First Published: 19 February, 2021
Published by: Roli Books Pvt Ltd, M-75, M Block Market, Greater Kailash - II, New Delhi - 110048
About Book:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890–1988), affectionately known as Bacha Khan, Badshah Khan and Fakr-e-Afghan among his people, and ‘Frontier Gandhi’ in India, was born in Uthmanzai in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. His life was dedicated to the social reform of the Pukhtuns and he continues to be revered across the world by them. In India, he is known for his close association with Mahatma Gandhi and his leadership of the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement from 1930–47 – the most successful and sustained Gandhian non-violent campaign anywhere in the world. The Khudai Khidmatgars or ‘Red Shirts’ were key allies of the Congress who formed three governments in the NWFP despite brutal opposition from the colonial regime. Badshah Khan’s success in creating a disciplined non-violent movement in a Muslim a
Sialkot deputy commissioner (DC) Zeeshan Javaid. Photo courtesy Deputy Commissioner Sialkot Facebook
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The ECP [on Feb 25] had summoned Punjab chief secretary Jawad Rafiq Malik and IGP Inam Ghani Khan to appear before the commission in person on March 4 (today) and the hearing would decide the fate of these officials.
Afghanistan in shock after women journalists assassination; int l bodies call for probe
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Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Shock and outrage in Afghanistan as funerals held for the three women journalists assassinated a day earlier.
Int l bodies call for probe into murders as Afghanistan is ranked one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.
Daesh affiliate claims responsibility, says deceased journalists working for one of the media stations loyal to the apostate Afghan govt .
JALALABAD: Afghanistan remained in shock and outrage erupted Wednesday after funerals were held for the three women journalists assassinated a day earlier here in the country s eastern city, with international rights and journalist bodies called for a probe into the murders.
Afghan women journalists murder draws worldwide condemnation, calls for probe
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Twitter/Afghan Journalists Safety Committee/via The News
Shock and outrage in Afghanistan as funerals held for the three women journalists assassinated a day earlier.
Int l bodies call for probe into murders as Afghanistan is ranked one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.
Daesh affiliate claims responsibility, says deceased journalists working for one of the media stations loyal to the apostate Afghan govt .
JALALABAD: The assassination of three women journalists in Afghanistan earlier this week has drawn worldwide condemnation and calls for probe into the rising violence, part of which is targeted towards media, activists, and judges.