Pakistan

Shia Muslims in a number of Pakistani cities have staged protests against escalating sectarian violence, particularly the recent attacks in Parachinar that claimed over 130 lives. According to local reports, protesters set up tents and gathered to voice their frustration…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that non-Muslims are not entitled to inherit from the estate of a Muslim relative, either as successors or predecessors, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal issued this decision on Saturday affirming…

Intense clashes broke out late Thursday night in the Dand-e-Patan district of Afghanistan’s Paktia province, with heavy exchanges of fire reported between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border troops, Amu TV reported yesterday. The fighting began around 1 a.m. local time…

On Thursday, Pakistan’s health department sent medical supplies to Kurram district, where a sit-in protest highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian assistance, Dawn Newspaper reported. Participants are hopeful for the resumption of a jirga in Kohat, aimed at reopening roads…

Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP) has launched Khanmigo, an AI-powered educational tool designed to enhance student learning and support teachers, Dawn Newspaper reported. The event took place on Friday, December 27, at a local hotel. Khanmigo serves as a personalized tutor…

A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from 2 to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023, Reuters reported yesterday. Among…

The Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) and Jafria Alliance have raised alarms over a humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, Kurram district, where the majority of victims are from the Shia community, Dawn Newspaper reported. During press conferences, leaders condemned the escalating violence and…

In 2024, Shia Muslims in Pakistan faced a wave of targeted attacks, particularly in areas like Parachinar and Balochistan, from extremist Sunni groups and other terrorist organizations. This year has been one of the bloodiest for Shia communities in the…

The Pakistani government and opposition parties commenced talks on Monday to address ongoing political tensions that have persisted since 2022, Anadolu Agency reported. The initial meeting took place in Islamabad between representatives of the ruling coalition and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf…

In a shocking incident, two Shia youth from Parachinar were deceived and brutally slaughtered by extremists. Disturbing videos of the violence, including footage of their shooting and slaughter, have circulated on social media. The victims, Ishaq Hussain and Waseem Abbas,…