Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Suspected school poisonings unforgivable crime, says Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called the alleged schoolgirl poisonings an “unforgivable crime”. And warned of severe punishments. Khamenei urged law enforcement and intelligence organizations to investigate suspected poisonings. The wave of alleged schoolgirl poisonings in recent months has been referred to as a “unforgivable crime” by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “If there are … Read more

Pakistani Celebrities observing Youm-e-Ashura with heartfelt video messages 

Youm-e-Ashura
  • During this Holy Month, Muslims all over the world observe mourning.
  • Muharram is observed by Muslims with great respect and deep sorrow.
  • Pakistani celebrities are honouring Ashura with the utmost respect and dignity.

Youm-e-Ashur is honoured globally with the appropriate solemnity and holiness today. The 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram, known as Youm-e-Ashura, is the most revered day in Islamic history and the day on which Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his followers made the greatest sacrifices in order to preserve Islam. Shia Muslims observe various mourning customs and commemorative processions to remember the catastrophe.

Celebrities from Pakistan are also honouring Ashura with the utmost respect and dignity. Actors turned to social media to send video messages on Youm-e-Ashura, including Nadia Hussain, Yumna Zaidi, Ahsan Khan, Aagha Ali, and others.

Take a look:

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Pakistani celebrities observing Muharram with respect

Muharram
  • During this Holy Month, Muslims all over the world observe mourning.
  • Muharram is observed by Muslims with great respect and deep sorrow.
  • Actors including Natasha Ali, Naveed Raza, Resham, Yumna Zaidi, Sadia Imam, and many others are observing this month.

The first month of the Islamic calendar, Muharram, is very important in terms of religion. During this Holy Month, Muslims over the world observe mourning. The Shahdah of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), the adored grandson of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), has caused the Muslims to mourn this month in great depth.

In Muharram, the terrible Battle of Karbala took place, which led to the sad martyrdom of Hussain Ibn-e-Ali (A.S) and his innumerable supporters. Muharram is observed by Muslims all over the world with great respect and deep sorrow.

Shia actors include Raza Talish, Natasha Ali, Naveed Raza, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Komal Rizvi, Madiha Rizvi, Zubi Majeed, Resham, Yumna Zaidi, Sadia Imam, and many others are observing Muharram with respect. Additionally, they shared events on social media that occurred during Muharram ul Haram.

Here are a few social media posts made by actors who observe Muharram and the month with respect.

Natasha Ali arrived in Iraq at the beginning of Muharram and has been sharing various pictures of her travels there. Outside the Majlis, she was also spotted making food for the Sabeel.

Pictures of the Sabeel that Naveed Raza set up outside his home have been circulated on social media. The actor is occupied with Muharram ul Haram rituals. He can be seen donning a T-shirt with the name of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) printed on it.

Alizeh Feroze shared a photo of herself taken in Najaf, Iraq. Stories of Muharram have also been posted by Feroze Khan.

Atress Resham also cooked food at her home for the Nayyaz of Muharram Ul Haram.

Have a look at her pictures.

Syeda Bushra Iqbal shared Salam E Aqidat and prayed for the spread and amplification of love for Ahl E Bait in people’s hearts.

 

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Sadia Imam, who belongs to the Ahl E Tashi sect as well, visited Iraq in 2020 and participated in Muharram celebrations there. Sadia Imam travelled to Karbala and shared photographs taken at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S) She uploaded her old pictures from Karbala on this Muharram.

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Powerhouses blown up in Afghanistan leaving blackout amidst Eid festivities

A large number of individuals across 11 areas in Afghanistan confronted power outages on Saturday after two power transmission towers exploded only west of the capital Kabul, specialists said.

Powerhouses blown up in Afghanistan leaving blackout amidst Eid festivities A large number of individuals across 11 areas in Afghanistan confronted power outages on Saturday after two power transmission towers exploded only west of the capital Kabul, specialists said. The blackouts precede the Eid al-Fitr occasion which denotes the finish of the heavenly month of … Read more

Chiniot — birthplace for subcontinent’s tazias

LAHORE: With the beginning of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic lunar year, Chiniot experiences a complete change in its mood. Though only 28 per cent Shiites constitute the total population of the district, quantitative figures fail to do justice to the reverence that presides in the area. The district includes the oldest and … Read more

Muharram security plan finalised for Karachi

9th Muharram-ul-Haram

KARACHI: Karachi police have finalised a security plan for Muharram on Tuesday in which 5,018 law enforcement personnel will be deployed in an attempt to maintain security across the city. As many as 20 senior police officers and 53 DSPs would perform the duties while 832 NGOs, 4,000 head constables, 113 ladies police personnel would … Read more