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Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Indian Express
Pakistan Army officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019, killed
An officer of the Pakistan Army's Special Services Group, who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after his jet was shot down in a dogfight in 2019, was killed in a clash with the Taliban militants, according to the army. Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, was killed on Tuesday in a clash with the Taliban militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan near the Afghan border, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army. Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, 27, was also killed in the same battle, it said. The army troops killed 11 terrorists belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and wounded seven others in the same operation, the statement said. Moiz's funeral prayer was offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi, and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended it. 'Major Syed Moiz Abbas fought bravely in the face of resistance and ultimately laid down his life in the line of duty, upholding the highest traditions of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism,' the ISPR statement quoted Munir as saying. His body was flown to his native home town of Chakwal in Punjab where he was laid to rest with full military honours. He was commissioned into the Pakistani Army in 2011. However, he later became part of the Special Services Group (SSG) and was currently serving in the volatile Waziristan region. After his death, it turned out that he was the same officer who had captured Abhinandan and saved him from mob violence, local media reported. An old clip of his interview with Geo TV on social media shows Moiz, who was captain then, giving details of capturing Abhinandan. The TTP, also known as the Pakistan Taliban, was set up as an umbrella group of several militant outfits in 2007. Its main aim is to impose its strict brand of Islam across Pakistan. The group, believed to be close to al-Qaeda, has been blamed for several deadly attacks across Pakistan, including an attack on army headquarters in 2009, assaults on military bases, and the 2008 bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. Pakistan describes TTP as 'Fitna al-Khawarij', a reference to a group in earlier Islamic history which was involved in violence.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Killed by TTP: Pakistan major who captured Abhinandan dies; Asim Munir attends funeral
A Pakistan military officer who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was killed in a clash with Taliban militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan, near the Afghan border. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah was killed along with Lance Naik Jibran Ullah during an operation against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters. ISPR added that the Pakistan Army killed 11 TTP militants and wounded seven others in the same operation. Major Moiz's funeral prayers were held at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi, with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in attendance. 'Major Syed Moiz Abbas fought bravely in the face of resistance and ultimately laid down his life in the line of duty, upholding the highest traditions of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism,' the ISPR statement quoted Munir as saying. His body was flown to his hometown of Chakwal in Punjab, where he was laid to rest with full military honours. A resurfaced clip of his old interview with Geo TV, now circulating on social media, shows Moiz — then a captain — detailing the events surrounding the capture of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Varthaman had shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter in February 2019 before his MiG-21 was hit and he was captured. He was held in Pakistan for three days before being released. The TTP, also known as the Pakistan Taliban, was formed in 2007 as an umbrella group of several militant outfits. Its primary aim is to impose a strict interpretation of Islamic law across Pakistan. Believed to have close ties with al-Qaeda, the TTP has been blamed for numerous deadly attacks in Pakistan, including the 2009 assault on army headquarters, attacks on military bases, and the 2008 bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. Pakistan has described the TTP as 'Fitna al-Khawarij,' referencing a historical Islamic sect known for violent rebellion.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Pakistan Army officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019, killed
An officer of the Pakistan Army 's Special Services Group , who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after his jet was shot down in a dogfight in 2019, was killed in a clash with the Taliban militants, according to the army. Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah , 37, was killed on Tuesday in a clash with the Taliban militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan near the Afghan border, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army. Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, 27, was also killed in the same battle, it said. The army troops killed 11 terrorists belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and wounded seven others in the same operation, the statement said. Moiz's funeral prayer was offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi, and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended it. Live Events "Major Syed Moiz Abbas fought bravely in the face of resistance and ultimately laid down his life in the line of duty, upholding the highest traditions of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism," the ISPR statement quoted Munir as saying. His body was flown to his native home town of Chakwal in Punjab where he was laid to rest with full military honours. He was commissioned into the Pakistani Army in 2011. However, he later became part of the Special Services Group (SSG) and was currently serving in the volatile Waziristan region. After his death, it turned out that he was the same officer who had captured Abhinandan and saved him from mob violence, local media reported. An old clip of his interview with Geo TV on social media shows Moiz, who was captain then, giving details of capturing Abhinandan. The TTP, also known as the Pakistan Taliban, was set up as an umbrella group of several militant outfits in 2007. Its main aim is to impose its strict brand of Islam across Pakistan. The group, believed to be close to al-Qaeda, has been blamed for several deadly attacks across Pakistan, including an attack on army headquarters in 2009, assaults on military bases, and the 2008 bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. Pakistan describes TTP as "Fitna al-Khawarij", a reference to a group in earlier Islamic history which was involved in violence.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pakistan Army Major killed in gun battle with Taliban militants – Who was Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah?
Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, a Pakistan Army officer, was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against Taliban militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on 24 June 2025, according to Pakistani news media reports. Major Moiz had previously been associated with the 2019 incident involving the capture of Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, according to multiple reports in 2019. Alongside Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, Major Moiz was killed in a gunbattle with Taliban militants that resulted in the elimination of 11 terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation targeted militants of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn reported. Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, calling them 'true heroes' who sacrificed their lives to secure the nation and thwart terrorist plans. According to Dawn, Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan, after the TTP ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant Islamist group formed in 2007, primarily operating in Pakistan's tribal areas. It seeks to overthrow the Pakistani government and impose its strict interpretation of Sharia law. The TTP has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks and clashes with Pakistani security forces, and it is designated as a banned organisation by the Pakistani government. Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah was a Pakistan Army officer from Chakwal who served in the elite Special Service Group (SSG). He gained public attention for his role in the 2019 India-Pakistan conflict, during which he claimed to have captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman after his MiG-21 was shot down over Pakistani territory. On 24 June 2025, Major Moiz was killed during an intelligence-based operation against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier in June, ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry had accused India of activating its 'assets' to intensify terrorist attacks in Pakistan, presenting 'irrefutable evidence' of Indian state-sponsored terrorism, directed by the Indian military personnel, according to Dawn report. 'Post-Pahalgam (terror attack), because of the designs of terrorism that they have, they tasked all their assets, the terrorists operating in Balochistan, and we have credible intelligence for that, the Fitna-al-Khawarij and the independent terrorist cells … to increase their activity,' he had said. Abhinandan Varthaman, then a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force, was captured by Pakistani forces on 27 February 2019 after his MiG-21 Bison was shot down during an aerial dogfight over the Line of Control (LoC) following India's Balakot airstrikes. After ejecting from his aircraft, he landed in Pakistani-occupied Kashmir and was initially surrounded by villagers before being taken into custody by the Pakistan Army. During his captivity, videos surfaced showing Abhinandan Varthaman blindfolded and injured, and Indian officials later reported that he was subjected to mental harassment but no significant physical torture, Timesd Of India reported. The capture of Abhinandan escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, with both countries on high alert and on the brink of further military confrontation. However, on 28 February 2019, Pakistan's then Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that Abhinandan would be released as a 'gesture of peace.' The Indian government welcomed the decision, and Abhinandan crossed back into India at the Wagah border on 1 March 2019. Throughout his captivity, Abhinandan reportedly resisted Pakistani attempts to extract sensitive military information. Indian military officials had revealed that he was deprived of sleep, subjected to loud music, and made to stand for long hours, but he did not divulge critical information.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From housewife to CEO: She wanted to show her daughter that 'we can balance everything'
In a city that celebrates luxury like no other, where the skyline sparkles with gold and ambition, Anita Surani could have easily slipped into the comfortable life of a Dubai socialite . A sprawling Palm Jumeirah mansion, a pink G-Wagon for her teenage daughter, 24-karat gold ceilings overhead — everything was set for a life of glittering ease. But Anita had other plans. She wasn't content being a passive participant in privilege. Instead, she turned her designer heels toward entrepreneurship and built a boutique design firm from scratch — all in the name of showing her daughter that ambition and balance can coexist. A Life of Gold, Grit, and Guts According to a report from the Gulf News , Anita's story is one of contrasts, of abundance and effort, of sparkle and sweat. Born into a modest middle-class family, she worked her way through college in the U.S., juggling part-time jobs at a convenience store and a jewellery counter. It was during this phase of hustle that she met Moiz Khoja , the man who would become her partner in both business and life. Moiz, like Anita, came from humble beginnings. He once cleaned restaurant floors and later built a tech retail empire from a small cell phone kiosk in an American mall. Together, the duo created a flourishing business with over 100 retail stores — Moiz managing the tech frontier, while Anita slowly carved her niche in interior design by working on their real estate projects. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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TheFactualist Undo From Family Projects to a Full-Fledged Firm Armed with a design degree and a growing sense of confidence, Anita co-founded Zena Interiors — a name that reflects her deepest motivation: her daughter. What began as a two-person setup has since grown into a thriving team of over 40, including architects, engineers, designers, and creatives. The firm's client list now includes luxury villas, restaurants, and stylish offices across Dubai. But the road was anything but smooth. Dubai's design scene is fiercely competitive, and American credentials didn't always impress local clients. 'People wanted someone who understood the regional aesthetic,' Anita recalls. 'So we started with smaller jobs — offices, apartments — just to get the ball rolling.' Eventually, her team's meticulous craftsmanship and design sensibility began to attract bigger projects and a loyal clientele. Zena: The Muse Behind the Mission For all the hustle and glitz, the real heart of Anita's journey lies in motherhood. Her daughter Zena isn't just her pride — she's her purpose. 'I wanted to show my daughter that we can balance everything,' Anita says. 'That women can build something of their own and still be present at home. That's why I named the company after her — Zena.' It's more than just a name. It's a philosophy. Anita wants her daughter — and other young women — to grow up seeing that ambition isn't at odds with femininity or family. That designer bags and business plans can go hand in hand. That high heels and higher goals aren't mutually exclusive. The Dubai Bling with a Business Brain Anita may embody the high-maintenance Dubai aesthetic — gold ceilings, curated opulence, and a wardrobe to rival a fashion week runway — but she's also a fierce businesswoman. When she launched her firm, her first instinct was to create a lavish office space, only to be firmly reminded by Moiz to get her priorities straight. 'He told me, 'First pay off that office. Then make sure the employees are paid — from your pocket, not ours,'' Anita laughs. It's this balance of style and substance, aesthetics and accountability, that has helped her business flourish. Yes, she's a self-proclaimed shopaholic who adores The Dubai Mall and jokes about her credit card bills. But the thrill of spending her own money — earned through her creativity, grit, and business acumen — hits different. 'I enjoy money,' she says candidly. 'But I enjoy it more when it's mine.'
