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Day: July 14, 2024

  • KP Governor Advocates for Enhanced Religious Tourism at Heritage Sites


    Karachi: Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has called for the promotion of religious tourism at the province’s ancient heritage sites, emphasizing the region’s rich historical tapestry as part of the Gandhara civilization. This advocacy was part of a discussion with former MNA Abdul Qadir Mandokhel in Karachi today, where they explored ways to better utilize the province’s resources.



    According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Governor Kundi highlighted the need to bring international attention to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s historical and cultural significance. During the meeting, Abdul Qadir Mandokhel commended Governor Kundi for his efforts to initiate political consultations with all political parties, aiming to improve the management and promotion of the province’s resources, particularly in enhancing its appeal as a destination for religious and historical tourism.

  • Kashmiri Political Parties Decry Increased Powers for Lieutenant Governor

    Srinagar: Major political parties in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have united in opposition against the Indian government’s recent decision to grant expanded powers to the Lieutenant Governor. The move has sparked widespread concern over the diminishing role and influence of local democratic institutions.

    According to Kashmir Media Service, leaders from the National Conference (NC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and the Indian National Congress have criticized the decision as detrimental to the autonomy and democratic rights of the people in IIOJK. NC Vice President Omar Abdullah remarked that the decision relegates the Chief Minister to a “powerless, rubber stamp” role, emphasizing the need for a clear commitment to restoring full statehood ahead of potential elections in the region. Tanvir Sadiq, NC chief spokesperson, labeled the action a clear misuse of power by the BJP-led government. Further, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, expressed that the new order would severely limit the powers of any elected government, hinting at the broader implications for governance in Kashmir. Vikar Rasool Wani, President of the Congress chapter in IIOJK, described the changes as a “murder of democracy,” pointing out that significant powers including police, law and order, and bureaucratic transfers have
    now been centralized under the Lieutenant Governor.

  • Religious Tensions Escalate in Maharashtra: Scholars and Imams Targeted

    Mumbai: Recent incidents in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra have heightened communal tensions, with Hindu extremists reportedly assaulting a Muslim religious scholar and a mosque imam. This violence is part of a troubling rise in attacks against Muslims in the area.

    According to Kashmir Media Service, the violence against Muslims has intensified following the recent parliamentary elections. Mufti Shahrukh, a 26-year-old religious scholar, and his companion Muzamil were attacked by a group of masked assailants wielding sticks, an event that took place hours after a separate assault on Imam Hafiz Zubair near Jalal Masjid. While the police registered an FIR for the attack on Imam Zubair, they have yet to file an official report for the assault on Mufti Shahrukh.

    Former Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Mohammad Arif Naseem Khan has condemned these incidents, calling them “sad and alarming” and demanding swift action from local authorities. These events mark a significant increase in hostility, with five separate attacks reported in Nandurbar over the last several days, signaling a distressing pattern of targeted violence that has community leaders and activists calling for urgent intervention.