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Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka HC dismisses plea of 3 children from Pakistan seeking visa extension to attend aunt's wedding
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed an application on behalf of three minors from Pakistan who sought to be allowed to stay in India till May 15 to attend the wedding of a relative. Dismissing the petition, the vacation bench of Justice M G Uma stated, '…in view of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam…the Cabinet Committee on Security has taken a decision to suspend various visas. Therefore, the Union of India, through the Cabinet Committee for Security, has taken the conscious decision to safeguard the interest of citizens in India. In such circumstances, I do not find any reason to interfere with the same, to pass a favourable order in favour of the petitioners.' The minors – a girl aged 8, and two boys aged 4 and 3 – were represented by their mother Ramsha, an Indian citizen. The children, accompanied by their mother, had arrived in India with a visa valid until June. They were residing in Mysuru. Following the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, in which 26 people were killed, the Centre had taken a slew of measures against Pakistan that included a directive instructing its citizens to leave India by the end of the month. The petition, which was brought before the court earlier this week, stated that they had been unable to cross the Attari-Wagah border since it was closed on the Pakistani side, while their representation to the Mysuru Police Commissioner for visa extension was not considered. The minors' petition stated that they would leave India by May 15 after their aunt's wedding on May 12. The counsel representing the Centre pointed out that among the measures taken by India since the Pahalgam attack, Pakistani visas were immediately revoked, with the exception of long-term, medical, and diplomatic visas, with medical visas only lasting till April 29. The Centre also pointed out that the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office (FRRO) had granted them exit permission. The counsel for the minors, however, appealed for the extension to May 15 on humanitarian grounds, citing a similar case heard in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka HC rejects plea of woman seeking time for her 3 Pakistani children to stay
The Karnataka high court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by a woman originally from Mysuru seeking additional time for her three Pakistani-national children to remain in India, following the Union government's directive mandating the departure of all Pakistani nationals by April 30. The order came in the wake of heightened security concerns triggered by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The petitioner, Ramsha Jehan, a resident of Mysuru, had approached the court after being unable to return her children to Pakistan as directed. She came to India with her three children—aged 8, 4, and 3—on January 4, 2025, to attend a family wedding. The children, all Pakistani citizens, were born to Ramsha and her husband Mohammad Farooq, a resident of Pishin in Balochistan. While Ramsha is an Indian citizen, the children hold Pakistani nationality as per the marriage solemnised through Sharia law. Initially, the family was granted a visa valid till February 17, which was later extended to June 18. However, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, the Union government revoked temporary visas issued to Pakistani citizens and ordered their exit from Indian territory no later than April 30. The order was issued on April 25. Justice MG Uma, who presided over the case, observed that the government's action was based on national interest. 'The Union government issued an order on 25-4-25 about revocation of visas of Pakistan nationals. The government has taken this conscious decision to safeguard the citizens of India. In this circumstance, I do not find any reason to interfere with the government's decision to pass a favourable order to the petitioner. Hence, petition is dismissed,' the bench ruled. Deputy solicitor general, H Shanthi Bhushan, argued against the petition pointing out that the petitioner had not challenged the original orders by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) revoking the children's visas. In compliance with the government's directive, Ramsha had taken her children to the Wagah border on April 28 but could not cross over.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pak-bound Mysuru woman gets stuck at border
Mysuru: A Mysuru woman, who married a Pakistan citizen eight years ago, has returned to Bengaluru from Attari-Wagah Border as her husband didn't come there to pick up their three children. The woman had reached the border after visiting Mysuru to attend a wedding along with their three children, who are Pakistan citizens. Ramsha, a Mysuru resident, married her relative Mohammed Farook, a Pakistan national. She recently arrived in India with the children to attend a family wedding scheduled for May 11. However, she decided to return to Pakistan following the govt's decision to send all Pakistan nationals staying in India post-Pahalgam terror attack. However, she could not enter Pakistan as her Indian passport expired. Her three children, aged 8, 7, and 4, are Pakistan citizens. "Their visa is valid till July. She arrived in India to attend her sister's marriage in Mysuru city," her relatives said, adding: "Her application for a tatkal passport was approved. We are confident that it will reach us soon. Once she gets the passport, she will return to Pakistan with the children." At the Attari-Wagah Border, Pakistan officials reportedly said they would allow the children to return to Pakistan only if their father arrives there and takes them into his custody. However, her husband wants his wife to return along with the children, and hence she returned to Bengaluru to renew her passport to go back Pakistan.
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ramsha Khan doesn't tolerate disrespect
In an interview with Ozan Khan, Ramsha Khan shared that her last straw when it comes to cutting ties with someone is disrespect. "Well, I'm not trying to praise myself. But I also think it's a weakness that I give people a lot of chances, and I keep tolerating their behaviour until there comes a point when I just switch off and quietly exit. There are many people who you cross paths with that disrespect you, so that's when I say, 'Okay, bye,'" she said. Dialing back to her first point, Ramsha acknowledged the fact that though she has her boundaries, she's still prone to pleasing people. She explained that she understands that some people are not worth her time, but she's helpless to her nature. "I always learn my lesson the hard way. That's the biggest problem in my life. But it's okay as long as I learn," she said. "Still, I think it's true for everyone that if someone disrespects them to their face, they will immediately cut that person off." The Nadaan actor further shared what she considers disrespectful behaviour. "That includes lying, betrayal, and all similar things," she said, adding that it's easier to fall prey to these in new relationships. Ramsha agreed that old friendships, in comparison, are more meaningful and offer more security. "The benefit of having old friends is that they know you so well," she said. "I'm the kind of person who catches up with friends in waves. I come and go, because I prefer sitting at home by myself. That's not something new friends understand." The DuniyaPur actor admitted that she can sometimes get really shy. "I am selectively introverted and very private. Even for Instagram, I don't have the energy to take out my phone all the time." She confessed that she tends to forget about social media as well until other people remind her. But truth be told, it boils down to her being an introvert. "I just don't want my life on social media constantly."
Express Tribune
31-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Last stand on Eid eve
Applying henna is a cherished tradition among Eidul Fitr celebrations, as girls and women of all ages rush to parlours to adorn their hands with their favourite designs. PHOTO: ONLINE There was a noticeable rush at hair salons on Sunday for Eidul Fitr. People of all ages visited salons in order to enhance their appearance with haircuts and various types of facials and massages, with the men opting for beard trimming and shaving as well. The owner of a local hair salon, Muhammad Saif, commented that Eid is a festive occasion on which people of all ages flock to salons in order to enhance their facial beauty, and add a charming touch to their personalities. Older individuals opted for simpler haircuts, as well as shaving and beard trims, and some also dyed their grey hair. Muhammad Saif further explained that the rates for haircutting, colouring, shaving, beard trims, and facials, vary across areas. Haircuts range from Rs150 to Rs1,000 and above, while beard trims cost between Rs200 to Rs500 or more. Further, colouring may range from Rs400 to Rs2,000 or higher, while facials and massages start from Rs500 and can go over Rs3,000. In middle class areas, the rates for cutting, colouring, or beard trims and shaving packages, are over Rs500, while in poorer neighbourhoods, these services are available for as low as Rs300. The owner also mentioned that many people had made advance bookings, while some salons worked on a "first come, first served" basis. People even gave "Eidi" (gifts) for good service. A customer at a salon, Fayaz Yusuf, said that a person's identity is determined not just through their manners, clothes, and shoes, but also by their face, which is why people are getting haircuts, beard trims, and shaves for a fresher look. The rush continued in the salons late into the night, allowing people to complete their preparations before the Eid prayers. Beauty salons in the metropolitan city are doing a roaring business as women rush to have a makeover of their choice for Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival when families get together to celebrate the joyous occasion. These beauty salons have extended their business hours to cater to maximum customers to make most of the season. According to a survey conducted by The Express Tribune, young girls mostly go to beauty salons for plucking, upper lips, haircut, high lights, low lights, French pedicure, manicure, hair dye, hair mask, hair styling and various hair treatments, while older women prefer different facials and hair dyes. Women say that Eid preparations seem incomplete without a visit to the beauty parlour. "In Karachi, the skin becomes rough due to dust and smoke in the environment," says Ramsha, who was in Nadoz Parlour, in DHA, for LED hydra facial to look good on Eid. She adds that women are the centre of attention as families and friends meet up to celebrate the festival. "I shall also have a hair detox for hair shine," says Ramsha.
