Pakistan
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Pakistani Shia Cleric Highlights Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) Seerah as a Guide for Youth Development and Character Building
Pakistani Shia cleric Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi highlights that the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Provides the Best Guidance for the Intellectual Development, Character Building and Promotion of Moral Values among the Younger Generation.
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Photos: 43rd International Milad Conference Held at Minar-e-Pakistan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The 43rd International Milad Conference was organised at Minar-e-Pakistan under the auspices of Minhaj-ul-Quran International. The conference was attended by scholars, intellectuals, religious leaders and members of the general public from different religions, nations and communities.
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Life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) Is Practical Model of Love, Compassion and Benevolence for All Humanity: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri
Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the blessed life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) presents a complete and practical model of love, compassion and goodwill for the entire humanity.
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Photos: Highlights of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and Islamic Unity Week Events Around World
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Muslims around the world are marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad with religious gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations as part of Islamic Unity Week, promoting messages of faith, brotherhood, solidarity and unity.
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Pakistani Scholar Urges Muslims to Embrace Prophetic Teachings to Promote Peace and Prosperity
Dr. Mufti Nauman Naeem, head of Jamia Binoria Aalamia and coordinator of the Provincial Peace Committee in Sindh, has called on Muslims to make the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) a practical guide in their personal and collective lives.
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Photos: Mawlid-un-Nabi Procession at Gujranwala, Pakistan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): To express deep love and pay homage to the Master of the Universe, the faculty and students of Jamia-tul-Mustafa Gujranwala organized a grand, dignified, and heartwarming Milad Rally.
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Shia-Sunni Unity Emphasized at Unity Week Ceremony in Balochistan
Addressing the ceremony in connection with the month of Rabi al-Awwal and Unity Week, Allama Maqsood Ali Domki said that the blessed month marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and carries a message of mercy, morality, justice, love and brotherhood for all humanity.
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Women’s Wing of Markaz-e-Tablighat-e-Islami Balochistan Holds Condolence Ceremony in Memory of Martyr Leader
Allama Maqsood Ali Domki said that the martyr leader had devoted his entire life to the service of Islam, the Holy Quran, the Muslim Ummah, and the defence of oppressed people around the world.
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Photos: Seminar on Life of Prophet (PBUH) Held at Governor House, Pakistan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A seminar highlighting the life, teachings, and exemplary character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was held at the Governor House, Karachi, Pakistan bringing together participants and scholars from both Shia and Sunni communities. Speakers at the gathering emphasized the importance of following the Prophet’s timeless teachings of peace, compassion, tolerance, and justice in everyday life.
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Jacobabad Marks 40 Days Since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Burial, Honoring His Legacy of Shia-Sunni Unity
A 40-day commemoration marking the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was held at Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba Mosque in Jacobabad, where Shia scholars and community leaders highlighted his message of Shia-Sunni unity and called for greater solidarity among Muslims.
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Sunni Scholar: Faith Means love for Prophet, Reverence, Respect, Obedience, and following His Teachings
Sheikh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri said that the spirit of faith is rooted in love for the Prophet and that such love should be reflected through respect, obedience and adherence to his teachings.
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Photos: Minhaj Youth League Hosts Mawlid al-Nabi Gathering in Lahore
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA):Under the auspices of the Minhaj Youth League, a Shab-e-Madhat (Night of Praise) was held at the central secretariat of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Lahore, as part of the Ziyafat-e-Mawlid al-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations. On the occasion, a special address by Sheikh Hammad Mustafa Al-Madani Al-Qadri was also broadcast.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric Urges Believers to Renew Covenant With Imam Mahdi on 9 Rabi al-Awwal
Addressing worshippers during Friday prayers at the Central Jamia Mosque in Skardu, Baltistan, Pakistan, Allama Sheikh Muhammad Hassan Jafri offered condolences on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) and described 9 Rabi al-Awwal as a day to renew one’s covenant with the Imam of the Time.
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15th International 100-Second Film Festival Holds Successful Workshops Across Iran, Pakistan, and Kashmir
The 15th International 100-Second Film Festival successfully conducted workshops across three countries—Pakistan, Indian-administered Kashmir, and Iran—coordinated by ABNA correspondent Zainab Askari, drawing hundreds of media professionals and filmmakers. The Qom workshop alone brought together over 35 participants from more than seven countries for intensive training in scriptwriting, documentary production, and AI filmmaking, as part of the festival's pre-event program leading up to the August 26 submission deadline. This year's international section carries the theme "Children affected by war around the world," with a special category for Minab school children offering a 3000 Euro prize.
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Photos: Who Is Hussain Pakistan Hosts Kids Corner to Inspire Children Through Hussaini Values
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): As part of Hussaini Mahoul, Who Is Hussain Pakistan organized a special Kids Corner where more than 150 children came together to learn, create and participate in activities inspired by the values and legacy of Imam Hussain ibn Ali. The initiative provided a space where creativity and learning came together, introducing children to timeless lessons of compassion, courage and humanity.
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Imam Khamenei’s Blood Led to Defeat of Colonialism and Revived Spirit of Awakening in Muslim Ummah: Shia Ulema Council Pakistan
Allama Wahidi said that the sacred blood of the martyred leader had infused the Muslim Ummah with a renewed spirit of awakening and unity.
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Punjab Shia Ulema Council Seeks Protection of Azadari, Expects Talks With Government
The Shia Ulema Council Punjab has called for greater protection of religious freedoms and the right of Shia Muslims to hold Majalis and Azadari without unnecessary restrictions, while expressing its readiness to negotiate with the Punjab government on the issue.
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Rabi-ul-Awwal is Time to Follow Prophet’s Life, Not Just Celebrate: Pakistani Shia Cleric
Deputy Friday Imam of Skardu, Hujjat-ul-Islam Allama Sheikh Hasan Sarwari, has said that the arrival of Rabi-ul-Awwal should not be viewed merely as an occasion for celebration, but as an opportunity to renew one’s commitment to the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Photos: Shia Children Hold Procession in Pakistan to Mark Imam Hasan’s Martyrdom
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Shia children took part in a procession at Al Hadi Academy in Pakistan to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S). The academy is a religious educational institution that provides Islamic learning and training for children and students.
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Pakistan Islamist Leader: US Is Being Held Hostage by Israel
The leader of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has called for expanding a recently announced Mecca agreement beyond defense cooperation, saying it should also include economic collaboration and eventually bring Iran, Qatar and Bangladesh into the framework.
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Pakistan, Iran Agree to Strengthen Ties as Tehran Hosts Interior Minister
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to deepen bilateral relations and cooperation as Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Pakistan Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Meets Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najfi
Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, head of Pakistan’s Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and leader of the opposition in the Senate, met senior Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Hafiz Bashir Hussain Najafi at his central office in Najaf during a recent visit to Iraq.
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Gaza Genocide Has Exposed the Faces of America’s Puppets Says Pakistani Shia Scholar
Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, provincial president of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Sindh, said that the genocide of oppressed Palestinians in Gaza has lifted the veil from the hypocritical faces of Muslim rulers and “American puppets.”
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister: Muslim Countries Should Unite in Response to Israel
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for greater unity among Muslim countries in response to regional developments and Israeli policies, describing the recent defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as a step toward broader cooperation across the Muslim world.
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Mecca Pact: Who Should Be Worried—Israel, Iran, or India?
The signing of a defence agreement among Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in Mecca appears to go beyond a bilateral or purely symbolic military accord.
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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.