STATE MISDEEDS
SEP 11 2018 BY KHALED AHMED ATIF MIAN’S OUSTER FROM THE EAC IS MERELY THE LATEST EXAMPLE OF THE BIGOTRY FACED BY MEMBERS OF PAKISTAN’S AHMADIYYA COMMUNITY In the […]
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Rafiq A. Tschannen
Rafiq A. Tschannen is a Swiss national. He converted to Islam and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the age of 16 after reading the German translation of the Holy Qur'an. He worked in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, first as Finance Director in the private industry and later as Chief Executive Officer of NGOs and International Governmental Organizations. He is now devoting his time to The Muslim Times as Editor for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Switzerland and as Associate Chief Editor.
A Novice Imran’s Wild Promises & Pakistan’s Off-Track Governance
CYRIL ALMEIDA Look at what Imran Khan said at the remembrance ceremony. See who the PTI has left to twist in the wind, again. Behold the embarrassment of the dam-water […]
Reality check: Atif Mian did not need the post – the EAC and Pakistan needed him
By Raza Habib Raja Published: September 10, 2018 Several days ago, when the controversy around Atif Mian’s appointment was beginning to erupt, a friend sent me a brief clip of […]
Sweden faces political impasse after far-right election gains
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Akesson arrives at the headquarters of a Swedish television the morning after the general election, […]
Haramain railway between holy cities ready for inauguration soon
GHAZANFAR ALI KHAN September 10, 2018 Protective materials were used to shield some components from sand and extreme temperatures in Saudi Arabia RIYADH: The Haramain high-speed railway running between Makkah, […]
UAE banks chief calls for transparency in Muslim giving
REBECCA SPONG September 10, 2018 Abdul Aziz Al-Ghurair: The Muslim world is very generous but the real challenge is what we donate and how do we do it It is […]
Italy’s Salvini hits out after UN migrant criticism
By AFP – Sep 10,2018 -JORDAN TIMES A boat carrying 157 migrants is stranded in the Strait of Gibraltar before being rescued by the Spanish Guardia Civil and the Salvamento […]
US ups pressure on Palestinians, closing Washington mission
By AFP – Sep 11,2018 – JORDAN TIMES In this file photo taken on September 13, 1993, US president Bill Clinton (centre) stands between PLO leader Yasser Arafat (right) and […]
After warnings of mass murder and catastrophe in Idlib, I prowled the front lines for two days. I didn’t find what I’d expected
The only massed forces I came across were vast herds of sheep and, close to Aleppo, a string of camels. War might be coming, but not yet Robert Fisk Kansafet, […]
Imam Hossein’s sacrifice, a true example of righteousness
By Faranak Bakhtiari September 9, 2018 TEHRAN — Imam Hossein (AS), a name that has inspired billions of Muslims all over the world is bound to never fade or get […]
International boycott movement puts pressure on Israeli music scene
ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM Lana Del Rey performing at Coachella. (Reuters Photo) Israel’s Meteor Festival was meant to bring together indie groups from around the world in what organizers billed […]
President reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to improve ties with China, Saudi Arabia
Web Desk On Sep 9, 2018 ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday reiterated the resolve to work with China to take the bilateral relationship to new heights during […]
Imran Khan’s Predicament
US aid cut has hit Pakistan badly. Can the new Prime Minister rescue Pakistan? Pathikrit Payne 2018-09-09 In a major diplomatic statement after becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan […]
Islamic Peace Conference ends
Karlsruhe, dpa. After three days with prayers and debates the organisers of the large Islamic Peace Conference show themselves satisfied with its performance. “It was a success in every aspect” […]
No accountability for Shehla Raza’s tweet against Ahmadis as NGOs come to her protection
Aurat Foundation, HRCP and PILER hold press conference in favour of PPP leader Screenshot from an assembly session shows PPP leader Shehla Raza. BY CUTACUT EDITORIAL TEAM SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 […]
Pakistan: Obeying the Constitution
OP-ED Disagreeing with constitutional provisions is not illegal or unconstitutional. This is why there is a process for Constitutional Amendment Yasser Latif Hamdani@theRealYLH SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 This past week has […]
Erratic Erdogan must rediscover his golden touch
AFSHIN MOLAVI September 09, 2018 In the early days of the Arab uprisings, when hope still mingled with smoke on the streets of Cairo, a prominent Egyptian investor, Ahmed Heikal, […]
Attempts to blackmail, starve and dispossess Palestinians will backfire
BARIA ALAMUDDIN September 09, 2018 Every US administration has had significant fallings-out with Palestinian leaders. This happens whenever Palestinians refuse to give Israel everything it demands as the price for […]
Deradicalisation and courage to face realities
Sep 09,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh Fundamentally, radicalisation is a sweeping change to an individual, usually adopting politically radical views and sometimes making these changes by force. […]
The world cannot stand idly by while Israel’s blockade on Gaza continues to disrupt countless innocent lives
Voices https://players.brightcove.net/624246174001/BJXA5Px6f_default/index.html?videoId=5811871017001&customParams=videoID%253D5811871017001%2526articleId%253D8525796%2526gs_channels%253Desi_safe%2Cshadow9hu7_safe_from_nestle_blacklist%2Csafe_from_harvey_weinstein%2Cshadow9hu7_safe_from_asda%2Cshadow9hu7_safe_from_essence_blacklist%2Csafe_from_emirates_blacklist%2Csafe_from_emirates_crew_incident%2Csafe_from_facebook_blacklist%2Csafe_from_fas_blacklist%2Cgv_arms%2526playertype%253Dautoplay%2526topictags%253Disrael%2Cpalestine%2Cgazablockade&customTargeting=%2F71347885%2F_main_independent%2Fin_voices%2Fin_voices_article&playsinline=true In Gaza, young people’s lives are not their own. At any point they could be taken by lethal force, and every day is defined by restrictions of their […]