Religion Religion 2020-06-02 Desecration of caliph's tomb by Iran-backed militias sparks outrage Iranian-backed militias reportedly exhumed the body of Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, and ransacked the tomb. Religion 2020-05-18 Dar-ul-Afta offers virtual support, answers during pandemic The Markazi Ulema Council launched the initiative to provide impartial Sharia-based guidance while Pakistanis are unable to approach ulema in mosques. Religion 2020-04-03 Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan uses COVID-19 outbreak to promote interfaith harmony A charity arm of the party has been helping disinfect mosques, churches, temples and gurdwaras throughout the country. Religion 2020-03-11 Holi celebrations in Pakistan send message of peace, inter-faith harmony Minorities in Pakistan have been attacked by militants in the past. Religion 2020-03-11 As peace returns, so do women to Friday prayer at KP's Sunehri Masjid The historic mosque had been closed to women for almost two decades because of terrorist activity. Religion 2020-01-02 Peshawar's Peace Promoters encourages interfaith harmony among youth The group aims to build a safe platform for youth -- regardless of gender, colour, creed, caste or religious beliefs -- to celebrate their diversity. Religion 2019-12-24 Pakistanis celebrate Christmas Gains in security made this year's Christmas celebrations especially sweet. Religion 2019-11-14 Open celebration of Diwali by Pakistani Hindus speaks to growing tolerance The celebration of such events will also build the narrative that minorities and those in the majority are united against militancy in the country, observers say. Religion 2019-11-06 Thai Buddhist monk rings peace bell in Peshawar 'I am confident that Buddhists from across the world will visit Pakistan as it is safe for foreign tourists,' a top monk told gatherings in Peshawar and Taxila. Religion 2019-10-17 Pakistan readies for entry of Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev's birthday Initiatives include the visa-free entry of 5,000 Sikh pilgrims daily from India through the Kartarpur Corridor. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next
