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25th November, 2012
Ashura across the Muslim world
Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala, Iraq, in the year A.D. 680.
Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala, Iraq, in the year A.D. 680.
25th November, 2012
Blast near Ashura procession in DI Khan kills five
Tehrik-i-Taliban spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan while talking to Dawn.com's correspondent claimed that the militant organisation was behind the attack, adding that it was a suicide bomber who struck the procession.
Tehrik-i-Taliban spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan while talking to Dawn.com's correspondent claimed that the militant organisation was behind the attack, adding that it was a suicide bomber who struck the procession.
25th November, 2012
Afghan student killed in sectarian clash: police
An Afghan student was killed and eight others wounded in clashes between Sunnis and Shias at Kabul University, a senior police officer said Saturday.
An Afghan student was killed and eight others wounded in clashes between Sunnis and Shias at Kabul University, a senior police officer said Saturday.
25th November, 2012
Malik warns phone firms of stern action
Interior Minister Rehman Malik warned mobile phone companies: “Be ready for a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency if you do not shut your services in specified areas."
Interior Minister Rehman Malik warned mobile phone companies: “Be ready for a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency if you do not shut your services in specified areas."
24th November, 2012
The ninth day of Muharram in Pakistan
The holy month of Muharram commemorates the death of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
The holy month of Muharram commemorates the death of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
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24th November, 2012
Live, and for God’s sake, let others live
“When the maps were put out, we left for our homes, waiting for the terrorist to strike again so that we can have more discussions. What else can we do?”
“When the maps were put out, we left for our homes, waiting for the terrorist to strike again so that we can have more discussions. What else can we do?”
23rd November, 2012
Cellular services suspended in Karachi and Quetta
Mobile phone services will be suspended again 6 am Saturday morning in several parts of the country after restoration Friday midnight, says Malik.
Mobile phone services will be suspended again 6 am Saturday morning in several parts of the country after restoration Friday midnight, says Malik.
23rd November, 2012
Army to be deployed in most sensitive northwestern areas
The Army will take over security and surveillance in Kohat, Hangu, Orakzai and Kurram tribal agency during 9th and 10th Muharram.
The Army will take over security and surveillance in Kohat, Hangu, Orakzai and Kurram tribal agency during 9th and 10th Muharram.
23rd November, 2012
Malik fearful of more attacks
Interior Minister Rehman Malik has issued a grim warning — the next three days will be critical and more terrorist attacks may take place in different parts of the country
Interior Minister Rehman Malik has issued a grim warning — the next three days will be critical and more terrorist attacks may take place in different parts of the country
22nd November, 2012
Low-key Ashura
Is it wrong for officials to suggest that processions be kept low-key affairs and in smaller numbers keeping in mind the increasing number of sectarian attacks?
Is it wrong for officials to suggest that processions be kept low-key affairs and in smaller numbers keeping in mind the increasing number of sectarian attacks?
20th November, 2012
Security high alert till Ashura: Malik
Rehman Malik said on Monday that security would remain high alert till 10th of Muharram in view of threats of terror attacks.
Rehman Malik said on Monday that security would remain high alert till 10th of Muharram in view of threats of terror attacks.
7th December, 2011
Carnage in Kabul sparks fear of sectarian strife
Taliban condemned the attack, which was reminiscent of the wave of sectarian bloodshed that shook Iraq during war there.
Taliban condemned the attack, which was reminiscent of the wave of sectarian bloodshed that shook Iraq during war there.
6th December, 2011
Malik thanks Taliban for ensuring peaceful Ashura
Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said he was thankful to everyone, including the Taliban, for their cooperation in ensuring peaceful Ashura processions during the 9th and 10th of Muharram.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said he was thankful to everyone, including the Taliban, for their cooperation in ensuring peaceful Ashura processions during the 9th and 10th of Muharram.
6th December, 2011
Afghan Shia shrine blast kills 52
A suicide bomber attacked a Shia Muslim shrine in central Kabul on Tuesday where a crowd of hundreds had gathered for the festival of Ashura, killing up to 20 people in what appeared to be an unprecedented sectarian attack.
A suicide bomber attacked a Shia Muslim shrine in central Kabul on Tuesday where a crowd of hundreds had gathered for the festival of Ashura, killing up to 20 people in what appeared to be an unprecedented sectarian attack.
6th December, 2011
Pakistan has role in any talks with Taliban: Karzai
BERLIN: Pakistan has an important role to play in the Afghan peace process, including in any negotiations with the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said…
BERLIN: Pakistan has an important role to play in the Afghan peace process, including in any negotiations with the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said…
6th December, 2011
Strict security in place as mourners observe Youm-i-Ashur
Strict security arrangements were in place on Tuesday around Imambargahs and routes of mourning processions and other sensitive places across the country for Youm-i-Ashur.
Strict security arrangements were in place on Tuesday around Imambargahs and routes of mourning processions and other sensitive places across the country for Youm-i-Ashur.
5th December, 2011
Malik fears terror attacks in Karachi, D I Khan during Ashura
Those who targeted the residence of senior police official Chaudhry Aslam in Karachi could become active again, the interior minister said.
Those who targeted the residence of senior police official Chaudhry Aslam in Karachi could become active again, the interior minister said.
26th November, 2011
Muharram moon sighted, Ashura on December 6
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday that the moon of Moharramul Harram 1433 AD was sighted in the country.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday that the moon of Moharramul Harram 1433 AD was sighted in the country.
17th September, 2011
This Is My Story
The Citizen’s Archive of Pakistan launched “This is my Story”, a multimedia exhibition in Karachi, featuring the work of 16 artists that showcased the impact…
The Citizen’s Archive of Pakistan launched “This is my Story”, a multimedia exhibition in Karachi, featuring the work of 16 artists that showcased the impact…
21st December, 2010
The Shrine of Noorani and encompassing beauty
A few hours from Hub-Chowki in Balochistan is Hazrat Baba Shah Noorani’s Shrine which is more than 500 years old. It is surrounded by a…
A few hours from Hub-Chowki in Balochistan is Hazrat Baba Shah Noorani’s Shrine which is more than 500 years old. It is surrounded by a…
