President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday urged religious scholars from across the Muslim world to play a proactive role in promoting unity, countering extremism, and projecting Islam’s true message of peace. Addressing the concluding session of the Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference 2026 here at the Presidency attended by ulema, diplomats, and delegates from various countries, […]
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How Fragmented is the Muslim World?
Language is the DNA of a person or a nation. The words political leaders choose to describe the world around them often reflect their positionality in relation to conflicts and wars. Israel’s continued ideological war in Palestine and now in Iran, fully supported by the United States, reveals as much about division among Muslim countries […]
CM Murad greets Muslim world on birthday of Hazrat Ali (as)
Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Saturday extended his greetings to the Muslim world on the birthday of Hazrat Ali (May Allah be pleased with him). He said, ‘Hazrat Ali (as) was unparalleled in knowledge, bravery, justice and generosity.’ The Chief Minister said that Hazrat Ali (as) was the embodiment of patience and […]
Nuclear Pakistan backs muslim unity against Israeli aggression: Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan supports the Muslim world against Israeli attacks in the Middle East. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he stated that Pakistan, as a nuclear power, stands by its moral and regional responsibilities. He clarified that Pakistan does not want war but will act if provoked. Pakistan’s […]
Which way will Turkey go?
The Treaty of Lausanne is due to expire in 2023. This has triggered a debate on how Turkey sees the opportunity and how it would choose to act. Will it seek to resurrect the Ottoman Empire or something resembling it in Europe? Will the geopolitical maps be redrawn? Will Turkey project hard power leading to […]
Jacinda Ardern and questions for the Muslim world
Following the recent heinous attack in New Zealand (NZ) that resulted in the deaths of 50 Muslim worshippers, NZ Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern has been hailed for how she handled the tragedy. Dispelling the notion of othering, Ardern said, “New Zealand mourns with you. We are one”. She has been applauded for focusing on […]