LAHORE, April 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal had dreamt of a ‘Pakistan’ that would be a cradle of peace, political forbearance and brotherhood and stressed upon renewing of pledge to achieve Iqbal’s vision by making strenuous efforts. He said that Allama Iqbal wanted the youth to… Continue reading PM renews pledge to realize Allama Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan
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Jumma-tul-Wida being observed
Jumma-tul-Wida being observed
President stresses upon empathy for vulnerable sections of society during Ramazan
ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon realizing the plight of poor, orphans, destitute and vulnerable segments of society during the holy month of Ramazan by extending all possible support to them. He also appealed to the well to do and prosperous people to contribute towards this noble cause by giving… Continue reading President stresses upon empathy for vulnerable sections of society during Ramazan
Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya and urged the international community to take cognizance of the growing Islamophobia, hate speech and hate crimes in India. “The United Nations and other relevant… Continue reading Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site
Caretaker PM stresses upon forging of unity under Quaid’s guiding principles
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed upon the need of forging of unity for the continuity of democracy, peaceful coexistence and rule of law and for the elimination of extremist forces. In a message on the observance of 147th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation,… Continue reading Caretaker PM stresses upon forging of unity under Quaid’s guiding principles
Caretaker PM reposes confidence in youth to realize Allama Iqbal’s dream
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
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
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