Modern-day Pakistan has much to learn from the writings of the Italian diplomat
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U.N. chief leads calls for action on climate change at UNGA, as global leaders pledge flood assistance for Islamabad
Pakistan Cannot Afford ‘Isolation’ of Being First to Recognize Taliban: Imran Khan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn interview, prime minister claims Afghans cannot be expected to respect women’s rights by…
Addressing media, cleric claims banned group had no interest in expulsion of French envoy and lashes out at ‘liberals’ for demanding government response
All TLP Demands Acceptable Barring Expulsion of French Envoy: Sheikh Rashid
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterior minister says he will continue meetings with banned group in bid to get it to end its suspended long march on Islamabad
Ankara’s attempts to exert itself in various Arab states harkens back to the rule of Selim the Grim
Outlining his strategy against Islamophobia, Pakistan’s prime minister says Muslim countries need to unite to educate West about the pain caused by blasphemy
Banning the extremist party is not enough; the time has come to act on the 2019 recommendations of Justice Qazi Faez Isa
While some arteries have been cleared, major thoroughfares in several cities continue to be blocked by the party’s workers
P.M. Imran Khan says government has talked to religious party and agreed to present their demands in Parliament before April 20
Special representative to the P.M. on religious harmony claims efforts underway to implement international legislation against blasphemy
Tehreek-e-Labaik Reiterates Threat of Protests if French Envoy Not Expelled
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportNewly appointed leader of rightwing group demands government fulfill terms of agreement penned with former chief by Feb. 17
In document shared with media, government has agreed to expel French ambassador within 2-3 months, boycott French products
Protesters have claimed their sit-in will continue until Islamabad expels French ambassador, ends all ties with France
In letter to heads of Muslim states, Pakistan’s premier says dangerous cycle of actions and reactions must end
Pakistan’s Parliament Passes Unanimous Resolutions Against Islamophobia
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportLower House rings with calls to sever all diplomatic ties with France over President Macron’s anti-Islam statements
P.M. Imran Khan writes to Facebook CEO, urging ban on ‘anti-Islam’ statements
Otherwise at loggerheads, Pakistan’s government and opposition find rare accord against Islamophobia in France
Multiple lawmakers of the ruling party have sought to justify police official’s ‘advice’ for women to not leave homes without male companions
In Facebook post, senior defense minister says ban applies on any country with more than 150,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases