Day: June 14, 2025

Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian forces’ personnel have arrested at least 3,898 Kashmiris, including freedom activists and civilians, so far, this year.

According to Radio Pakistan, the mass arrests, carried out during house raids and cordon and search operations, are designed to instill fear and terror among the Kashmiri people and coerce them into abandoning their legitimate demand for the right to self-determination.

Meanwhile, APHC spokesperson Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas in a statement in Srinagar expressed grave concern over the ongoing wave of arrests and illegal detentions of Hurriyat leaders. He asserted that New Delhi’s attempts to crush the Kashmiris’ unwavering quest for freedom through oppression and tyranny will never succeed.

He highlighted that APHC Chairman Masarrat Aalam Butt, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Yasin Malik, Aasiya Andrabi, and other leaders are being targeted through continuous detention as part of a political vendetta. He urged the internation
al community to urgently take note of the increasing state terrorism and human rights violations committed by Indian troops in the occupied territory.

Madinah: The Lost and Found Cell in Madinah has successfully resolved all complaints from Hujjaj concerning missing items following the Hajj pilgrimage.

According to Radio Pakistan, the In-charge of the Lost and Found Cell, Ilyas Jaffar, discussed the resolution of these complaints while speaking with Radio Pakistan’s Correspondent Abdul Rehman Cheema. A total of 175 complaints were received; 158 were submitted directly at the office, while 17 were lodged through the app. The team at the Lost and Found Cell operates in two shifts to ensure the timely facilitation of Hujjaj.

Jaffar detailed the mechanisms in place for tracing and recovering lost items, which include coordination through a dedicated WhatsApp group involving all Building Duty Officers. This coordination ensures early redressal of complaints. Hujjaj are encouraged to lodge complaints through the building duty officers or directly via phone at +966-593624876 and +966-582874014. Alternatively, they can use WhatsApp at +92-3700037428 and +92-3700037429 for assistance.

Karachi: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to stop Israeli aggression against Iran immediately and hold the aggressor accountable.

According to Radio Pakistan, addressing the United Nations Security Council, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized that the Council must deny Israel the free hand and the impunity with which it continues to operate in defiance of international laws against Iran.

He highlighted that Iran has the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and pointed out that Israel’s actions in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen reflect a continuing pattern of unilateral militarism.

Asim Iftikhar stressed that Israel’s blatant provocations pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability. Pakistan, as an immediate neighbor of Iran, is, therefore, seriously concerned.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means.

Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye have called for an immediate end to Israel’s aggressive posturing and illegal actions against Iran, Palestine, and other countries in the region. The emphasis came during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

According to Radio Pakistan, the two leaders agreed that Israel’s military strikes violated Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in clear contravention of the UN Charter and international law, while seriously jeopardizing regional and global peace and stability. They also denounced Israel’s military aggression against the Palestinian people that continued with complete impunity.

The two leaders emphasized that the international community and the United Nations must act collectively. Renewing Pakistan’s commitment to upholding international peace, security, and stability, Prime Minister Sharif stated that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role for peace, both as a member of the UN Security Council and in other forums such as the OIC.

Prime Minister Sharif mentioned that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar would represent Pakistan at the upcoming OIC CFM meeting in Istanbul. He also congratulated President Erdogan on being honored by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum.

Both leaders shared updates on their countries’ diplomatic outreach in the current regional situation and agreed to remain in close contact to coordinate peace efforts.

Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced that Pakistan has taken a strong stance at the United Nations Security Council regarding the Israeli attack on Iran. In a statement shared on his X handle, Tarar emphasized Pakistan’s condemnation of what he described as an unprovoked, unjustified, and illegitimate assault by Israel on Iran.

According to Radio Pakistan, Tarar expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighting the nation’s recognition of Iran’s right to self-defense as enshrined in the UN Charter. Pakistan’s firm position at the UNSC underscores its commitment to international law and regional stability.

Lahore: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed for the early finalization of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 in consultation with all stakeholders. He issued these directives while chairing a high-level meeting in Lahore on Saturday to review the policy framework for the promotion of the electric vehicles industry in the country.

According to Radio Pakistan, during the meeting, the draft of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was thoroughly discussed. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for swift and priority-based measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses across Pakistan. He also underscored the importance of setting up charging infrastructure, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities, to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister instructed that relevant industries should be facilitated to enhance the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.