Pakistan
At least four killed as Pakistani Taliban militants attack police in Karachi
February 19, 2023
At least four killed as Pakistani Taliban militants attack police in Karachi
Militants launched a deadly suicide attack on the police headquarters of Pakistan’s largest city on Friday, with the sound of gunfire and explosions rocking the heart of Karachi for several hours. Two police officers, a ranger and a civilian were…
Peshawar mosque attack puts Pakistan in difficult security situation
February 17, 2023
Peshawar mosque attack puts Pakistan in difficult security situation
Pakistan recently witnessed a suicide bombing at a mosque in a highly fortified police compound in Peshawar, Pakistan. The Jan. 30 Peshawar bombing occurred when Pakistan is already dealing with daunting challenges such as domestic political tensions, a cost-of-living crisis,…
Some locals in Pakistan’s Jandol area request government to list Jama Masjid on UNESCO
February 15, 2023
Some locals in Pakistan’s Jandol area request government to list Jama Masjid on UNESCO
According to Rawan Bakht, a local elder, the wooden mosque was built around 206 years ago, during the governance of Ghazi Umrah Khan (who is famously know as “the Afghan Napoleon”). This mosque, is a historical and important building, which…
Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom
February 14, 2023
Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom
A prominent rights group in Pakistan has expressed “considerable alarm” over the state of religious freedom in the country. In its report titled A Breach of Faith: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2021-22 released on Tuesday, the Human Rights…
Holy Shrine of Kadhimiya hoists black banner of sorrow over martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim
February 13, 2023
Holy Shrine of Kadhimiya hoists black banner of sorrow over martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim
The black banner of sorrow and sadness has been hoisted on top of two holy domes of Imam Musa al-Kadhim and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon them, in Holy Kadhimiya to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa bin Jafar…
Pakistan: “Counter-Terrorism Operation in Nowshera Leads to Elimination of Two Terrorists”
February 12, 2023
Pakistan: “Counter-Terrorism Operation in Nowshera Leads to Elimination of Two Terrorists”
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) launched on Thursday, Feb. 9th, a daring operation in the Misri Banda area of Risalpur Police Station in Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. The mission was to apprehend members of the known terrorist groups Sipah Sahaba/Lashkar…
Pakistan: 2 soldiers martyred in IED blast in Balochistan’s Kohlu, official source says
February 10, 2023
Pakistan: 2 soldiers martyred in IED blast in Balochistan’s Kohlu, official source says
Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in Balochsitan’s Kohlu area, the military’s media wing said today, Friday. Based on credible intelligence, a military operation was initiated on Feb 10 in the Kohlu area…
An alarming new bill takes aim at Pakistan’s Shias
February 9, 2023
An alarming new bill takes aim at Pakistan’s Shias
Instead of reforming its draconian and dangerous blasphemy law, the National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a bill that further strengthens and weaponizes it. The bill, passed on January 17, proposes to increase the punishment in cases pertaining to the…
Pakistan Kills 12 ‘Terrorists’ Tied to Afghanistan-Based Group
February 8, 2023
Pakistan Kills 12 ‘Terrorists’ Tied to Afghanistan-Based Group
Authorities in Pakistan said Wednesday a pre-dawn counterterrorism military operation in a turbulent northwestern district had killed 12 insurgents linked to an extremist banned group, which allegedly operates out of Afghan sanctuaries. The military identified the slain men as “terrorists”…
Pakistanis observe Kashmir Solidarity Day
February 7, 2023
Pakistanis observe Kashmir Solidarity Day
Human chains, rallies, and protest demonstrations were held across Pakistan on Sunday to express solidarity with the pro-independence movement in Jammu and Kashmir. The day, a national holiday, began with special prayers in the mosques for the liberation of Kashmir.…