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March 19, 2025

News Desk

The historic city of Saudi Arabia combines heritage with modern tourism

A general view of the graphic Taif valley in Saudi Arabia. – Journalist Taif, a picturesque valley known for its fertile gardens and its mountainous territory in Saudi Arabia, located about 40 miles from Makkah, holds a special place in Islamic history. The city is known as the place where the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) suffered difficulties, while at the same time giving the message of Islam. Despite the treatment of persecutions by local tribes, he showed remarkable patience and mercy with prayer for people instead of seeking punishment. Among the remarkable historical sites of Taif is Masjid Abbas, near the

February 5, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed today

Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today (Wednesday) to express the whole-hearted support of Pakistani nation to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under the UN resolutions. It is a public holiday today. In connection with the day, solidarity walks will be organized across the country and Azad Kashmir. In Islamabad, a rally will be held on the Constitution Avenue. Sirens will be blown and one minute silence will be observed at ten am to pay homage to the martyrs of Kashmir. Posters and billboards have been displayed around important avenues, airports, and railway

October 23, 2024

Raja Furqan Ahmed

Pakistan announces renewal of Kartarpur Corridor agreement

The Government of Pakistan has announced the renewal of the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for an additional period of five years. According to a Foreign Office statement, the agreement between India and Pakistan is aimed to facilitate the pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur at Narowal in Pakistan. Originally signed on 24 October 2019 for a five-year term, the Agreement is set to complete its initial duration on 24th of this month. The statement said that the renewal of agreement underscores Pakistan’s enduring commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence. The Agreement continues to offer visa-free access to pilgrims

August 23, 2024

News Desk

The Vienna museum shines a spotlight on Austria’s Islamic heritage

Listen to the article GENEVA: The Vienna Museum is launching a three-part Summer Academy on Islamic heritage in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on Thursday. In the first part on Thursday, experts and interested participants will examine objects “collected because of the long-standing fascination with what has long been referred to as ‘the Orient,'” according to a release. Next week, the Summer Academy will focus on traces of Islamic heritage in Vienna’s public space. The third and final event on September 5 will focus on the aesthetics of Islamic heritage with calligraphy, arabesques and more. “Discussions about immigration are mixed with

August 15, 2024

News Desk

Faith strongly linked to heritage for most British Muslims: survey

Muslim girls walk in the park after finishing a GCSE exam near their school in Hackney, London. —Reuters/File 71% of British Muslims believe that the UK media portrays them negatively. Researchers say ideas are critical to fostering cultural awareness. 39% of Muslims in the UK describe themselves as Pakistani. LONDON: Most British Muslims agree that their faith is linked to their cultural heritage, research by the Institute for the Impact of Faith on Life (IIFL) shows. The nationally representative survey, carried out by Whitestone Insight, suggests that 60% of British Muslims agree with the statement ‘my faith is linked to

August 5, 2024

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faw was recognized as the 8th UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saudi Arabia celebrated the addition of its eighth site to the UNESCO World Heritage list: the Al-Faw Archaeological Site. This recognition highlights the kingdom’s rich history and cultural heritage. At a strategic point on ancient trade routes that once criss-crossed the Heart of Arabia, the site of Al-Faw includes the remains of the city of Qaryat al-Faw, which was abruptly abandoned around the 5th century AD. The site offers a fascinating glimpse into Saudi Arabia’s past, showcasing nearly 12,000 archaeological remains from the prehistoric era to the late pre-Islamic era. Dr. Jasir Alherbish, CEO of the Saudi Heritage Commission, remarked:

June 25, 2024

News Desk

Stonehenge on the brink of becoming an endangered heritage site

PARIS: The UN cultural agency said on Monday it had recommended that Stonehenge, the famous prehistoric site in England, be added to the list of world heritage in danger, which could be seen as an embarrassment to London. The site has been targeted by the United Nations agency because of the British government’s plans to build a controversial road tunnel near the world heritage site in southwest England. In a written decision seen by AFP, the World Heritage Committee recommended that Stonehenge be added to the UN’s list of heritage sites in danger “with a view to mobilizing international support”.

April 28, 2024

News Desk

The Portuguese government refuses to pay reparations for its colonial, slave heritage

LISBON: Portugal’s government said Saturday it refuses to launch any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. From the 15th to the 19th century, six million Africans were kidnapped and forcibly transported across the Atlantic by Portuguese ships and sold as slaves, mainly in Brazil. Rebelo de Sousa had said on Saturday Portugal could use various methods to pay reparations, including canceling the debt of former colonies and providing financing. The government said in a statement sent to the Portuguese news agency Lusa

April 18, 2024

News Desk

World number one Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage

MIAMI: Scottie Scheffler took some time to celebrate winning his second Masters title on Sunday, but the American world number one is ready to bend again at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.Scheffler, a known no-show on the course, flew home from Augusta National, checked in with his pregnant wife Meredith and donned his green Masters jacket to meet friends at a Dallas bar.“I took some pictures, had a drink and then went home and went to bed,” Scheffler said Wednesday, estimating he spent all of 20 minutes at the bar.He is now at Harbor Town Golf Links in Hilton

March 7, 2024

News Desk

NYPD Celebrates ‘Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Month’

NEW YORK: The New York Police Department (NYPD) held its first ever “Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Month” at its headquarters on Wednesday to pay tribute to more than 600 officers of Pakistani origin for their contributions to the department. The event, sponsored by the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Association and the Consulate of Pakistan in New York, was attended by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Masood Khan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, U.S. District Judge New Jersey Zahid Qureshi and others. On the occasion, Ambassador Masood Khan congratulated the more than 600 Pakistani-American police officers

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