Pakistan
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Condemnation letter of Shia killings in Pakistan
Anjuman Imamia Leh Ladakh express deep concern on the continued brutal killings of the Shias in religious places in Pakistan by terrorist forces and condemn the failure of Government of Pakistan in protecting the lives of the minorities.
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Suicide blast in Peshawar mosque claims 56 lives, injures more than 190
A suicide blast inside a Shia mosque shook Peshawar's Kocha Risaldar area on Friday, with officials saying that at least 56 people were killed and 194 were injured.
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Trend Of Mob Violence, ‘Vigilante Justice’ Rampant Among Pakistani Youth
“In the ghastly murder of the Sri Lankan national [Priyantha Kumara] in Sialkot, 120 out the 130 suspects were between 18 and 20 years of age,” the Human Rights Secretary said.
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Turkish hijab, abaya designs attracting women in Pakistan
Ten years of research show that 9% of young urban girls prefer wearing hijabs outside their homes in 2008. That figure soars in 2018 to 25%. The report was released in 2019.
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Muslim world victories owed to wise leadership of Supreme Leader
Senior Shia cleric Sheikh Hamid Shahriari in this meeting hailed the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic over his wise leadership which has led to several victories achieved in the world of Islam.
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Plans Underway to Hold Int’l Islamic Art Conf. in Pakistan
An international conference and exhibition is set to be held at Pakistan’s University of Punjab with the cooperation of Iranian cultural centers.
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Requirements of achieving a New Islamic Civilization
A conference was held in Pakistan aimed at elaborating on the requirements of achieving a New Islamic Civilization.
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Iran FM Warns against Delay in Formation of Inclusive Afghan Government
Delay in the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan will give the enemies of Afghan people the chance to activate an extensive network of social criminals through spreading the terrorism of Daesh and creating economic hardships.
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Extremists Harm Image of Islam and Pakistan
As a result of violent extremism, many non-Muslims find it difficult to accept the Muslims’ assertion that Islam is a religion of peace.
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Pavilion at the Peshawar Book Fair attracts the largest number of visitors
Iran's valuable presence in this cultural event has caused joy and improved the quality of this cultural event.
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Ulema in Pakistan warn against removing Islamic content from textbooks
The Ittehad Tanzeem-i-Madaris has expressed concern over reports that the Punjab Human Rights and Minority Affairs Division following a report of the one-man commission constituted by the Supreme Court has directed the PCTB to ban publication of Islamic material like Hamd, Naat and chapters relating to the Seeratun Nabi (SAW) in books and other Islamic studies.
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Pakistan became a den for terrorist: Leader of the Friday Prayer Kargil-Ladakh
Jamiat ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil-Ladakh organized a Protest March Against Minorities Shia Hazara Killings in Pakistan.
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Pakistan condemns France’s treatment of Muslims amidst ongoing outcry
A spat between France and Pakistan has been renewed following weeks of protests and calls to boycott French goods over the country’s treatment of Muslims.
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Mosque explosion kills 7 in Pakistan
At least seven students were killed and 98 others wounded on Tuesday in an explosion at a seminary attached to a mosque in northwestern Pakistan, an official said.
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Muslim leaders urged to restate unity objectives in UK
The Universal Justice Network (UJN) has appealed to the signatories of a unity declaration to rise up to the challenge posed by the recrudescence of sectarian conflict in Pakistan.
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New wave of sectarianism targeting Shia community can destabilize Pakistan
At a time when Pakistani authorities have been claiming great gains in the country’s overall security situation, some communities are becoming vulnerable in dangerous new ways. As the campaign of armed terrorism by religious fanatics has been rolled back, sectarian forces of chaos are looking for new ways to push their agenda of a divided society.
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Pakistan spokesperson condemns Charlie Hebdo magazine for re-publish blasphemous caricature
Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri in a statement said such a deliberate act to offend the sentiments of Muslims cannot be justified as an exercise in press freedom or freedom of expression.
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Killed In dark alleys: Remembering the victims of Shia genocide in Pakistan
In the later half of the 20th Century, the religious minority started facing the brunt of Sunni extremist groups, such as Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) which are considered to be the same group with different names. All these groups claimed to target Shia over their ‘blasphemous practices’, especially the Ashura rituals.
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Pakistan strongly condemns anti-Islam post by Indian extremist
"Pakistan has conveyed its strong condemnation to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad on the reported incident involving a derogatory social media post against the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by an extremist from the majority Hindu community in Bengaluru, Karnataka," the statement read.
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Annexation of Kashmir ruptures Hindu-Muslim bond in Kashmir’
“Kashmiris have now become more distant from the rest of the country as their hopes have shattered. This distrust has led to terror, “said the retired Air Vice Marshal Kak .
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Pakistan voices concern over India’s hate campaign against Muslims
At the launch of ‘Group of Friends of Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief” on Thursday, Pakistani delegate Qasim Aziz said hateful political rhetoric and incitement of violence in India was routinely used as a weapon against vulnerable minority groups.
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Pakistan condemns construction at Babri Mosque site
The development came at a time when the two nuclear-armed neighbors are struggling to contain the surging coronavirus pandemic.
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Palestine Foundation announces Quds Liberation Week from May 15 to 22
The Palestine Foundation’s patrons committee member called Israel the first deadliest Coronavirus on the earth that wreaked havoc in Palestine and the Arab/Muslim countries.
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The response letter of Pakistani prominent Shia leader to Ayatullah Aarafi
Iran was among few countries which most effected but with the grace of almighty ALLAH, special kindness of our Masoomeen despite the economic sanctions succeeded in this serious challenge.
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Pakistan: ‘Youm-e-Wiladat’ of Hazrat Imam Hassan
He expressed by these views while addressing a pray gathering on the occasion of ‘Youm-e-Wiladat’ of Imam ‘Sulah-o-Aman’ Hazrat Imam Hassan Mujtaba (AS), here at ‘Al-Murtaza’ which was observed throughout the country with religious spirit and fervour on Saturday as International Day of Peace.
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Pakistan calls for UNSC to stop atrocities against Muslims in India, occupied Kashmir
“We are, unfortunately, witnessing a global resurgence of right wing and fascist ideologies, hate speech, xenophobia, Islamophobia, incitement to violence and acts of brutal violence,” Ambassador Munir Akram said during a Security Council “Arria Formula” meeting on Friday.
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Turkish Muslim agency sends Ramadan aid to Pakistan
The ongoing lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus has deprived a large number of daily wage workers of their source of income.
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COVID-19: Pakistan to allow mosques prayers in Ramadan
The decision was made during a meeting that involved religious scholars and top government officials chaired by President Arif Alvi in Islamabad, according to state-run Radio Pakistan.Pakistan
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Kashmir issue urged to take to international court
Retired Justice Ali Nawaz Chowhan, according to a statement issued by the Srinagar-based Legal Forum for Oppressed Voices of Kashmir (FLOVK) on Saturday, said Pakistan being an important party to the long-standing dispute should approach the UN court.