US Asks Pakistan to Arrest Freed Cleric, Charge Him with Terrorism
The United States has called on Pakistan to arrest and charge an Islamist cleric accused of masterminding the 2008 attacks on India’s financial capital. Pakistani authorities acting on a court order Friday freed Hafiz Saeed from nearly 11 months of house arrest in the eastern city of Lahore. The detention had stemmed from the terrorism […]
US expresses ‘deep concern’ over Hafiz Saeed release
Islamabad, Pakistan – The US has expressed “deep concern” at the release of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai that killed more than 160 people, calling for him to be “arrested and charged for his crimes”. Saeed was released in the early hours of Friday […]
Report: Noticeable Decline in Pakistan’s Terror Fatalities in 2016
Pakistan has seen a considerable decline in number of terror fatalities in 2016, according to a recent report. Global Peace Index 2017, a detailed report containing data on terrorism released last week observed there were 736 terror attacks in Pakistan during 2016, which resulted in 956 deaths, a 12 percent decline in terror-related deaths from […]
Pakistani court orders anti-blasphemy sit-in be cleared
Islamabad, Pakistan – A Pakistani court has ordered authorities to clear an anti-blasphemy protest that has blocked a major highway into the capital Islamabad for the last 10 days, prompting fears of clashes between police and demonstrators. Hundreds of demonstrators remained gathered at the protest site on Friday, located at a major entry point to […]
Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani talks Islamophobia and racism on SNL
Pakistani-American comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani’s recently hosted Saturday Night Live in which he delivered a powerful monologue, tackling Islamophobia and racism he faced over the years. His film The Big Sick was a big hit this summer. The movie was inspired by the true story of his real-life wife’s Emily V. Nanjiani grew up […]
UN-listed Terror Group Found Collecting Donations for Rohingya in Pakistan
A Pakistan-based group listed as a terrorist outfit by the United Nations and the United States has been openly collecting donations in the name of helping Rohingya Muslims. People in Rawalpindi received leaflets inside some newspapers Monday requesting donations for the “oppressed Muslims of Burma,” an older name for Myanmar. People in parts of Pakistan’s […]
Pakistan: Teenager detained over blasphemy
Pakistani police have detained and imprisoned a teenager for allegedly burning pages of the Quran outside a shrine, according to officials. Asif Massih, an 18-year-old Christian, was arrested on blasphemy charges on the night of August 12, shortly after a complaint was issued, police confirmed to Al Jazeera on Sunday. The alleged incident took place […]
Pakistan seeks direction as it marks 70 years of independence
Having experimented with a variety of short-lived political systems and security models since it gained independence from British rule in 1947, Pakistan faces questions about the direction of its future. Islamabad (dpa) – Two weeks before the 70th anniversary of Pakistan’s founding, prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s was toppled by the country’s Supreme Court on corruption […]
Kashmiri Rebel Chief Rejects US Terror Sanctions
The leader of a prominent Kashmir rebel group has rejected U.S. sanctions and vowed to continue fighting until the disputed Himalayan region is “liberated from India.” Syed Salahuddin, who operates from the Pakistani-controlled portion of Kashmir, said at a news conference Saturday that Washington’s decision will not impact activities of his Hizbul Mujahideen, the main […]
Is So-called Islamic State Gaining Strength in Pakistan?
Faced with a series of terror attacks, Pakistan is fighting back against Islamic State-affiliated militants after repeatedly claiming that Islamic State has been unable to establish a foothold in the country, analysts say. “Pakistan no longer denies IS’s presence as it used to,” Michael Kugelman, deputy director and senior associate for South Asia at Wilson […]