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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Bradford's Usman Ali knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
A diversity and inclusion champion from Bradford has been knighted by King Charles III. Usman Ali, a long-serving advocate for social justice, was recognised at a ceremony at Windsor Castle for his work in equality, representation, and social mobility. During the investiture, Mr Ali compassionately covered the King's hand during their handshake, an act explained by a spokesperson as follows: "[Mr Ali] was mindful of the King's well-documented medical condition, which can cause discomfort and swelling in the hands, and wished to shield His Majesty from potential close-up media scrutiny." Mr Ali used the opportunity to thank King Charles for his support of Muslim communities, and in particular for hosting Ramadan at Windsor Castle earlier this year. He told the King: "You won the hearts of billions of Muslims worldwide by hosting Ramadan at Windsor Castle this year - and the hearts of your Kingdom by the love you showed to Bradford, our City of Culture 2025." Mr Ali was allowed to bring six family members to the ceremony, after having made a written request that South Asian family-centric traditions, and the cause of social mobility, be considered (Image: Supplied) Mr Ali also praised the King's response to being heckled by college students during a recent visit, saying: "Your humility and patience touched the nation." One aide noted that the King had "taken a real liking" to the Yorkshire champion. Mr Ali was allowed to bring six family members - double the normal allowance - after writing to the palace to advocate for consideration of family-centric traditions in South Asian communities, and for the cause of social mobility. He also asked for this compassionate exception to be considered for others from minority and working-class backgrounds going forward. Mr Ali said: "For communities like ours, family isn't just support – it's survival." He added: "This belongs to every child told they didn't belong, every parent who sacrificed in silence, and every community still waiting to be heard. "I stood at Windsor for all of us." A spokesperson said: "[Mr Ali's] recognition comes as a point of pride for Bradford and a signal that voices from all walks of life – including those who have faced poverty, disability, and exclusion – can shape Britain's national story. "With his influence spanning justice, diversity, youth, and social mobility, Usman Ali MBE is now seen not only as a Bradford hero, but as a humanitarian voice for multicultural Britain." Mr Ali has worked across multiple Ministry of Justice departments. His work spans His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service, probation and prison reform, neurodiversity advocacy, youth justice, public protection (MAPPA), and international civil service inclusion networks.
Express Tribune
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI banishes five MNAs from party
Listen to article The opposition, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Sunday expelled five members of the National Assembly for going against the party line during the vote on the 26th Constitutional Amendment in the National Assembly in October last month. According to separate notifications issued by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the expelled members are Aurangzeb Khichi, Zahoor Hussain Qureshi, Usman Ali, Mubarak Zeb and Ilyas Chaudhry. These independent lawmakers were supported by the PTI in the 2024 general elections. The similarly-worded notifications stated that these lawmakers violated the party instructions and voted in favour of the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill on October 21, 2024, while the party in a meeting had unanimously decided to oppose the amendment. "You are hereby declared to have violated your commitment, oath and loyalty to the Party. You have acted contrary to the instructions of the Party as you voted in favor of 26th Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2024," said one of five notifications, sent to Qureshi. "And by [that] conduct [you] have joined another Parliamentary Party in the National Assembly. You are therefore expelled from the Party (PTI) forthwith. Needless to add that you also stand disqualified on account of the aforesaid conduct," it added. The 26th Amendment was passed with a two-thirds majority. Among the opposition parties, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) had supported the government after several rounds of negotiations. The PTI however, chose to oppose the bill. Yet the government was able to get five members on its side. Soon after the bill was passed, the PTI decided to take legal action against its lawmakers who had violated the party policy. At that time, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had said that these lawmakers had been elected as independents; therefore, they were not bound by any party decision. The PTI's notifications on Sunday said that notices were issued to the dissenting National Assembly members on November 5, 2024 to show cause why they "should not be declared to have defected" from the party, but "you did not respond to the notice". The notifications also stated that these members deserved of disqualification from being elected representatives for joining another party. The PTI chairman demanded of the National Assembly speaker to disqualify that these members. Among the expelled members Khichi was elected to the National Assembly from NA-159 Vehari-IV; Qureshi from NA-146 Khanewal-III; Usman Ali from NA.142, Sahiwal-II; Muhammad Ilyas Choudhry from NA.62, Gujrat-I and Mubarak Zeb from NA.8, Bajaur.
Free Malaysia Today
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
At least 23 farmers, fishermen killed by rebels in Nigeria
Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast. (Boko Haram/AFP pic) MAIDUGURI : At least 23 farmers and fishermen were killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist rebels in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state this week, security sources and local residents told Reuters. Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province. The latest attack happened in the village of Malam Karanti on Thursday morning, the security sources and residents said. A spokesman for Nigeria's army did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment. Local resident Sani Auwal said by phone that rebels had gathered farmers and fishermen near the village and killed 23 people, many of them bean farmers. They spared an elderly man who later alerted the community, he said. Another local resident Usman Ali said the community had tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the rebels. Last month Borno's governor acknowledged that Boko Haram had renewed attacks and kidnappings in the state, reversing previous gains by security forces.
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Militants kill 23 in Nigeria attack: security sources
At least 23 farmers and fishermen have been killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist militants in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state, security sources and residents told Reuters. Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province. The latest attack happened in the village of Malam Karanti on Thursday morning, the security sources and residents said. A spokesman for Nigeria's army did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment. Local resident Sani Auwal said militants had gathered farmers and fishermen near the village and killed 23 people, many of them bean farmers. They spared an elderly man who later alerted the community, he said. Another local resident Usman Ali said the community had tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the militants. Last month Borno's governor acknowledged that Boko Haram had renewed attacks and kidnappings in the state, reversing previous gains by security forces. At least 23 farmers and fishermen have been killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist militants in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state, security sources and residents told Reuters. Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province. The latest attack happened in the village of Malam Karanti on Thursday morning, the security sources and residents said. A spokesman for Nigeria's army did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment. Local resident Sani Auwal said militants had gathered farmers and fishermen near the village and killed 23 people, many of them bean farmers. They spared an elderly man who later alerted the community, he said. Another local resident Usman Ali said the community had tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the militants. Last month Borno's governor acknowledged that Boko Haram had renewed attacks and kidnappings in the state, reversing previous gains by security forces. At least 23 farmers and fishermen have been killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist militants in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state, security sources and residents told Reuters. Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province. The latest attack happened in the village of Malam Karanti on Thursday morning, the security sources and residents said. A spokesman for Nigeria's army did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment. Local resident Sani Auwal said militants had gathered farmers and fishermen near the village and killed 23 people, many of them bean farmers. They spared an elderly man who later alerted the community, he said. Another local resident Usman Ali said the community had tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the militants. Last month Borno's governor acknowledged that Boko Haram had renewed attacks and kidnappings in the state, reversing previous gains by security forces. At least 23 farmers and fishermen have been killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist militants in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state, security sources and residents told Reuters. Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province. The latest attack happened in the village of Malam Karanti on Thursday morning, the security sources and residents said. A spokesman for Nigeria's army did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment. Local resident Sani Auwal said militants had gathered farmers and fishermen near the village and killed 23 people, many of them bean farmers. They spared an elderly man who later alerted the community, he said. Another local resident Usman Ali said the community had tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the militants. Last month Borno's governor acknowledged that Boko Haram had renewed attacks and kidnappings in the state, reversing previous gains by security forces.
West Australian
17-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Militants kill 23 in Nigeria attack: security sources
At least 23 farmers and fishermen have been killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist militants in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state, security sources and residents told Reuters. Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province. The latest attack happened in the village of Malam Karanti on Thursday morning, the security sources and residents said. A spokesman for Nigeria's army did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment. Local resident Sani Auwal said militants had gathered farmers and fishermen near the village and killed 23 people, many of them bean farmers. They spared an elderly man who later alerted the community, he said. Another local resident Usman Ali said the community had tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the militants. Last month Borno's governor acknowledged that Boko Haram had renewed attacks and kidnappings in the state, reversing previous gains by security forces.
