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Azerbaijan School Hijab Ban Sparks Protests

Protests have erupted across Azerbaijan after the introduction of new school dress code regulations effectively barring students and teachers from wearing hijabs in public schools. The regulations, enacted on September 21 by Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers, do not explicitly ban the Islamic headscarf but prohibit any clothing incompatible with secular education or the mandated school uniform. In practice, reports show that students and teachers wearing hijabs have been denied entry to classrooms, sparking outrage nationwide. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted …

Police Raid Gambling Den in Rabwah, Arrest Eight

Police in Chenab Nagar arrested eight individuals during a gambling raid in Nasirabad Mohalla, according to an FIR filed on August 14, 2026. The raid occurred after officers, while on patrol near Aqsa Chowk, received a tip about illegal gambling occurring on an empty plot near Haveli Azan Ramzan Tonda. Officers, including Naveedul Hassan (194/C), Sohail Ahmed (253/C), and Usman Ghani (634/C), carried out the operation. Eight suspects were apprehended at the scene: Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Ali, Irfan Ahmed, Asif …

Ahmadi Prosecutor Behind Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Suspended by British Bar

Karim Ahmad Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has found himself mired in controversy since issuing arrest warrants in 2024 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Khan, a British lawyer of Pakistani Ahmadiyya origin, has faced an array of challenges, including allegations of misconduct, political opposition, and professional sanctions. Khan, born in 1970 into an Ahmadi Muslim family in the U.K., studied law at King’s College London. Over his illustrious …

Former Pakistani PM and Ambassador Linked to Secretive Society ‘Dialog’

Newly leaked documents have revealed that former Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and ex-Ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui are among the prominent figures associated with Dialog, an exclusive invite-only society founded by billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel in 2006. The group brings together influential leaders from politics, technology, and media for off-the-record discussions, but has drawn criticism for its secrecy and agenda-setting influence. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who served as Pakistan’s prime minister from 2017 to 2018. …

Malaysia Detains 300 Ahmadis in Religious Raid

Authorities in Malaysia detained 300 members of the Ahmadiyah Muslim Community, including 12 leaders and organizers, during a raid on a religious event in the state of Sabah, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) confirmed. The joint operation, conducted by the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS) and police, targeted a gathering associated with the Ahmadiyah Qadiani sect. The event, part of the group’s 32nd Regional Jalsa Salana, was held from May 29 to 31 at the SM Lok Yuk School …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …