Pakistan
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Photos: Glimpses of Imam Hussain's Arbaeen Processions in Multan, Pakistan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, Multan District, set up the "Mawkib-e-Hussainiya" at Ghanta Ghar Chowk on the occasion of Arbaeen to serve and facilitate the mourners of Imam Hussain (A.S).
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Photos: Thousands Join Arbaeen Procession in Rawalpindi as Religious Leaders Attend Historic Commemoration
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Thousands of mourners participated in Rawalpindi's historic central Arbaeen procession on Wednesday, marking the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS). The procession of Alam and Zuljanah drew religious scholars, community leaders, and devotees from across the region, with Shia Ulema Council Pakistan's Central Vice President, Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi, joining the gathering alongside a delegation.
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Pakistan's Shia Ulema Council Condemns Restrictions on Muharram Mourning Gatherings
A senior leader of Pakistan's Shia Ulema Council has criticized what he described as attempts to restrict Muharram mourning ceremonies, saying such measures undermine constitutional and religious freedoms.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric: Mourning Ceremonies Promote Message of Imam Hussain (A.S)
On the occasion of Arbaeen-e-Hussaini, Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi said that mourning ceremonies serve as an important means of promoting the teachings and mission of Imam Hussain (AS), whose historic sacrifice continues to inspire not only the Muslim world but humanity as a whole.
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Pakistan Shia Organization Demands Stronger Security for Arbaeen Processions, Condemns Restrictions on Mourning
MWM Pakistan have called on federal and provincial authorities to ensure comprehensive security and civic arrangements ahead of Arbaeen commemorations, while condemning what they described as restrictions on religious practices and expressing concern over recent developments in Iraq.
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Shia Ulema Council Punjab Urges CM Maryam Nawaz to Remove Restrictions on Muharram Mourning
The Shia Ulema Council Punjab has written a detailed letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, expressing serious concerns over what it described as administrative and police obstacles affecting Muharram mourning events across the province.
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Photos: Shia Ulema Council Rejects Muharram Restrictions, Announces Protest at Press Conference
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Shia Ulema Council Pakistan has strongly rejected what it described as unjust restrictions on Muharram mourning processions and gatherings, condemning the inclusion of mourners in the Fourth Schedule without legal justification. At a press conference titled "Protection of Azadari," the council unveiled an 11-point charter of demands and announced nationwide protests on August 2, calling for the immediate release of detained mourners and an end to what it termed discriminatory measures against the Shia community.
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Al Mustafa Int’l University Pakistan Branch Holds Memorial Gathering for ‘Martyr Leader’
A memorial reference honoring the religious, intellectual, and revolutionary legacy of the "Martyr Leader" was held at Jamia Al-Kauthar in Islamabad under the auspices of Al Mustafa International University
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Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer: We Stand With Iran against US and Israel
Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman expressed solidarity with Iran, stating that the people of Pakistan stand with the Iranian government and nation in the face of American and Israeli aggression.
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MWM Leaders Hold Key Meetings with Political, Tribal, and Academic Figures in Balochistan
Central leader of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan, Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, along with MWM Balochistan Provincial President Allama Sohail Akbar Shirazi, held a series of meetings with various political, tribal, social, and academic personalities in Quetta to discuss the overall situation in the country and the province's law and order.
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Asgharia Org Women’s Wing Concludes Three-Day General Council Workshop in Ranipur City
The three-day General Council educational and training workshop, organized by the Women’s Wing of Asgharia Organization Pakistan, concluded successfully in Ranipur City, drawing active participation from council members representing multiple districts of Sindh. The session was designed to strengthen organizational skills, deepen religious and intellectual understanding, raise constitutional awareness, and reaffirm the vital role of women within an Islamic societal framework.
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Shia Ulema Council Punjab Slams Government Over Muharram Restrictions
Shia Ulema Council Punjab, has accused the provincial government of adopting what he described as a discriminatory approach toward the observance of mourning rituals for Imam Hussain (AS), saying the community cannot accept such policies.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric: Trump Downfall is Inevitable and Approaching
Allama Syed Jawad Naqvi, has called for urgent humanitarian assistance for Lebanon, saying the country is facing a worsening crisis due to continued Israeli military operations and the ongoing blockade.
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Palestinian Ambassador Visits UMT, Explores Academic Cooperation With University Leadership
Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Zuhair Mohammad Hamdallah Zaid, visited the University of Management and Technology (UMT), where he met with UMT Chairman and President Ibrahim Hasan Murad to discuss expanding academic and research collaboration between Pakistan and Palestine.
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Pakistan-Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Situation and Diplomatic Efforts in Phone Call
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss recent developments in the region and matters of mutual interest.
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Shia Scholar: Iran Not Attacking Arabs but hitting Terrorism and Hostile Forces
Allama Muhammad Ramzan Tauqeer reiterated that Iran’s actions are not directed against Arab countries but against terrorism and centers of destabilizing forces.
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Ayatollah Hafiz Riaz Najafi Urges Believers to Transform Muharram Teachings into Daily Life
Ayatollah Hafiz Syed Riaz Hussain Najafi, has emphasized that the true purpose of Muharram gatherings is to inspire spiritual and moral transformation rather than merely observing rituals.
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Mufti Syed Ashiq Hussain:
Pakistani Mufti: Martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Was Symbol of Unity for Muslim Ummah
Mufti Syed Ashiq Hussain, said that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei was not only a tragedy for Iran but a profound loss for the entire Muslim Ummah and humanity.
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Photos: Annual Imam Hussain (A.S) Day Held at University of Karach
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Imamia Students Organization (ISO) at the University of Karachi organized its annual grand Youm-e-Hussain commemorative event, which was observed with deep reverence, solemnity, and a strong sense of religious devotion and national spirit.
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MWM Leader Calls for Greater Public Control Over Provincial Resources
Central leader of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Pakistan, Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, has called for recognising the rights of local communities over the natural resources of their provinces, stressing that people should have a greater role in decisions related to their lands and resources.
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Pakistan-Iran Should Increase Trade to $10 Billion, Says Iranian Interior Minister
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called for expanding trade ties between Pakistan and Iran, saying that the current trade volume of around $3 billion should be increased to $10 billion.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar Praises Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Defends His Religious Credentials
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has been teaching advanced Dars-e-Kharij classes at the Qom seminary for the past 17 years.
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Imam Hussain’s (A.S) Stand is Against Every Era’s Yazid: Senator Allama Raja Nasir
Allama Raja Nasir stated that Imam Hussain’s (A.S) uprising was not merely against a single ruler but against every form of tyranny and falsehood across all ages.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar Praises Iranian Unity Following Martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei
Allama Muhammad Amin Shaheedi, has praised the "unprecedented unity, loyalty and resilience" displayed by the Iranian people following the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Iran Interior Minister Departs for India, Pakistan
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni departed for Islamabad on Monday at the head of a high-ranking delegation to hold bilateral talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Seyed Mohsin Naqvi.
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Dr Haji Muhammad Hanif Tayyab:
Pak Ex Minister: Israel Responsible for Regional Tensions, Instability and Bloodshed
Former Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Haji Muhammad Hanif Tayyab has blamed Israel for the ongoing tensions, unrest and loss of life in the region, alleging that the situation has created a humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting Muslim countries.
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Intellectual Seminar Held at Jamia Najaf Skardu in Memory of Imam Khamenei
Jamia Najaf Skardu hosted a Quranic and intellectual seminar to commemorate martyr Ayatollah Syed Ali Hosseini Khamenei and members of "Resistance martyrs."
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Pakistani Shia Cleric: Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei Made Path of Truth Clearer for Muslim Ummah
Allama Syed Jawad Naqvi, head of the Tehreek-e-Bedari-e-Ummat-e-Mustafa, has said that the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei has made the path of truth clearer for the Muslim Ummah.
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Shia Ulema Council Pakistan: Imam Khamenei Embraced Martyrdom Following Imam Hussein's Path
Focal person of the Shia Ulema Council Punjab, Pakistan, has paid tribute to the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri: Loyalty to Ahlul-Bayt Is Foundation of Faith
Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, founding leader and patron-in-chief of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has said that love, respect and loyalty towards the Ahlul-Bayt form the very foundation of a believer's faith.