PTI seeks probe into outbreak of violence at Bannu march
ISLAMABAD: The PTI core committee on Friday strongly condemned the violence in Bannu and “directed” its provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to hold a transparent inquiry and punish those involved in the deaths of innocent people. At least one person was killed and scores injured when a peace march in Bannu turned violent. However, the […]
Govt gradually returning Rs60bn ‘borrowed’ from USF
ISLAMABAD: The government has started to return the Rs60 billion, taken from the account of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in 2013-14 to clear its circular debt, the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom was informed here on Friday. Chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, the committee was briefed by senior USF officials, who highlighted […]
Karbala’s enduring impact
KARBALA holds a place of profound significance in the annals of Islamic history. Located in modern-day Iraq, Karbala is the site of the tragic and heroic battle that took place on Oct 10, 680 AD coinciding with Muharram 10, 61 AH. The Battle of Karbala epitomises the struggle for justice, righteousness, and unwavering faith against […]
Hate incidents against Jews, Muslims jump in 2024, but overall numbers down: Ottawa police
Police reported in a news release that there had been a slight decline of about two per cent in overall hate- and bias-motivated incidents so far in 2024. Published Jul 08, 2024 • Last updated Jul 09, 2024 • 1 minute read With the Israel-Hamas War into its 10th month, the Ottawa Police Service reported […]
Sultan of Kedah: Muslims must avoid sacrificing their identity for wealth, popularity
2024 © New Straits Times, New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd (Co. No. 196101000449 / 4485 H). A part of Media Prima Group. ALOR STAR: The Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has reminded Muslims not to sacrifice their identity as Muslims merely for power, wealth, rank and popularity. Sultan Sallehuddin […]
With National Rally showing strength in Sunday’s vote, French Muslims hold their breath
PARIS (RNS) — On Wednesday (July 3), five days before the second and decisive round of parliamentary elections in France, in which the populist National Rally Party is on track to win a majority, leaders of the French Muslim community gathered in Paris’ Grand Mosque to call for massive voter mobilization against what they called […]
Boxer Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC for using racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims
American professional boxer, Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the World Boxing Council after he repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty against Garcia on the social media platform X. “Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am […]
39 broken idols found in 98-day ASI survey of Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh
MHOW: As many as 1,710 relics , including 39 broken idols , were found during the 98-day high-court-ordered survey carried out by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to establish the ‘true nature’ of disputed Bhojshala / Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district.The idols include those of Vagdevi (Saraswati), Mahishasur Mardini, Ganesh, Krishna, Mahadev, Brahma […]
Tree Plantation Drive Launches in Islamabad to Grow 4 Million Trees
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has initiated Islamabad’s largest tree plantation drive, with the ambitious goal of planting 4 million trees in just 60 days. This large-scale campaign aims to reduce environmental pollution, enhance the beauty of the city, and protect the wildlife in the Margalla Hills area. CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa is overseeing the […]
Prof. Adnan Badran, President IAS welcomes scientific cooperation with COMSATS
The President of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), Prof. Adnan Badran, who was formerly the Prime Minister of Jordan, in a meeting with the Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, welcomed the idea of signing cooperation agreement to strengthen scientific ties between the two institutions. The meeting was also attended by […]
