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Ceasefire Holds Between Israel and Iran-But Gaza Still Bleeds

June 25, 2025 WEB REPORT A fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains in place, despite skepticism over its Read more…

Islamic Event

Hundreds of Thousands Gather at Minar-e-Pakistan as Ijtima-e-Aam Begins

Under the shadow of Minar-e-Pakistan, the Ijtima-e-Aam opened with Qur’anic recitation and Jummah led by Sheikh Dr. Mohiuddin Al-Qaradaghi, as Read more…

Jamaat-e-Islami

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Criticizes Pakistan’s Political Elite for ‘Obedience to Establishment’

At a “Gaza March” in Peshawar, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman accused both the government and opposition of serving establishment interests and Read more…

America

Venezuela at a Crossroads as Claims of US Military Action Shake the Region

Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces deepens regional tensions and sparks global debate over sovereignty, law, and stability. Read more…

Analysis

Bangladesh Election: Who are The Key Players and Parties?

BNP and Jamaat-Led Alliance Face Off as Youth Vote and Reform Referendum Shape Landmark Poll ISLAMABAD: Polling began on Thursday Read more…

Asia

Why Kashmir Solidarity Day Matters?

From a solidarity call in 1990 by Qazi Hussain Ahmad to a state-backed observance, February 5 reflects Pakistan’s insistence that Read more…

Analysis

ANALYSIS: Western Allies Re-engage China as Ties With Washington Strain

Trade disputes with the United States and strategic uncertainty are pushing close US partners to cautiously reset relations with Beijing Read more…

Analysis

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: A Parallel Order While Gaza Burns

Any serious evaluation of Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” must begin with an uncomfortable truth: while Israel has been killing thousands of innocent Palestinian children and unarmed civilians in Gaza, much of the international system has either looked away or failed to act decisively.

Bangladesh

Explained: Could Jamaat-e-Islami Rule Bangladesh Next?

For the first time in its chequered history, the Islamic party has a credible chance of leading a governing alliance. Read more…

Bangladesh

From Uprising to Ballot: How Bangladesh’s Youth Are Reshaping Power

As Bangladesh heads toward pivotal elections, a student-led uprising, shifting alliances, and youth-driven politics are redefining power at home and Read more…

Asia

Mosques in India-Occupied Kashmir Under Police Scrutiny: Faithful Ask ‘Why?’

A recent police survey collecting detailed personal and administrative data from mosques has sparked unease among worshippers, raising concerns over Read more…

America

Why the United States Cannot Engineer a “Clean” Outcome in Iran

US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Iran has narrowed Washington’s options, exposing the limits of American air power and the Read more…

GAZA

Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead

As Western media accepts death tolls from Iran at face value, Palestinian deaths in Gaza remain endlessly questioned, revealing how Read more…

Iran

Inside Iran’s Streets: Understanding the Economic Crisis

From soaring food prices to a collapsing currency, daily life reveals how inflation is reshaping survival in Iran’s cities WEBSITE Read more…

Latest Issues

Why Iran’s Protests Mark a New Phase of Political and Social Strain

The wave of protests that erupted in Tehran in late December and rapidly spread across Iran represents more than another Read more…

America

Trump’s Territorial Ambitions: Imperialism or Illusion?

The seizure of Venezuela’s president and renewed focus on the Monroe Doctrine signal a more assertive U.S. foreign policy under Read more…

America

Does the US Assault on Venezuela Signal the Rise of a New Imperial Order?

The United States’ military strike in Caracas on January 3 and the abduction of Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro and his wife do not constitute an isolated incident nor an anomaly within the international system.

America

Sworn in on the Qur’an: Zaharan Mamdani Becomes New York City’s First Muslim Mayor

The 34-year-old Democratic socialist took office in a closed subway station beneath City Hall, marking a powerful moment in the Read more…

GAZA

Hamas Confirms Death of Wartime Spokesman and Senior Commanders in Gaza War

Hamas says its iconic masked spokesman Abu Ubaida and several top Qassam Brigades leaders were martyred during Israel’s two-year war Read more…

Analysis

Illusion of Peace in Gaza: Civilian Killings, Starvation and Aid Blockades Continue

Rights groups and UN officials say Israeli military operations, restrictions on humanitarian aid and civilian deaths have persisted despite a Read more…

Islamic Event

Jamaat-e-Islami to Establish Global Secretariat for Islamic Movements in Lahore

The new Secretariat, decided during the International Roundtable Conference in Lahore, will serve as a central hub for Islamic movements Read more…

Islamic Event

Jamaat-e-Islami Holds Global Conference in Lahore on “Quest for a Just Global Order”

Jamaat-e-Islami says the gathering — its largest international engagement in years — brought together diverse delegations to address global conflicts, Read more…

Islamic Event

Jamaat-e-Islami Gathering Draws Massive Crowds as Minar-e-Pakistan Overflows Into Iqbal Park

Hundreds of thousands pack Minar-e-Pakistan as party chief Hafiz Naeem vows political, economic and moral transformation across Pakistan LAHORE: A Read more…

Islamic Event

Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan Turns Into a Tent City for Upcoming Ijtema-e-Aam

A sprawling tent city has taken shape at Minar-e-Pakistan as Jamaat-e-Islami prepares for its three-day All-Pakistan Ijtema, drawing participants from Read more…

Islamic Event

Jamaat-e-Islami to Host International Islamic Roundtable Conference at Lahore’s Ijtima-e-Aam

Asif Luqman Qazi, Director of Foreign Affairs, says more than 100 delegates from 35 countries will join the three-day Ijtima-e-Aam Read more…

Islamic Event

Jamaat-e-Islami to Host Nation’s Largest Women’s Gathering as Part of Annual Convention in Lahore

Tens of thousands of women from across Pakistan are expected to attend Jamaat-e-Islami’s three-day “Change the System” gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, Read more…

Analysis

Why Are Innocents Still Dying Under Israeli Bombs?

GAZA/BEIRUT: For millions watching from afar, one question keeps echoing: why are ordinary men, women, and children — the powerless, Read more…

Latest Issues

Why the Muslim World Needs a Shared Digital Vision

Artificial intelligence is rewriting the global balance of power. From cybersecurity to defense, from finance to media, AI is shaping how nations protect themselves and how they are perceived. For the Muslim world, this revolution brings both opportunity and risk — and Türkiye stands at the center of that crossroads.

America

Zohran Mamdani Turns Rising Islamophobia Into Strength in New York Mayoral Race

Democratic frontrunner embraces his Muslim identity in final campaign days, rejecting pressure to downplay faith amid growing anti-Muslim rhetoric. NEW Read more…

Asia

Why Jamaat-e-Islami Holds Its Grand Conventions — Faith, Unity, and a Call for Change

As Lahore prepares for the 2025 “Change the System” gathering, the city braces for a sea of believers united under Read more…

Islamic Event

Jamaat-e-Islami Launches Nationwide Campaign Ahead of Historic “Change the System” Convention in Lahore

Three-day congregation at Minar-e-Pakistan aims to ignite peaceful national resistance and inspire Muslim unity across Pakistan and beyond. LAHORE, Pakistan: Read more…

Analysis

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza

Israel’s two-year war in Gaza has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children — but the resistance led Read more…

Analysis

Pakistan’s Shifting Alliances: A History of Survival Without Sovereignty

From Zia to Musharraf and beyond, Pakistan’s foreign policy swings between dependence and defiance, surviving every crisis yet learning little Read more…

GAZA

Jamaat-e-Islami Pledges $1 Billion Aid and Hospital for Gaza After Ceasefire

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman hails Hamas’ “heroic resistance” as he announces major relief projects for Palestinians following Read more…

GAZA

Hamas Demands Written Guarantees, Full Israeli Withdrawal in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

As indirect negotiations in Egypt enter their third day, Hamas refuses any deal without internationally backed assurances of an end Read more…

Analysis

Gaza at a Crossroads: Trump’s Peace Push Meets the Realities of Occupation

As Sharm el-Sheikh hosts renewed ceasefire talks under a US-led plan, Gaza’s devastation, Israel’s occupation, and the Palestinians’ right to Read more…

Analysis

From Million Marches to Solidarity: Jamaat-e-Islami Leads Nationwide Mobilization for Gaza

As Israel’s assault on Gaza continues, Pakistan’s largest Islamic movement, Jamaat-e-Islami, has emerged as the most vocal and organized force Read more…

GAZA

International journalists visit Gaza City under the supervision of Israel’s army

Under tight Israeli military supervision, select journalists were taken through Gaza City’s ruins — where hospitals, schools, and entire neighbourhoods Read more…

GAZA

Trump Tells Israel to Stop Gaza Bombing After Hamas Agrees to Talks

U.S. President hails Hamas’s response to his 20-point plan as “unprecedented,” but warns details must still be finalised WASHINGTON: US Read more…

Analysis

From 2009 to 2025: Israel’s History of Attacking Gaza-Bound Flotillas

The latest assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla highlights a long record of Israeli naval operations against aid ships carrying Read more…

Freedom Flotilla

Who Is Representing Pakistan at the Gaza Aid Flotilla?

The delegation includes a former senator and an Azad Kashmir minister among global activists challenging Israel’s blockade. ISLAMABAD: At least Read more…

America

Jamaat-e-Islami Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Announces Palestine Solidarity Week

Pakistan’s largest Islamic party denounces U.S.-backed proposal, calls for rallies and solidarity marches across the country. Pakistan’s largest Islamic movement, Read more…

America

Have Trump and Netanyahu really agreed on a Gaza peace plan? Key takeaways

They say they have, but on Gaza’s security and long-term governance, Netanyahu appears to differ from the plan. WASHINTON: After Read more…

Analysis

Trump’s “Board of Peace”: A US-led Blueprint to Run Gaza — and The Big Unanswered Questions

The 20-point plan promises an immediate ceasefire, a technocratic interim authority, and a Trump-chaired oversight board including Tony Blair — Read more…

America

Why TikTok Has Become the World’s Most Contested App

From Gaza to Washington, a short-video app is reshaping politics, propaganda, and global influence. SPECIAL REPORT: Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Read more…

America

In the Race to Attract the World’s Smartest Minds, China is Gaining on the US

China’s Research Boom Draws U.S. Scientists Amid Budget Cuts and Geopolitical Tensions HONG KONG: A Princeton nuclear physicist. A mechanical engineer Read more…

Analysis

OPINION – The world is bigger than five: Will the UN survive the Gaza test?

By Khalid El-Awaisi  The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes under the shadow of its own legacy, Read more…

Analysis

Why Pakistan Matters in the Middle East – and in Trump’s Gaza Diplomacy

Observers argue that Pakistan’s inclusion highlights its growing strategic weight in the Middle East, particularly in the wake of a Read more…

GAZA

Gazans flee ‘death and devastation’ with no transportation or means of shelter

By UN News Reporter in Gaza GAZA: Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City on foot, braving exhaustion, bombardment, and scorching Read more…

Latest Issues

Pakistan’s Indispensable Role in Global Affairs

From diaspora influence to strategic defense, Pakistan’s role in shaping global politics and resisting Zionist agendas makes it an indispensable Read more…

Analysis

A New Security Axis: Pakistan–Saudi Pact and the Future of the Middle East

An emerging defense alliance between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia could reshape regional stability, reduce reliance on the US, and open Read more…

Analysis

Pakistan–Saudi “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement”: what it is, why it happened, and why it matters

From shared history and manpower links to formal military guarantees, the pact transforms a long-standing friendship into a binding commitment. Read more…

GAZA

Israel Launches Ground Offensive on Gaza Amid Rising Global Outcry

UN warns of genocide as bombardment intensifies, civilians killed, and journalists deliberately targeted GAZA: Israel has launched a large-scale ground Read more…

Analysis

Standing Tall: Why Israel Has Failed to Eliminate Hamas

Despite Israel’s military superiority, Hamas endures as both a guerrilla force and a political movement, feeding on despair and drawing Read more…

Doha Qatar

Qatar attack exposes US double standards in the Gulf

Washington’s refusal to restrain Israel despite hosting its largest regional base raises questions about Gulf security Enjoying near-total impunity as Read more…

Latest Issues

Nepal Burns: Youth Revolt That Redraws the Political Map

From torching parliament to army intervention, Nepal’s youth-driven revolt has shaken the country’s political order and sidelined the old guard. Read more…

Doha Qatar

Testing America’s Red Lines: Israel’s Strike on Doha

Israel’s strike on Doha was more than a military operation — it was a direct challenge to Qatar’s sovereignty, a Read more…

Doha Qatar

Why Israel’s Strike on Doha is Different — and What It Means for the Region

For the First Time, Israel Targets Qatar — a U.S. Ally and Key Mediator — Triggering One of the Most Read more…

Doha Qatar

Hamas top leaders survive Israeli strike in Doha, son of negotiator martyred

Unprecedented attack on Qatar kills six, including Khalil al-Hayya’s son, as Israel faces global outrage for targeting negotiators during ceasefire Read more…

Doha Qatar

Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar condemns ‘cowardly attack’

Explosions shake Doha as Israel confirms strike on Hamas leaders. Qatar condemns ‘cowardly attack’ and warns of sovereignty breach. DOHA: Read more…

Defence and Security

Fake Drones and Wooden Tanks: Ukraine and Russia’s War of Deception

In the Ukraine war, plywood howitzers, inflatable soldiers, and imitation drones are forcing both sides to waste millions in ammunition. Read more…

GAZA

Israel Levels Gaza High-Rise as Death Toll Exceeds 64,000

Civilians trapped in bombed-out neighbourhoods as international calls grow for a ceasefire; famine and mass displacement compound the crisis. GAZA: Read more…

GAZA

Israel Claims Control of 40% of Gaza City as Death Toll Mounts

Palestinian neighbourhoods face relentless bombardment while international criticism of Israel’s war intensifies GAZA: Israel said it had seized control of Read more…

Dawah

World Marks 1,500th Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Saturday

The year reminds us of the lasting relevance of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings and highlights the importance of peace and Read more…

GAZA

UN: More than 21,000 children left disabled in Gaza war

Aid restrictions are worsening the crisis as infants face hunger and families struggle to survive The United Nations has warned Read more…

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan: From Refugee in Peshawar to Cricket’s T20 King

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan turned hardship into history, rising from refugee camps in Peshawar to become one of the most feared Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Earthquake kills more than 800 in Afghanistan

Survivors trapped under rubble as Taliban appeals for aid after powerful tremor devastates remote eastern villages A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake Read more…

Freedom Flotilla

‘Largest solidarity mission in history’ sets sail to break Israel’s Gaza blockade

Greta Thunberg joins ‘largest solidarity mission in history’ to deliver aid amid worsening humanitarian crisis Barcelona, Spain – A humanitarian Read more…

America

US to deny visas to Palestinian officials for UN summit on statehood

Washington’s move breaks its UN host agreement and comes as France, Canada, Australia, and Britain push for recognition of Palestine Read more…

Diplomacy

Türkiye cuts all trade ties with Israel, closes airspace amid Gaza war

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accuses Israel of committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza. The top diplomat said his country has ‘completely’ cut Read more…

Iran

Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami chief meets Iranian leadership in Tehran

Hafiz Naeem calls for Muslim unity as Iran hails Pakistan’s support during Gaza war Tehran: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Emir of Pakistan’s Read more…

GAZA

Gaza reels as Israeli assault intensifies, killing dozens and deepening hunger crisis

UN and global outrage grow as Israeli strikes level Gaza neighborhoods and kill journalists, medics, and civilians Key points: 75 Read more…

GAZA

OIC Meets in Jeddah Amid Fresh Israeli Strikes on Gaza

Israeli bombardment intensifies amid famine warnings; Critics ask why Muslim nations act too late as Gaza’s death toll surpasses 62,000 Read more…

Bangladesh

Pakistan, Bangladesh Leaders Reunite After 13 Years to Reset Ties

Dar’s Dhaka visit brings six agreements, direct flights, scholarships, and $1bn trade goal as both nations move past decades of Read more…

GAZA

UN: One in four Gaza children starving as famine confirmed

UN warns Gaza faces man-made famine as Israeli blockade deepens The United Nations says famine in Gaza is hitting children Read more…

GAZA

81 killed as Israel pushes to seize Gaza City

Fresh assault comes as Palestinians face starvation and mass displacement under Israel’s blockade, with aid agencies warning of “man-made catastrophe.” Read more…

Alkhidmat Foundation

Lifeline in Crisis: Inside Pakistan’s Largest Private Charity, Alkhidmat Foundation

Special Report From Flood Zones to Orphan Homes, How a Grassroots Network Became Pakistan’s Most Trusted Humanitarian Force BUNER, KHYBER Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Guns Down, Hopes on Hold: The New Face of Afghanistan

Second and Last part of the Analysis on Afghanistan: BY Special Correspondent Four years after the Taliban’s return to power, Read more…

Climate Change

Pakistan’s Northern Valleys: Paradise Lost to a Changing Climate

By Sajjad Tarakzai Rivers that once nurtured farms and fed tourism now roar with deadly floods, leaving mountain communities trapped Read more…

GAZA

Gaza Death Toll Soars as Famine Deepens and Israel Escalates Strikes

Israel’s war on Gaza has killed over 61,800 Palestinians amid famine and mass starvation, with 251 deaths from hunger. Israel’s Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

From Fighters to Rulers: Afghanistan Under the Taliban

By Sajjad Tarakzai Four years after seizing Kabul, the Taliban have consolidated power, improved security, and kept markets functioning under Read more…

GAZA

Killing the Messengers: Gaza Journalists Face Deadly Silence from the World

In Gaza, telling the truth can cost you your life. For journalists, the camera is both a shield and a Read more…

Latest Issues

Pakistan Marks Independence Day Amid Post-War National Zeal

Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day was marked by heightened national fervor after May’s war with India, but celebrations turned deadly in Read more…

GAZA

Israel to Launch Fresh Offensive to Seize Full Control of Gaza

Pop icon Madonna urges Pope to intervene; death toll climbs amid siege-driven famine Israel’s military chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, Read more…

GAZA

Five Al Jazeera staff, including four journalists, killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Funerals held for five media workers as rights groups demand accountability; Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September. Read more…

GAZA

Global Outcry as ‘Palestinian Pelé’ Suleiman Al-Obeid Killed in Gaza Airstrike

The killing of Palestinian football legend Suleiman Al-Obeid in an Israeli airstrike has sparked outrage across the global sports community. Read more…

GAZA

Nearly a Million Palestinians Face Forced Displacement in Gaza City Takeover

Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City and move almost a million residents to overcrowded southern areas has triggered defiance among Read more…

Events

Jamaat-e-Islami Plans ‘’Massive Three-Day Gathering” at Minar-e-Pakistan

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), are expected to converge on Lahore in November Read more…

GAZA

Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Global Condemnation and Famine Warnings

Global outrage grows over forced displacement, starvation, and the collapse of ceasefire talks Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Read more…

China

How Muslims in China Eat Halal in the World’s Largest Pork-Eating Nation

In a country where pork is everywhere and faith is a private matter, China’s Muslim communities have carved out vibrant Read more…

Bangladesh

One Year After Bangladesh Revolution: How Jamaat-e-Islami Became a Defining Force

Dhaka, Bangladesh: By Special Correspondent August 5, 2025 One year after the dramatic ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, tens of Read more…

GAZA

Al-Aqsa Stormed by Israeli Settlers, Sparks Global Outcry

Hundreds of settlers storm Islam’s third holiest site under heavy police guard, in blatant provocation condemned by Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Read more…

Asia

Pakistan, Iran pledge to boost trade to $10bn, condemn Israeli actions in Gaza

The visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marks the most senior-level engagement between Iran and Pakistan since the 12-day Israel–Iran Read more…

Asia

Iranian President in Pakistan to Forge Economic and Security Partnership

Pezeshkian seeks $10bn trade goal, strategic cooperation. Islamabad reaffirms solidarity after US-Israel attacks on Iran as experts warn of “Indo-Israel Read more…

America

America’s Israel Policy at a Breaking Point: Gaza War Reshapes U.S. Public Opinion and Political Alliances

With Gaza under siege and famine looming, U.S. support for Israel is collapsing, triggering a political reckoning in Washington and Read more…

GAZA

From Famine to Resistance: How Gaza’s Collapse Is Forcing a Global Rethink on Palestine

As Palestinians face famine and Israeli bombardment, key Western allies move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood. But can a two-state solution Read more…

GAZA

UK and Canada to Recognize Palestine in September Amid Gaza Crisis

Global pressure mounts on Israel as the humanitarian catastrophe deepens and diplomatic support for Palestinian statehood surges Staff Report In Read more…

GAZA

Israeli Settler Shoots Dead Palestinian Activist Behind Oscar-Winning Film in West Bank

Odeh Hathalin, contributor to Oscar-winning film on Israeli oppression, shot dead in Umm al-Khair. Rights groups condemn settler violence as Read more…

GAZA

Gaza Aid Remains ‘Drop in the Ocean’ as Israeli Forces Fire on Starving Civilians

UN warns that Israel’s easing of aid restrictions is inadequate as hunger deaths surge. Palestinian civilians were gunned down while Read more…

GAZA

Israel’s ‘Tactical Pause’ Fails to Halt Gaza Suffering as Hunger Deaths Mount

Daily pause in Israeli attacks opens limited aid corridors, but UN warns it’s “too little, too late” to prevent famine. Read more…

America

A Fragile Dream Shattered: The Life and Ordeal of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui

She went from neuroscience to notoriety, from a promising future to a prison cell in Texas. But the truth about Read more…

GAZA

UK Plans Gaza Airdrops as Starvation Deepens, Hamas Slams US Exit from Ceasefire Talks

Israel faces growing global outrage as forced starvation kills Palestinian children; UN warns airdrops are dangerous and ineffective The United Read more…

Europe

France to Recognise State of Palestine at UN: A Turning Point Amid Gaza Catastrophe

World reaction splits as Macron’s bold move faces fierce backlash from Israel and the US, but garners global praise In Read more…

GAZA

Starving Gaza: Children Die as Israel Chokes Aid and Faces Global Backlash

Israel’s War Has Turned Gaza Into a Famine Zone, Aid Blocked, Children Dying, World in Outrage 21 Months of War: Read more…

America

Columbia University Expels Dozens for Gaza Protests Amid U.S.-Israel Pressure

As Gaza bleeds, America’s bastion of free speech punishes those who speak out Staff Report Columbia University, one of the Read more…

Defence and Security

Iran Says Uranium Enrichment Will Continue Despite Israeli, US Attacks

Foreign minister calls enrichment a matter of ‘national pride’ but signals openness to diplomacy Tehran, Iran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Read more…

America

Global Outcry as 26 Nations Demand Immediate End to Israel’s War on Gaza

Joint statement condemns Israel’s military aggression, aid blockade, and violations of international law In a rare and forceful joint statement, Read more…

GAZA

Gaza: Children Shot ‘Like a Game’, Says British Doctor

British doctor alleges patterns of gunshot wounds among Gaza’s youth suggest systematic brutality, as child malnutrition soars and aid sites Read more…

Asia

Jamaat-e-Islami Stages Historic Rally in Dhaka, Calls for New Political Order in Bangladesh

Dhaka: By Staff Writer In a historic display of support, Bangladesh’s largest Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), held its first-ever solo Read more…

GAZA

Breaking News: Israel Declines Ceasefire Proposal, Hamas Warns of Prolonged Conflict

Staff Report In a significant development, Hamas has announced that Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal that would have led Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan Sign Key Feasibility Agreement for Trans-Afghan Railway

Kabul, Afghanistan – In a landmark development aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a trilateral Read more…

Latest Issues

Diving Deep: Why Did Israel Bomb Syria — And What Lies Beneath the Airstrikes on Damascus?

Israel’s latest airstrikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus, including direct hits on the Defence Ministry and areas surrounding the presidential palace, Read more…

GAZA

Hopes Fade for Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Mounting Deaths and Stalled Ceasefire Talks

Staff report – July 16, 2025 Hopes for relief in Gaza are rapidly fading as Israel’s military onslaught intensifies and Read more…

Defence and Security

Hamas Still Standing: The Resilience of a Movement Under Siege

Staff Report July 15, 2025 Nearly two years after the October 7 attacks and the subsequent full-scale Israeli invasion of Read more…

Europe

Freedom on Trial: Why the UK Branded Palestine Action a Terrorist Group

By Dr Muhammad Osama Shafiq, a UK-based political communication scholar It has now been 24 years since the so-called “War Read more…

GAZA

Israel Launches Fresh Attacks on Gaza Amid Intensified Military Campaign and International Outcry

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks across the Gaza Strip, with warplanes striking more than 100 locations over Read more…

Defence and Security

Iranian President Was Slightly Injured in Israeli Assassination Attempt

July 13, 2025 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was slightly injured during an Israeli airstrike on June 15 that targeted a Read more…

America

A Prize for Peace or Politics? The Troubled Legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize

Sajjad Tarakzai As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza, Read more…

Afghan Refugees

Forced to Flee: Over a Million Afghans Deported as Iran and Pakistan Tighten Borders

July 12, 2025 Staff Report Between June 24 and July 9, over 508,426 Afghans were expelled from Iran, often amid extreme heat, marking Read more…

America

Trump Hosts Netanyahu at White House as Gaza Conflict Sees Rare Blow to Israeli Forces

Staff Report As U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for high-level talks at the White House, Read more…

America

Trump Vows More Weapons for Ukraine After Brief Aid Pause

Staff Report Washington, D.C. – July 8, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to send more “defensive weapons” Read more…

Europe

Freedom Flotilla to Sail Again as Israeli Attacks Pound Gaza Civilians

Activists vow to defy Israel’s blockade with a new mission from Italy, while ceasefire talks gain momentum amid escalating humanitarian Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Russia Recognizes the Taliban Government: What This Means for Afghanistan’s Neighbors

Staff Report July 7, 2025 Russia has become the first country in the world to officially recognise the Taliban government Read more…

GAZA

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Loom amid Deadly Bombardment, Hunger Crisis

Staff Report July 5, 2025 Israeli air strikes across Gaza have killed dozens of Palestinians in the past 24 hours, Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Afghan Deputy PM Urges ECO States to Follow Russia in Recognising Taliban Government

Baku, Azerbaijan: Staff report July 4, 2025 Afghanistan’s deputy prime minister for economic affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, has Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

BREAKING NEWS: Russia Officially Recognises Taliban Government in Afghanistan

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced it had accepted the credentials of Afghanistan’s new ambassador, officially acknowledging the Islamic Emirate of Read more…

GAZA

Hope Collides With Horror: Gaza’s Deadliest Days Amid Truce Uncertainty

3 July 2025 Special Report At least 33 Palestinians seeking aid are among 73 people killed across Gaza since dawn Read more…

America

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 100 Palestinians Ahead of US Talks On Ceasfire

By JIFAD Staff July 2, 2025 Gaza City / Washington, DC – Israeli tanks and warplanes unleashed some of the Read more…

Asia

Bangladesh Opens Murder Trial Over Student Protester’s Killing

Trial begins nearly a year after Abu Sayeed’s death ignited mass demonstrations that toppled Sheikh Hasina Dhaka-Special Report: July 1, Read more…

GAZA

Israel’s Relentless Bombardment Kills 80 in Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Gaza City, Special Report June 30, 2025 Israeli forces have killed at least 80 Palestinians in a wave of relentless Read more…

Events

Global Anger Over Gaza, Artists and Celebrities Speak Out: The Glastonbury Controversy in Focus

Special Report June 30, 2025 In a striking sign of how global outrage over Israel’s military actions in Gaza is Read more…

Human Rights

Qatar Confirms Mediation as Trump Predicts Gaza Ceasefire Within a Week

Qatar has confirmed it is actively mediating efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, as United States President Donald Trump Read more…

America

Nuclear Double Standards: How Israel Rewrites The Rules Of War

Special Report June 27, 2025 It is a nation that has waged pre-emptive wars across the Middle East under the Read more…

America

Outspoken Gaza Advocate Zohran Mamdani Set to Become NYC’s First Muslim Mayor

June 26, 2025 WEB REPORT Zohran Mamdani, a state legislator and vocal critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, is on Read more…

Defence and Security

If Trump Can Enforce Peace Between Israel and Iran, Why Not in Gaza?

June 25, 2025 SPECIAL REPORT As the world breathes a cautious sigh of relief over the US-brokered ceasefire between Iran Read more…

America

BREAKING: Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Under Threat as Fresh Missile Strikes Reported

By  Special Correspondent Published: June 24, 2025 A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, declared just hours ago by U.S. Read more…

America

BREAKING: Trump Declares “Complete Ceasefire” Amid Iran-Israel Tensions – Iran Warns of Conditional Calm

By  Special Correspondent Published: June 24, 2025 In a dramatic overnight development, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a Read more…

America

Trump’s Nobel Nomination Sparks Political Backlash in Pakistan Amid Iran Conflict

Pakistani politicians voiced strong objections on Sunday after the government nominated former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Read more…

America

Mapped: US Military Bases in the Middle East: Strategic Assets Amid Iran Tensions

SPECIAL REPORT June 23, 2025 As tensions escalate following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, fears of Iranian retaliation are Read more…

America

From Tehran to the World: The Fallout of a U.S. Strike

Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Ansari (PhD in International Relations)June 23, 2025 U.S. Attack: Symbolic and Legal Implications Although the recent U.S. Read more…

America

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Slams U.S. Strike on Iran, Decries Silence on Gaza Genocide

Islamabad: June 22, 2025 WEB REPORT Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has strongly condemned the U.S. Military strikes Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Why Did the U.S. Strike Iran—and Is the World Headed Toward a Major War?

ISLAMABAD: June 22, 2025 WEB REPORT In a move that has shocked the international community, the United States has launched Read more…

Afghanistan and Central Asia

Russia’s Ukraine War: A New Cold War or Another Afghanistan?

WEB REPORT: June 21,2025 When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it was not the first time the Kremlin sent Read more…

Defence and Security

Deterrence or Destruction: Gaza Tells the Real Story

While some hail Israel’s strikes on Iran as tactical victories, they ignore the devastation Israel has wrought upon Gaza, where Read more…

Asia

Storms, Heat and Haze: Pakistan’s Capital in Climate Crossfire

WEB REPORT ISLAMABAD: June 20, 2025 On an otherwise quiet spring afternoon in April, skies over Pakistan’s capital darkened ominously. Read more…

America

History Repeating Itself: Trump’s Iran Gamble Mirrors Bush’s Blunder

Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Ansari (Ph.D., International Relations)June 19, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program has been Read more…

Middle East and North Africa

Iran vs Israel: Origins, Escalation,and Impact

By Sajjad Tarakzai The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered an unprecedented phase, with both countries engaging in direct Read more…

Archives

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan hosts National Palestine Conference in Islamabad

Pakistan’s national leadership, intellectuals, scholars and members of civil society convened on the 17th October 2023 in Islamabad, Pakistan, to issue a Joint Declaration on Israel’s brutal aggression on Gaza and West Bank.

America

In the line of fire between Canada and India

The unusual nature of Canada accusing India, a historically friendly nation and Commonwealth partner, of involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh political activist named Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil has taken global community by storm.

Asia

Pakistan’s Economy At Tipping Point

With the rupee in freefall and foreign exchange reserves dwindling, the country faces its worst balance of payments crisis, threatening to tip its fragile economy over the edge.

Asia

Jamaat-e-Islami in its own words

Political Islam represent the last heroic stand of Muslim cultural resistance to galloping globalization with an American accent? Or does it represent the beginning of a new synthesis of Islam with con­temporaneity, enabling Muslim society and culture to move into the new millennium more confident of its own cultural foundations?

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Afghanistan and Central Asia

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan Sign Key Feasibility Agreement for Trans-Afghan Railway

Kabul, Afghanistan – In a landmark development aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a trilateral Read more…