in Karachi took to streets to protest the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a Christian girl to Islam. Arzoo Raja was abducted in broad daylight from outside her house in Karachi’s Railway Colony on October 13.

Many people in Karachi took to streets to protest the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a Christian girl to Islam. Arzoo Raja was abducted in broad daylight from outside her house in Karachi’s Railway Colony on October 13. The parents of the 13-year old were later told by police that she had converted to Islam according to her own free will and married her 44-year-old abductor Ali Azhar. Arzoo’s family lodged a police complaint and filed a petition in a local court to seek her safe return. Following this, in a shocking ruling on October 27, the Sindh High Court validated the child marriage and refrained police from arresting the prime suspect. The girl's mother Rita Masih said she and her family had been threatened by men in civilian attire on court premises. Hearing of Arzoo Masih in Karachi High Court. Parents are not allowed inside while the abductor allowed to be present in the courtroom. Look at the condition of her family members. Shame on the authorities.@ShireenMazari1 is this how you are protecting minorities?@sherryrehman pic.twitter.com/nHG5TzY9ml — Voice of Pakistan Minority (@voice_minority) October 28, 2020 × 13 years Catholic Christian girl Arzoo Raja was kidnapped on 13.10.2020 & forcibly converted & married to 46 years Ali azhar.Her parents appeal to prayer @Pontifex_it to her safe recovery.@acs_italia @ShahidMobeen1 @manutulli @ImranKhanPTI @AKaminara @csjpak. pic.twitter.com/IJIRPLbbJ0 — Tabassum Yousaf (@tabassumhamid) October 20, 2020 × Around 400 people, mostly Christians, gathered outside St Patrick's Cathedral and the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday to demand a fair trial and justice from the Sindh authorities, police and judiciary. The protesters, including the girl's family, slammed the Pakistan government and police. They shouted slogans, slamming the government for its 'indifference' towards minorities. They also expressed dismay over the lack of media coverage of the issue, saying that the plight of minorities was not given the attention it deserved. A cross party group of British parliamentarians also condemned the abduction, forced conversion and forced marriage of the teen. Abductions, forced conversions and forced marriages of girls and women from the minorities background has become a serious concern in Pakistan. It is estimated that approximately 1,000 -- mostly Hindu and Christian -- girls, are abducted, forcibly converted and forcibly married every year.

Protests grow in Pakistan over abduction, forced conversion of Catholic teen

Former India Air Force, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said that India was prepared to get back Wing commander Abhinandan at any cost. Wg Cdr Abhinandan was captured by Pakistan during a dogfight & was released on March 1, 2019.

WION Dispatch: Ex-IAF chief: India was prepared to get back Wg Cdr Abhinandan at any cost

In a major embarrassment, Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a resolution to recall its ambassador to France over the caricatures of Prophet Muhammad. However, the Islamic nation forgot that it doesn't have any envoy to France.&nbsp;

Pakistan's last ambassador to France, Moin-ul-Haq was transferred three months ago to China, according to The News and there has not been a replacement announced yet.&nbsp;

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Muslim nations across the world have reacted strongly over French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks on free speech post the beheading of a school teacher who had shown in class cartoons of Prophet Muhammad.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-pm-imran-khan-pens-letter-to-muslim-leaders-to-counter-islamophobia-after-france-beheading-338577">Pak PM Imran Khan pens letter to Muslim leaders to counter 'Islamophobia' after France beheading</a>

Caricatures of Mohammed are considered blasphemous in Islam and could lead to a death penalty in ultra-conservative Pakistan.&nbsp;

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wrote a letter to leaders of Muslim countries, asking for a collective response to Islamophobia.

"The recent statements at the leadership level and incidents of desecration of the Holy Koran are a reflection of the increase in Islamophobia that is spreading in European countries," read the letter.&nbsp;

Khan, in a speech on Wednesday, said Muslim lives have been made difficult in France and asked Western countries to respect the sensitivities of devotees.&nbsp; 
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In a major embarrassment, Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a resolution to recall its ambassador to France over the caricatures of Prophet Muhammad. However, the Islamic nation forgot that it doesn't have any envoy to France.

In a major embarrassment, Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a resolution to recall its ambassador to France over the caricatures of Prophet Muhammad. However, the Islamic nation forgot that it doesn't have any envoy to France. Pakistan's last ambassador to France, Moin-ul-Haq was transferred three months ago to China, according to The News and there has not been a replacement announced yet. Also read | Amid tensions with India, China to release first Pakistani film in almost 40 years Muslim nations across the world have reacted strongly over French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks on free speech post the beheading of a school teacher who had shown in class cartoons of Prophet Muhammad. Also read | Pak PM Imran Khan pens letter to Muslim leaders to counter 'Islamophobia' after France beheading Caricatures of Mohammed are considered blasphemous in Islam and could lead to a death penalty in ultra-conservative Pakistan. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wrote a letter to leaders of Muslim countries, asking for a collective response to Islamophobia. "The recent statements at the leadership level and incidents of desecration of the Holy Koran are a reflection of the increase in Islamophobia that is spreading in European countries," read the letter. Khan, in a speech on Wednesday, said Muslim lives have been made difficult in France and asked Western countries to respect the sensitivities of devotees.

Pakistan's National Assembly passes resolution to recall envoy from France, one that is non-existent

In a major embarrassment, a BRI railway project has been stalled in Pakistan. China wants a higher interest rate on its loans. What are Islamabad's options?

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JuD spokesperson sentenced for 32 years, Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law also gets jail term

Gravitas: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is going nowhere

Gravitas: At the SCO summit, PM Modi takes aim at China & Pakistan

WION Dispatch: Pakistan: Opposition boycotts key meeting under speaker Asad Qaiser

Pakistan restores 129-year-old British-era Moto Tunnel for tourists

Pakistan: Airlines could be barred from flying to 188 countries

Imran Khan's minister faces flak over sexist remarks against Maryam Nawaz

Operation on LoC in Machil sector still on, forces had inputs 15 days back: ADG BSF

Imran Khan's minister faces flak over sexist remarks against Maryam Nawaz

Nawaz Sharif a 'jackal' trying to create 'rebellion' in Pak Army: PM Khan

Nawaz Sharif a 'jackal' trying to create 'rebellion' in Pak Army: PM Khan

Pakistan to impose fine for not wearing masks

Gravitas: Murder in the name of Blasphemy

Donald Trump Jr tweets image showing Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan

Khalilzad seeks Pak military help to push Afghan peace forward

Gravitas: How Pak extremists 'brainwash' minority girls

Pakistan: 13-year-old Christian girl married off to Muslim man after being abducted

Pakistan: Teenage Christian girl, who was forcibly kidnapped and converted recovered

Pakistan: 13-year-old Christian girl married off to Muslim man after being abducted

Gilgit-Baltistan illegally & forcibly occupied by Pakistan, it has no locus standi: MEA

Gravitas: Pak judiciary fails another minority girl