Abdul Shakoor (RELEASED) : Alhamdolillah.
Country: Pakistan Key Fact: 82-year-old Ahmadi manager of a bookshop and optician store Detained Since: December 2, 2015. Abdul Shakoor was released on March 18, 2019. Charges: Propagating the Ahmadiyya […]
US criticises Pak for discriminatory policies against minorities
The United States on Sunday criticised Pakistan for using discriminatory policies against Ahmadiyya community and other religious minorities including Sikhs, Christians, and Shias. A country report on human rights […]
The Need for Religion
The Need for Religion, The Review of Religions February 2019 Translated by Zafir Mahmood Malik for The Review of Religions On 5th March 1921, a few college students in […]
Pakistani mullahs in league with terrorists, responsible for acts like Pulwama attack: Ahmadiyyas
Source: Business Standard The Pakistan government has given a free hand to the ‘mullahs’ (Muslim clergymen) who closely collaborate with terrorist groups and create problems worldwide, like the recent terror […]
India, Pakistan officials meet to discuss border opening
Source: Associated Press By ASHOK SHARMA NEW DELHI (AP) — Officials from India and Pakistan met Thursday amid easing tensions to discuss opening a visa-free border crossing to allow pilgrims […]
India, Pakistan push ahead with route for Sikh pilgrims, despite tension
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON MARCH 14, 2019 12:52 PMMAR 14, 2019 – 12:52 NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and Pakistan agreed on Thursday to go forward with a new […]
Imran Khan, the closet bigot – by his ex-wife Reham Khan
Source: First Post By Reham Khan, who is a journalist, child rights activist, and single parent in Pakistan. She authored ‘Reham Khan’, an autobiography Just as Pakistan was sailing on […]
Pakistan seizes religious schools in intensified crackdown on militants
Source: Reuters BY Asif Shahzad, Drazen Jorgic ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan intensified its crackdown against Islamist militants on Thursday, with the government announcing it had taken control of 182 religious schools and […]
UN Rights expert condemns Pakistan over “systematic persecution” of Ahmadis
ASIA RABWAH TIMES The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief has criticized Pakistan for its treatment of Ahmadiyya Muslims. In a report submitted before the UN Human […]
Iran’s Rouhani urges Pakistan to act against group behind border attack
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON MARCH 9, 2019 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seen during a public speech in the northern province of Gilan, Iran March 6, 2019. Official […]
Give peace a chance – Laiq Ahmed Atif
An Indian demonstrator installs placards during an anti-war demonstration called by pacifist organisations in New Delhi on March 4. Photo: Dominique Faget/AFP The times we live in pose great challenges […]
Sydney march for peace between India & Pakistan
Source: Australian Muslim times Posted by Hanif Bismi Members of Sydney’s Indian and Pakistani community came together in unity to march for peace on Sunday 3 March in Harris Park, Western […]
New Pakistani leader’s education aims may include reining in religious schools
Source: Religion News Service By Naila Inayat LAHORE, Pakistan (RNS) — Like several Pakistani leaders before him, Prime Minister Imran Khan came into office vowing to reform the country’s 38,000 […]
Imran Khan Says No Terror Groups Will Be Allowed To Operate On Pak Soil
Pakistan began a crackdown against terror groups this week amid growing international pressure in the wake of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama in which 40 CRPF soldiers […]
The next Nobel laureate of Pakistan
Source: UCA News By Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore A shared prize for Asma Jahangir and Asia Bibi would be a huge boost to minorities It is the world’s most prestigious award, […]
UK Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad Concludes Visit To Pakistan
Fakhir Rizvi Tue 19th February 2019 | The Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon has concluded his two-day visit to Pakistan.Lord […]
Pakistan, India tension begins to deflate
Mariana Baabar March 6, 2019 ISLAMABAD: In a welcome development, which will go a long way in de-escalating the present tensions which have led to a war-like scenario between Pakistan […]
Pakistan sacks provincial minister for anti-Hindu comments
Source: Reuters BY Saad Sayeed ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s government sacked a provincial minister on Tuesday for making offensive comments about Hindus, amid easing tensions with India after the two […]
Ahmadis made to feel like outlaws in Pakistan
Ethnic minority fears for safety as Islamist sect seeks its destruction, legislation amended to rub out its achievements Ahmadi sect residents visit a cemetery at Rabwah in Chiniot district of Punjab […]
Trump appointed religious freedom commissioner calls on Pakistan to release Ahmadi bookseller
RABWAH TIMES Religious Freedom Commissioner appointed by U.S. President Trump has called on Pakistan to release Ahmadi bookseller that has been behind bars for the past four years. Johnnie Moore, […]