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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TN Chief Qazi Salahuddin Mohammed Ayub passes away, funeral today
Dr. Salahuddin Muhammed Ayub, the Chief Qazi to the Government of Tamil Nadu, passed away in Chennai due to age-related ailments. He was 84. His funeral will take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the historic Wallajah Mosque, also known as the Triplicane Big Mosque. A renowned scholar and respected figure in the Islamic community, Dr. Salahuddin held a Doctorate in Arabic Language and Literature. Prior to his appointment as Chief Qazi, he served as a professor of Arabic at New College, Chennai, where he earned admiration for his scholarship and dedication to teaching. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed deep sorrow over his passing. In a condolence message, Stalin said: 'Dr. Salahuddin Ayub was a respected scholar whose contributions to the welfare of the community were immense. He always showed personal affection towards me since my tenure as the MLA from Thousand Lights. Even during his illness, he remained committed and made it a point to attend Iftar events in which I participated. His demise is an irreparable loss to the Muslim community and to Tamil Nadu as a whole.' Prince of Arcot, Nawab Muhammed Abdul Ali, also expressed condolences, recalling his family's longstanding association with the late Chief Kazi. He described him as 'a great scholar and a humble man.' Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai extended his sympathies to the bereaved family and the Muslim community through a message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). AIADMK general secretary and opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami also posted his condolences on X, stating: 'I am deeply saddened by the passing of the Chief Qazi of the Tamil Nadu Government and an esteemed scholar who rendered invaluable service to both the Tamil and Islamic communities. His demise is a significant loss not just to the Islamic community but to all of Tamil Nadu. I pray for his soul to rest under the mercy and shade of the Almighty, and extend heartfelt sympathies to his family and to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.' TVK leader and Tamil superstar Vijay paid tribute on X, writing, 'Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Tamil Nadu Government's Chief Qazi, Allama Mufti Dr. Muhammad Salahuddin Ayyubi Qadiri Azhari. He discharged his duties with integrity and righteousness. Despite being entitled to government privileges such as an official residence, a siren-equipped vehicle, and an office, he chose to decline all benefits and served with humility and sincerity.' In a press release, Nusrat Ali Khan, secretary of the Shia Sunni Unity Movement India, described the late Chief Qazi as 'an epitome of unity and a perfect example for the Muslim community.' Khan added that his services to the nation would be remembered and appreciated forever. Dr. Salahuddin Mohammed Ayub leaves behind a legacy of scholarship, humility, and service that will continue to inspire generations.
Edinburgh Reporter
21-05-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Police seek help to trace woman who has been missing for three weeks
Police are seeking help from the public to trace a 21 year old woman reported missing from the Morningside area last month. Qazi Safiyyah Mehmood was reported missing on Wednesday 30th April 2025. The last confirmed CCTV sighting was around 1110 hours that day on Myreside Road near to the The Pavillion. She is known to frequent the Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Argyle and Bute areas. She is described as 5ft 2, medium build with long black hair and Bangladeshi ethnicity. She was last known to be wearing a black puffer jacket, black leggings, black trainers and black handbag. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We would ask anyone who has seen her or knows where she might be to get in touch. Also, for Qazi herself to contact family, friends or Police Scotland. 'Anyone with information about Qazi's whereabouts should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3197 of 30/04/25.' Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh woman, 21, missing for nearly a month after vanishing from neighbourhood
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police are searching for a missing 21-year-old woman who vanished from Edinburgh nearly a month ago. Qazi Safiyyah Mehmood was last seen in the Morningside area on Wednesday, April 30 around 11.10am on Myreside Road near to the The Pavillion. She is known to frequent the Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Argyle and Bute areas. Officers ask members of the public to come forward with any information that might lead to her discovery. An announcement from Police Scotland said: "Officers in Edinburgh are asking for help from the public to trace a 21-year-old female reported missing from the Morningside area. "Qazi Safiyyah Mehmood was reported missing on Wednesday, April 30 2025. The last confirmed CCTV sighting was on the April 30 around 11.10am on Myreside Road near to the The Pavilion. "She is known to frequent the Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Argyle and Bute areas. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "She is described as 5ft 2ins, medium build with long black hair and Bangladeshi ethnicity. She was last known to be wearing a black puffer jacket, black leggings, black trainers and black handbag. "We would ask anyone who has seen her or knows where she might be to get in touch. Also, for Qazi herself to contact family, friends or Police Scotland. "Anyone with information about Qazi's whereabouts should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3197 of 30/04/25."
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
One of Elon Musk's biggest fans calls Tesla's sales 'brutal' and the worst he's ever seen
Tesla fans and investors reacted to the company's declining sales numbers. One prominent Tesla fan, Omar Qazi, initially called the carmaker's first-quarter sales numbers "brutal" before later softening his stance. Tesla bull Dan Ives called the report "a disaster on every metric." It's not just Wall Street analysts and investors who reacted with shock at how bad Tesla's quarterly sales were. Tesla's online fans processed the sales whiff in real time on social media on Wednesday. Omar Qazi, better known by his online handle @WholeMarsBlog, is one of Elon Musk's most visible supporters online and frequently interacts with the billionaire on X. "Brutal," wrote Qazi, who hosts a Tesla-focused podcast called "The Gigacast" with two other Tesla fans. "I think these are the worst quarterly production & delivery numbers I've ever seen for Tesla," he added. Qazi said that he "didn't see anyone projecting numbers lower than what we actually saw," and said in a later post that it "looks like Tesla sales may not" return to growth this year like the company projected in January. Tesla reported delivery numbers of just under 336,700 EVs for the first quarter on Wednesday, coming in well below analysts' expectations of about 390,300 deliveries. The numbers marked a 13% year-over-year decrease in sales and Tesla's worst quarterly deliveries since 2022. Qazi attributed Tesla's delivery decline to the Model Y production loss — which the company also highlighted in its report — and appeared to disagree that Tesla's numbers had been negatively impacted by brand damage or anti-Musk sentiment. "Did brand damage cause production to decline by 97,000 units sequentially? Or was that downtime in four factories on their best selling product," Qazi wrote in response to a post from analyst Gene Munster saying brand damage had cost Tesla 80,000 deliveries. Meanwhile, Tesla bull Dan Ives partly blamed the sales decline on Musk's impact on the brand. Ives wrote in a post on X in addition to refresh issues, Tesla is grappling with a "brand crisis." "We knew 1Q Tesla deliveries would be soft but these numbers were bad," Ives wrote. "We are not going to look at these numbers with rose colored were a disaster on every metric. Refresh issues but brand crisis key. The time has come for in the road moment for Tesla." Longtime investor Ross Gerber, who recently changed his stance to bearish, said on X that "the brand is broken and may not be fixable," and added in a later post that "Tesla needs a real CEO." Tesla has been mired in political backlash since Musk took on a role with DOGE. The carmaker has been the target of a boycott and protest movement calling for Tesla owners to sell their vehicles and stock. There have also been widespread vandalism incidents, some going as far as involving arson and gunfire. While Qazi seemed to disagree that backlash over Musk has damaged Tesla's brand, he echoed the sentiment that the stakes are high for Tesla at the moment — and the company needs to find a way to return to growth in its car business. "If Tesla can't grow sales in 2025 with their best set of products ever, that is an epic marketing failure," Qazi added in a post on X about Tesla's upcoming robotaxi service launch, which Musk has said to expect in June. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment. While Tesla shares dipped about 4% following the results, the stock rebounded over 5% after Politico reported that President Donald Trump has told his inner circle that Musk would be leaving his role in DOGE in the coming weeks. (White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on the story in a post on X and said that Musk wouldn't be departing until his work is complete.) "Epic trading for me. love this," Qazi posted alongside a screenshot of Tesla's stock increase. Qazi, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment, appeared to soften his stance on the sales report in the hours after BI reached out. "Actually Tesla deliveries don't look that bad when you dig in a little bit," Qazi wrote on X. "Tesla appears to have sold pretty much everything they could make in Q1."Read the original article on Business Insider Sign in to access your portfolio
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Germany-supplied printers enhance passport printing capacity at Islamabad HQ
Listen to article The Passport Headquarters in Islamabad has received a batch of modern printers equipped with the latest technology. These printers, imported from Germany, include two e-printers and six desktop printers, Express News reported. Director General of Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi visited the e-printer section and was briefed by foreign experts on the installation process. A foreign technical team has arrived in Pakistan to assist in the installation of the printers, which is expected to be completed soon. According to Qazi, the new printers are capable of printing 1,000 passports per hour, significantly increasing output and improving the quality of printing. He further added that additional e-printers will arrive in the coming month, further accelerating the passport printing process. The modern technology is expected to enhance efficiency and the overall quality of passport printing in Pakistan. Few days ago, Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain took notice of the alleged blocking of overseas Pakistanis' passports and has formally written to the interior ministry seeking an investigation. The issue was raised by the Pakistan Business Forum France, whose leaders urged the government to take action. Hussain called the matter 'highly sensitive' and stressed that expatriates should not face undue difficulties. The minister stated that mistreatment of overseas Pakistanis would not be tolerated and announced that facilitation desks would be set up at airports to assist them. A letter from forum leaders, including Ibrahim Dar, Zahoor Iqbal, and Aslam Chaudhry, alleged that thousands of expatriates have had their passports blocked, with airport staff reportedly demanding bribes of up to Rs500,000. Authorities have pledged swift action to investigate and resolve the issue.
