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Punjab farmers, lawmakers rubbish Radio Pakistan’s lack of water rumour

Punjab, FerozpurFerozepur , Nov. 4 : Radio Pakistan in its latest broadcast has tried to provoke Punjab’s farmers again by stating that there isn’t enough water for irrigation in the State and due to these adverse conditions, farmers are committing suicide.

There baseless reports have invited criticism from all quarters here. The general sentiment is that Radio Pakistan appears obsessed about creating unrest in the minds of people.

Radio Pakistan targets Hindu-Sikh unity

Punjab, FerozpurFerozepur (Punjab), Sep. 29 : Radio Pakistan in its latest bulletin of Punjabi Darbar programme has tried to create divisions among Hindus and Sikhs and affect the fraternal relations shared by them in Punjab.

Through the propaganda based Punjabi Durbar programme, Radio Pakistan has stated that Sikhs are a separate community and they share no historical relation with Hinduism.

But the broadcasters forgot to recount that Hindu and Sikh communities have a shared history of bravery, mutual respect and cultural celebrations between them for centuries. Besides, Sikhism has strong historical ties to Hinduism.

75-year-old Baldev Singh, an inspiration for all in Punjab

Ferozepur, Sep. 27: Baldev Singh Jhakar of Village Killianwale in district Ferozepur is an inspiration for all those who want to peruse sports irrespective of age. At 75, he is going strong with every passing day.

The veteran hammer thrower Baldev Singh Jhakar wants India to represent India in international meets. His devotion to sports has made him a source of inspiration for the youth.

Baldev begins the day in the playground with exercises. For Baldev Singh the mantra of life has been to keep fit and carry on his sporting spirit till the last day of his life.

Pakistan Radio efforts to promote insecurity among Muslims

Punjab, FerozpurAbohar (Ferozepur), Sep. 22 : The Punjabi Durbar programme of the Pakistan Radio its new series of broadcasts has been trying to promote insecurity among Indian Muslims living in Abohar.

According to the Pakistan Radio, Hindus are exploiting Muslims and other minority groups. The allegation is that these members of these communities are not allowed to follow their religion freely. And, the minorities don’t have equal rights as enjoyed by the Hindus.

Muslims, residing in Abohar town of Punjab’s Ferozepur district, have reacted angrily to such a baseless propaganda.

Pakistan Radio blames India for lack of progress on peace initiatives

Punjab, FerozpurFerozepur (Punjab), Sep. 6 : The Punjabi Darbar programme of Pakistan Radio seems to have run out of ideas. The latest Punjabi Darbar programme has blamed India of stopping the Samjhauta Express train, even though the train has been running regularly.

The Pakistan Radio has also blamed India for constructing barbed wire fence along the border. The scriptwriter of the programme for the Radio has perhaps forgotten that the barbed wire fence has been in existence for over two decades. It was erected to prevent smuggling along the International border.

Pakistan Radio sheds crocodile tears for Punjab farmers

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