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Spice Bazaar (restaurant) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Not notable, fails WP:NCORP. Only somewhat in-depth (and still really not) coverage is the FoodNama piece, which is not a great source. The rest are just passing mentions. Zanahary 17:32, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Zafar Iqbal Marwat (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Meets WP:ANYBIO but not WP:NBASIC; thus, per WP:BIOSPECIAL, I suggest merging or preferably redirecting to List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 10:45, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Muhammad Ishaq Khattak (officer) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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No significant coverage in reliable sources, including from any of the references currently present. Most of the article is currently not verified by the citations. A WP:BEFORE did not find anything to support notability, although Urdu-language sources may have something. I suggest redirecting to List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 16:02, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

  • AirshipJungleman29 The rank of major general, combined with being a Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military; the second highest award), reflects a career of national-level distinction. These are not routine achievements.
  • As per WP:NOTE: "The barometer of notability is whether reliable sources cover the subject in significant detail." In military contexts, however, high-ranking officers are often not profiled in depth unless involved in controversy. Behappyyar (talk) 17:26, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
AirshipJungleman29 Your assertion here is factually incorrect, it is not the case that every Major General in Pakistan receives the Hilal-i-Imtiaz. There is no official policy mandating this. Even if a significant number are awarded it, that does not diminish its status as a nationally recognized honor (2nd highest award) explicitly listed under WP:ANYBIO.
More importantly, WP:ANYBIO does not require an award to be rare, it requires that the subject has received a "widely recognized honor or award at a national level" or "held a significant command position in a national military organization." This subject satisfies both conditions: a two-star general and a recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz.
Additionally, coverage in reliable sources is a requirement of WP:GNG, but it is not a requirement of WP:ANYBIO. As per WP:N:
"Satisfying any one of the notability guidelines is sufficient for notability."
Behappyyar (talk) 17:53, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Would you mind pointing out where WP:N states that latter quote Behappyyar? ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 18:46, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
AirshipJungleman29 I wrote it in my own words. Here is the exact quote:
A topic is presumed to merit an article if:
It meets either the general notability guideline (GNG) below, or the criteria outlined in a subject-specific notability guideline (SNG). Behappyyar (talk) 19:02, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
And what are the criteria outlined in the subject-specific notability guideline? You are looking for WP:NBASIC, which requires "significant coverage in multiple published secondary sources that are reliable, intellectually independent of each other, and independent of the subject". WP:ANYBIO is part of the "additional criteria", where people "are likely to be notable" but "meeting one or more [criteria] does not guarantee that a subject should be included".
If an article does not meet the basic criteria but meets the additional criteria, you should look at the section titled "Failing basic criteria but meeting additional criteria". There, you see that the best solution is to "Merge the article into a broader article providing context." In this case, I suggest merging or redirecting to List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army.
I think this encompassses my full argument, and will not be responding further in this nomination. Best wishes, ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 19:21, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete Siding with AirshipJungleman29 here. The biggest issue is simply the lack of significant coverage in reliable, independent sources (WP:GNG) for this general. The Hilal-i-Imtiaz award is routinely given to every major general in the Pakistan Army. So, it's a common service award, not something that automatically makes someone notable for their own Wikipedia page, especially when there aren't in-depth articles written about them elsewhere. Wikipedia's WP:N policy is clear: just because someone might fit a subject-specific guideline like WP:ANYBIO, it doesn't matter if we can't find solid, independent sources to actually write the article from. Rackaballa (talk) 01:46, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
If a subject meets the criteria under WP:ANYBIO, they are presumed notable — and in that case (for army person who holds an major office or command), the level of "significant coverage" required under WP:GNG is not necessary. Behappyyar (talk) 06:31, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Fazal Ali Khan (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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This individual article fails in WP:GNG, and WP:SIGCOV. There is only passing mention in news articles from a single news organization. The other two sources also have only WP:TRIVIALMENTION that he was the son of Chaudhri Sultan Ali that doesn't confirm the notability even when his father's article doesn't even exist. Delete this article per WP:FAILN. Sybercracker (talk) 15:11, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Tasleem Ahmed Sabri (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Article Tasleem Ahmed Sabri fails to demonstrate significant coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources, as required under the general notability guideline WP:GNG. References cited are either primary sources (e.g. his own TV programs, ARY Qtv) or a self published Hamariweb profile which is also not reliable reference.

Hind-Pak Bordernama (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Fails WP:NBOOK. Author and publisher are both non-notable. The two sources in the article [1] [2] are both largely interviews of the author, which are excluded under WP:NBOOK: publications where the author, its publisher, agent, or other self-interested parties advertise or speak about the book. The only other source I found during WP:BEFORE is this brief article [3] which just says that the book was "widely acclaimed". Astaire (talk) 01:02, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Aapa Shameem (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Closed as no consensus last month. Original rationale - "YouTube series that fails notability guidelines. Sourcing is unreliable or social media links. Twice decliend at AfC and an attempted move back to draftspace as an WP:ATD was obejcted to by creator." Recently discovered that one of !keep votes is a SOCK, leaving the creator Keep vote and a WP:VW vote for keep. Attempted to redirect yesterday and was told to take it back to AfD so here we are. CNMall41 (talk) 16:28, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

  • Keep – Aapa Shameem meets the criteria for notability as defined by WP:GNG and WP:NENT. The series has received WP:SIGCOV, non-trivial coverage in multiple reliable, independent sources:
    • DAWN has published at least two critical columns analyzing the show themes, characters, and broadcast platform, not merely mentioning it.
    • Independent Urdu, a variant of The Independent, ran an analytical feature article titled (translated to English) "Aapa Shameem: Good for few and Bad for the others" which covers the show in depth.
    • South Asia Magazine, a regional magazine provided full plot, cast, and broadcast details, showing editorial depth.
    • Additional coverge from The Nation, Samaa TV, The Express Tribune, and BizAsiaLive (UK) adds independent recognition and visibility.

These outlets meet the standards of WP:RS and are unaffiliated with the subject. Claims that the show is a “YouTube series” are demonstrably false – it aired on a national broadcast network, as confirmed by DAWN.

Also, no references in the article rely on social media or user-generated platforms. The current nomination hinges largely on a procedural point (sock vote), not a new substantive challenge to the article's notability. In line with WP:NOTABILITY and WP:ATD, this article deserves to remain in the mainspace. The table below demonstrates the show meets WP:GNG and WP:NENT via coverage in reliable, independent, and in-depth sources which go beyond trivial mentions and fulfill notability criteria per WP:GNG and WP:NENT.

Source Type Coverage Independence Reliability Summary of Content
DAWN – The Tube Column National newspaper In-depth analysis Independent of subject High Discusses broadcast details, themes of domestic power dynamics, and show's placement on national TV; not a passing mention.
Independent Urdu Reputable news site (localized version of The Independent) Thematic critique Independent High Critical column titled “Aapa Shameem: Good for Few and Bad for the Others” – explores polarizing viewer reactions and social commentary.
SouthAsia Magazine Regional print & digital magazine Feature article Independent High Offers comprehensive plot summary, cast information, and significance of the series in Pakistani pop culture.
The Nation National newspaper Mention with context Independent High Cites the series in the context of TV viewership and debut performances.
The Express Tribune English-language national daily (partnered with The New York Times) Trends coverage Independent High Analyzes how the show gained attraction via YouTube uploads by the official broadcaster.
Samaa TV Private national broadcaster Coverage of lead actress's debut Independent Medium–High Highlights the debuut of lead actor Zoha Tauqeer and the show's role in launching her career.
BizAsiaLive (UK) British entertainment/media site Ratings and visibility Independent Medium Reports on South Asian TV shows’ international performance and reception in UK-based diaspora.

Also as claimed, I'm in no hurry to close the discussion. If that would have been the casez why would I confidently ask the nominator to take it to WP:AfD again. Reshmaaaa (talk) 17:50, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Kallar Kahar Science College (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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This article's pretty much built entirely on primary sources. If it weren't an educational institution, it would've been an easy A7 speedy delete. But since A7 doesn't apply here, I'm bringing it to AfD instead. Junbeesh (talk) 11:55, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

  • In 2013, it secured all top three positions in the Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering groups in BISE Rawalpindi's HSSC results. (Dawn, link)
  • In 2018, a student from the college achieved first position again in the BISE results. (Geo News, link)
  • The institution has also been covered by 24NewsHD following a transportation incident in 2025. (link)
These reliable, third-party sources demonstrate that the college is independently notable beyond its own promotional materials. I have added verifiable references, improved neutrality, and rewritten the article to comply with Wikipedia content policies. Unknown (talk) 12:10, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@FaheemPindiSaidpur The first two sources link to irrelevant articles and the third source leads to an error page. Please do not use LLMs to communicate or write anything on Wikipedia, see WP:LLM. Helpful Raccoon (talk) 19:10, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks you for notifying me. I'm improving this page Unknown (talk) 03:40, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Tahirkheli (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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GNG fails, not enough coverage Dolphish (talk) 03:48, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Tehreek-e-Nizam-e-Mustafa (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Searches did not turn up enough in-depth coverage from independent, reliable sources to support meeting WP:GNG. Onel5969 TT me 19:15, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
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Washuk bus accident (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Causing deaths and being reported in the news do not confer notability, and high-casualty bus crashes are common. Fails WP:EVENT. Per WP:NOPAGE, this is better covered at List of traffic collisions (2000–present) or a brief mention in Washuk. Thebiguglyalien (talk) 🛸 19:08, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Left guide (talk) 19:10, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep (weak) - PM and notable people commented, and event seems recent, so might still prove notable via WP:LASTING, maybe - Asdfjrjjj (talk) 19:49, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep terrible mass casualty accident, clearly notable. What another horrible accident. JMWt (talk) 20:23, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete – Per WP:NOTNEWS and WP:EVENTCRIT – Per WP:GNG, "sources should be secondary sources, as those provide the most objective evidence of notability". From what I've been able to find, none of the sources were secondary since none of them contained analysis, evaluation, interpretation, or synthesis of the event itself. The event does not have in-depth nor sustained continued coverage of the event itself with coverage only briefly occurring in the aftermath of the accident. No lasting effects or long-term impacts on a significant region have been demonstrated. WP:EVENTCRIT#4 states that routine kinds of news events including most accidents – whether or not tragic or widely reported at the time – are usually not notable unless something further gives them additional enduring significance, which this event lacks per the above. Aviationwikiflight (talk) 07:52, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Well unsurprisingly the families do not consider this to be a news story. In July 2024 they made public their call for a boycott of the bus company and the bus company was shut down after an investigation.
    If I could search better in Urdu, I think there are very strong indications that there is more analysis, evaluation, interpretation, or synthesis to be found in the media and sustained coverage beyond a single day. JMWt (talk) 17:25, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Draftify The main point of disagreement here seems to be that it is unclear if this is a case of WP:LASTING. Therefore, I think the best idea is to keep it as a draft form rather than going all the way on a delete and see if the accident continues to be notable since it only happened a little over a year ago. Gjb0zWxOb (talk) 17:38, 21 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Pakistan Champions Cricket League (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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No evidence this event passes WP:GNG. Joseph2302 (talk) 16:51, 7 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
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Relisting comment: Previous WP:PROD candidate, ineligible for soft deletion.
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Shah Latif and his message (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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This is mentioned in two English sources but not quite enough to be significant. Attempted to search in Sindhi but didn't have much luck. If more coverage does not exist, I would suggest redirecting to author G. M. Syed, but the title is incorrectly capitalized. PARAKANYAA (talk) 00:08, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep a very well known topic Shaahaajaahaan (talk) 12:47, 9 July 2025 (UTC) Shaahaajaahaan (talk · contribs) is a confirmed sock puppet of Aniruddhchaudhuy (talk · contribs). [reply]
@Shaahaajaahaan That isn't a notability guideline, and no, this book isn't. PARAKANYAA (talk) 12:56, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
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Relisting comment: Relisting. I'd like to hear a few more voices here on what should happen with this article.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz Read! Talk! 01:38, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Merge whatever unsatisfactory coverage that has been demonstrated of this subject in this article into the main article. BarntToust 02:50, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Merge to main article to preserve some of the content. Archrogue (talk) 14:50, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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