ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has urged the nation to strive day and night to accomplish Dr Allama Iqbal’s conceived Pakistan and reposed his full confidence in the capabilities of the nation, especially the young people who he said would come to the expectations of Iqbal. He said Iqbal had dreamt… Continue reading Caretaker PM reposes confidence in youth to realize Allama Iqbal’s dream
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Indian govt’s exploiting FATF’s standards, int’l laws to target civil society groups: Amnesty
ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (APP): The Indian government authorities are exploiting the recommendations of a global terrorism financing and money laundering watchdog (Financial Action Task Force, FATF) to target civil society groups and activists and deliberately hinder their work, Amnesty International said in its new briefing released to media. “Weaponizing counter-terrorism: India’s exploitation of terrorism financing… Continue reading Indian govt’s exploiting FATF’s standards, int’l laws to target civil society groups: Amnesty
Malice of Indian Islamophobic film exposed before its release
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): The Indian propaganda film titled “The Kerala Story” was exposed even before its release after the critics questioned the veracity of the number of women, who were allegedly converted their faith and were trafficked to join ISIS. The teaser of the movie released in November 2022 said it was based on… Continue reading Malice of Indian Islamophobic film exposed before its release
Hindu nationalist groups exploiting YouTube to target Muslims in India: Report
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Muslims were being targeted on social media by backers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and other Hindu nationalist groups in India, said a report published by the New York University (NYU) Stern Center for Business and Human Rights. According to Kashmir media service,The report, titled ‘A Platform “Weaponized”: How YouTube… Continue reading Hindu nationalist groups exploiting YouTube to target Muslims in India: Report
At UN, Pakistan calls for protection of oppressed people of Indian-occupied Kashmir, Muslims in India
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (APP): Pakistan told the UN General Assembly Thursday that the most egregious aspect of the concept of responsibility to protect, or R2P, was its “selectivity and double standards”, saying its sponsors had ignored the need for “collective action” to protect the suffering people of occupied Palestine or of Indian-occupied Jammu and… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan calls for protection of oppressed people of Indian-occupied Kashmir, Muslims in India
India asked to shun Hindutva policies, stop targeting Muslims
India asked to shun Hindutva policies, stop targeting Muslims
A volunteer arranging Iftaar tray for Muslims at Jail road during holy month of Ramadan
APP46-120422 KARACHI APP47-120422 KARACHI: April 12 - A volunteer arranging Iftaar tray for Muslims at near Civic Centre during holy month of Ramadan. APP Photo by M Saeed Qureshi
Lal Chowk massacre; still a gruesome act against humanity
ISLAMABAD, April 9 (APP): Lal Chowk massacre of 1993 is still considered as one of the grisliest incidents of brutality and gross human rights violations committed by the Indian occupational forces in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, exposing the repugnant masquerade of the Indian government. On 10th April 1993, a large section of… Continue reading Lal Chowk massacre; still a gruesome act against humanity
Pakistan strongly condemns burning of Muslim Houses in India
ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the “senseless” vandalization and burning of more than 40 houses of the Muslim community in Karauli area of Rajasthan, India by radical Hindu zealots belonging to BJP-RSS dispensation with the connivance of local security authorities. “Equally alarming is the apathy of state machinery which wantonly looked… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns burning of Muslim Houses in India
Muslims are performing Taraweeh prayers on the eve of holy month of Ramadan in a Masjid.
APP43-020422 SIALKOT: APP44-020422 SIALKOT: April 02 - On the night of the first Ramazan, the mosque has been decorated with different colored lights. APP photo by Muhammad Munir Butt
Pakistan condemns hijab ban on Muslim students in Indian state of Karnataka
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The Indian Charge d’ Affaires in Islamabad was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday to convey the Government of Pakistan’s grave concern and condemnation on the deeply reprehensible act of banning Muslim girl students from wearing hijab (headscarf) in the Indian state of Karnataka. “The charge d’ affaires… Continue reading Pakistan condemns hijab ban on Muslim students in Indian state of Karnataka
India’s brutal suppression of Muslims pushing society towards division: Prof Cheng
BEIJING, Feb 9 (APP): The brutal military suppression and grave violation of fundamental human rights of ethnic minorities, including Muslims, by the Hindutva-Modi government shows that the Indian ruling class is very afraid of non-Hindu groups, and that its society is moving towards unrest and division. The region with the largest concentration of Muslim population… Continue reading India’s brutal suppression of Muslims pushing society towards division: Prof Cheng
Former UN adviser reminds int’l community to protect Indian Muslim minority
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Juan E Mendez, former United Nations special adviser on prevention of genocide, urged the international community to immediately intervene to protect the Indian Muslim minority from genocide threat looming largely after Hindu zealots and politicians openly called for arming themselves. During an interview with Al Jazeera Tv on Friday, Mendez… Continue reading Former UN adviser reminds int’l community to protect Indian Muslim minority
India on path of worst communal hiatus, commotion
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): India has entered into a very critical phase of communal strife after the Hindu zealots led by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) inspired Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders openly called for genocide of the Muslims and persecution of other minorities through tacit extreme ploys. Indian and foreign media reports are rife… Continue reading India on path of worst communal hiatus, commotion
Indian diplomat summoned to convey concerns over open genocide calls
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Indian Charge d’ Affaires on Monday was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey Government of Pakistan’s serious concerns to the Indian government over widely reported open calls by Hindutva proponents for carrying out genocide of Indian Muslims. These violent hate speeches were made during the “Dharma Sansad” held… Continue reading Indian diplomat summoned to convey concerns over open genocide calls
PM presented Muslims case against Islamophobia effectively: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday said Pakistan’s valiant Prime Minister Imran Khan presented case of Muslims against Islamophobia at every international forum including the United Nations. In a tweet, PM Imran Khan had presented case of Muslims effectively and now its positive effects were receiving. The… Continue reading PM presented Muslims case against Islamophobia effectively: Farrukh
No one allowed to harm any group of minorities: Ashrafi
LAHORE, Nov 28 (APP):Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday said that Islam is a religion of peace and Muslims believe in respecting humanity. He warned that no one will be allowed to harm any minority group in the name of religion in Pakistan.Addressing… Continue reading No one allowed to harm any group of minorities: Ashrafi
Violence in New Delhi on rise as BJP leaders oppose construction of Hajj House
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): The minority Muslims in India these days are facing another episode of denial of their religious rights, as the country continues with its human rights violations in line with Hindutva policies. The capital New Delhi has witnessed violent protests this week after the Hindu leaders of Bharatia Janta Party (BJP) strongly… Continue reading Violence in New Delhi on rise as BJP leaders oppose construction of Hajj House
A Muslim devotee choosing lockets on the occasion of Ashura in Muharram ul Haram as Muslims remember the grandson of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) – Imam Hussain A.S. for his greatest sacrifice in the history of mankind for the upright, just and humanity
APP57-160821KARACHI: August 16 A woman choosing lockets on the occasion of Ashura in Muharram ul Haram as Muslims remember the grandson of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) - Imam Hussain A.S. for his greatest sacrifice in the history of mankind for the upright, just and humanity. APP Photo by Syed Abbas Mehdi
Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and salvation being observed on Monday night
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, repentance and divine blessings for Muslims would be observed on Monday – the night between day 14 and 15 of Sha’ban — the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, with the pledge to strictly follow Covid-19 guidelines and maintain social distance by avoiding large gatherings. Shab-e-Barat,… Continue reading Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and salvation being observed on Monday night
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