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What Pakistan PM Imran Khan said about ‘mujahideen’ at UNGA that he drew flak

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What Pakistan PM Imran Khan said about ‘mujahideen’ at UNGA that he drew flak

Imran Khan said in 1983 that US President Ronald Reagan compared the leader of the Mujahideen with the founding father of the United States. Shebaz Sharif said that this is based on fake news. Pakistani opposition politicians criticized Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for saying at the UN General Assembly that in 1983, US President Ronald Reagan invited jihadists to the White House and combined them with the “founding fathers of the United States.”

This speech went viral on social media, and many people called it fake news. Imran Khan also mentioned in his speech that this was “according to some reports.” This is what Imran Khan said: “Pakistan and the United States trained jihadist organizations to fight for the liberation of Afghanistan. Among these jihadist organizations are Al Qaeda and various groups from all over the world. There are jihadists, Afghan jihadists.

They think that they are heroes. President Ronald Reagan invited them to the White House in 1983. According to a news report, he compared them to the founding fathers of the United States. They are heroes,” Imran Khan said. Shehbaz Sharif, the chairman of PML-N, stated that the video dispels all suspicions that Imran Khan always believes in fake news rather than facts. Sheikhbaz Sharif wrote on Twitter: “The embarrassing gaffe of President Reagan’s comments on the Afghan jihadists further proves his incompetence and shows his ignorance.”

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

About Harry Potter series

Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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