Pakistani American Press Association (PAPA) Condemns Arrest and Abduction of Journalists in Pakistan Washington, DC, November 28, 2024 – The Pakistani American Press Association (PAPA) has issued a strong statement condemning the escalating attacks on press freedom in Pakistan, particularly the recent arrest and abduction of senior journalist Matiullah Jan. In an official press release, PAPA General Secretary Yousuf Choudhry called the actions a “blatant violation of fundamental human rights” and an assault on journalistic freedom. “The systematic targeting of journalists through arrests, abductions, and intimidation tactics undermines transparency, accountability, and the essence of a democratic society,” the statement said.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
An Open Letter to PTI Supporters: Reflecting on the Past, Understanding the Present, and Guiding the Future By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The night is dark, with a single dim lamp casting shadows in my room. Those shadows seem to narrate stories from a time gone by. I sit in my study, a bookshelf brimming with books on my right, a pen in my hand. But tonight, I am more inclined to reflect than to write. Faint memories from the past play on the screen of my mind, as if replaying an old movie. Holding the pen between my fingers,…
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada In a significant and unusual day in Pakistan’s political history, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) organized a large-scale protest to pressure the government, which ultimately failed. Despite a significant turnout of workers, weaknesses in leadership, governmental restrictions, and internal divisions prevented the protest from achieving its desired success. Background and Objectives of the Protest PTI Chairman Imran Khan had called for a “final push” after his arrest, aiming to exert pressure on the government and the establishment for political change in the country. Thousands of supporters from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reached Islamabad, but participation from Punjab and…
https://youtu.be/QG8KHJ9DM3o?si=b1uv-MabYj3PpfcO U N Expresses Concern Over Military Deployment During Protests in Pakistan. Bushra Bibi’s Sister Denies Arrest Reports, Islamabad: The United Nations has taken notice of the deployment of military forces during the ongoing protests in Pakistan and has called on both demonstrators and law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint. A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest are fundamental rights of all citizens and must be upheld. Meanwhile, Bushra Bibi’s sister has denied reports of her being taken into custody in a video message. However, the situation appears to…
https://youtu.be/p-Xj7MEvitM?si=49yG2E4lshuaOBNo રિપોર્ટ: રાજા ઝહિદ અખ્તર ખનઝાદા ડેલસની ગુજરાતી સમુદાય માટે 24/7 એન્ટરટેનમેન્ટ અને મેરા બોક્સ ઑફિસ એન્ટરટેનમેન્ટ દ્વારા એક રમૂજભર્યું અને યાદગાર ઇવેન્ટ યોજાઈ રહ્યું છે. આ કૉમેડી શો 29 નવેમ્બર, શુક્રવારે રાત્રે 8 વાગે રૂચી પેલેસ, 3128 ઇસ્ટ ટ્રિનિટી મિલ્સ રોડ, કેરોલ્ટન, TX 75006 ખાતે યોજાશે. આ વિશિષ્ટ સાંજે જાણીતા ગુજરાતી કૉમેડિયન નવસદ કોટાદિયા અને અરવિંદ શુક્લા તેમના પ્રખર રમૂજી પ્રદર્શન અને આકર્ષક અભિનયથી પ્રેક્ષકોને મનોરંજક કરશે. આ કાર્યક્રમ Gujarati ભાષા અને સંસ્કૃતિને વધારવાના મહત્વપૂર્ણ ઉદ્દેશ સાથે પ્રેક્ષકોમાં મોજ અને હાસ્યની લહેર લાવવાનો પ્રયત્ન કરશે. 24/7 એન્ટરટેનમેન્ટના સ્થાપક એન. ડી. લાલાની અને મેરા બોક્સ ઑફિસ એન્ટરટેનમેન્ટના અજય મિત્તલે આ…
https://youtu.be/p-Xj7MEvitM?si=49yG2E4lshuaOBNo By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: An exciting and memorable event is being organized for the Gujarati community in Dallas by 24/7 Entertainment and Mera Box Office Entertainment. The comedy show will take place on Friday, November 29, at 8 PM, at Ruchi Palace, 3128 East Trinity Mills Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006. This special evening will feature live performances by renowned Gujarati comedians Navsad Kotadia and Arvind Shukla, who are all set to entertain the audience with their brilliant humor and captivating acts. The event aims to bring a wave of laughter while also promoting Gujarati culture and language…
https://youtu.be/yJ6b6r6Oglw?si=sdYYJ5VdgFDXKA0W Latest news Tensions Escalate: PTI Workers Face Police in G10 as Ali Amin Gandapur Suffers from Tear Gas Effects Islamabad: 🚨 Ali Amin Gandapur Severely Affected by Tear Gas Exposure • The condition of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur deteriorated due to heavy tear gas exposure during clashes. • Supporters provided water and comfort to him amidst the chaos. • 🚨 Police and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers are engaged in direct confrontation at G10, with tensions escalating rapidly.
https://youtu.be/BEUKg1aWOlA?si=nN5vdemya5dxBs8v Islamabad:Details of PTI’s protest across Islamabad and other parts of the country: • PTI convoys, led by KP Chief Minister and Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, entered Punjab’s territory as part of the ongoing protests. • Police used heavy shelling at Ghazi Brotha Bridge, which led to clashes. Protesters responded by setting a greenbelt and a vehicle on fire. • Convoys from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and KP have departed for Islamabad to join the protest. • Protesters from Haripur reached Attock Bridge, where intense clashes with police left several officers injured. Bushra Bibi’s Address to Protesters: PTI leader Bushra Bibi…
https://youtu.be/4-sXw41wxxs?si=eSSdGwsjKcnQKpMu By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas: In response to a call by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), protest rallies and demonstrations were organized by PTI across various cities in the U.S. state of Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, and Plano. A large number of men and women participated in these protests. In Houston, PTI leaders Sajjad Burki and Atif Khan addressed the demonstrators, while in Dallas, speeches were delivered by Nadeem Zaman, Lubna Khan, Riaz Hussain, and Nazia Khan. The speakers demanded the immediate release of PTI founder Imran Khan and all innocent political prisoners, the repeal of…
https://youtu.be/XVklbdFt3W8?si=h4hIKiyQldLmRtq4 Islamabad is witnessing rising tensions as PTI leaders and supporters rally in massive numbers for their protest at D-Chowk. Here’s the latest on the unfolding situation: • Gandapur Heads Convoy to Islamabad Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, is leading the PTI’s central convoy, which has now entered Punjab. Aerial footage of the massive rally has surfaced, showing thousands of participants en route. Gandapur declared, “No matter how many roads are blocked, we will clear them and reach D-Chowk.” • Bushra Bibi’s Rallying Call In a passionate address to PTI workers, Bushra Bibi urged, “Everyone must reach…
