Pakistan
Clashes Erupt Near Islamabad: One Killed, Dozens Injured as Imran Khan’s Supporters Protest
November 26, 2024
Clashes Erupt Near Islamabad: One Killed, Dozens Injured as Imran Khan’s Supporters Protest
Violent clashes erupted between supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and security forces near Islamabad, resulting in the death of one police officer and injuries to over 119 individuals, Reuters reported yesterday. The unrest began as Khan’s party,…
Escalation of Violence Diverts Attention from Ongoing Genocide in Pakistan
November 25, 2024
Escalation of Violence Diverts Attention from Ongoing Genocide in Pakistan
The recent surge in sectarian violence in Pakistan, resulting in the martyrdom of over 80 individuals, has raised grave concerns about the ongoing genocide attempts against the Shia community. This escalation appears to be a strategic deflection from the systemic…
Pakistan Suspends Mobile and Internet Services Ahead of Pro-Imran Khan Protest
November 25, 2024
Pakistan Suspends Mobile and Internet Services Ahead of Pro-Imran Khan Protest
Pakistan has partially suspended mobile and internet services in areas deemed to have security concerns as supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan prepare for a protest in Islamabad, Arab News reported today. The Interior Ministry announced the shutdown…
Sectarian Violence in Northwestern Pakistan Claims 37 Lives
November 24, 2024
Sectarian Violence in Northwestern Pakistan Claims 37 Lives
Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 37 fatalities and 25 injuries, Arab News reported today. The violence erupted overnight, with reports indicating that armed men targeted…
SRW condemns terrorist attack against Shia civilians in Parachinar, Pakistan
November 24, 2024
SRW condemns terrorist attack against Shia civilians in Parachinar, Pakistan
Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an international pro-Shia rights organization, has strongly condemned the horrific massacre that targeted Shia civilians in Parachinar, northwest Pakistan, holding Pakistani authorities legally responsible for what it described as a heinous crime. The organization has called…
Pakistan and India Intensify Operations Against Insurgents Amid Ongoing Conflicts
November 23, 2024
Pakistan and India Intensify Operations Against Insurgents Amid Ongoing Conflicts
In recent operations, security forces in Pakistan have killed seven terrorists across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, Xinhua reported. On Friday, the military launched an operation in Bannu district, resulting in the deaths of three terrorists and injuries to two…
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemns terrorist attack against Shias in Pakistan
November 23, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemns terrorist attack against Shias in Pakistan
The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani on Friday released a statement condemning the terrorist attack that targeted buses carrying Shia Muslims in Pakistan, resulting in dozens of martyrs and injured. According to the statement, Grand Ayatollah Ali…
More than 80 Shia Muslims martyred in recent sectarian attacks in Pakistan
November 22, 2024
More than 80 Shia Muslims martyred in recent sectarian attacks in Pakistan
More than 80 people, including women, children, and police officers, were martyred on Thursday in two sectarian attacks targeting Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Armed groups ambushed two separate convoys in Kurram district, firing indiscriminately at travelers, according…
Lahore hosts “Islamic Arts” exhibition on World Islamic Art Day
November 21, 2024
Lahore hosts “Islamic Arts” exhibition on World Islamic Art Day
An “Islamic Arts” exhibition opened in Lahore, Pakistan, at the renowned Alhamra Hall in Punjab, coinciding with World Islamic Art Day. The event features works by prominent artists, including Lahore Calligraphers’ Association President Irfan Qureshi, whose pieces captivated visitors. Speakers…
Pakistan Faces Dual Crises: Militant Violence and Refugee Challenges
November 21, 2024
Pakistan Faces Dual Crises: Militant Violence and Refugee Challenges
On Wednesday, November 20, Pakistan witnessed yet another security threat: A suicide bombing and gun attack at a military outpost in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 soldiers, with several others injured, including two critically,…