Pakistan
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UN Urges Pakistan to Ensure Safe, Voluntary and Dignified Return of Afghan Refugees
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that the return of Afghan migrants from Pakistan must be voluntary, safe and dignified, as Islamabad continues to face the challenge of managing large numbers of Afghans who have sought refuge in the country.
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Iran Offers Afghanistan Cooperation on Herat–Mazar-i-Sharif Railway, Mining and Electricity
Iran has expressed readiness to cooperate with Afghanistan on the development of the Herat–Mazar-i-Sharif railway, a project that could connect western and northern Afghanistan by rail and potentially expand Iran’s access to Central Asian markets.
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Pakistan Opposition Leader Calls for Peaceful Protests and Political Dialogue
Senator Raja Nasir Abbas, head of Pakistan’s Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and an opposition leader in the Senate, has called for political dialogue and peaceful protests to address what he described as Pakistan’s growing political, security and economic challenges.
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Pakistan Calls for Unrestricted Commercial Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to return to the conditions that existed before the latest conflict involving Iran and the United States, with Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar saying commercial vessels should be able to pass through the strategic waterway without restrictions or charges.
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Hamid Karzai Condemns Recent Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has strongly condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Kunar and Helmand provinces, describing the attacks as a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Quran Can Serve as Means of Muslim Unity Worldwide
The Quran can play an effective role in promoting unity and solidarity among Muslims worldwide, said Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Abidi, a scholar and teacher at the Qom Seminary.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric Called for greater Support for Palestinians and Lebanese Civilians
Shia cleric Allama Maqsood Ali Domki has called for greater support for Palestinians and Lebanese civilians, while urging religious leaders in Pakistan to promote sectarian harmony, national unity and respect for the country's constitution and laws.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar: War Strengthened Iran’s Regional Position
Prominent Pakistani Shia scholar Syed Nazir Abbas Taqvi has said that the recent conflict has strengthened Iran’s position in the region, arguing that assessments portraying the country as weakened by the war underestimate its capabilities and regional influence.
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Afghan Returnees From Pakistan Received More Cash Assistance Than Those From Iran
Afghan nationals returning from Pakistan were nearly three times more likely to receive cash assistance than those returning from Iran during the second half of 2025, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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Photos: Second Anniversary Commemoration Held in Memory of Quds Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Pakistan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A special ceremony was held at Jamia Urwatul Wuthqa on September 27, 2026, to mark the second anniversary of the martyrdom of Quds martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The event was attended by respected scholar Sayyed Jawad Naqvi, religious scholars, students, and supporters, who paid tribute to Nasrallah’s life and legacy.
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Suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills at least 12 people
At least 12 people have been killed and 30 wounded in a suicide bombing at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, police told.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric: Iran is Biggest Obstacle in Path of Greater Israel Project
A senior leader of Pakistan’s Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) said that American military bases in Gulf countries were established solely to defend Israel rather than the host nations, and has called on Muslim governments to recognise that no power supersedes God.
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Photos: Martyrs Will Envy Status of Marja'iyyat on Judgment Day: Allama Shifa Najafi at Ayatollah Zanjani Memorial
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A memorial gathering was held at Jamia Al-Kawthar in Islamabad to honour the late Ayatollah Zanjani, where prominent Islamic scholar Allama Shifa Najafi highlighted the spiritual significance of Marja'iyyat (religious authority), stating that even the martyrs would envy its elevated status on the Day of Judgment.
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Followers of Imam Ali Never Bow Down: Pakistani Shia Cleric Praises Iranian President’s Defiant UN Address
Prominent Pakistani religious scholar Allama Dr. Shabbir Hassan Maisami has called on Muslims to strengthen their relationship with God, resist moral temptations and remain mindful of their responsibilities toward oppressed communities, while expressing concern over regional conflicts, economic difficulties and political instability.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar Calls for Equal Application of International Law on Nuclear Weapons and Maritime Security
Pakistani Shia scholar Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi has called for greater international efforts to protect maritime security, advance nuclear disarmament and ensure what he described as the equal application of international law.
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Photos: Annual Yaum-e-Hussain (A.S.) Held at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, Multan District Professional Unit at Bahauddin Zakariya University, organized its annual Imam Hussain (A.S.) Conference at the university’s Jinnah Auditorium.
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Milli Yakjehti Council Pakistan Urges Caution Over Unverified Claims About Makkah Incident
Senior religious and political leaders in Pakistan have urged scholars, community leaders and the media to avoid circulating unverified reports concerning Makkah and Madinah, warning that such claims could fuel division and tension across the Muslim world.
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Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Visit Iran for Bilateral Talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to visit Iran today for talks focused on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
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Photos: Islamic Institute Parachinar Inaugurates New Centre for Academic and Research Activities
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Islamic Institute Parachinar has formally inaugurated its new centre, providing improved facilities for students, religious scholars and researchers after previous accommodation changes had disrupted classes, scholarly discussions and research activities.
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Photos: Pakistan Embassy in Iran Hosts Seerat-un-Nabi Conference
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Pakistan Embassy in Tehran hosted a Seerat-un-Nabi Conference highlighting the life, teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), bringing together prominent Iranian personalities, diplomats, religious scholars and members of the Pakistani community.
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Pakistan Embassy Hosts Seerat-un-Nabi Conference in Tehran
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran hosted a Seerat-un-Nabi Conference highlighting the life, teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), bringing together prominent Iranian personalities, diplomats, religious scholars and members of the Pakistani community.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar: Instead of Yemen War Islamabad Should Prioritize Security and Economy
Pakistani religious scholar Allama Syed Jawad Naqvi has urged Islamabad to keep the country out of any renewed military involvement in Yemen, warning that the widening conflict in the Middle East could carry serious consequences for Pakistan’s security, economy and national interests.
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Photos: Seminar on “Thought of Martyr Leader” held in Hyderabad, Pakistan
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A grand “Central Seminar on the Thought of Martyr Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei” was held at the Mumtaz Mirza Auditorium in Hyderabad, Sindh, jointly organized by Asgharia Ilm-o-Amal Tehreek Pakistan, Asgharia Students Organization Pakistan (ASOP), and Asgharia Women Ilm-o-Amal Tehreek Pakistan.
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Pakistan, Iran Explore Expanded Science and Technology Cooperation
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, has called for deeper scientific and technological cooperation between Pakistan and Iran during a visit to Sharif University of Technology in Tehran.
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Photos: Pakistan’s Ambassador Visits Sharif University of Technology in Tehran
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, visited Sharif University of Technology with a delegation, where he met university president Dr. Masoud Tajrishi and 12 deans and faculty heads to discuss academic engagement and cooperation.
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Pakistani Mufti Meets Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najafi in Najaf, Stresses Islamic Unity
Mufti Raghib Hussain Naeemi, chairman of Pakistan’s Islamic Ideological Council, held talks with Grand Ayatollah Hafiz Bashir Hussain Najafi in Najaf during a recent visit focused on Muslim unity and shared religious values.
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Shia Scholar Calls for Revival of Quranic Values and Social Justice in Muslim Societies
President of the Wifaq-ul-Madaris al-Shia Pakistan, Hafiz Syed Riyaz Hussain Najafi, has called for greater emphasis on Quranic teachings, the life of Prophet Muhammad and the values of the Ahl al-Bayt, saying that distancing society from these principles has contributed to a lack of moral and social development.
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Iran Expected to Be Key Topic in Upcoming Shehbaz-Putin Talks, Says Pakistani Envoy
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said that the current situation surrounding Iran and the wider Middle East tensions are expected to be among the main topics of discussion during upcoming talks between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric Condemned Taliban Action at Khatam al-Nabieen Educational Complex in Kabul
Concerns have been raised over alleged government intervention at the Khatam al-Nabieen Educational and Research Complex in Kabul, including reported interference in its administrative and educational affairs and the detention of a number of scholars, teachers and students.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar: Promoting Martyr Leader’s Vision Is Our Responsibility
Maulana Zaidi said that the central objective of Ayatollah Khamenei’s struggle was to build a faithful, dignified, self-reliant and capable Muslim community that could stand with confidence against global arrogance.