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Gunmen Attack Security Vehicle in Rabwah

Unknown gunmen ambushed a security vehicle of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the vicinity of Aqsa Chowk, Rabwah, on Friday evening, injuring two individuals. The attack occurred at approximately 8:56 p.m. as a pickup truck belonging to the Hifazat-e-Markaz, a private volunteer security force of the community, transported personnel on duty. According to police reports, suspects fired multiple rounds from 9mm pistols, targeting the vehicle from close range. Two individuals, aged 23 and 39, riding in the rear compartment, sustained …

Three Men Arrested for Alleged Illegal Weapon Possession

Police arrested three individuals in separate incidents on Tuesday for the alleged possession of unlicensed firearms, according to official First Information Reports (FIRs) seen by Rabwah Times. The arrests all took place on October 15, 2025, at a police checkpoint established at Chungi #3. The first FIR states that a suspect, identified as Hassan Ali, son of Sikandar Ahmad, resident of Dar ul Fazal, allegedly attempted to turn away upon seeing the police checkpoint. Officers reportedly found a 30-bore pistol, …

Police Investigate Alleged Rape Case in Rabwah

Authorities in Rabwah have registered a case under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code against a local photographer, Emanuel, son of Sabir, following allegations of rape. Emanuel, a member of the Christian community in Rabwah and a resident of Bab-ul-Abwab, is accused of sexually assaulting a housewife on the morning of Oct. 13. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the victim visited a local photography studio near the Municipal Committee Rabwah at approximately 10 a.m., where Emanuel worked. …

U.S. Commission Urges Action After Attack on Ahmadi Mosque in Rabwah

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, a bipartisan body of the U.S. House of Representatives, has strongly condemned a violent attack on the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan and urged the U.S. State Department to take decisive action to protect religious minorities in the country. The Commission reacted to reports of six Ahmadis being injured when gunmen opened fire at the Bait-ul-Mehdi mosque in Rabwah during Friday prayers. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the Commission described the incident …

UK Politicians Condemn Terrorist Attack on Ahmadi Mosque in Pakistan

Senior UK politicians have condemned a terrorist attack on the Bait-ul-Mahdi Mosque in Rabwah, Pakistan, that left six people injured, two critically. The attack, which targeted the minority Ahmadi Muslim community during Friday prayers, has drawn sharp criticism from Helen Maguire MP, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, and Siobhain McDonagh MP. Helen Maguire, the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom & Ewell, described the attack as the “violent culmination of years of state-sanctioned hate against Ahmadi Muslims.” She called on the …

Gunmen Attack Ahmadiyya Mosque in Rabwah

Gunmen opened fire outside the main gate of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s central Mosque, “Bait-ul-Mahdi,” in Rabwah’s Gol Bazaar on Friday, according to police and local sources. Initial reports indicate that four attackers arrived at the scene in a car and began firing indiscriminately at the entrance during Friday prayers. Security personnel stationed outside the worship site confronted the attackers, killing one gunman on the spot, while the remaining three fled. Police have identified the slain attacker as 37-year-old Sohaib …

Nusrat Jehan Academy Teacher Allegedly Groomed and Abused Hundreds of Students

Following the recent investigation into the distribution of child pornography by Usman Ahmad, a teacher at Nusrat Jehan Academy (NJA) in Rabwah, new allegations have surfaced accusing him of years of abuse against students under his care. In an exclusive interview with Rabwah Times, a former student, who asked to remain anonymous, described witnessing horrific acts of abuse committed by Ahmad. The witness claims that dozens of students were victimized during the few months they were enrolled in Ahmad’s class, …

Punjab Government Agency Bars Ahmadis from Land Auction

A Punjab government agency is facing criticism after excluding members of the Ahmadiyya community from participating in an upcoming auction for residential and commercial plots, including in Chenabnagar, the community’s headquarters. The Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) published the advertisement on April 17, explicitly stating that only Muslims are eligible to bid for 17 plots in Jhang, Chiniot, Shorkot, and Chenabnagar. The advertisement also warned that any bids submitted by Ahmadis would be canceled, and their deposits would …

Rabwah children set a new IELTS record

Two siblings from Rabwah have set a new record for being the youngest students to take the IELTS exam, the examinations body said on Thursday. Qamar Muneer Akbar and Qamar-un-Nisa Akbar passed the IELTS exam and achieved the unbeatable score of 9 in speaking, 8 in listening, and an overall band score of 7.5. Previously Qamar Muneer had become the youngest student to pass the IGCSE exams at the age of eight. After moving to the UAE from Pakistan, the …

Power outage planned for December 3rd could affect Rabwah

The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has warned that potential power shutoff may impact Rabwah residents on Tuesday. In a statement, FESCO said that the shutdown was to carry out the much-needed repair, maintenance, and expansion of electricity lines in the area. According to the company, the scheduled shut down will affect power supply to Ahmad Nagar and Chenab Nagar Rabwah which originates from Chiniot and Lalian grid stations. The December 3rd shut down will affect over 70,000 customers from …

T.I. College concludes three day sports gala

Government Post Graduate Taleem-Ul-Islam college on Friday concluded its three day sports Gala. This was the 75th anniversary of the annual sports event which has been held by the college since 1944. Over the course of three days the college hosted 25 sports competitions. College Principal, Professor Zia-Ul-Husnain Shah start off the games with a players march. The event featured Professor Roshan Zameer, Assistant Director Sports BISE Faisalabad as its guest of honor. The event highlights 100 meter race between …

American doctors volunteer at Pakistani Hospital for Thanksgiving

A Team of American health care professionals lead by two doctors have shared their experience of volunteering at a hospital in Pakistan. The cardiac team spent nine days from their holiday time to volunteer at the Tahir Heart Institute in Rabwah, Pakistan. The team helped perform 13 hearts operations, including two minimally invasive valve replacements, which were the first surgeries of that kind done in the country. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center helped with travel expenses, and Humanity First Pakistan …