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Farid Ahmed (Qureshi)

  • One wounded in knife attack inside London’s Regents Park mosque

    One wounded in knife attack inside London’s Regents Park mosque

    LONDON: A worshipper was wounded in a knife attack during Asr prayer inside at Regents Park mosque in central London, confirmed British police officials.

    A person was arrested at the crime scene by police officers over suspicion of his involvement in the knife attack. The injured man is muezzin of the mosque who was stabbed in the neck by the attacker during late-afternoon prayers.

    A worshipper has been stabbed in the neck in a London mosque during afternoon prayers at Regents Park mosque (central London mosque) in central London, police have confirmed.

    The health condition of the wounded man was still unknown who was shifted to the hospital by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS).

    UK police confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that “Police were called to a mosque in Park Road, NW8, at 15.10hrs on Thursday, 20 February, to reports of a stabbing. Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS). A man was found with stab injuries.”

    The statement read that a person was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and enquiries into the incident are underway.

  • Hussain receives grandmother, Nawaz Sharif awaits arrival at Park lane

    Hussain receives grandmother, Nawaz Sharif awaits arrival at Park lane

    LONDON: Mother of the critically ill former premier of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Shamim Akhtar arrived on Saturday at England’s Heathrow airport, ARY News reported.

    Grandson, Hussain Nawaz Sharif received his grandmother at the airport, both made their way to the family’s residence in Park lane to meet the ailing former Prime Minister of Pakistan awaiting his mother’s arrival.

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    Begum Shamim travelled to London via Pakistan International Airlines’ flight No- PK-575 from Lahore. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said Begum Shamim disregarded doctors travel advise asking her to not undertake the voyage owing to her and age, was willing to meet her son.

    According to sources, Begum Shamim will convince Nawaz Sharif for his immediate treatment in light of fresh medical reports.

    Read More: LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz’s ECL plea on February 18

    Sources further added that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo is scheduled to undergo a very important heart procedure next week which he has postponed in the past demanding the presence of his daughter, Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

    Begum Shamim try and convince her son for immediate treatment.

    Read More: Father Nawaz awaits daughter Maryam, critical surgery postponed again

    Yesterday, fresh medical reports of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif were submitted in the accountability court by his counsel.

    “Nawaz Sharif’s condition has not stabilized yet and he is still undergoing the medical process. He will appear before the court following the improvement in his health,” Nawaz’s counsel Amjad Pervez had apprised the court.

  • Maleeha Lodhi meets Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in London

    Maleeha Lodhi meets Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in London

    LONDON: Pakistan’s former Ambassador at the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi met the ailing former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at his residence, Avenfield House, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

    The former Pakistani ambassador to the UN was filmed exiting the residence of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Supremo, Nawaz Sharif’s residence, earlier in the day.

    Read More: Fresh medical reports of Nawaz Sharif submitted in Lahore High Court

    On January 13, Son of the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that a recent photograph of his ailing father being spotted at a restaurant was factual.

    Hussain Nawaz Sharif said that Nawaz Sharif was taken to the restaurant on doctor’s recommendation as the former premier felt claustrophobic at home.

    Read More: PML-N leader hits back at criticism of Nawaz Sharif’s reports

    Hussain Nawaz disclosed the information to a set of reporters outside Avenfield Apartments where he also maintained that the former prime minister was reluctant to venture out.

    “We insisted that father visited a restaurant so he could get acclimatized, he left the residence on our insistence,” said Hussain Nawaz.

    Read More: ‘Nawaz Sharif in good health’, says Hamid Karzai post-meeting

    “Doctors ordered us that Nawaz Sharif needed to go on small walks for at least two times in a day and we paid heed to their recommendation.”

    The former premier’s picture went viral today morning when a picture of him seated with his brother Shehbaz Sharif and father in Law to Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, Ishaq Dar.

  • ‘Charity’ banners pop up in London for Nawaz’s treatment

    ‘Charity’ banners pop up in London for Nawaz’s treatment

    LONDON: Several charity posters and pamphlets with a picture of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif have emerged in different parts of London, requesting donations for his treatment, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

    The posters carrying a message for Nawaz’s treatment read that “Please donate your ‘Sadqa and ‘Zakat’ (charity) to save your’s Qaumi (National) hero.”

    The banners have appeared in the East London area.

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    It must be noted that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is in London nowadays for his medical treatment.

    Earlier today, PML-President Shehbaz Sharif, while talking to media said that medical treatment of the former Prime Minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif will begin after his complete medical examination.

    “Nawaz has undergone some medical tests today [Wednesday] with others more to follow,” he said while briefing media over the ongoing treatment of the former premier outside the Guy’s Hospital, where Nawaz is receiving the treatment.

    Shehbaz prayed for the health of the three-time prime minister of the country and said that he was an asset of the country.

  • Manipur king’s representatives announce separation from India

    Manipur king’s representatives announce separation from India

    LONDON: Manipur leaders Yamben Biren and Narengbam Samarjit have announced separation from India and announced to form the Manipur State Council on behalf of King of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba, ARY News reported.

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    Speaking to international media at a press conference, Chief Minister of Manipur State Council Yamben Biren and Minister of External Affairs and Defence of Manipur State Council Narengbam said that they were speaking on behalf of the Maharaja of Manipur High Highness the Leishemba Sanajaoba to formally launch the exiled government, “the Manipur State Council” which will be based in London.

    Yamben Biren and Narengbam Samarjit confirmed that they have already applied for asylum in the United Kingdom in September 2019, fleeing persecution by the Indian state as declaring independence in India would have led them to be arrested and killed arbitrarily by the Indian security forces.

    Manipur leaders produced a document before the media showing that His Highness the Maharaja of Manipur had authorised them by the Order dated March 15, 2013, to solve the political problems of the State of Manipur.

    Manipur leaders said Narendra Modi’s govt is intolerant and believes in the physical annihilation of small nations

    They said: “We believe that now is the right time to form the Independent Government of Manipur before the international community to announce our independent status and to seek recognition. We call on the members of the United Nations for their recognition of the exile Government of the Manipur.”

    “The three million Manipuri people want recognition as one of the precious native nations. Our attempts to engage with the Indian government were met with hate and hostilities. It was not possible for us to declare the independence of Manipur while in India because we, the Ministers of the Manipur State Council, would have faced arrest, torture and extra-judicial killings at the hands of the Indian forces.”

    Manipur leaders said that Narendra Modi’s government is intolerant and believes in the physical annihilation of small nations and communities for the sake of Hindutva supremacy and therefore it was not safe for them to continue operating from India.

    They declared: “The Manipur State Council is His Highness’s Government, the Maharaja of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba who is the Maharaja and King of Manipur. His Highness is the constitutional head of the State. Manipur is a constitutional Monarchy ruled State and the sovereign of the King of Manipur is Divine of God.”

    They said: “There are more than 1,528 cases of the extra-judicial killing which are pending in the Supreme Court of India. The victims were killed without a trial of law. Indian army forces kill the people of Manipur with impunity. The Manipuri human rights activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the ‘Iron Lady of Manipur’, started protest fasting for 16 years against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and human rights abuses. The brave women of Manipur staged nude protests in front of the Indian Army centers to condemn inhuman torture and killing of innocent people of Manipur.”

    They said that Manipur is being ruled through draconian laws by the Indian occupation government “under the Republic Constitution of India including Arms Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958”.

    “Thousands of people have been killed since the occupation of Manipur. Nearly 4500 have been killed unlawfully in the last 10 years and more than 1500 are in prisons in illegal custody. The total loss of life stands at around 15,000 in the last few decades, they said referring to a BBC report which had unearthed the scale of unlawful killings and human rights violations.”

    “The sovereign State of Manipur was excluded from British India by the Order in Council by His Majesty on 27 December 1946 and the Indian Government annexed the Manipur State of India by the violation of the Act 1949,” said Manipur State Council Ministers.

    They said that there are many armed groups fighting the Indian forces for the restoration of independence of Manipur from India but they believe in obtaining the objectives by peaceful means.

    They said they will present a resolution to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

     

  • British tourist Anna’s 3000 miles in Pakistan

    British tourist Anna’s 3000 miles in Pakistan

    LONDON: British tourist Anna spent two weeks in Pakistan and visited Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Lahore, Islamabad, Gilgit, Karimabad, Hunza, Saidu Shareef in Swat and Peshawar.

    Anna landed at Karachi airport and traveled to Hyderabad, Larkana and overnight by train to Lahore and Wagah border then Islamabad to Gilgit through different cities and villages. She interacted with locals and took lots of photos of them which she uploaded on her website on her return.

    Talking to ARY News in London, British tourist Anna said she still remembers Pakistani security personals, particularly constable Latif.

    Anna said: “I was actually amazed by how good looking some of the security escorts that we met on our travels were, in particular, one officer his name was Latif, I still, despite being married I still find hard to forget him and my husband often makes jokes that on my next trip to Pakistan I will be travelling alone.”

    Talking the cities she visited, Anna named few: “Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Lahore, Islamabad, Gilgit, Karimabad, Hunza, Saidu Shareef in Swat and Peshawar.”

    She praised the new flexible visa policy by government to attract tourists: “I think your country is great for tourism, its wonderful news that the visa regime has been eased up in the last few months and I know that a lot of people are coming to Pakistan as a result.”

    She also learnt a few Urdu sentences during her visit.

    “One sentence I mastered to perfection is, Larki Kabhi Nahi Dekhi kya?” Anna concluded.

  • Pakistani student Aliza Ayaz leads student engagement at UCL

    Pakistani student Aliza Ayaz leads student engagement at UCL

    LONDON: University College London (UCL) has announced it will divest from fossil fuels by the end of 2019, as the university launche its bold new sustainability strategy on October 19 (today).

    Following consultation from industry experts, climate scientists, various working groups, the Sustainable UCL Team also worked with student engagement teams to get all thoughts on board.

    Aliza Ayaz studied at Karachi Grammar School and joined University College London (UCL) in 2017 to study Global Health and founded the Climate Action Society (CAS), she said “I study population health sciences, and I am witnessing how climate change is slowly degrading our physical and mental health, especially those of people of colour and minority groups. But, the good news is that a lot can be done to mitigate those affects, to even remedy them. That’s why my favourite part of the new campaign is the commitment for every student to have the opportunity to study a climate change module.”

    Aliza was the youngest speaker and acted as a student representative amongst the cohort of renowned academic staff including leading scientists and departmental heads.

    She opened her address to 150 academics at one of the most sustainable buildings in Central London – The UCL Student Centre “This is a Strategy that celebrates inclusive climate action and proactive, collaborative sustainable change. Particularly, I am very pleased that so many students were involved in developing the strategy for a Sustainable UCL.”

    She was invited to speak after Richard Jackson, UCL’s Sustainability Director and Professor Michael Arthur, President & Provost at University College London. She highlighted the aspects of the Positive Climate Campaign and the Student engagement experience.

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    “I did not do this alone. It takes a whole team of people – people of various origins and backgrounds, of various interests and drives, and we were able to catalyse our voices. So many other student clubs have been involved, thanks to the team at Sustainable UCL, and a lot of it came from Fossil Free’s testament to concern around climate change.” Aliza said.

    Aliza added: “At UCL, I feel really lucky to do the work that I do, to do it with people that are equally if not more passionate to champion change for a sustainable future, and to get opportunities to implement those changes.

  • MQM founder charged by UK police under terrorism act; granted conditional bail

    MQM founder charged by UK police under terrorism act; granted conditional bail

    LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has been charged by Metropolitan Police over provoking people to spread violence through his hate speech in August 2016 from London, ARY News reported on Thursday.

    The MQM founder was charged by the Metropolitan Police under terrorism act upon his arrival at Southwark police station today.

    Altaf Hussain was produced before District Judge Emma Arbuthnot, Chief Magistrate at Westminster Court, where he was granted conditional bail.

    The conditions are:

    1. A ban on making speeches to the media.
    2. Must remain at the residence between midnight and 9:am.
    3. Passport to remain in custody.

    It may be noted here that Hussain has appeared at the police station for the third time over the charges of hate speech which he had delivered from London to a rally in Karachi. The inciting speech had led to an attack on ARY News’ office in the metropolis.

    Earlier on September 12, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain had been called again for questioning in relation to the incitement speech.

    The MQM founder’s questioning continued at the Southwark police station, where he was accompanied by his British lawyer. UK police confirmed that Altaf Hussain opted for his right to ‘no comment’ and did not answer questions by the detectives.

    Read More: MQM founder released on bail

    It is pertinent to note here that MQM founder is currently leading the party’s politically defunct London chapter.

    Lahore High Court had already banned media coverage of his speeches in the year 2015 while his own party distanced itself from him and his statements after his August 22, 2016 speech in which he raised anti-state slogans and provoked workers to attack media organisations’ offices in Karachi.

  • Hate speech: MQM founder arrested by London police

    Hate speech: MQM founder arrested by London police

    LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has been indicted by Metropolitan Police over provoking people to spread violence through his hate speech in August 2016 from London, ARY News reported on Thursday.

    The MQM founder was charged by the Metropolitan Police under terrorism act upon his arrival at Southwark police station today.

    Crown Prosecution said that the London Police found plenty of evidences to indict the MQM founder.

    Hussain was later arrested by the police after his indictment in the case and he will be produced before a magistrate for carrying out further action.

    It may be noted here that Hussain has appeared at the police station for the third time over the charges of hate speech which he had delivered from London to a rally in Karachi. The inciting speech had led to an attack on ARY News’ office in the metropolis.

    Read More: MQM founder released on bail

    Earlier on September 12, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain had been called again for questioning in relation to the incitement speech.

    The MQM founder’s questioning continued at the Southwark police station, where he was accompanied by his British lawyer. UK police confirmed that Altaf Hussain opted for his right to ‘no comment’ and did not answer questions by the detectives.

    The British police had extended his bail under Section 44 of the 2007 Criminal Evidence Act.

    It is pertinent to note here that MQM founder is currently leading the party’s politically defunct London chapter.

  • British MPs agree for alleviation of Kashmiris’ sufferings

    British MPs agree for alleviation of Kashmiris’ sufferings

    British parliamentarians have agreed to continue to work for ensuring the alleviation of suffering being faced by the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

    According to a statement issued by the Pakistan High Commission in London, the assurance was given during a closed meeting between Pakistan’s High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria with a large number of United Kingdom’s parliamentarians, facilitated by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir in London.

    The British lawmakers acknowledged that the Kashmir issue is an internationally recognized dispute that awaits the implementation of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

    On the occasion, the High Commissioner reiterated that Pakistan would continue to extend its moral, political and diplomatic support to the oppressed people of the Occupied Kashmir in the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination.

    He also lauded all the British parliamentarians for becoming a voice for the oppressed people of Occupied Kashmir.

    According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), occupation forces have martyred 16 Kashmiris in the month of August and injured 467 with air-gun.

    Over 10,000 arrested have been booked under draconian law, Public Safety Act since the repeal of the special status of territory by the Indian government on 5th August.