Even a Horrific Murder Isn’t Enough to Shake Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws
Source: The Diplomat By Usman Ahmad With the sudden fury of a flash storm, images of an angry mob lynching a young man to death at the Abdul Wali Khan […]
Punjab University’s retired Ahmadi professor found murdered in her home
April 18, 2017, A retired Punjab University professor belonging to the Ahmadi community was found murdered at her house in Lahore today. According to police, retired professor Tahira of […]
The darkness within
Source: Dawn A medieval brutality, a very cancer of the soul, has permeated this society. Not only has it pervaded the hinterland, it has also spread to places where minds are supposed to be enlightened by knowledge and learning. Each ghastly detail of Mashal Khan’s murder on Thursday illustrates this […]
Ulema of Pakistan should unanimously condemn misuse of Blasphemy Law
DAWN.COM Mufti Naeem, head of Jamia Binoria, on Saturday said ulema from all sects in the country should unanimously condemn acts of violence originating from the misuse of the blasphemy law. He also said the ulema should issue a statement stating that killing an individual over blasphemy allegations is “against […]
Pakistan hate speech investigation against clerics after student killed for alleged blasphemy
Reuters International APR 16, 2017 – People demonstrate after the killing Mashal Khan, accused of blasphemy, by a mob at Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan, during a protest […]
A villain and a hero: The man who refused to lead Mashal’s funeral prayer and the man who didn’t
Source: Daily Pakistan By Waqas Ahmed After Mashal’s brutal murder at the hands of a violent mob, the nation went into further shock today after learning that the local imam […]
Dorm debate led to death in Pakistan ‘blasphemy killing’ – witnesses
Reuters International APR 14, 2017 – People demonstrate after the killing Mashal Khan, accused of blasphemy, by a mob at Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan, during a protest […]
Mardan university student lynched by mob over alleged blasphemy: police
REUTERS | ALI AKBAR | HASSAN FARHAN A 23-year-old student of Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan was killed and another seriously injured by a vigilante mob for allegedly “publishing blasphemous […]
Video: General Pervez Musharraf opens up about Ahmadiyya Muslims
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comments President Musharaf is expressing sympathies for the Ahmadi Muslims and is highlighting the principle of religious freedom in this video. However, he is saying […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Issue and General Pervez Musharraf
By Zubair Khan An Interest video. All sympathise with Ahmdies but avoid resolving by calling it a sensitive religious issue. LINK:
US/Israel experts question Pakistan’s decision to execute Kulbhushan Jadhav
Source: TOI WASHINGTON: Top US experts have expressed concern over Pakistan’s decision to give death penalty to Indian national+ Kulbhushan Jadhav as they warned that Islamabad wants to send a “strong message” to India against isolating it on the world stage. Jadhav, 46, was awarded the death sentence+ by military […]
Malala Yousafzai Has Just Been Named the Youngest Ever U.N. Messenger of Peace
Source: Time BY Feliz Solomon Pakistani human-rights and education advocate Malala Yousafzai has just become the youngest person ever to be named a U.N. Messenger of Peace, an honorary title conferred […]
Pakistan sentences Indian spy Kulbushan Yadav to death
Source: ET In a rare move, Pakistan on Monday sentenced Indian spy Kulbhushan Yadhav to death for involvement in espionage and sabotage activities in the country.“The spy was tried through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under the Pakistan Army Act (PAA) and awarded the death sentence. Today, Chief of Army […]
The dream lives on?
Source: Dawn IT’S not quite riddle-mystery-enigma level, but it’s worth revisiting why. Especially now that the fling seems to be over. Why did the boys want the PTI to topple the PML-N? The other way round — why did the PTI need the boys’ help? — is not very interesting. […]
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan alliance’s main objective to serve Islam: Minister
ARAB NEWS | Published — Sunday 9 April 2017 Islamic Affairs Minister Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh. RIYADH: Islamic Affairs Minister Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh highlighted the deep relations linking Pakistan with Saudi Arabia at a conference held by the Pakistani Association of Muslim Scholars in Peshawar on the occasion […]
Pakistan blast: Lahore census team hit by suspected suicide bombing
Source: BBC At least six people have been killed in a suspected suicide attack targeting census workers and their security escort in the Pakistani city of Lahore. Four of the […]
Different but same
Source: Dawn HE arrived to the usual frenzy of curiosity, though some of it was unusual. Most powerful man in Pakistan — the very job description attracts it.But Bajwa was more. Victim of an ugly hit job while still candidate. Lampooned as Nawaz’s man when he got the nod. Architect […]
Iran concerned over Raheel’s appointment as head of Saudi-led military alliance: envoy
Source: Dawn Iran has expressed its reservations regarding the appointment of the former army chief, retired Gen Raheel Sharif, as head of the Saudi-led 39-nation Islamic military alliance, saying it is not ‘satisfied’ with the coalition. “We are concerned about this issue… that it may impact the unity of Islamic countries,” […]
Pakistan: Tired of abuse, women ride bikes to claim public space
REUTERSPUBLISHED ABOUT 2 HOURS AGOhttps://www.dawn.com/news/1324403 0 COMMENTS EMAIL PRINT Women ride bicycles while taking part in Girls on Bike rally in Islamabad. ─Reuters Dozens of women took part in female-only […]