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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Shaheen Group Serves Defamation Notice of ₹10 Crore Against Misleading Social Media Campaign
Hyderabad: Dr. Mohammad Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of the Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions, has strongly condemned the spread of fabricated allegations and objectionable video clips on social media aimed at blackmailing the administration and misleading the public. He warned that strict legal action will be taken against those targeting minority educational institutions that have dedicated themselves to equipping the community with education and refined culture. Dr. Abdul Qadeer recalled that the Shaheen Group began 36 years ago with a single-room classroom and now operates branches in every state of India, with over 45,000 students enrolled. Every year, a record number of Shaheen students secure admissions in government medical colleges under the merit-based convenor quota, and one percent of free medical college seats across the country are earned by Shaheen students. Beyond academics, Shaheen has been active in social reform for over three decades. The district of Bidar is now tuition-free thanks to these efforts. Nationwide campaigns have been launched to free youth from the evils of drugs, tobacco, and gutkha; curb wasteful spending at weddings; discourage ripped fashion trends; and prevent bizarre, animal-like hairstyles. Today, 6,000 students reside at Shaheen's Bidar campus, including hundreds of Hafiz-e-Quran, in an environment recognized for its communal harmony. Dr. Abdul Qadeer noted that such achievements have unsettled certain vested interests, prompting them to spread malicious misinformation about the institution. He named one such individual, a cleric from Bengaluru identified as Alam Pasha, who circulated misleading video clips accusing Shaheen of scholarship misuse and other baseless charges, damaging the reputation of the institution. In response, Shaheen Group has issued a legal notice to Alam Pasha demanding an apology and the removal of the misleading content from social media within three days, failing which he would be liable to pay Rs 10 crore in damages. Dr. Abdul Qadeer said he usually ignores detractors but was compelled to act because misinformation on social media could tarnish Shaheen's image both in India and abroad. He also addressed a separate viral video showing a student and parents complaining about hostel food. 'We have 6,000 hostel residents, including all staff and myself, who eat the same food. A few may have complaints, but there are proper channels to address them. Recording and sharing such videos suggests a premeditated attempt to harm the institution's credibility,' he said. Responding to another allegation about collecting funds through charity boxes, Dr. Abdul Qadeer explained that Bidar's 137 mosques, divided into 12 zones, run initiatives such as Mosque Study Circles, Mosque Healthcare, and 'Offer Prayers' campaigns. Charity boxes are placed in households, and the donations are used to help the needy. 'These acts of charity not only support the underprivileged but also, as per divine assurance, protect donors from calamities,' he said. Dr. Abdul Qadeer urged social media users to adopt a positive and constructive approach so that their work becomes a form of worship, warning that negative and misleading campaigns could ruin their own futures.
Business Recorder
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Formation of commission to probe blasphemy cases: IHC suspends single bench's order
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, suspended a single bench's order of directing the government to constitute a commission within 30 days to probe blasphemy cases. A division bench comprising Justice Khadim Hussain and Justice Azam Khan issued the order in an Intra Court Appeal (ICA) filed by Rao Abdul Rahim advocate against the decision of Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan. In the ICA, the petitioner urged the court to declare the single-bench decision null and void, and to dismiss the original petition as inadmissible. He maintained that the single bench exercised suo motu powers and issued directions without hearing the respondents' version. The petitioner further argued that the original petitioners had multiple legal forums available to them, including trial courts, but chose not to approach them. He said that forming a commission to probe criminal allegations contradicts established legal procedures and precedents set by the higher courts. In this connection, Justice Ejaz directed the federal government to constitute a commission within 30 days to probe blasphemy cases. He issued the directions in petitions filed by the victim families seeking formation of judicial commission to investigate the cases. The bench directed the federal government to form a commission within 30 days to investigate blasphemy cases. It also directed that the commission formed by the federal government must complete its proceedings within four months. In this matter, the victim families, represented by advocates Abid Saqi and Usman Warraich, had petitioned the high court for the formation of a judicial commission. They mentioned a report by the Punjab Special Branch titled 'The Blasphemy Business'. The report alleged that a suspicious gang had been entrapping youth in blasphemy cases and extorting money from them after filing complaints with the FIA in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The petitioners asserted that this gang is the complainant in nearly 90 per cent of blasphemy cases registered by the FIA. It added that operating under the name 'Legal Commission on Blasphemy,' the group is said to be consisted of both men and women targeting poor and lower-middle-class Muslim families. They revealed that a concerning pattern emerges in the FIRs: out of over 400 alleged victims, 70 per cent are young men and women in their twenties or younger while many of the victims are professionals, including engineers, Hafiz-e-Quran, and degree holders in various fields. They further said that they had approached the federal government with a formal request dated August 4, 2024, seeking the formation of an inquiry commission on the Special Branch's report. However, no action has been taken to date. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
News18
13-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Is More Unpopular Than Ever
Last Updated: Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir faces growing dissent within the military, political opposition and public disillusionment amid tensions with India and internal instability Once hailed as a powerful, pious and calculating tactician, Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir now finds himself facing growing dissent – within his own ranks, across political aisles, and among an increasingly disillusioned public. His tenure, marked by intensified hostilities with India and a crackdown on political opposition at home, has thrust him into a storm of controversy and waning popularity. Appointed as Chief of Army Staff on November 29, 2022, Munir took the helm of the country's most influential institution with a reputation for discipline, secrecy, and religious devotion – he is known as Hafiz-e-Quran, a rare distinction among top brass. But the promise of stability under his leadership has since given way to rising instability both within and beyond Pakistan's borders. Munir's leadership has been widely criticised for stoking tensions with India, particularly following the deadly Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir on April 22. India's swift retaliatory military operations rattled Pakistan, leaving its armed forces on the defensive. What followed was a near-conflict scenario that many analysts believe was the closest the nuclear-armed neighbours had come to open war in recent years. While India blames Pakistan for harbouring terror networks operating across the border, discontent is also growing over social media platforms in Pakistan that saw a surge in anti-Munir sentiments, with hashtags like #MunirOut trending for days. Critics accused him of mishandling not just foreign policy, but also domestic affairs – especially the controversial imprisonment of former prime minister Imran Khan. That move, seen as politically motivated, alienated a significant portion of the Pakistani populace, particularly Khan's massive support base and religious-political factions like those led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman. According to some estimates, as many as 4,500 soldiers and 250 officers have allegedly resigned due to growing dissatisfaction. Some military insiders, particularly in junior ranks and among veterans, are said to be uneasy with Munir's increasing injection of religious ideology into military culture – drawing parallels to Pakistani General Zia-ul-Haq, the controversial dictator who militarised religion in the 1980s. Munir's frequent Quranic references during internal addresses and his perceived alignment with fundamentalist viewpoints have earned him the moniker 'Mullah Munir' among critics. 'He is not just politicising the army, he is theologising it," remarked one retired brigadier speaking anonymously to local media in Pakistan. 'This is dangerous for an institution that prides itself on professionalism and strategic discipline," he further said. Despite the growing unease, Munir remains firmly entrenched in power. In a strategic move last year, the Shahbaz Sharif government extended his tenure by five years – an amendment passed quietly in parliament that ensures his command until November 2027. This effectively insulates him from any immediate political attempts at removal, although some analysts warn that persistent unrest in the ranks could sow seeds of a future internal crisis. Opposition groups have openly speculated about the possibility of a rebellion or even a coup – a scenario that, while unlikely at present, reflects the volatility Munir now faces. Meanwhile, the Pakistani government appears increasingly sidelined, with Sharif's administration reportedly having limited control over military affairs. Munir's influence continues to loom large in Pakistan's political and security arenas, but his popularity is confined to limited, and largely hardline, religious factions. Among mainstream Pakistanis – especially urban youth, civil society voices, and democratic institutions – he is viewed with skepticism, if not outright hostility. His failure to stem the tide of terror attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has further dented his standing. Some argue that while Munir was busy flexing muscles across the Line of Control, internal security disintegrated, plunging the country into deeper instability. 'There is growing consensus that Munir's policies are harming Pakistan," noted political analyst Zahid Hussain. Even within the Pakistani Army, there is a sense that he is leading the institution into uncharted and dangerous territory, Hussain said. Munir rarely engages with the media and is known to keep his personal life out of the public eye. Some reports claimed that his family lives abroad – possibly in the UK or the US – though there is no official confirmation. The secrecy has only fuelled speculation about his intentions, alliances, and long-term ambitions. First Published:
