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Rabwah Times

Pope Leo XIV Meets Ahmadi Delegation During Nostra Aetate Anniversary Celebrations

Pope Leo XIV marked the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council’s landmark declaration on interfaith relations, by hosting hundreds of religious leaders at the Vatican. The event included an ecumenical prayer service at the Colosseum and cultural celebrations in the Paul VI Audience Hall, emphasizing dialogue, peace, and shared human values. The Pope described Nostra Aetate as a “way of life,” urging leaders to reject prejudice and work together to foster reconciliation and unity across faiths. Imam …

Activists from Rabwah Address UN Forum in Geneva

Two women with roots in Rabwah, Pakistan, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council Social Forum in Geneva, using the global platform to highlight the critical connection between education and human rights. The Forum, which opened on October 30, 2025, was centered on the theme of “education’s role in the respect, promotion, and fulfillment of human rights.” The event featured contributions from United Nations representatives, state officials, and civil society leaders. Among the speakers were Shazia Asif, a cybersecurity manager, …

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, …

Fawad Chaudhry Calls Out Religious Extremism within Ahmadis

Pakistani politician and former federal minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has sparked a heated debate on religious extremism, highlighting its presence across all communities, including the Ahmadiyya community. In his tweet, Fawad stated, “Religious extremists, whether Hindu, Muslim, Jew, or Christian, are all the same.” However, he singled out the Ahmadiyya community, alleging their involvement in partition-era violence, particularly in Sialkot. He also referenced their financial support for the All-India Muslim League, writing, “Ahmadis and Ismailis provided the largest funding for …

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 …

US Lawmakers Push Bill to Hold Algeria Accountable for Persecution of Ahmadis

U.S. lawmakers have condemned the Algerian government for its systematic restrictions on religious freedom, including the persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. The concerns were outlined in a bipartisan resolution, H. Res. 738, introduced by Representatives French Hill of Arkansas and Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, which calls for greater accountability for nations violating religious rights globally. The resolution, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, highlights Algeria’s use of blasphemy laws to prosecute religious minorities, as well as the forced …

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 …

Ahmadiyya Charity Expands Relief Efforts in Gaza and West Bank

Humanity First, a global charity founded in the United Kingdom in 1995 by Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has expanded its relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, providing critical aid to struggling communities. The organization, headquartered in Ramallah for its Gaza and West Bank operations, focuses on addressing poverty, improving healthcare, and supporting education. Humanity First began its work in Palestine in 2016 after obtaining a license from the Palestinian Ministry of Interior. …

TTP Threatened Ahmadi School in Rabwah Before Mosque Attack

Following the recent attack on the central Ahmadiyya mosque, Bait-ul-Mahdi, in Rabwah, previously undisclosed details have emerged about threats made against Ahmadi schools in the area by an alleged member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Mujahid Ahmed, principal of Nasir High School in Darul Yaman, reported receiving threatening text messages on August 5, 2025. According to a police report filed on August 23, the individual claiming to represent the TTP demanded 100 million Pakistani rupees and warned of suicide attacks …

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 …

Ahmadiyya Youth Leader Found Guilty of Child Exploitation Crimes

Abdullah Shafiq, a 23-year-old university student and Ahmadiyya youth group leader, pleaded guilty on Thursday to 16 counts of disseminating, possessing, and producing child abuse material. The offenses, which occurred between October 2024 and March 2025, have led to his suspension from Flinders University and a ban from campus and online classes involving other students and staff. Despite prosecution attempts to revoke bail, Shafiq was remanded on continuing bail. His defense cited ongoing university exams, medical appointments, and financial obligations, …