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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people s struggle for self-determination, pledging that Pakistan would continue to raise its voice at every international forum until their legitimate right is achieved In his message on Kashmir Black Day observed annually on October 27 Dar called upon the international community to take meaningful action to end the suffering of the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)
On this day Pakistan calls upon the international community to play its due role in bringing an end to the suffering of the people in IIOJK Their plight deserves not
only attention but also meaningful action ” he said
The deputy prime minister recalled the events of October 27 1947, when Indian forces entered Srinagar to enforce what he described as an illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir For seventyeight years he said the people of the region have faced a systematic and relentless campaign of tyranny oppression and subjugation
Dar noted that the United Nations Security Council had “unequivocally affirmed” that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir would be determined through a free and impartial plebiscite
However he said India had blatantly defied these resolutions, tightening its grip on the territory through repression and military force
The human tragedy in IIOJK has worsened in the last six years following India s illegal and uni-
lateral actions of August 5, 2019,” he said referring to New Delhi’s revocation of the region s special constitutional status
Dar said India s moves including demographic changes through domicile laws, imprisonment of Kashmiri leaders, and the imposition of restrictive legislation violated the UN Charter Security Council resolutions and the Geneva Conventions He also condemned the recent crackdown in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, saying thousands of Kashmiris were subjected to arbitrary detention and home demolitions
These developments add to India s long record of human rights violations, well documented by UN bodies and international rights organisations ” Dar said reiterating Pakistan s commitment to stand with the Kashmiri people until justice and peace prevail
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The Power Division has refuted claims that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority s (NEPRA) recent multiyear tariff (MYT) review decision for K-Electric (KE) is against Karachi’s power consumers terming such assertions misleading and contrary to facts
In an official statement the Power Division said certain quarters were deliberately misrepresenting the NEPRA decision to create confusion, whereas the review actually aims to ensure fairness, accountability and consumer protection
According to the spokesperson KElectric being a private power utility must demonstrate operational efficiency superior to public-sector distribution companies (DISCOs) such as IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO “If compared, these governmentrun utilities are performing better than KE in terms of recoveries line losses and con-
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sumer service, the spokesperson stated The Power Division emphasized that the NEPRA review concerns KE’s management and operational efficiency Currently KE purchases around 2 000 megawatts of power from the national grid which is cheaper than electricity generated by its own plants, and can draw more in the future The spokesperson clarified that KE consumers pay the same per-unit electricity rates as consumers in the rest of Pakistan “If KE reduces its operational costs it benefits consumers by keeping national-level uniform rates stable How can this be considered anti-consumer? the spokesperson asked He further noted that KE consumers, like all others nationwide, continue to receive government subsidies “However, what has changed is that taxpayer-funded subsidies will no longer be diverted to cover KE s inefficiencies or losses a step taken in the national interest he added Previously, KE was able to pass
T, Meta launch AI and innovation initiatives to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation
ISLAMABAD M o N i to r i N g D e s k The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) in collaboration with Meta hosted Future in Focus: AI and Innovation on Monday, an event aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and digital transformation in Pakistan according to the Press Information Department (PID) The event gathered government officials industry leaders and academic representatives to promote AI-driven development During the session, Meta announced the expansion of its AI assistant’s language capabilities, introducing “ALIF ” which allows users in Pakistan to interact with Meta AI in both English and Urdu
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the initiative aligned with the Prime Minister ’s Digital Nation Vision underscoring Pakistan’s National AI Policy and collaboration with Meta as key steps toward inclusive digital transformation
The introduction of ALIF Urdu for Meta AI is a milestone in making technology more accessible and ensuring that no one is left behind in Pakistan’s digital transition ” the minister said Meta also introduced a localized version of its Transforming Public Sector Innovation in Asia Pacific with Llama guide developed with Deloitte and supported by MoITT The guide outlines how Meta s open-source AI model, Llama, can improve government operations public service delivery and data management National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) Vice Chair Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar stressed the importance of faculty training in strengthening Pakistan’s computing education CEO of atomcamp Fizza Amjad added that equipping educators with AI knowledge would expand technological literacy across disciplines Meta’s Public Policy Director for South and Central Asia, Sarim Aziz, said the company is committed to supporting Pakistan s AI-driven growth Through collaboration with MoITT HEC and NCEAC we aim to help the public sector and academia harness AI for digital transformation, he said, noting that Meta AI’s Urdu
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PIA Holding approves transfer of Precision Engineering Complex to PAF-owned company
over specified assets, liabilities, and sub-
sidiaries of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) According to the PSX notice, shareholders passed the resolution at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on October 25 2025 Under the approved scheme PEC will be carved out from PIAHCL and transferred to Precision Engineering Complex (Private) Limited a company designated by the PAF effective May 1, 2025 “The shareholders of PIAHCL do hereby approve the Scheme of Arrangement for the carving out and transfer of Precision Engineering Complex (PEC) from PIAHCL to Precision Engg Comp (Private) Limited (PECPL), des-
ignated entity of Pakistan Air Force, the notice stated The company’s Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary have been authorised to complete all related legal and regulatory requirements including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and obtaining no-objection certificates from relevant authorities The Precision Engineering Complex originally part of Pakistan International Airlines manufactures high-precision components for the aerospace and engineering industries The facility integrates multiple engineering disciplines, including investment casting, CNC machining, optics, electronics, and composites PEC is a certified supplier to international firms such as General Electric Airbus Industries and Boeing with clients across the United States and Europe
sheds tears over Pashtun suffering, yet desecrates the memory of Pakistan’s martyred soldiers the very men who laid down their lives so that Pashtuns could live in peace and dignity Their hypocrisy stands exposed as they wave Afghan flags while benefiting from the security ensured by the blood of Pakistani soldiers They claim to oppose oppression yet stand shoulder to shoulder with those who harbored the terrorists responsible for the deaths of innocent Pakistanis Their accusations against Pakistan’s security forces are not cries for justice but echoes of enemy propaganda designed to blur the line between defender and aggressor When bombs tore through Pashtun markets and homes, it was not PTM that stood guard It was the Pakistani soldier many of them Pashtun by blood, Pakistani by heart who fought and fell defending his people PTM’s slogans may be loud, but they are hollow; their venomous speeches can never erase the eternal glory of those who fought terrorism face to face While the soldier s sacrifice breathes life into the nation PTM s rhetoric seeks to suffocate it with hate After Pakistan rebuilt the once-devastated tribal areas, merging FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
of their land, loyal to their soil, defenders of their people They do not raise foreign flags; they raise the green and white in pride The difference between loyalty and treachery has never been clearer PTM weeps for the dead but mocks the defenders They invoke Pashtunblood yet deny Pakistani identity Their tears are political; their silence on Afghan-backed terrorism is deafening Our enemies may cross borders, but PTM echoes their lies within
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The 15th plan unveiled: China’s vision for a resilient tomorrow
to build a modernized industrial system that bolsters the real economy, fostering what officials describe as new quality productive forces This means breakthroughs in core technologies from high-performance chips and quantum computing to large AI models and deep-space exploration Recent strides like the AI Plus initiative, are set to permeate scientific research, manufacturing, and even consumer sectors, creating scenarios where artificial intelligence empowers everything from precision agriculture to urban planning Self-reliance in science and technology emerges as a cornerstone, a direct counter to the raging storms of external containment efforts The plenum’s emphasis on achieving greater autonomy here is pragmatic, born of necessity Western sanctions on semiconductors and rare earths have only accelerated China s domestic push with investments pouring into R&D and talent cultivation Officials at a post-plenum press conference underscored this, noting the plan’s intent to tackle “major tests” through tech advancements including AI and manufacturing applications By 2030 the goal is substantial improvements in these areas laying the groundwork for industries that not only compete but lead This is not isolationism; it is insurance against volatility, ensuring that China’s growth engine hums regardless of global caprice Equally vital is the plan’s commitment to a robust domestic market and a new development pattern Consumption will be the anchor stimulated through sectors like the silver economy for agingpopulations, lowaltitude aviation for logistics, and rural tourism Rural revitalization takes center stage with accelerated modernization of agriculture and integrated urban-rural
and safeguarding both growth and security These are not slogans but actionable imperatives High-quality development, for instance, shifts the focus from sheer scale to substance China aims
The green transition weaves through it all, under the banner of building a Beautiful China China, already the global leader in renewable energy installation, pledg es a comprehensive shift toward low-carbon paths This includes expor ting affordable green technologies, from solar panels to electric vehicles, to aid the worldÊs climate fight The plenum calls for major strides in ecological conser vation, recognizing that development without sustainability is a dead end
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T“H E Cell and the Soul: A Prison Memoir” by Anand Teltumbde is not merely a prison memoir but a profound exposition of the Indian state society and criminal justice system revealing their inhumane nature It stands as one of the most powerful indictments of a democracy teetering on the brink of collapse The book lucidly explores the stark realities of prison life in India chronicling not only Teltumbde’s personal struggles but also those of his co-accused serving as a testament to the resilient spirit of countless imprisoned activists
It meticulously traces the evolution of Hindutva neo-fascism since the Narendra Modi-led BJP government came to power in 2014 The narrative bridges the gap between the incarcerated and the free, offering a painstaking scholarly dissection of Teltumbde’s persecution and the broader collapse of democratic principles It powerfully conveys that in today s India free thought itself is a seditious act Teltumbde s memoir provides an illustrative picture of prison conditions, the authorities governing them, and their role in undermining judicial processes, access to basic resources and hygiene His firsthand experience of systemic injustice makes this work a testament to the complexities of India s judiciary The book transcends the daily routines of prison life beginning with an exploration of the state s tightening grip on dissenting voices It is both a narrative of confinement and an investigation into the farcical democracy that orchestrates it Comprising 22 of the over 100 notes Teltumbde wrote during his 31 months of incarceration the memoir transcends personal catharsis to examine jail life exposing the humiliation cruelty and high-handedness of prison administration
The book s symbolism lies in Teltumbde s astonishment that a man of his stature a professor of Big Data Analytics an IIM alumnus a corporate professional and a practitioner of capitalism could be branded an enemy of the state I was under the delusion he admits that because of my qualifications integrity, and public image, I might not qualify for arrest
The memoir offers a grounded examination of how a so-called democracy imprisons its thinkers Teltumbde recounts his shock at the blatant lies presented by the Pune police in their initial press conference which formed the basis of the charges against him His pleas to quash the case were repeatedly rejected with courts accepting sealed envelopes from the prosecution Despite his background in corporate and business academia, he never imagined a ludicrous charge of being a Maoist could stick until his arrest shattered that illusion
The memoir opens with a poignant observation: incarceration is often seen as a fate worse than death especially for those who have committed no unlawful act It begins with Teltumbde being woken by his wife, who
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navigating Teltumbde s longing to complete his course at GIM and his victimization in a neo-fascist state This duality defines the work These notes, he writes, are not just a glimpse of jail life but a commentary on the system that perpetuates problems while pretending to solve them ” Teltumbde condemns the judiciary for obscuring the truth and the police for their complicity citing the case of Param Bir Singh to expose the farce of India s rule of law He describes the Bhima Koregaon case as a landmark in how democracies crush dissent and evolve into neo-fascist states
The memoir is dedicated to Teltumbde’s late brother Milind Teltumbde killed by security forces and branded a Maoist ironically also a co-accused in the same case Their intertwined fates highlight the height of state paranoia equating a brother in the jungle with one in an IIM classroom as enemies of the state It was my pursuit to make the world a better place that landed me in prison,” Teltumbde writes in the prologue, encapsulating the book’s moral gravity
Despite his anguish Teltumbde initially placed faith in the judiciary and media hoping they would recognize the fabricated charges against him However a broken democracy and complicit media maligned his image, with letters meant for police custody inexplicably reaching news channels without scrutiny Even when the judiciary warned the police of this unlawful act the oppression of Teltumbde and other intellectuals persisted as the government sought to silence those exposing the truth
Teltumbde vividly describes life inside a prison cell, recalling his childhood curiosity about the fate of prisoners, many of whom were mascots of liberation He examines how a repressive system sows inequality, injustice, and bitterness, breeding crime Yet, he never imagined he would end up in a dark cell with only a cheap cot for rest The memoir urges readers to look beyond the spectacle of arrests and trials to the repressive state machinery behind them reflecting that what happens in Taloja jail mirrors society at large
In the Bhima Koregaon case, arrests during the COVID-19 pandemic weakened protests against these unconstitutional detentions Accusations against Muslims Tablighi Jamaat and migrant workers served as a distraction obscuring the false evidence and mass arrests
Teltumbde questions why the government ignored the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, which, according to the World Health Organization and The Lancet, significantly spread the virus while targeting other groups The pandemic exacerbated prison conditions with social distancing imposed amidst overcrowding and prisoners denied proper diets hygienic facilities and basic resources Teltumbde asserts that the death of Father Stan Swamy was a custodial death In the chapter Entering the Hellhole, Teltumbde explores how the right to dignity, enshrined in Article
21 of the Constitution is trampled within prison walls He requested a pen and paper from the Superintendent of Police to keep notes, but the request was denied Despite a biometric database linked to Aadhaar he was forced to provide fingerprints repeatedly enduring constant harassment At Taloja jail he was stripped naked and searched under CCTV surveillance a tactic to assert fascist power over prisoners and their loved ones
The state s prime targets, seen as adversaries, are not only imprisoned but barred from expressing their views, exercising fundamental rights, and maintaining their identity In the Bhima Koregaon case intellectuals were prohibited from writing to courts and when permitted the delivery of their letters was deliberately delayed Teltumbde includes an article he wrote in prison criticizing the Narendra Modi government s privatization of Public Sector Units, falsely promoted as an economic boost
The Superintendent summoned him for writing it and despite Teltumbde’s argument that publishing from prison is not unlawful he and his co-accused were banned from sending or receiving letters a clear violation of constitutional rights
Teltumbde compares Indian prisons to those in developed countries like Norway, Portugal, New Zealand, and Switzerland, where correctional facilities are regularly updated to avoid harming prisoners’ consciences He holds little hope for Indian prison reform given the dire reality and advocates for their abolition to enable true rehabilitation
In the chapter Of Labels and Labelling, Teltumbde critiques the hero-worship of Marxism and Ambedkarism, offering a nuanced analysis of their ideologies He finds coherence in Marx’s framework but sees Ambedkar ’s as incomplete He views Ambedkar s Buddhism as a rationalist reinvention rejected by traditionalists and subtly compares the opposing origins of Marx s and Ambedkar s ideologies Teltumbde criticizes Ambedkar s endorsement of religion, particularly his views on Dhamma,
US, CHINA REACH FRAMEWORK TO AVERT 100% TARIFFS AND DEL AY RARE EARTH EXPORT CURBS
Trump rules out 2028 vice presidenc y, hints at third term desire
tensions over Washington's punishing tariffs Few details were released but Rubio s meeting with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the highest-level contact since the United States imposed sanctions last week on Russian oil companies, a key source of India's crude supplies Jaishankar posted a photograph on social media showing him smiling and shaking hands with Rubio saying he appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues The meeting took place on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit in Malaysia, which US President Donald Trump attended in person and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed by video link Relations between Washington and New Delhi plummeted
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old temple discovered in Kuwait
icant archaeological finds in recent decades according to *Al Qabas* The National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL) announced the discovery on Sunday The excavation was carried out by a joint Kuwaiti–Danish team from the Moesgaard Museum during the 2025 excavation season Mohammed bin Redha Acting Assistant Secretary-General for the Antiquities and Museums Sector at
patriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Taiwan s Restoration by legislative means, and stipulated that the state will hold commemorative activities in various forms on this day 80 years ago all Chinese including compatriots in Taiwan achieved the great victory in the Chinese People s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which brought about Taiwan s restoration to the motherland The restoration of Taiwan is an important outcome of the War of Resistance and a compelling proof of the Chinese government s recovery of sovereignty over Taiwan It is also an important part of the historical fact and legal chain that Taiwan is an integral part
NCCAL, revealed that the team uncovered the full layout of a Bronze Age temple buried under a previously discovered Dilmun temple found just last year Both temples date back nearly 4 000 years establishing that two sacred structures were built at the same site, one on top of the other The NCCAL continues to support ongoing excavation restoration and research efforts to preserve Kuwait’s rich ancient heritage The excavations took place east of the Dilmun palace and temple at Tell F6, an ancient mound connected to the early history of the Dilmun civilization Dr Stefan Larsson head of the Danish mission explained that previous digs had revealed fragments of a temple platform dating back to
around 1900 BCE The newly uncovered structure beneath it contained foundations, seals, and pottery vessels He noted that this discovery is a significant step forward in understanding the religious practices of Dilmun Dr Hassan Ashkanani an archaeologist from Kuwait University described the find as a remarkable archaeological milestone He explained that the discovery of two temples from 1900–1800 BCE offers new insights into the religious and civic architecture of ancient Dilmun The discovery brings the total number of known temples in the southwest part of Failaka Island to four Experts believe this region once functioned as a major administrative and spiritual center during the Bronze Age Dr Ole Herslund the excavation supervisor since 2022 stated that researchers would now conduct a detailed analysis of both temples examining everything from their architecture to ritual activities to better understand how Dilmun’s religious and political systems influenced life on the island Failaka Island located just 20 kilometers off Kuwait s coast was a bustling hub for the Dilmun civilization, which thrived across the Gulf region during the Bronze Age
Potsdam Proclamation On October 25th the Chinese government announced that it was resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Taiwan, and the ceremony to accept
Japan s surrender in Taiwan Province of the China war theater of the Allied powers was held in Taibei (Taipei) From that point forward, China had recovered Taiwan de jure and de facto through a host of documents with international legal effect On October 1st 1949 the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was founded becoming the successor to the Republic of China (1912-1949) and the Central People
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FBR Conducts Tax Awareness Session
Opening Ceremony Of 3rd CNS All Pakistan Squash Championship 2025 Held At Karachi
An impressive opening ceremony of 3rd Chief of the Naval Staff All Pakistan Squash Championship was held at Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan (RKJK) Squash Complex in Karachi Commander Karachi Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest and formally declared the championship open The event will be held from 27 Oct – 2 Nov 25,
at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), an inter-governmental organisation having 53 Member States based in Rabat Morocco Earlier he also served as the first tenured Professor of CIIT elevating to Director Campus Dean RIC and later Rector of COMSATS University Islamabad in addition to various prestigious academic and administrative appointments at national and international institutions
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Amid growing political shifts in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)
Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is expected to resign from office tonight or tomorrow (Tuesday) sources confirmed on Monday According to reports, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has consolidated a majority in the AJK Legislative Assembly after ten Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers defected to its ranks raising its total strength from 17 to 27, enough to form the government without support from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
Sources indicated that following his resignation Anwarul Haq and his allies are likely to sit on the opposition benches marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the region They added that the prime minister had completed consultations regarding his decision to step down, signalling that the transition of power is nearing completion Speaking informally with journalists Anwarul Haq maintained that he would continue performing his duties until formally relieved If anyone has the required numbers, they should bring a noconfidence motion ” he said “A no-confidence motion is the beauty of democracy People will realise
my worth only after I’m gone ” The prime minister said he would soon hold a press conference to elaborate on his decision adding I cannot set fire to the very house in which I was born
Sources within the AJK cabinet revealed that several ministers from Anwarul Haq’s government have decided to back the PPP’s candidate for the new leader of the house Meanwhile the PML-N currently a coalition partner of the PPP at the federal level has decided to sit in the opposition
Under AJK’s constitution, a new leader of the house must be elected within 14 days of a prime minister s resignation
