Afghan authorities tell female broadcasters to cover faces
The authorities in Afghanistan have told local television broadcasters to ensure that female presenters cover their faces when on air.
A spokesperson for the Islamic...
Naveed Butt was abducted in Pakistan eleven years ago – Where is he now?
Eleven years ago this week a good man was snatched off the streets of Pakistan by the intelligence services whilst collecting his young children...
Afghan authorities recommend all women wear burqa
The authorities in Afghanistan have recommended that all women wear the burqa with a face covering in public.
Sources in Afghanistan have told 5Pillars that...
Afghanistan, Niger and Mali are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today
Afghanistan was the first Muslim nation to declare Eid al Fitr last night and Afghans are celebrating the festival today across all provinces.
The Supreme Court...
Ayaan Institute: Pakistan faces choice between dependency and independence
A new report by the Ayaan Institute think-tank has concluded that the Pakistani people need to decide if they want to be on a...
Mufti Taqi Usmani urges Afghanistan to open girls’ schools
One of the world's leading Islamic scholars, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, has urged Afghanistan to open girls' secondary schools.
Mufti Usmani is a leading scholar...
At least 47 killed in Pakistani attack on eastern Afghanistan
The death toll from Pakistani military air raids in the eastern Afghanistan on Saturday has risen to at least 47, officials said.
“Forty-one civilians, mainly women and...
Imran Khan ousted as Pakistani PM
Imran Khan has been ousted as Pakistani Prime Minister after a no-confidence motion against him was passed in Parliament with 174 members voting in favour...
Imran Khan faces ouster as PM after Supreme Court ruling
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran khan faces a likely exit from office after the Supreme Court ruled that a move to dissolve Parliament was illegal and ordered...
Indian court rules hijab ‘not essential religious practise,’ bans headscarf in classrooms
An Indian court has upheld a ban on the hijab in classrooms in the southern state of Karnataka, which is governed by the Hindu nationalist BJP.
“We...
