AsiaNet-Pakistan Premier Editorial Content and Press Release Distribution Service

Lucknow, A significant backlash has emerged from the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh against a court ruling mandating the closure of Islamic educational institutions, known as madrasas, a decision that affects millions of students and teachers in th...

Rawalpindi, An intelligence-led operation by security forces in Dera Ismail Khan District on 5 April 2024 resulted in the elimination of eight terrorists following a heated exchange of fire. The operation targeted militants involved in various attacks...

Islamabad, In a move to strengthen bilateral trade ties, Iran has shown a keen interest in increasing its imports of meat, rice, and other agricultural products from Pakistan. This intention was communicated by the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza...

Srinagar, The Jamia Masjid in Srinagar has been closed by the authorities, preventing the traditional night-long prayers associated with the holy occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. This action comes amidst a broader context of restrictions in the region. Acco...

Islamabad, The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has issued a call to the Afghan government, urging it to adhere to its commitments in the fight against terrorism. This appeal came during the nineteenth annual meeting of the Security Councils of...

Rawalpindi, Emphasizing the need for historical and political education on Kashmir, Wajahat Rashid Baig, Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Cell, highlighted the urgency of countering India's demographic strategies in Jammu and Kashmir. The...

Islamabad, Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of the remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister in a recent television interview, labeling them as provocative and detrimental to regional peace. The statement released by the Foreign Office unde...