Tag: Extremism
France takes battle against religious extremism into schools
France announced new measures on Thursday aimed at helping schools combat religious extremism, racism and anti-Semitism in reaction to deadly attacks two weeks ago.
The...
Mob storms Lahore vigil held in memory of slain governor Salmaan...
The mob comprising unidentified men was carrying sticks and bricks in their hands
Benazir’s vision now a reality, extremists’ days are numbered: Zardari
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that it was reassuring to see that the nation today seemed more united than...
President, PM vow to rid country of terrorism, extremism
President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday expressed resolve to continue the operation against militants in full swing till the elimination...
‘Fatwa on basis of extremism not apt attitude’
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) President Dr Ahmed Yousif al Draiweesh said on Monday betterment of family is betterment of society and deviation from...
Extremism and load shedding: Two things that make Shahbaz angry
The government is making sincere efforts for coping with the challenges of extremism and shortage of electricity, said Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif while...
Turkey pledges help Pakistan fight extremism
Turkey has extended help to Pakistan in controlling cyber crimes, tackling the issue of radicalisation and fighting extremism.
The affirmation to this effect was made...
Stop extremism by not exposing children to hatred: Nigar
To discourage rapidly growing extremism in the country we must keep our children away from discrimination and prejudice, said renowned literary figure Zohra Nigar...
Defence forces committed to fighting extremism, says Wynne
The defence forces are committed to fighting the menace of extremism, said Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Kahlid Shamim Wynne during the...
“Extremism: greatest challenge to Pakistan’s progress”
Insurgency in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a war waged against the state of Pakistan, said Law, Justice and Human Rights Minister Ahmer...
Seminar on Intolerance, Extremism and Terrorism
A seminar titled “Intolerance, Extremism and Terrorism: Causes and Solutions” was held at Islamia College Railway Road on Thursday where speakers stressed the need...
President contempt hearing adjourned till Dec 12
Lahore High Court (LHC) Monday adjourned the hearing of contempt of court case against President Asif Ali Zardari till Wednesday.
A five-member bench headed by...
Misuse of freedom of expression also extremism: PM
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Monday said misuse of freedom of expression was a sort of extremism, adding that it should be discouraged.
Addressing...
Karzai asks Pakistan to unite in ‘honest’ fight against extremism
Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on Islamabad on Thursday to join him in an “honest” fight against extremism, which he said was threatening both...
Military top brass vows to root out militancy
The top brass of the armed forces on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Malala Yousafzai, the teenage education activist, and resolved that...
Saudi Grand Mufti denounces violence against embassies
The Kingdom’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, has denounced attacks on diplomats and embassies as un-Islamic after deadly protests against a US-made anti-Islam...
Literacy effective weapon against extremism: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday said that literacy was an effective weapon to fight extremism and intolerance,...
