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Iran’s presidency over Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to give impetus to NANO science generation

Source:Ahlul Bayt News Agency Head of the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute Mohammad-Hossein Majlesara says Iran’s presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) would provide the members with an opportunity to make progress in the field of NANO sciences.  Head of the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute Mohammad-Hossein Majlesara says Iran’s presidency of […]

Extreme is the new moderate

In a “Monty Python” episode, a young soldier approaches his Colonel and expresses the desire to quit the army because he signed up for water-skiing and travelling and not for the fighting or killing. Upon which the Colonel inquires, “Watkins, are you a pacifist?” The young soldier, Watkins, replies with […]

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completes its 100th space mission

Source: Economic Times SRIHARIKOTA: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday congratulated scientists and engineers of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of an Indian rocket carrying two foreign satellites that became its 100th space mission. “I’m delighted to witness the launch of PSLV-C21 carrying two foreign satellites. On […]

The News: [Ahmadis] as non-Muslim minority

Qadianis as non-Muslim minority Source: The News September 7, 1974, is a memorable and historic day for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as, on this day, the National Assembly, through a constitutional amendment, unanimously declared all the followers of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani as non-Muslim minority. Later in 1984, through […]

Pakistan needs to change blasphemy law

In Pakistan, the Muslim cleric who denounced a mentally challenged Christian girl of 14 for blasphemy has now been arrested for allegedly framing her. It is the latest bizarre twist in a case that sparked a worldwide outcry. In Pakistan, blasphemy can bring a death sentence or life in prison, […]

Ahmadis, it was found, after initially being declared a minority in 1974, have suffered the most as a result of blasphemy law

Source: ET Chairman of the Ulema Council alleges Rimsha accused in order to force Christians out. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Ever since the introduction of stringent amendments in blasphemy laws under General Ziaul Haq’s rule, more people suffered from communal clashes than ever in the sub-continent. Since 1990 alone, fifty-two people have […]