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Rabwah Times

Pakistan Army Reaffirms Commitment to Interfaith Harmony and Equal Rights

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), emphasized Sunday that followers of all religions in Pakistan are equal citizens with full constitutional rights. Speaking at an event in Karachi, he stressed that national unity is built on equality and harmony. “The Constitution guarantees equal rights to all citizens, and no individual or group has the authority to declare jihad. This is solely the prerogative of the state,” Lt. Gen. Chaudhry said. Addressing representatives from various …

Forced Conversions of Hindu Minors in Sindh Spark Outrage

The alleged conversion of three Hindu sisters and their male cousin to Islam in Sindh’s Sanghar district has triggered an outcry from the local Hindu community, who claim the conversions were coerced and orchestrated. The incident came to light on Wednesday when the four individuals — including minors aged 13 and 16 — left their home without informing their families. By the evening, they released video messages claiming they had willingly embraced Islam. However, their parents and community leaders have …

Senator Pervaiz Rasheed Condemns Religious Discrimination, Calls for Equal Rights

In a passionate speech during the fifth day of the Senate’s budget session on June 18, 2025, Senator Pervez Rasheed condemned the alleged police investigation of an elderly woman’s religious beliefs during Eid-ul-Adha, calling it a gross violation of human dignity and constitutional rights. Rasheed referred to a video showing the woman being interrogated by authorities in her own home. “In what state is authority given where an individual has to answer as to where the sacrificial meat in their …

Pakistan Nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

The Government of Pakistan has announced its formal recommendation of U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his decisive diplomatic intervention during the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis. Pakistani officials praised Trump’s leadership in de-escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, calling his efforts a testament to his commitment to global peace. The crisis erupted following what Pakistan described as “unprovoked and unlawful” aggression by India, which it said violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and resulted in civilian casualties, …

Pakistan Explores Oil Pipeline Imports Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

Pakistan is preparing contingency plans to secure oil imports via pipelines from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in case the Strait of Hormuz is closed due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, officials said Thursday. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which about 20% of the world’s crude oil passes, could be blocked if the conflict escalates into a broader war. Pakistani officials are exploring alternative routes to ensure steady oil supplies and avoid …

Pakistan Deploys Drones to Target Militants in Border Areas

Pakistan’s military has intensified drone strikes targeting militant hideouts in the country’s northwestern tribal regions, officials said Monday. The strikes, focused on North Waziristan near the Afghan border, aim to curb the resurgence of militant groups like Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Military officials said drones have been instrumental in eliminating high-value targets while reducing risks to ground forces. In a recent operation, drones struck a hideout in the Shawal Valley, killing at least five suspected militants linked to cross-border attacks. Local …

Trump to Host Pakistan Army Chief for Lunch

President Donald Trump’s schedule for Wednesday includes a closed-door lunch with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and the swearing-in of the new U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco. At noon, Trump is set to participate in the swearing-in ceremony for the Ambassador to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco. The ceremony will take place in the Oval Office and is closed to the press. Following the ceremony, Trump will host a private lunch meeting with the Chief of …

Pakistan Calls for Restraint as UN Security Council Meets Over Iran-Israel Crisis

Pakistan on Friday called for restraint and dialogue during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting convened to address escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory attacks on Israeli cities. Pakistan’s UN Ambassador, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemned Israel’s actions as “provocative and destabilizing,” warning that such aggression poses a grave threat to regional peace. Ahmad reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and criticized what he described …

Governor of Punajb Calls for UN Role in Reducing Iran-Israel Tensions

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider on Wednesday called on the United Nations to play an active role in easing tensions between Iran and Israel, warning that the conflict could engulf the entire region. Speaking at a meeting with lawmakers Shehla Raza and Nabil Gabol at the Governor’s House, Haider expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran, calling it a “brotherly neighbor.” He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace but warned that the country would not compromise its sovereignty or territorial integrity. “The Pakistan …

PIA Begins Repatriation of Pakistanis Stranded in Iran

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday began repatriating Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise. A PIA spokesperson confirmed that a special flight was dispatched to Mashhad, a northeastern Iranian city, to evacuate Pakistani pilgrims and other citizens affected by the deteriorating security situation in the region. The repatriation efforts come amid heightened fears of potential fallout from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, which has raised security concerns and disrupted travel across the Middle …

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 …

Ahmadi man stabbed to death in Rabwah

An Ahmadi man was brutally stabbed to death on Friday morning in the town of Rabwah. In the murder case registered in Chenab Nagar police station, the police were told that 60-year-old Naseer Ahmed along with his brother Munir Ahmed went out to the town’s bus stop to buy household goods on Friday morning when an unknown man standing at the bus stop started a conversation with them. According to details the assailant had a white bag in his hand. …