‘There are ways to make home attractive afresh for Christians in exile’
by Rula Samain | Apr 07, 2014 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Before the Arab Spring started, Majda Ayoub, a Jordanian Christian, decided to leave the US, where […]
The state and the CII
Source: ET An amendment was also added to the Constitution a year later which proclaimed Ahmadis non-Muslims. Bhutto’s government went on to make Islamiat compulsory in schools and banned alcohol in Pakistan. Ultimately, his government’s policies led to the empowerment of Islamist groups. Add in Ziaul Haq’s inclusion of the […]
India votes: Biggest democratic exercise begins today
Source: ET Supporters of India’s ruling Congress party cheer at a rally ahead of general elections in New Delhi April 6, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS DELHI: Millions of voters will head to the polls in India today (Monday) as general elections kick off in the country of 1.2 billion. India has a bicameral legislature, […]
ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE: A RESOUNDING WOMEN’S CALL FOR JUSTICE
Pinoy Weekly —- Thousands march and dance from Quezon City Memorial Circle to UP Diliman for the One Billion Rising for Justice on Feb. 14. Macky Macaspac Upping the ante in its call to action to end violence against women, this year’s One Billion Rising for Justice (OBR4J) in the […]
ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE: A RESOUNDING WOMEN’S CALL FOR JUSTICE
Pinoy Weekly —- Thousands march and dance from Quezon City Memorial Circle to UP Diliman for the One Billion Rising for Justice on Feb. 14. Macky Macaspac Upping the ante in its call to action to end violence against women, this year’s One Billion Rising for Justice (OBR4J) in the […]
Activists to start Syria peace movement from Iran
A group of international peace activists has arrived in Tehran to start a movement aimed at providing humanitarian aid to Syrians and the establishment of peace in Syria, Press TV reports. The convoy, dubbed “Pilgrims of Peace,” includes activists from countries such as Britain, Canada, Germany, Lebanon, Australia, Pakistan, India […]
Iron ore Reserve found near Chiniot / Rabwah
Iron ore deposits to bring about industrial revolution Aurangzeb Malik, DAWN.COM CHINIOT: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif sees an industrial revolution coming to Chiniot after the exploration of iron ore reserves in the district. He said Punjab was rich in mineral resources which remained unexplored in the last 64 years. “If […]
Why are women so badly treated?
Source: CNN So day-by-day, thousands of parents circumvent rarely enforced laws and have their baby daughters aborted after an ultrasound scan has revealed the sex of the fetus. It is estimated that India has been losing up to 12 million baby girls over the last three decades.I wanted to find out what […]
One-a-Day Commandments of the Holy Quran – 87. Know that the life of this world is only a sport and a pastime, and an adornment, and a source of boasting among yourselves, and of rivalry in multiplying riches and children.
87. Know that the life of this world is only a sport and a pastime, and an adornment, and a source of boasting among yourselves, and of rivalry in multiplying riches and children. [57:21] Know that the life of this world is only a sport and a pastime, and an adornment, and a source of boasting […]
Will Pakistan get caught in “Saudi-Iranian turf war?”
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s main opposition party is demanding a transparent discussion in parliament over the origins of $1.5 billion paid into the country’s coffers in March, and what the government agreed to in exchange for the funds. The money is widely believed to have come from Saudi Arabia — a donation […]
Queen Rania highlights impact of the Syrian refugee crisis on Jordan – Her Majesty participates in Women in the World Summit
AMMAN — The situation in Syria a “political conundrum and a heartbreaking humanitarian crisis”, Her Majesty Queen Rania said on Thursday, urging the international community to step up support to refugee […]
Never-ending talks and Palestinian frustration
RASHEED ABOU-ALSAMH ARABNEWS.COM Published — Sunday 6 April 2014 The interruption of the peace negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians this week happened when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas — frustrated with the non-release of a last group of Palestinian prisoners by Israel — signed the accession papers […]
Seasonal visas only for two holy cities
Seasonal visas only for two holy cities JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Published — Sunday 6 April 2014 Seasonal work visas will only be issued at labor offices in Makkah and Madinah, according to a recent decision made by the Council of Ministers. Companies applying for such visas will henceforth be […]
In a religiously diverse Asia, Pakistan one of the least diverse: Report
ET: Pakistan ranks among the least religiously diverse countries in a religiously diverse Asian region according to the Religious Diversity Index published by the Pew Research Center on Friday. The 10-point index, which ranks each country by its level of religious diversity, is divided into four ranges, “very high”, “high”, “moderate”, and […]
9-month-old booked on attempted murder charge
Source: CNN Author: Sophia Saifi and Aliza Kassim A 9-month-old Pakistani boy bawled as he was fingerprinted and booked in Lahore on an attempted murder charge after his family members allegedly threw bricks at police trying to collect an unpaid bill. The ordeal started February 1 when several police officers and a bailiff […]
Pakistani couple get death sentences for blasphemy
Source: BBC Human rights groups say Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used to target minorities, including Christians Related Stories Q&A: Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws Pakistan country profile A Pakistani Christian couple have been sentenced to death for blasphemy after allegedly sending a text message insulting the Prophet Muhammad. The couple, […]
One-a-Day Commandments of the Holy Quran – 86. The decree of Allah is coming, so seek ye not to hasten it
86. The decree of Allah is coming, so seek ye not to hasten it [16:2] The decree of Allah is coming, so seek ye not to hasten it. Holy is He, and exalted above all that which they associate with Him. [21:38] Man is made of haste. I will certainly show you My Signs […]
Black Box SIGNAL HEARD- Missing plane?
Source: CNN (CNN) — In what may turn out to be a major breakthrough in the monthlong search for Malaysia Airlines flight 370, a Chinese patrol ship searching the southern Indian Ocean discovered Saturday the pulse signal used by so-called black boxes, state news agency Xinhua reported. But the pulse signal has not […]
Daniel Kurtzer offers a valuable plan
By Rami G. Khouri The Daily Star Those who have followed the last eight months of American-mediated Israeli-Palestinian negotiations have anticipated the unveiling of the United States’ own “framework” for continued talks to achieve a comprehensive peace agreement. Whether or not this happens, for now the negotiations have hit a […]
Pulse signal discovered in ocean by a Chinese Ship
Source: China Daily PERTH, Australia – Haixun 01, a Chinese patrol ship searching for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, detected a pulse signal with a frequency of 37.5kHz per second […]