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All demands of the Joint Action Committee of Azad Jammu and Kashmir have been accepted
The details of the agreement are as follows:
1. Cases will be registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act for the loss of precious lives due to violent incidents in Azad Kashmir! A Judicial Commission, comprising a High Court judge, will be established to address the registration of cases in Banjosa, Palak, Muzaffarabad, Derkot, Rayan Kotli, and Mirpur.
2. The families of civilians killed on October 1 and 2 will receive the same compensation as the families of police personnel, and those injured by bullets will be given 10 lakh rupees per person. The families of the deceased will be provided one job within 20 days!
3. Two additional educational boards in Muzaffarabad and Poonch Division will be planned under the Federal Board of Education within 30 days!
4. The land acquired for the Mangla Dam in Mirpur will be regularized within 30 days.
5. The Local Government Act 1990 position will be restored within 90 days in accordance with the court’s decision!
6. The Azad Kashmir government will issue a health card within 15 days!
7. CT Scan and MRI machines will be provided in every district of Azad Kashmir in phases through government funding!
8. The Government of Pakistan will pay 10 billion rupees for the improvement of the electricity transmission system in Azad Kashmir!
9. The number of members/advisors in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly will be reduced to 20!
10. The Accountability Bureau and Anti-Corruption Establishment will be merged and aligned with the NAB law!
11. The Government of Pakistan will conduct a feasibility study for the construction of two tunnels, one being the Kahori/Kamser Tunnel and the other the Chaplani Tunnel, for which the Saudi government has already provided funding in December 2022!
12. The seats for migrants will remain suspended until the Special Law Committee gives its opinion, and the 6-member Law Committee will include two members from the Government of Pakistan, two from the Government of Azad Kashmir, and two from the Joint Action Committee!
الحمدللہ 38 مطالبات لے کر نکلے تھے اور 42 منوا کر آئے ہیں
جوائنٹ ایکشن کمیٹی آزاد جموں کشمیر کے تمام مطالبات تسلیم کر لیے گئے!
معاہدے کے تمام نکات درج ذیل ہیں:
1۔ آزاد کشمیر میں پرتشدد واقعات سے قیمتی جانوں کے ضیاع پر انسداد دہشتگردی ایکٹ کے تحت مقدمات درج ہوں گے! بنجوسہ،… pic.twitter.com/rCNKlzTmdP
— جوائنٹ عوامی ایکشن کمیٹی (@Sardar____) October 4, 2025
13. A plan for the establishment of an international-level airport in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, will be formulated in the current financial year!
14. Property tax in Azad Kashmir will be brought in line with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 90 days!
15. The 2019 High Court decision on the hydel project will be implemented!
16. A feasibility study for water supply in all 10 districts of Azad Kashmir will be conducted in the current financial year!
17. Nurses will be appointed, and operation theaters will be established in Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals!
18. Bridges will be constructed in Gulpur and Rahman (Kotli)!
19. Advance tax will be reduced!
20. Admissions to educational institutions will be based on open merit instead of quotas!
21. Water supply will be provided to Kashmir Colony Dadyal!
22. Refugees in the Mandor Colony of Dadyal will be granted property rights!
23. The transport policy will be reviewed in accordance with the court’s decision!
24. Kashmiris arrested in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on September 30, October 1, and October 2 will be released!
Concessions were granted, and the blackmailing of 12 was also addressed.
An Implementation and Monitoring Committee will be formed to ensure compliance and oversight of the agreed points, which will include Amir Muqam and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry from the Government of Pakistan, two members from the Government of Azad Kashmir, and two members from the Joint Public Action Committee. [...]
Manchester Synagogue Attack Kills Two Jewish Men During Yom Kippur
Jihad al-Shamie rammed his car into pedestrians and stabbed worshippers at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on October 2,2025, killing Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz while injuring three others during Yom Kippur services. Greater Manchester Police shot al-Shamie dead at the scene, with Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson stating one death and one injury likely resulted from police gunfire as officers prevented further harm. Pro-Palestine protests proceeded that evening in London and Manchester, drawing condemnation from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as insensitive, while Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski defended the right to protest against Israel’s Gaza offensive without conflating it with the antisemitic violence. [...]
U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Third Day, Partisan Clash Over Funding Continues
Washington: The U.S. government shutdown has now entered its third day (as of October 3, 2025). As a result, hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been forced into unpaid leave, while “non-essential” services such as national parks, tourist sites, and the release of important economic data have been suspended.
The dispute is stuck in Congress over the approval of the budget. Republicans accuse Senate Democrats of blocking funding bill H.R. 5371 in order to provide healthcare for “undocumented immigrants.” On the other hand, Democrats argue that President Donald Trump is using the shutdown as a political weapon to push through cuts under Project 2025, targeting green energy and infrastructure spending, especially in Democrat-majority states like New York and California.
Experts and independent fact-checkers say the Republican claims are misleading, since undocumented immigrants are still not eligible for federal health programs such as Medicaid. Democrats’ actual proposal is to expand Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies for U.S. citizens and legal residents—not for undocumented immigrants.
Meanwhile, millions of families who depend on federal paychecks are facing uncertainty. Analysts warn that if the shutdown continues for long, it could have serious consequences for the U.S. economy, including instability in financial markets and delays in federal projects. [...]
The Israeli army has attacked the Global Freedom Flotilla
Israel will not stop its deceitful actions until it completely eliminates Palestine. By arresting the Global Freedom Flotilla convoy, Israel thinks it has done the right thing, but in reality this is a terrible act of oppression. The convoy carried nothing except food and basic supplies.
The purpose of initiatives like the Global Freedom Flotilla is to deliver food and essential items to the besieged people of Gaza on humanitarian grounds. The Israeli army’s raid and blockade of such convoys is, in fact, a violation of international law and human rights.
It is also true that Israel often tries to justify these actions in the name of “security,” but in practice this is part of a strategy to further isolate and weaken the Palestinian people. Gaza is already facing one of the worst humanitarian crises, where clean water, electricity, medicine, and even basic necessities are severely lacking.
Movements like the Flotilla are launched worldwide in order to draw the attention of the international community to these injustices and to provide relief to the Palestinian people. [...]
Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Arrested Under NSA After Deadly Protests
Sonam Wangchuk, a Padma Shri awardee and founder of SECMOL, known for his educational and environmental innovations, was arrested on September 26, 2025, in Leh under the National Security Act. This arrest came after violent protests demanding statehood, in which four civilians were killed and more than 90 injured.
Let’s show the voice of the common people#ISupportSonamWangchuk
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/l3iHirbKns
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) September 26, 2025
These protests have been ongoing since Ladakh was made a Union Territory in 2019. Protesters are demanding full statehood and protections under the Sixth Schedule to safeguard tribal lands and the environment from outside development projects.
Authorities claim that Wangchuk’s statements incited unrest, after which he was sent to Jodhpur Central Jail. At the same time, the Union Home Ministry canceled his NGO’s FCRA license, while curfew was imposed and internet was suspended in Leh.
This is not the first time—Modi’s government has been oppressing him for years. The Modi government is equally responsible for the injustices happening in Ladakh.
Instead of giving Ladakh’s people their rights, Prime Minister Modi has arrested such a great person like Sonam Wangchuk to suppress the people’s voice so they stop demanding their rights.
How is it possible that such simple matters cannot be understood by the Modi government? For how long will this injustice against the people of Ladakh continue? This oppression must stop now.
The Modi government thinks it can silence people by arrests and force, just like America has done in the past. But this is a false belief.
Historically, the people of Ladakh had never seen such oppression before Modi’s government came to power. Since then, the oppression has only continued without end.
In Leh, the internet has been suspended and curfew imposed so that the outside world cannot hear their voices or know what is really happening in Ladakh.
The Modi government still has time to stop and learn lessons from Sri Lanka and Nepal, where young people rose up and forced their governments to face the consequences.
Otherwise, the Modi government may end up crying, but no ally will stand by its side. [...]
The retreat of the racist, genocidal state of Israel… We will reach Gaza, God willing
Shame on this illegitimate, murderous state! How will you deliver aid when you have killed Gaza’s children—some with hunger and others with bombs? This offer is nothing but an insult, and we throw it back in their face.
This is what Senator Mushtaq Ahmed said. He is part of the convoy carrying aid to Gaza. The convoy is facing many difficulties: stormy seas and rough waters. Yet, despite all these challenges, it continues to move forward. More aid ships are also joining the convoy.
Israel, with its evil intentions, keeps saying: “Hand the aid to others, and we will deliver it ourselves.”
نسل پرست جینوسائیڈل ریاست کی ازرائیل کی پسپائی۔۔۔۔،غزہ پہنچ کر رہینگے ان شاءاللہ۔۔۔
[اسرائیلی وزارتِ خارجہ: ہم “حماس الصمود”😄 کے بیڑے کو تجویز دیتے ہیں کہ وہ جو بھی امداد ہے اسے اُنھی بندرگاہوں پر اتار دے جو اسرائیل کے قریب کسی ملک کے ماتحت ہوں، تاکہ اسے بحفاظت غزہ تک پہنچایا… pic.twitter.com/wQWBOx7U9Z
— Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan | سینیٹر مشتاق احمد خان (@SenatorMushtaq) September 25, 2025
But perhaps Israel does not realize that this convoy will not stop. It will keep moving forward. People from many different countries are part of it, forming a human shield as they advance. The real question now is: when will this convoy reach Gaza, and when will the suffering people finally receive the aid?
Today, the people of Gaza are still living in grief and pain. They have no support, no shelter. Their only “crime” is that they refuse to leave their homeland.
If the United States were not backing Israel, it would never have the courage to commit such terrible atrocities. [...]
Haji Mastan – The White Don of Mumbai’s Underworld
Whenever the history of Mumbai’s underworld is told, the very first name that comes to mind is Haji Mastan Mirza. He was the man who rose from the streets of poverty and built such a vast smuggling network that he became famous as a “Don.” But unlike ordinary gangsters, his personality was very different. He believed more in building connections and using intelligence rather than noise, violence, or bloodshed.
Early Life
Haji Mastan’s real name was Mastan Mirza. He was born on 1 March 1926 in Madras (today’s Chennai) in a poor but respectable Muslim family. His father, Abdul Aziz Mirza, was a craftsman and laborer, while his mother was a housewife who wished her son would live a simple life. Mastan had two brothers and three sisters, making it a large but modest household. Poverty and hardship eventually pushed the family to Mumbai, in search of better work opportunities.
In Mumbai, Mastan started working at a very young age. He worked in a slipper factory and did several other small jobs. But his dreams were bigger. Poverty taught him that respect and luxury cannot be achieved only through hard work, but also through smartness and seizing opportunities. This mindset gradually led him into the world of the underworld.
The White Don
Haji Mastan’s personality was unique. He always dressed in white clothes and shoes, which is why people also called him the “White Don.” Unlike other gangsters, he didn’t raise his voice or show muscle power—his silent and dignified presence was enough to create fear.
His main business was smuggling. From Dubai and the Middle East, he brought in gold, electronics, and expensive goods, which he sold in Mumbai’s black market. His network was so wide that even port and airport employees worked for him. Containers opened easily, and goods spread throughout the city without resistance. His greatest strength was that he used brains more than weapons. Even police and politicians hesitated to go against him.
Although he didn’t directly engage in violence, his name alone carried so much weight that no one could do business in his territory without his permission. Traders knew that big deals were only possible with his approval. Ordinary people also saw him not as a street thug but as a true Don. His influence reached the police, politicians, and even Bollywood, which made opposing him almost impossible.
Bollywood and Lifestyle
Haji Mastan carefully built a network of trusted men—airport and port workers, local agents, and loyal aides. At the same time, he also entered the world of Bollywood. Many big actors and producers stayed close to him. It is said that he invested money in several films and even handled distribution for some projects.
He had a deep love for the film industry. Big movie stars often attended his gatherings. He enjoyed luxury cars, bungalows, and lavish parties. His all-white appearance became his trademark. At the same time, he occasionally helped the poor, which is why some people saw him as a Robin Hood-like figure who not only worked for himself but also for others.
Family Life
Despite his underworld empire, Haji Mastan maintained ties with his parents and siblings. His parents were simple and religious and did not approve of his illegal activities, but they could not stop him either. Mastan continued to support them financially so they could live comfortably. His brothers and sisters lived ordinary lives and were not directly part of his “business world.”
Haji Mastan married Sophia, a Bollywood actress who resembled the famous actress Madhubala. Sophia worked in a few films but didn’t find much success and later settled into family life. Mastan gave her a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle.
They had children too. According to some sources, their son was named Shoaib Mirza and their daughter Shaheen Mirza. However, the children chose to live normal lives, away from their father’s illegal trade.
Death and Legacy
Haji Mastan’s life ended on 9 June 1994, when he died of a heart attack in Mumbai. His death created a mixed reaction across the city. Some people said a major smuggler had died, while others said a man who sometimes helped the poor was gone. To his admirers, he was the “Smart Don,” while to critics, he was the founder of Mumbai’s organized crime world.
He was buried in Mumbai, where his grave still exists, and people sometimes visit to offer prayers. [...]
President of Colombia’s important statement about Gaza
President of Colombia’s important statement about Gaza
President Petro said:
“We need a powerful army of countries that do not accept genocide. I call on all countries of the world to gather their weapons and forces so that Palestine may be defended.
Diplomacy has already been tried in Gaza, but it has not solved the problem.
We are tired of words — today’s slogan is: ‘Freedom or death.’”
What he says is completely justified, especially regarding Palestine. It seems many countries only make statements about Palestine and do nothing else. There have been many meetings, but the situation in Palestine has only worsened.
The Palestinian problems have not been solved.
Every day many Palestinians are forced to leave their homes and move to other countries. Their homeland and memories are being torn apart; they are even leaving behind the graves of their family members. If this does not concern the whole world, then what will?
Look at the plan by President Trump and Netanyahu: they want to turn Palestine into a modern city — build commercial houses so people can earn money from them. If Palestinians are left homeless, is that a solution?
Israel is expelling Palestinians today; tomorrow it will claim parts of other countries as its own — what answer will the world have then?
As has been seen, even recently there was an attack on Qatar without warning.
The United States is currently very active, but when the time comes for occupation, what will the U.S. do then? At that time, every country will be seeking protection from Israel — by then Israel will have become like a regional power. [...]
In September 2025, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump made several controversial claims
In September 2025, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump made several controversial claims. His address was centered around the “America First” policy, strongly rejecting globalism.
Trump claimed that in just eight months of his presidency, he had ended seven “endless wars.” He also took credit for reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, and between Israel and Iran. However, these claims are misleading. India and Pakistan were not in an open war, but rather facing border tensions. Similarly, Israel and Iran were never in a direct war, and there has been no real improvement in their relations. Meanwhile, Trump failed to resolve actual ongoing conflicts during his time, such as the Israel-Palestine war and the Russia-Ukraine war.
In his speech, he also criticized Europe’s immigration and environmental policies, saying these countries were being destroyed because of them. These are false, far-right talking points that he repeated. He even called climate change a “con job” and the green energy movement a “scam.” This view directly contradicts the overwhelming consensus of the global scientific community, which sees climate change as a serious threat.
Trump further claimed that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his so-called achievements. While some of his supporters, including in Pakistan, had once nominated him, he has never actually received the prize. He also attacked London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan with a false allegation, saying Khan wanted to impose Sharia law in London—a baseless claim Trump had already made back in 2019, now repeated again. [...]
Turkey Makes a Big Demand from the U.S
Turkey has requested permission from the United States to manufacture spare parts for Boeing passenger planes and Lockheed Martin fighter jets within Turkey.
This step is important because:
Turkey plans to purchase aircraft worth more than $10 billion.
Local production approval would help Turkey reduce costs.
It would strengthen Turkey’s defense industry and deepen its partnership with the U.S
Through this agreement, producing parts locally would bring many benefits to Turkey.
Trade deals between Turkey and the U.S. are not new — both countries have maintained commercial ties for many years.
However, despite being partners, the U.S. has often tried to undermine Turkey, something Turkey is well aware of. [...]