Rayyan A. Hamza

MA Visual Journalism & Storytelling @Uni_GreaterMcr | Visuals | Current Affairs | Alumni @IIUI_Official | Retweet ≠ Endorsement | All Disclaimers Apply

[Rayyan A. Hamza @r_a_hamza]

Sir Aap ka Vision hai 🤣

[Lily Lynch @lilyslynch]

I had no idea Islamabad was so green

[Syed Muzammil Shah @SyedMuzammilOFL]

What a country !! Took a loan from the IMF, then stopped a potential World War, also attacked Afghanistan, talked ceasefire with China, then became a Global Peacemaker, also stood with Iran, then condemned attack on KSA, then negotiated with Trump while the nation watched PSL.

[Rayyan A. Hamza @r_a_hamza]

رابطہ کمیٹی سے پولیٹیکل کمیٹی تک کا سفر، درحقیقت پاکستان نے دائرے میں کیا ہے۔
#مزاحمت_سے_ہی_ملاقات_ہوگی

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

”تحریک انصاف کی پولیٹیکل کمیٹی میں آج ختم کر رہا ہوں- پارٹی کے سیکرٹری جنرل سلمان اکرم راجہ کے پاس مکمل اختیارات ہیں، وہ ایک نئی مختصر کمیٹی بنائیں جو سیاسی حکمت عملی وضع کرے اور اس پر عملدرآمد کروائے-

شاہد خٹک کو قومی اسمبلی میں تحریک انصاف کا پارلیمانی لیڈر نامزد کرتا ہوں۔

پاکستان بار کے انتخابات میں تحریک انصاف متحد ہو کر ان امیدواروں کی بھر پور حمایت کرے جنھیں سلمان اکرم راجہ اور حامد خان نامزد کریں۔ خیبر پختونخوا کے وکلأ، بارز اور ILF کے معاملات کا سہیل آفریدی خود جائزہ لیں اور بہتری کے لیے ضروری فیصلے خود کریں۔

زراعت ہماری معیشت کی ریڑھ کی ہڈی ہے اس کا موجودہ حال پریشان کن ہے۔ کسانوں کے حقوق پر جس طرح ڈاکہ ڈالا جا رہا ہے، اس پر انتہائی افسوس ہے“

اڈیالہ جیل میں نا حق قید سابق وزیراعظم پاکستان عمران خان کی ایک ماہ قید تنہائی کے بعد اپنی بہن سے ہونے والی ملاقات میں گفتگو (2 دسمبر، 2025)

Part 2 of 2

[Mukhtar @I_amMukhtar]

Meet Geeth Sooriyapura, a Sri Lankan influencer who makes money from Islamophobic & anti-migrant posts aimed at British audiences using AI slops.

He runs 128 accounts and said he targets "old people because they are the ones who don’t like immigrants." & he teaches others.

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[Pakistan High Commission London @PakistaninUK]

Indian Delegation Backs Out Of Oxford Union Debate At Last Minute, Hands Walkover to Pakistani side

The Pakistan High Commission in London @PakistaninUK regrets to announce that the Indian delegation scheduled to participate in a high profile debate at the Oxford Union @OxfordUnion on 27 November 2025 has withdrawn at the last minute, effectively handing a walkover to the Pakistani side.

The parliamentary style debate was to be held on the motion, “This House Believes That India’s Policy Towards Pakistan Is a Populist Strategy Sold as Security Policy”. The event had been in preparation for several months, with formal invitations issued by the Oxford Union in June 2025 and confirmations received from both sides.

On the #Pakistan side, the confirmed speakers were:
▪ General (Retd) Zubair Mahmood Hayat, former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
▪ Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan @HinaRKhar
▪ Dr. Mohammad Faisal, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom @DrMFaisal

The Indian side had confirmed the participation of:
▪ General M. M. Naravane, former Chief of Army Staff
▪ Dr Subramanian Swamy, former Law Minister and academic
▪ Mr Sachin Pilot, former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan

The Pakistani speakers had already arrived in #London and were scheduled to proceed to #Oxford today. Earlier this morning, however, the Oxford Union informed the organizers that all three Indian speakers had decided to pull out, offering no substantive explanation for their inability to attend a debate they had previously confirmed.

This sudden withdrawal has caused considerable embarrassment for the Oxford Union, one of the world’s leading debating societies, and has deprived its members of a rare opportunity to hear a structured, fact based exchange on a critical regional issue. It is particularly noteworthy that Indian members of the Union significantly outnumber Pakistani members. Yet even in what could reasonably be described as a friendly environment, the Indian side chose not to submit its policies to open scrutiny and a student vote.

The Pakistan High Commission believes that this last minute decision reflects a lack of confidence on the part of the Indian delegation in defending India’s Pakistan policy in an open, rules based forum. While Indian officials and commentators routinely engage in aggressive rhetoric through partisan media platforms, their representatives were unwilling to test those claims in a neutral and intellectually rigorous debate.

Pakistan remains committed to reasoned dialogue, responsible statecraft and peaceful dispute resolution. Pakistan’s delegation came prepared to argue its case on the strength of facts, international law and regional stability considerations. The unilateral withdrawal of the Indian delegation has transformed what should have been a serious exchange of ideas into a missed opportunity that raises further questions about India’s willingness to engage in good faith.

The Pakistan High Commission appreciates the efforts of the Oxford Union and its student leadership, and stands ready to participate in any future event that promotes informed, respectful and substantive dialogue on South Asian peace and security.

The Pakistani delegation had been looking forward to engage in a civilized, reasoned discussion with an Indian side that was its equal in stature and profile. Sadly, India’s decision to withdraw its listed speakers at the last minute has ensured that this was no longer possible.

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[Rayyan A. Hamza @r_a_hamza]

"میں وزیراعظم، میرا بھائی وزیراعلیٰ"
~2013

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

What was the first major news story you remember as a kid?

[Rayyan A. Hamza @r_a_hamza]

@SouthAsiaIndex Wrong Mindset....!!!!!

[FT Data @ftdata]

The US workers escaping for a career overseas https://t.co/COzAASXBoI

[Sky News @SkyNews]

📢 We're hosting an immigration debate and we want you to be part of our live audience.

You'll be joined by @TrevorPTweets and the representatives of the main parties.

Click below to find out more 👇

📍 Birmingham
🔴 Wednesday 10 September
⏰ 7pm

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BREAKING: Boy, 15, and man, 54, arrested in Ilford arson investigation

https://t.co/TC2ROCL7wW

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

President Zelenskyy's suit came up again during a press conference in the White House - six months after a public row with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

[Rayyan A. Hamza @r_a_hamza]

اردو کا مشہور معقولہ ہے کہ جو مکا لڑائیکے بعد یاد آئے وہ اپنے منہ پہ مار لینا چاہیے

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during fighting in May, India’s air force chief says, the first such statement from the country since the deadly conflict with its neighbour ⤵️ https://t.co/i9AO0gyvwA

[Rayyan A. Hamza @r_a_hamza]

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[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

I no longer identify as Nigerian, Kemi Badenoch says https://t.co/XqRvX9CbGL

[TRT World @trtworld]

Syria’s electricity grid has collapsed, leaving major cities like Aleppo and Damascus in darkness for more than 20 hours a day

[TRT World @trtworld]

Global travel companies are listing holiday homes in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land.

Despite condemnation, firms like Airbnb continue profiting from tourism in occupied territories

[TRT World @trtworld]

'You should be raped,' a furious Zionist yells at Jewish Voice for Peace activists rallying for Gaza in New York.

He goes on to shout rape threats, death wishes and anti-Semitic slurs

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

⭕️ LIVE: Canada’s PM, Mark Carney, says the country intends to recognise the State of Palestine at the UNGA in September. https://t.co/1y4tAKBXuM

[TRT World @trtworld]

Palestine Action’s co-founder wins right to challenge UK’s terror-related ban. A judge says it’s “reasonably arguable” the ban violates free expression and assembly.

Supporting the group is now a crime

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Flights at numerous UK airports had to be grounded following a 'technical issue', with long delays expected as a result🛫

Read more: https://t.co/lxQk5qLNOv