Tag: religious extremism

Govt working to achieve strategic objectives of foreign policy, says FM...

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that the government is working to achieve the strategic objectives of Pakistan’s foreign...

Ulema, Mashaikh council announce setting up of provincial offices

In their efforts to eradicate sectarianism and promote harmony, the National Ulema and Mashaikh Council has announced setting up offices at the provincial level,...

Pluralism an antidote to rising extremism: Reza Aslan at LLF

Noted scholar says Iran, Saudi Arabia foment sectarianism to protect their interests LAHORE: On the second day of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) 2018,...

UK unveils plans to tackle ‘Islamist’ extremism in prisons

The UK government on Monday unveiled plans to tackle ‘Islamist’ extremism in prisons, including banning offensive literature and removing inmates from worship if they...

Showdown in Red Zone likely as Qadri supporters test State’s writ

Govt may forcibly vacate D-Chowk as protest leaders vow not to vacate sensitive area until govt declares Mumtaz Qadri ‘innocent’ and reopens his case...