Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Mysterious drone attacks in Scandinavia: Sweden blames Russia for hybrid war tactics

Mysterious drone attacks in Scandinavia: Sweden blames Russia for hybrid war tactics

Mysterious drone attacks have created tension in Scandinavia, with Sweden directly blaming Russia for hybrid war tactics. Since September 22, unknown drones have flown over airports and military sites in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, forcing the suspension of several flights and raising security concerns. The situation became more alarming when Danish media reported that a … Read more

Good News: Sweden to reopen Visa Services in Islamabad

Good News: Sweden to reopen Visa Services in Islamabad

The Government of Sweden Monday announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad following the Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2nd. The decision will help Pakistanis who want to visit Sweden for short trips, according to a press release from the … Read more

Meta Takes Down Fake Accounts in Moldova Ahead of Presidential Election

Meta

Meta Platforms Inc. announced on Friday the removal of a network of fake group accounts aimed at Russian speakers in Moldova in violation of its policies on fake accounts. This action comes just ahead of Moldova’s presidential election scheduled for October 20. Moldova, a country of approximately 2.5 million people located between Romania and Ukraine, … Read more

Sweden expresses willingness to lead NATO forces in Finland

Sweden expresses willingness to lead NATO forces in Finland

Finland has requested Sweden to manage the force. The process is still in an “early stage” and details will be worked out within NATO. NATO currently has eight forward presences in Eastern Europe. On Monday, Sweden announced its readiness to manage a future NATO land force in neighboring Finland, which shares a border with Russia. … Read more

Sweden proposes up to $34,000 incentive for immigrants to go back

Sweden proposes up to $34,000 incentive for immigrants to go back

Right-wing government to increase grants for voluntarily returning immigrants. Starting in 2026, up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000) offered. A significant increase from the current 10,000 kronor. On Thursday, Sweden’s government announced that it would significantly increase grants for immigrants who decide to leave the country, aiming to encourage more migrants to make that choice. … Read more

Sweden plans to end development phase aid to Iraq

Sweden plans to end development phase aid to Iraq

Sweden to phase out development aid to Iraq over the next year. The aid package currently amounts to around 190 million Swedish crowns ($18 million). The total aid will decrease to approximately 100 million crowns by June 30, reducing the aid’s effectiveness. On Wednesday, the government announced that Sweden will phase out development aid to … Read more

Sweden’s Foreign Ministry summon Iraqi charge to protests against death penalties

Sweden’s Foreign Ministry summon Iraqi charge to protests against death penalties

Sweden’s Foreign Ministry plans to summon the Iraqi charged affairs in Stockholm. Two additional cases confirmed, totaling at least three Swedes sentenced to death in recent weeks. All cases are related to a deadly shooting earlier this year. On Thursday, Sweden’s Foreign Ministry announced it would summon the Iraqi charged affairs in Stockholm to protest … Read more

Sweden has freed an Iranian convicted of war crimes in a prisoner swap

Sweden has freed an Iranian convicted of war crimes in a prisoner swap

Hamid Noury, an Iranian convicted of war crimes, has been released from Sweden. Noury was arrested in 2019 and convicted of involvement in the mass execution of political prisoners. Iran’s High Council for Human Rights secretary, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed Noury’s release on X. As part of a prisoner swap between the two countries, Sweden has … Read more

Sweden’s Prime Minister announces NATO troop deployment to Latvia next year

Sweden's Prime Minister announces NATO troop deployment to Latvia next year

Sweden to contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia next year. This marks the first troop contribution announced since joining NATO in March. The battalion, expected to comprise around 400 to 500 troops, will be in Latvia for six months. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Thursday that Sweden will contribute a reduced … Read more

Sweden concludes Nord Stream sabotage probe, transfers evidence to Germany

Sweden concludes Nord Stream sabotage probe, transfers evidence to Germany

The investigation concluded that authorities should close the investigation. Swedish investigators confirmed that traces of explosives found on the site indicated sabotage. Sweden, Denmark, and Germany initiated separate investigations into the blasts. On Wednesday, Swedish prosecutors announced their decision to drop the investigation into explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. They … Read more

Turkey Greenlights Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid

Turkey Greenlights Sweden's NATO Membership Bid

Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid after 20 months. Boosts Turkey’s security amid Russia worries. Hungary is the only NATO member yet to approve. In a significant move toward bolstering Western military alliances, Turkey’s parliament voted 287-55 to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid, marking the end of Sweden’s 20-month-long struggle for approval from all NATO members. … Read more

Swedish fans spend night in hotels under police protection after Brussels shooting

Swedish fans spend night in hotels under police protection after Brussels shooting

Two Swedish fans were killed in a shooting in Brussels. Sweden’s Euro 2024 qualifier versus Belgium was called off. The assailant was fatally shot by Brussels police. Following the shooting deaths of two Swedish citizens in Brussels on Monday, some 400 supporters of Sweden spent the night in hotels under police protection. For security considerations, … Read more

Norway and Sweden Launch Rescue Flights from Israel

Norway and Sweden Launch Rescue Flights from Israel

Norway and Sweden arrange evacuation flights for their citizens in Israel. Response to worsening security conditions. Departure from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. In response to the escalating conflict in the region, Norway and Sweden have extended offers to evacuate their citizens from Israel by providing flights. “Today we are setting up a Norwegian … Read more

Sweden’s deadly violence problem: What’s going on?

Sweden's deadly violence problem: What's going on?

Sweden witnessed a surge in deadly violence overnight, with three tragic deaths in separate incidents. The violence is linked to a feud between criminal gangs. Two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the Uppsala explosion. Sweden witnessed a surge in deadly violence overnight as the feud between criminal gangs intensified, resulting in … Read more

Hungary could further delay Sweden’s NATO bid, parliament speaker says

Hungary could further delay Sweden's NATO bid, parliament speaker says

Hungary is uncertain about approving Sweden’s NATO application. Approval has been delayed due to concerns about criticism of Hungary’s democracy. Sweden requested NATO membership due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The parliament speaker told local television late on Sunday that Hungary is not sure if it needs to approve Sweden’s application to join NATO, perhaps … Read more

10 detained as riot breaks out in Sweden amid burning of Holy Quran

Sweden burning of Holy Quran

A violent disturbance erupted in Sweden following the burning of the Holy Quran, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the detention of approximately ten others. The incident occurred during a rally organized by Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, further intensifying a series of protests that have incited anger across the Middle East. The events … Read more

Sweden defeats Australia to claim third place at Women’s World Cup

Sweden defeats Australia to claim third place at Women's World Cup

Sweden defeated Australia 2-1 to finish third at the Women’s World Cup. This is Australia’s best World Cup finish ever. Blackstenius set up Asllani for the second goal with a great pass. Sweden defeated Australia to finish third at the Women’s World Cup thanks to a fantastic goal from Kosovare Asllani in the second half … Read more

Spain’s dramatic victory over Sweden sends them to Women’s World Cup final

Spain's dramatic victory over Sweden sends them to Women's World Cup final

Spain defeated Sweden 2-1 in the Women’s World Cup semifinal. The team has overcome controversy and internal challenges to reach this point. Spain will face England or Australia in the final on Sunday. Spain advanced to their first Women’s World Cup final after a dramatic victory over Sweden. 🇪🇸 @SEFutbolFem are into their first #FIFAWWC … Read more

Sweden Crush Italy in 5-0 Rout to Advance in World Cup

Sweden Crush Italy in 5-0 Rout to Advance in World Cup

Sweden thrashed Italy 5-0 in FIFA Women’s World Cup. Amanda Ilestedt scored two goals and Fridolina Rolfo and Stina Blackstenius scored one goal each. Italy still have a chance to advance to the last 16 by avoiding defeat in their final group match. Sweden demonstrated their exceptional abilities with an impressive three-goal surge just before … Read more

Sweden on high alert after Quran burnings

Sweden

Ulf Kristersson has expressed serious worry. Swedish government has responded by instructing 15 government. Sweden has accused Russia and other state-sponsored groups. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed serious worry on Thursday about the potential repercussions if further protests were to take place, where copies of the Quran, the sacred book of Muslims, were treated … Read more

FM discuss incidents of Quran desecration in Sweden with OIC Secretary

FM Quran desecration OIC

FM Bilawal praised the OIC’s prompt response under the leadership of the Secretary-General. OIC secretary general lauded Pakistan’s efforts in combating and countering Islamophobia. FM Bilawal assured the secretary-general of Pakistan’s willingness to actively participate in all OIC initiatives. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari engaged in a telephone conversation with Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary … Read more

OIC suspends status of Sweden’s Special Envoy over Quran desecration

OIC Sweden

JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday announced to suspend the status of the special envoy of Sweden over the desecration of the Holy Quran. In a statement, OIC said Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha conveyed the decision in a letter addressed to the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs. The OIC General Secretariat held … Read more

Sweden stuns South Africa 2-1 in Women World Cup clash

Sweden stuns South Africa 2-1 in Women World Cup clash

Sweden defeated South Africa 2-1 in the Women World Cup encounter. Sweden now leads the group, with Italy and Argentina set to play next. South Africa seeking their first-ever World Cup victory. In their Women’s World Cup Group G encounter on Sunday, Sweden defeated South Africa 2-1 thanks to Amanda Ilestedt’s 90th-minute winner after Fridolina … Read more

Pakistan condemns granting permission for burning Bible, Torah in Sweden

Pakistan Sweden

Pakistan condemned granting permission for burning Bible and Torah in Sweden It said Islam calls for respecting all religions, sacred personalities, and holy scriptures. Swedish police have granted a permit for a protest outside the Israeli embassy. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan assailed the Swedish authorities for allowing public desecration of the Torah and Bible in Stockholm, days … Read more

When it comes to Holy Quran, the Nation is One, PM

When it comes to Holy Quran, the Nation is One, PM
  • Pakistan observed ‘Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran’.
  • People from different backgrounds participated in protest.
  • PM said entire Muslim world was concerned about heinous act.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan observed ‘Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran’ to strongly protest against the disrespectful act of desecrating the Holy Quran in Sweden.

People from different backgrounds participated in demonstrations across the country to express their strong disapproval.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a meeting in Islamabad, decided to organize nationwide protests in response to the incident. He called upon all political parties and the nation to actively join the rallies.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of unity and stated that the whole nation would send a powerful message to those with evil intentions. The observance of “Youm-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran” took place on Friday.

Since the incident, numerous demonstrations have occurred throughout the country, with people from various religions coming together to express their condemnation of the desecration of the holy book.

 

In a tweet, the Prime Minister stated that the nation stands united in its reverence for the Holy Quran. He highlighted that not only Pakistanis but the entire Muslim world was concerned about the heinous act.

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