Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who lived under police protection after his 2007 depiction of the Prophet Mohammed prompted death threats, died Sunday in a car accident. The 75-year-old and two police officers were killed in a collision with an oncoming truck, Swedish police confirmed to AFP. “This is being investigated like any other road accident. … Read more
The French embassy in Pakistan has ordered its citizens living in Pakistan to leave the country, since then, the French community in Pakistan has been mired in uncertainty, fear and anger. It should be noted that anti-French demonstrations took place in Pakistan this week which paralyzed several major cities of the country, after which the … Read more
Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq has decided to wear a white band at the Paris Masters Games to record his peaceful protest over blasphemous sketches in France. In a video message released on Twitter, he urged athletes around the world, including Muslims, to wear white bands and record their protests against those who do not respect … Read more
Protests have been staged in the capital Islamabad against blasphemous sketches and statements by the French president. Protesters marched on Serena Chowk and chanted slogans against the blasphemous images. The protesters included leaders and workers of Muslim Students Front of Pakistan, business organizations, JUI-F and JUI-S. Police have blocked the Red Zone containers en route … Read more
France who has offended Muslims around the world by publishing government-sponsored blasphemous sketches now French Interior Minister Gerald Darmaninhas brazenly said that Pakistan and Turkey should not interfere in France’s internal affairs. According to Reuters, Gerald Darmanin, in an interview with local radio, referred to the Pakistani parliament’s resolution to recall its ambassador to France … Read more
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the publication of blasphemous sketches of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in France. A statement from Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia “rejects any attempt to link Islam with terrorism, and condemns the offensive cartoons of the Prophet” “Intellectual and cultural freedom to be a beacon of respect, tolerance and … Read more
