Afghan Taliban supporting Pakistani militants

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 00:02

The Afghan Taliban are financially supporting Pakistani militants at war with Islamabad and providing sanctuary for them in neighboring Afghanistan, the Pakistani Taliban`s spokesman said, highlighting the risk both groups pose to the Pakistani government.

Saudi Arabian activists to defy ban on women drivers next month

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 15:42

Saudi Arabian women activists have called for a driving campaign next month to defy the longstanding ban on women driving in the kingdom.

Malaysian groups slam one-parent conversion law

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:15

Malaysian groups on Friday slammed an Islamic law enabling one parent to give consent for the religious conversion of a child, a contentious issue in the Muslim-majority country.

Stoning not supported by Islamic law, says Qatar scholar

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 15:58

An article in a Qatari magazine that the stoning of adulterous married husbands or wives was not supported by Islamic law is set to ignite a heated debate in the country.

Tunisian Islamist leader re-elected as party head

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 22:50

Rachid Ghannouchi, 71, was re-elected by 72.58 per cent of the vote in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday.

AIMPLB opposes right to Education Act

Last Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011, 19:17

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has threatened to launch an agitation against attempts to interfere with the Islamic law, Shariah and exhorted Muslims across the country to join the stir.