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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'If I go back...': Pakistani-origin activist Shoaib Sohail says UK will deport him as he supports Tommy Robinson
Pakistani-origin activist Shoaib Sohail said he was sacked from Swansea Council because of his support for Tommy Robinson and he was threatened by the council to delete his X account and YouTube. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an interview with GB News, Sohail said the UK has been his country since 2008 and he does not like the people of his own community who just illegally enter the UK. Sohail said his community tried to silence him through threats, intimidation and lies. When all of these failed, they sent the police after him and he was arrested on false accusations. In a long X post in which he announced that his journey in UK has been forced to come to an end, Sohail wrote that the final blow came to him when he lost his job with Swansea Council. With no job in the UK, now he has no other option to stay in the country. "What many don't know is that I am not entitled to any benefits in the UK. I never needed them, I always had good jobs and took pride in standing on my own two feet. In fact, I once wrote to the Home Office declining benefits because I saw how many illegal immigrants were taking advantage of the system. That email is also attached below," Sohail wrote. "I haven't yet decided where I will go. I hold a Pakistani passport, and sadly, that alone has closed doors. Many companies in Dubai and Saudi Arabia have effectively shadow-banned Pakistani applicants, making it incredibly hard to get a job. That leaves only Pakistan not out of desire, but out of necessity," he wrote. Sohail said in Pakistan, he is a known voice against religion extremist and he receive numerous death threats from Pakistanis, Afghans, Bengalis and Muslims after my interview outside Tommy Robinson's court case in London went viral. "If I go back, I know there are people who would love nothing more than to silence me permanently," Sohail said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Shame on you': Pakistan's Asim Munir heckled outside Washington hotel during US visit
File photo: Asim Munir Pakistan's powerful army chief General Asim Munir faced a fierce and public backlash during his visit to Washington DC this weekend, with a protester loudly heckling him outside the capital's upscale Four Seasons Hotel. The heckler, believed to be a Pakistani-origin activist and supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan , accused Munir of human rights abuses and dictatorship, in a tirade that was captured on video and circulated widely online. 'This is Washington's Four Seasons Hotel. A digital board says 'Asim Munir: Mass Murderer' and 'Democracy dies when guns speak!'' the protester shouted, pacing outside the hotel entrance. 'Shame on you! Shame free Pakistan! Civilian supremacy in Pakistan!' he repeated, raising his voice as security stood nearby. 'You're a dictator! I'm on public property, I have freedom, you're hiding inside!' — eOrganiser (@eOrganiser) The protest came amid growing anger among the Pakistani diaspora over Munir's crackdown on the opposition, especially the jailing of Imran Khan and widespread arrests of PTI supporters. The US chapter of Khan's party has called for a nationwide mobilisation, accusing Munir of turning Pakistan into a 'military dictatorship cloaked in civilian rule'. Munir, who was recently promoted to the ceremonial but symbolically powerful title of Field Marshal, was in Washington reportedly at the invitation of US Centcom commander Gen Michael Kurilla, despite the White House later denying any official military invitation, TOI had earlier reported . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo BJP MP Nishikant Dubey also weighed in on the matter, accusing opposition Congress of spreading 'Pakistani propaganda' and confirming that 'no foreign military leaders were invited' to Trump's military parade. Critics argue that Munir's elevation to Field Marshal is more about shielding him from legal scrutiny than celebrating military achievement, especially after the India-Pakistan clashes that exposed weaknesses in Pakistan's defence.
India Today
14-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Keir Starmer announces inquiry into grooming gangs who sexually exploited girls
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said he would back a national inquiry into grooming gangs that sexually abused thousands of girls across the country, marking a significant shift in the government's stance on the announcement comes after Louise Casey, a former senior government official, conducted a "rapid audit" of the current scale and nature of gang-based child sexual exploitation in Britain. The audit had been commissioned in January by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper amid growing public pressure and renewed scrutiny of past failures by to reporters, Starmer said Casey had initially believed there was no need for a new national inquiry, but changed her position after reviewing the evidence. "She has looked at the material she has looked at and she has come to the view that there should be a national inquiry on the basis of what she has seen," Starmer said. "I have read every single word of her report and I am going to accept her recommendation." The issue of grooming gangs has long been a deeply sensitive and politically charged subject in the UK. The scandal, which came to light over a decade ago, exposed how gangs-many composed predominantly of Pakistani men-had systematically groomed, trafficked, and raped young white girls, often in towns such as Rotherham, Rochdale, and investigations later revealed that local authorities and police had failed to act on reports of abuse for years, often out of fear of being accused of racism or stoking community girls in the UK were befriended by young Muslim men and then passed on to older men who would become their boyfriends. What followed was gang rapes and several degrees of other forms of grooming gangs had a pattern: girls as young as 10-year-old girls in Rotherham, Oldham and other areas were lured by Pakistani-origin men, then taken to older men who would control and manipulate them. These young girls would then be gang-raped by these men and their relatives and friends for years. The authorities also did not act when these women reported their abuse as they allegedly tried to avoid hurting cultural sensitivities in the matter returned to the spotlight earlier this year after US tech billionaire Elon Musk accused the British government of not doing enough to address the historic and ongoing exploitation of vulnerable girls. His comments, shared widely on social media, reignited public outrage and prompted renewed calls for a comprehensive and independent now, the Labour government had resisted demands for a full statutory review, arguing that numerous local and national investigations had already been carried Reel
News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Diljit Dosanjh Faces Ban Threats, Called 'Deshdrohi' Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy
Last Updated: Pakistani artists in India were banned in April this year after Pakistan-sponsored terrorists attacked civilians in the Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, killing 26 people. Diljit Dosanjh has landed in a big controversy once again. The Punjabi singer-actor, who is currently gearing up for the release of his next movie Sardaar Ji 3, has been accused of non-cooperation amid allegations that his film also stars Pakistani actors Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela. On Friday, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president, BN Tiwari, condemned Diljit Dosanjh's actions and threatened to ban him from the film industry. 'If Diljit Dosanjh or any other artist continues to act like this, an action will not just be taken against their film but against them as well. They will be accused of non-cooperation. We have no place for traitors. The film industry cannot support people who are against this country. We need to stop people who are sitting in India but are helping others. We are getting multiple names. They will be ousted from the industry if they do not work for the betterment of the country," he said. Earlier today, FWICE also wrote a letter to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to withhold certification of Diljit Dosanjh's movie. 'In light of recent directives issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry), prohibiting Pakistani-origin content and collaboration with Pakistani artistes in Indian productions, and the parallel stance adopted by FWICE, we urge CBFC to align with these directives and national interest considerations before proceeding with certification," the letter read. Pakistani artists in India were banned in April this year after Pakistan-sponsored terrorists attacked civilians in the Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, and killed 26 people in cold blood. Amid the tensions, the Government of India had issued an advisory to OTT platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries regarding content originating from Pakistan. All streaming platforms were advised to discontinue Pakistan-origin content, including films, web series, songs, and podcasts, with immediate effect. Social media accounts of Pakistani actors were also banned in India. However, when Diljit shared BTS pictures from Sardaar Ji 3 sets on social media recently, netizens wondered if Hania would also be a part of the Punjabi singer's movie. In one of the photos, a woman resembling Hania was seen standing just behind Neeru, her cropped hair and eyes barely visible — but unmistakable to devoted followers. As of now, there's no official word on Hania's status in Sardaar Ji 3, but the behind-the-scenes whispers — and screenshots — are enough to keep fans and critics talking. First Published:
News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 To Not Get CBFC Certificate? FWICE's Letter Grabs Attention
Last Updated: Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 reportedly stars Pakistani actors Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written a letter to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to withhold certification of Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming film Sardaar ji 3. In its letter, FWICE requested CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi not to grant a certificate to the movie since it reportedly stars Pakistani actors Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela. 'In light of recent directives issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry), prohibiting Pakistani-origin content and collaboration with Pakistani artistes in Indian productions, and the parallel stance adopted by FWICE, we urge CBFC to align with these directives and national interest considerations before proceeding with certification," the letter read. 'We appreciate CBFC's impartial and rigorous certification process and trust that you will give due consideration to this request," it added. Previously, the BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghaadi also opposed the inclusion of Pakistani artists in Diljit Dosanjh's movie and asked the CBFC not to allow the film to be released in India. 'We strongly oppose any Pakistani artiste being associated with Indian cinema. It is the demand of the BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Union that Sardar Ji 3 should not be allowed to receive a censor certificate. This is not just a political issue—it is about national sentiment and the dignity of our country," the union said in a statement. For the unversed, on April 22, 2025, Pakistan-sponsored terrorists attacked civilians in the Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, and killed 26 people in cold blood. All the deceased from the attack were identified as tourists, including one Nepali national. India launched a counter-terror strike on Pakistan roughly 2 weeks after the Pahalgam attack, and destroyed majority of the terror infrastructure across Pakistan. Amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, the Government of India also issued an advisory to OTT platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries regarding content originating from Pakistan. All streaming platforms were advised to discontinue Pakistan-origin content, including films, web series, songs, and podcasts, with immediate effect. Social media accounts of Pakistani actors were also banned in India. First Published: June 13, 2025, 08:20 IST
