All of the Hezbollah’s candidates in southern Lebanon could find their ways into parliament. Candidates affiliated to the March 8 group in the Al-Zahrani, Al-Nabatieh, Sour, Bint Jbeil, Marjayoun, Hasbieh, Jozain, Baalbek-Hermel, Baabda, Al Matn, Al Jubail and Karsivan won in the recent parliamentary elections. According to the elementary results, candidates affiliated to March 14 group could gain majority in Tarablus, Akar, Al-Batrun, Alkura, Saida, Western Boqa and AlShub.
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Israeli air raids kill five Palestinians on border with Gaza
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Israel carried air raids on Gaza Strip on Monday killing five and wounding at least 10 Palestinians.
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IRNA reporter in Gaza City said that Israel carried air raids after the Palestinian border guards stopped Israeli tanks moving toward Gaza near border crossing.
Hamas health officials confirmed deaths of five Palestinians and said that the air raids have critically injured the people on the border area.
Killing two or three Palestinians a day has become a routine practice for Israel pursuing genocide of Palestinians.
The United Nations has planned public hearings to be held on Israeli war crimes in Gaza and Geneva later this month.
UN team has spent a week interviewing witnesses and visiting sites damaged in Israeli three-week aggression on Gaza Strip on December 27-January 18 January.
PAKISTANIS RISE AGAINST TALIBAN AFTER MOSQUE BLAST
More than a thousand armed tribesman seeking revenge for a mosque attack surrounded two Taliban strongholds and destroyed the homes of Taliban fighters – including some commanders – in Pakistan’s northwest. According to AP, as many as 1,600 tribesmen have joined a citizens’ militia in Upper Dir district – an indication of rising anti-Taliban sentiment in Pakistan as the military pursues its offensive against the militant group in the nearby Swat Valley.
Khaista Rehman, a local police chief said: “The militias, known as lashkars, were focusing on two villages known as Taliban strongholds.”
IR Leader calls for massive turnout in polls
In a significant and glorious gathering of different groups of people on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s demise, the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei regarded raising the two flags of “revival of Islam” and “dignity and pride of Iran and the Iranian” as two dimensions of the late Imam’s historical movement.
Referring to the enemies’ efforts to impede progress and exaltation of the Iranian people, the IR Leader stressed:” All of the people and all of those interested in the strength of the system, Islam and the Iranian nation should vote with all of their power and vigor in the presidential elections.”
In this ceremony which was held in the late Sayyed Mostafa Khomeini courtyard in Imam Khomeini’s holy shrine, Ayatollah Khamenei offered his condolences on the anniversary of the calamity of losing the great father of the Iranian people, considering the feeling of identity and originality by Muslims of the world as one of the valuable results of raising the flag of the revival of Islam by the late Imam Khomeini.
“As a result of Imam Khomeini’s great Islamic movement, the Palestinian people was revived after decades of disappointment; Arab countries felt hopeful after consecutive failures and the Zionist regime as a cancerous tumor which had depicted an invincible figure of itself, was slapped by the hand of Muslim youths,” he added.
Pointing to the consecutive Intifadas of the Palestinian people and their consecutive strikes against the Zionist regime, the retreat of the occupying regime from Lebanon and its defeat in the two wars of 33 days in Lebanon and 22 days in Gaza, IRI Leader said:” All of these were because of the blessing of the revival of the flag of Islam by Imam Khomeini’s hands, so that the Zionist regime was forced to temporarily abandon the slogan of ‘from Nile to Euphrates.'”
Explaining the results of raising the flag of the revival of Islam, Ayatollah Khamenei added:” The endeavor of Muslim nations to establish Islamic government and system, creating the spirit of hope among the intellectuals of the Islamic world and softening the tone of the Western world against Muslims, all of these are of the blessings and results of general awakening and resistance in the Islamic world.”
“Muslims all over the Islamic world should appreciate this successful and valuable experience and organize their way according to it, because the only way to the dignity and pride of Muslim nations is their resistance,” he stressed.
Citing examples of U.S. oppressions, he said: “America spoke about democracy and the credibility of the votes of nations, but ignored the votes of the Palestinian people in electing their favorite government and by fully supporting the Zionist regime called the oppressed Palestinian people anarchist and evil.”
Reminding the US behavior regarding Iran’s nuclear issue, IRI Leader added: “Americans in front of the natural and legitimate right of the Iranian people who seek achieving the nuclear industry and using the nuclear energy in different peaceful issues, accused the Iranian people of trying to build the atomic bomb by telling lies and concealing the reality.”
“The Iranian people and their officials have declared times and again that the nuclear weapon is religiously forbidden (Haram) in Islam and they do not have such a weapon. But the western countries and America in particular through false propaganda claim that Iran seeks to build nuclear bombs which is totally false and a breach of the legitimate rights of the Iranian nation,” Ayatollah Khamenei added.
On the American new approach, the IR Leader said it is not possible to bring about changes through speeches and mottos but they should take practical steps and compensate all their mistakes and wrongdoings in connection with the Iranian nation as well as the entire region.
“Former American administration by resorting to violence, military intervention, discrimination and bullying behavior depicted a disgusting image of itself and the Muslim nations deeply hate the United States,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.
Referring to unwise policies of the former American president who occupied Afghanistan and Iraq under the pretext of campaign against terrorism, the IR Leader said the sincerity of the US administration should be proved in action, otherwise, ushering soft words and delivering speeches for Islamic nations will not bring about any change.
He considered the revival of the spirit of dignity and pride of Iran and the Iranian as another dimension of Imam Khomeini’s great movement and said:” The late Imam wiped off the feeling of inferiority from the spirit of the nation. The feeling of inferiority that dependent governments, dictators and Westernized intellectuals instilled into the country, and by continuously blowing the spirit of self-esteem to the nation, the late Imam proved that ‘we can and we are powerful.'”
Ayatollah Khamenei called facilities as necessary for the progress of any country, adding:” The main pillar of progress and power is spiritual components and especially the feeling of self-esteem and national dignity that can grant popularly-elected systems strength and power against the bullying powers and make any nation enjoy effectiveness in international equations and policies.”
IRI Leader regarded national dignity as a very essential necessity and said:” Relying on people in the dimension of the country’s management, self-sufficiency and the power of exchange in the economic arena, the production of science and having a large portion in the scientific structure of the world and being proud of national culture and traditions, are issues that make national dignity meaningful.”
He considered respecting the individual human beings as the practical meaning of national dignity in the arena of society management, adding:” National dignity in foreign policy means enjoying the independence of opinion, so that no power can impose any issue on the country and people.”
Referring to the commitment of people and the system to national self-esteem and national dignity as Imam’s valuable instruction, Ayatollah Khamenei said:” The country’s 30-year-old movement in this direction has had ups and downs but never stopped and Iranian wise people by preserving national dignity in all arenas, continue the way to exaltation and progress and reach a point with full power that enemies even dare not threaten it.”
Criticizing those who claim that the Iranian nation has been humiliated, the IR Leader said the dignity of this great nation in various international arenas is very outstanding and clear adding,”
The bullying powers have formed an alliance against the Iranian nation, trying to insinuate, through full-scale propaganda campaign, that the nation has admitted humiliation but to no avail.”
IRI Leader regarded parting company with people, distancing from Islamic values and forgetting Imam’s auspicious guidelines as a great danger for the country, adding:” By preserving the powerful skeleton of the system which is the souvenir of our dear Imam and by relying on the will of people especially the youth, we should continue our way until the final victory.”
Pointing to the upcoming presidential elections, Ayatollah Khamenei slammed efforts made by aliens’ media efforts to manipulate the elections and said sometimes the enemies claim that elections in Iran is just appointing somebody and sometimes claim that it is a controlled game inside the administration which will be with fraud. They try to hit the religious democracy in the country and prevent massive turnout in the elections through these efforts.
The IR Leader praised the Iranian nation as a dear, clever, aware and experienced nation and said that the enemy seeks to inculcate despair in the nation to deprive the system from the firm support including the people’s votes. Unfortunately some people in the country repeat the enemy’s words and help its plots.
Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted choosing different officials of the system as a glory for the nation and underlined that the aliens bid to deprive the nation from this glory but everybody who is interested in Islam, the system and the Iranian nation, according to the religion and ration he should participate in the upcoming elections.
The IR Leader noted that presence of different candidates with different tastes in the elections is honor for the system and warned the supporters of candidates to avoid clashes so that the enemy would misuse their belief and ideals. He added that those who insist on clash and unrest, they are traitor and very negligent.
Addressing the four presidential hopefuls, Ayatollah Khamenei said,” It is not decent for a presidential hopeful to resort to slandering another candidate in a speech or a debate to prove himself.”
“I am not opposed to criticism and debate but all should try to do it in legal and religious framework. The people are full aware and understand well,” the IR Leader added.
Ayatollah Khamenei noted that difference of opinion is natural but the presidential hopefuls should perform in a brotherly way to do their tasks well.
“I have one single vote and no one knows my vote. I will never say to people to vote for certain candidates because the issue is among the nation’s affairs and belongs to it,” the IR Leader said.
Ayatollah Khamenei also called upon the masses to go to the polls in large numbers to thwart efforts aimed at portraying the elections as undemocratic, adding that all should work toward the protection of the Islamic Revolution.
Israel Fears Opposition Win in the Lebanese Elections
Once again Israel interferes in the Lebanese internal affairs warning against a “Hezbollah win” while the Lebanese voters are heading to polling stations in the unprecedented general elections in Lebanon’s history on Sunday.
Israeli ministers warned that a victory by Lebanese national opposition, including Hezbollah, in Lebanon’s elections would be a dangerous development for the region. “If Hezbollah wins the election, it will be very bad and will create another Iranian entity in the Middle East after Hamas,” said Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz, a member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party.
“Iran is trying to take over Lebanon and that would be a very negative development,” he claimed. “The Iranian threat is gaining speed and obliges us, together with the moderate Arab states and the United States, to take action.”
Israeli Interior Minister Eli Yishai of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party said that if “Hezbollah’s alliance” wins, “Lebanon will become a terror state.” “We will have to think what we will do in such a situation, God forbid, once it happens,” he said.
D.I.Khan: Two Brothers Embraced Shahadat
Mohammad Ramzan 40 and his brother Mohammad Hanif got martyred in firing of Taliban terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan. While their two brothers were already martyred by the terrorists in bomb blasts and target killings. This incident happened when these two brothers were sitting on their Spare parts shop at Tank Adda (Stop) at 11:00 A.M People of Dera Ismail Khan are continuously victims of terrorisms. We appreciated Pakistan Army who captured foreign terrorists from Swat. Government must start operation in Dera Ismail Khan like Swat, because these terrorists are serious threat for the sovereignty of Pakistan. They are targeting civilians, government officials, and military personal, mosques, hospitals, schools. Thousands of people have lost their lives by the hands of Yazeedi terrorists. Quran and Islam condemns innocent killings :‘He who killed one person, unless it be a person guilty of man-slaughter (murder) or of spreading chaos (mischief) in the land, should be looked upon as though he has slain all mankind, and he who saved one life should be regarded as though he has saved the lives of all mankind.’ (Al-Quran) Shaheed Foundation Pakistan expresses its deep sorrows and sympathy with the families of all those who are killed and injured innocently.
Labaik Ya Hussain (A.S) Protest By J.A.P
Labaik Ya Hussain (A.S) protest by JAFFARIA ALLIANCE PAKISTAN (J.A.P) on Sunday , 7th of june 2009 at 4:00 pm at KARACHI PRESS CLUB against the continious terrorism & Target Killings of Shias in D.I Khan & the unresponsive and reckless attitude of Govt. n Media Please join hands together and protest as your responsibility and proof your Hussainiat against Barbarism (J.A.P)
Maulana Alam, Izzat Khan killed in Sakhakot clashes: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The naib ameer of Tahreek-e-Nifaz Shariat Muhammadi(TNSM) and spokesman Ameer Izzat Khan have been killed during trade of fire between security forces and militants in Sakhakot, ISPR said. An army personnel has been martyred and five injured in the clashes.
Democracy flourishing in Iran, say Pakistani scholars
Pakistani scholars here Friday welcoming upcoming presidential election in Iran said that democracy is flourishing in Iran without any difficulty. Talking to IRNA separately they viewed that process of election in Iran is very much a democratic one.
The Chairman of Mass Communications Department of Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr. Syed Abdul Siraj is of the view that democracy in Iran is very impressive, compared to the democracies obseved in other parts of the Muslim world.
He opined that the rule of law and social equality are the two main factors that make Iran a truly democratic state.
“The elections in Iran have always taken place on time”, Dr. Syed Abdul Siraj said. “Iran is a strong progressive state”, he added.
Expressing his views on Pakistan-Iran relations he said that Iran has always supported Pakistan in difficult times. “Our friendship is based on historical, religious and cultural grounds”, he said.
“I believe that Iran will forget the mistakes of Pakistani dictators and will continue to strengthen the bilateral ties”, opined Dr. Syed Abdul Siraj.
Mahmood-ul-Hassan Butt, assistant professor of international relations in, Quaid-e-Azam University, too, told IRNA that democracy in Iran has become a precedent for the Muslim countries.
“Iranian democracy is different form the western democracy but it has been supported by the Iranian nation”, he stated.
Mahmood-ul-Hassan Butt added that the Iranian people have given the power to choose the Presidential candidates to their elders.
He said that the candidates in Iran are free to conduct their election campaigns within the parameters of the Constitution.
“There was some tension in the Pak-Iran relations in the past but that doesn’t mean our relations were not friendly; there could be tension even between two brothers”, viewed Mahmood-ul-Hassan Butt.
He added that Iran is a major country of the region and the Afghanistan’s problems cannot be solved without the help of Iran.
Butt said there are some security problems at Pak-Iran border but there is no major issue between Iran and Pakistan. “The relations of Pakistan and Iran will even flourish to a greater extent in the future”, he hoped.
He asked the leadership of both the countries to take more concrete steps to strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations in economic and trade fields.
19 security men, 10 militants killed in Pakistan clashe: army
Pakistan army said Friday 14 security men including an officer and 5 policemen have been killed, 14 injured in clashes and roadside bomb attacks in past 24 hours. As many as 10 militants, too, were killed and 4 militants including three activists of a banned group were apprehended in the same period, an army statement said.
On Thursday, on a tip off regarding terrorists’ presence at a seminary at Amandara area in Malakand, the Security Forces raided the city and three 3 terrorists, apparently Afghan Nationals, along with leaders of Tehrik Nifaz-e-Shariat Muhammadi Maulana Alam, Amir Izzat Khan and Wahab were arrested.
Eight Grenades and other arms and ammunition were also recovered in the operation.
During cordon and search, the Security Forces recovered 35 IEDs, 3 Thuraya sets, 2 FM transmitters, 500 detonators, 3 long range antennas and a large number of pistols and Rifles from a Compound at Mingora.
A Security Forces convoy including Police Vehicles was attacked by an IED near Rustam, a small town near Mardan on Thursday, killing 10 security men including five policemen. A Capt. Miraj from the Special Operation Group (SOG) was among the slain forces.
Security forces responded back to the situation and killed 10 terrorists in a fierce gun battle and cleared the area, the statement said.
In South Waziristan Agency, 3 soldiers were killed in an IED attack on a Security Forces convoy in Jandola area.
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US admits mistakes made in Afghanistan
A recent US probe confirms that Americans had been faulty in carrying out certain airstrikes in western Afghanistan in early May that killed 150 civilians. According to IRIB, citing an unnamed senior US military official, the report said that the US air force and ground troops had made serious mistakes when US war planes bombed suspected Taliban positions.
The report quoted the official as saying “American personnel made significant errors in carrying out some of the air strikes in western Afghanistan on May 4 that killed dozens of Afghan civilians”.
Nearly 150 civilians, including 95 children, were killed last month when US warplanes dropped bombs on two villages in the Bala Baluk district of the western province of Farah.
General Stanley McChrystal warned about the consequences of civilian deaths caused by US and NATO-led forces, saying “this may be the critical point.”
The deadly strikes also sparked days of protests in Kabul and other major cities across the violence-wracked Afghanistan.
Medics told Press TV that some of those wounded in the attack have unusual burns which could have been caused by the flesh-eating chemical — white phosphorus.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has demanded a halt to Washington’s airstrikes in his country following the deadly incident.
Washington says it will not stop airstrikes in Afghanistan which have frequently led to civilian casualties across the war-ravaged country.
Pakistan Navy to get first F-22P Chinese Frigate in August
Pakistan Navy would receive first of four state-of-the-art Frigates F-22P type in August this year while the second one in December-09 from China, the navy said Thursday. “Construction of first two ships has already been completed and will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in August and December this year after successful completion of on going trials,” a Navy statement said.
“Weapons systems to be installed on first ship have been successfully demonstrated at the optimum performances and ranges,” it said.
Construction of the third F-22P Frigate is also progressing as per schedule. This ship has been successfully launched at Shanghai on May 28, 2009, in an impressive ceremony attended by both Pakistani and Chinese dignitaries.
Construction of fourth ship was started in March this year at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works and will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in April 2013.
Pakistan Navy is acquiring four new F-22P class frigates under collaboration with China as first three ships are being constructed at Hudong Shanghai and last one at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering works.
F-22P frigates are equipped with modern weaponry and sensors.
Each ship of them will carry Anti-submarine Z9EC helicopters.
First batch of two helicopters has arrived in Pakistan.
Induction of F-22P frigates will not only enhance the war fighting potential of Pakistan Navy but will also strengthen the indigenous ship building capability of the country.
UN renews $543m appeal for Pakistan’s displaced persons
The United Nations Thursday renewed appeal for $543 million for its relief operation to help over two million persons displaced as the result of fighting between the security forces and militants. The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Swat, Buner and Dir districts in the northwest are living in camps and in houses with relatives and common people.
UN Humanitarian coordinator Martin Mogwanja said at a news conference that the humanitarian community requires about 543 million dollars for its relief operation until the end of this year.
He said out of the total amount, twenty two percent have so far been received.
He warned that some relief organizations are in short of funding and they will have to scale down their relief operation in case the world community does not come up with the necessary support.
He said the UN is working in sync with the government for the humanitarian assistance of the displaced families to ensure that all their requirements are fulfilled.
He told the newsmen that the United Nations in collaboration with other partner relief organizations are working hard to provide relief to the displaced families presently settled in camps, temporarily shelters and with host families.
Two new camps have been established for the displaced persons in the last few days bringing the total to twenty one camps.
Students rescued from armed Taliban custody: army
A group of 48 students and their two teachers kidnapped by armed Taliban in North Waziristan tribal region were rescued by troops, the army spokesman said Thursday. Around 200 students, teachers and staff from Cadet College in Razmak, a town 65 kilometers from Miranshah, the center of North Waziristan, were held hostage by Taliban on Tuesday.
They were heading to Bannu, a main city near the tribal region on summer vacations when held hostage by the Taliban.
The security forces, in an operation, had rescued around 80 students and several teachers a day after they were kidnapped.
The army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said that another group was rescued on Thursday and the freed students are now in the protection of the army.
He said all students are safe and will be shifted to Bannu.
Tribal sources said that elders from Turikhel tribe had held talks with Taliban and secured their release.
Turikhel tribe belongs to Razmak and they had launched efforts after the authorities warned tribal elders of action if the failed secure their release.
The first group was rescued after the soldiers at a check post had spotted them.
The army had stated that the Taliban were shifted them to South Waziristan when rescued by the army.
Pakistani politicians praise smooth Iranian democratic process
enior Pakistani law makers on Thursday praised Iranian democracy and were unanimous that the democratic process is continuing without any hindrance. Speaking separately to IRNA about Iran’s upcoming Presidential election, slated for June 12, the two senior politicians termed Iran as a strong democratic state.
S .M. Zafar, Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Q, and a law expert expressing his views said the electoral process in Iran is so strong that the elections were not postponed even in difficult times.
He congratulated Iranian nation on having Presidential election in the country.
He was of the view that the upcoming elections are very significant, as after so many years there are chances that Iran-US relations might become normal.
S .M. Zafar opined that the new President has to keep this fact in mind.
Commenting on Iran-Pakistan relations he said relations of both the countries are based on historical foundations and both have been enjoying friendly relations for so many years.
He added that the gas pipeline project would further strengthen the ties between Iran and Pakistan.
“Who so ever wins the election the relations between Pakistan and Iran will remain strong”, S .M. Zafar opined.
Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said Iranians enjoy full democratic rights and the upcoming Presidential election is a clear example of the strong electoral process. “Elections in Iran have always held on time”, he said.
He said that it is the democratic right of Iranian people to elect leaders of their own choice.
“It is the beauty of the democratic system that people are free to express their choice through their votes”, Syed Zafar Ali Shah opined.
He stated that Iran’s relations with Pakistan are based on mutual understanding shaped by geography. “The strong bilateral relations between both the countries are vital for the stability in the region”, he opined.
Pakistan to allow displaced persons return to insurgency-hit Swat by June 17
Tens of thousands of internally displaced persons as the result of fighting between the security forces and the militants in Swat valley are to start returning by June 17. According to Reuters, officials and the UN refugee agency say that over two million people are displaced from Swat, as well as Buner and Lower Dir districts in the northwest. They are living in camps, relatives and with common people in their houses.
General Officer Commanding Major General Ijaz Awan Wednesday told journalists in Mingora, the main city in Swat, that gas supply has been restored while work is underway to repair the electricity system, destroyed during clashes. He said power supply will be restored in the couple of days.
Taliban had taken control of Mingora earlier last month and the army secured the city this week.
The army officer said that 155 militants were killed.
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D.I.Khan: Mushtaq Hussain Embraced Shahadat
A momeen Mushtaq Hussain embraced shahadat when Sipah-e-Yazeedi opened fire on him, killing him. This happened at gali bagh wali tank ada, at around 11:00 morning. His age was 50 years and he was PTCL employee.
In D. I. Khan, Sipah-e-yazeed continue to challenge the writ of the Govt. through these continues attacks on innocent citizen of D. I. Khan.
Kashmir valley in turmoil for 4th day
eneral strike and widespread violent protests continued for the fourth day in the Kashmir valley on Thursday after bodies of two Muslim women who were said to be raped and brutally killed by Indian soldiers were recently discovered in the region. The pro-freedom leaders vowed to intensify agitation for the withdrawal of Indian troops from Kashmir.
Violent clashes between demonstrators and armed police across capital Srinagar and other major towns left 100 injured on Wednesday alone.
Shopian town, in south of Kashmir, where the two women Neelofar Ahangar and Asiya Jan were raped and murdered erupted again after police refused to file First Information Report ( FIR) against the culprits four days after the incident.
Authorities in a vain bid to stem the protests arrested Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani minutes before he was to announce the resistance programme with respect to the Shopian tragedy.
Geelani however extended the current strike till Friday, asking people to keep up the agitation till a total withdrawal of Indian troops from Kashmir.
The ailing separatist leader, who had been under house arrest for long, was however set free late in the night after protests escalated across the city and other places.
Authorities have imposed restrictions on public movement in several areas of the city and some sensitive towns, placing barricades on key routes and deploying thousands of police and paramilitary men.
Businesses remained shut and schools, banks and government offices closed for the fourth consecutive day and transport is still off the roads.
The police opened fire on protestors after tear gas and rubber bullets failed to quell protestors decrying the Shopian outrage.
One youth received gunshot wounds in the thigh and another was injured by rubber bullets both were rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Aerial gunfire was resorted to in Batmalu area where the police and the paramilitary forces came under attack from violent crowds that were reported to have set on fire a paramilitary bunker and damaged several vehicles.
The Jahangir Chowk in central Srinagar also witnessed firing to quell violence.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who on Monday ordered a judicial probe into the deaths remained hurdled with top officials reviewing the situation.
His probe order has had little impact on the ground as rights groups here believe such probes rarely yield results and are often meant only to calm public anger.
Sensing the public mood, the main pro-India opposition in the state Assembly, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) too has joined the protests demanding settlement of Kashmir dispute and withdrawal of troops.
PDP President Mahbooba Mufti along with her party’s 14 MLAs marched to Shopian district Wednesday to express solidarity with the bereaved families.
Mufti however was greeted by massive pro-freedom groups who shout slogans upon her arrival in the town which had earlier voted for her party in the 2008 elections.
Mufti who managed to visit the victims’ families, had to face embarrassment at the hands of around 5,000 protestors including large number of women who shouted pro-independence and anti-India slogans.
The PDP president was taken hostage and was later allowed to move ahead after she agreed to follow the pro-freedom procession.
Iran mourns 20th anniversary of Imam Khomeini demise
commemorative ceremony kicked off in Tehran on Thursday to mourn the 20th anniversary of the demise of the Founder of the Islamic Republic, the late Imam Khomeini. Iranians from all walks of life have gathered at the mausoleum of the late Imam Khomeini to commemorate his tragic departure and also to renew their allegiance to his ideals.
More than 1.5 million foreign dignitaries, ordinary people and senior Iranian officials are attending the mourning ceremony.
A large number of domestic and foreign journalists and photographers will give coverage to the event.
The mourners, who have come to Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum from different parts of the country and also from various countries, are dressed in black.
Supreme Leader arrives in Imam Khomeini mausoleum
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei entered the mausoleum of the Founder of the Islamic Republic in Tehran on Thursday to attend the mourning ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the demise of the late Imam Khomeini. More than 1.5 million senior Iranian officials and people from all walks of life along with foreign dignitaries have gathered at the mausoleum of the late Imam Khomeini to commemorate his tragic departure and also to renew their allegiance to his ideals.
The Supreme Leader was accompanied by Imam Khomeini’s grandson Hojjatoleslam Seyed Hassan Khomeini.
Ayatollah Khamenei is currently delivering a speech at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum.
Imam Khomeini, an Eternal Figure
20 years have elapsed since the passing away of the founder of Islamic revolution but the name of Iran and the Islamic revolution have never been separated from that of Imam Khomeini(May his soul rest in peace). His enlightening and awakening movement has flourished day by day and his ideas have swept all over the world. Today on the 20th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s departure from the mortal world his holy shrine is full of huge crowds which gather there to commemorate him and his high ideas. Today the attempts of Muslims in the remotest parts of the Islamic world have found momentum and the cries of people seeking Islam is heard even in European countries.
One can say that the great name of Imam Khomeini will never be wiped out of minds. He enlightened the dark path of Muslims and led the justice-seekers to the truth. Therefore, the Imam has been considered as the reviver of Muslims’ dignity and respect in the contemporary era. Whenever mention is made of defending oppressed nations, Imam Khomeini and his Islamic revolution are present.
Now the name of Khomeini is the cry of vigilance of the present generation. He introduced Islam as a path of life accompanied with respect and dignity in the present era. So his commemoration is tantamount to attaching value for rationality, religion and truth-seeking. May God bless the great architect of the Islamic Revolution.
According to the French magazine Le Message de l’Islam in an article named Imam Khomeini the figure of the century: “Some political theorists believe that every powerful leader has both periods of rise and fall, but the noteworthy point in Imam Khomeini’s leadership is his continued influence during the revolution, the victory of the revolution and even after his passing away.
Researchers of social sciences are amazed that although years have passed after Imam Khomeini’s passing away, his personality has remained so popular and sacred and the world Muslims still consider him the symbol of purity, piety, popularity, and bravery.
Imam Khomeini as an Islamic jurisprudent, God-seeking gnostic and a brave leader took step to reform the Iranian society and with the victory of the revolution he founded a system inspired by Islamic teachings. The system presented modern criteria and built a genuine culture based on human dignity. The Islamic Republic system of Iran is today known as a focal point to all nations.
What is particularly noticeable in Imam Khomeini’s movement lies in the fact that its values are comprehensive and beyond time limits. With his revolutionary move, the late Imam tried to bring back the human history to its main path so that finally, the nations can get rid of the yoke of despotic and tyrannical powers and step on the liberating path of Prophets.
According to Imam Khomeini, a government is sacred and valuable only when it leads the society to perfection and prosperity. This is possible only with the return to human principles. That is why during his life, the Imam never confined himself to the geographical boundaries and promoted a life accompanied with spirituality and remembrance of God. The American strategist Alvin Toffler says:”When Ayatollah Khomeini sent a message to the leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, actually he sent a historic message to the world governments that many analysts were unable to analyze. The real content of the Imam’s message is the coming of a new era of the world sovereignty which should be studied by the westerners precisely. For, the Imam’s ideas can change the status of power of governments.”
Professor Hamid Mowlana of US Communications University believes that the mystery of Imam Khomeini’s triumph lied in his outstanding characteristics.
He says: “The role of Imam Khomeini in the vigilance of the world Muslims is unprecedented. I should confess that since the 15th century in the western world and perhaps after the advent of Islam I have never seen such a figure whose movement, thoughts and performance have such affected the world.”
Imam Khomeini did not fear the world powers and at the same time he changed the meaning of power at the world level. Prior to him, power was defined only on the basis of material sources and facilities, but in Imam Khomeini’s literature, power at the world level means power in ideas and thoughts. Imam Khomeini established a popular and lovely relationship with the world oppressed and with all people especially those of the Islamic countries. The Imam managed, more than any other leader, to convey the social and political messages of the holy Quran to the masses of people in simple language. His simple spiritual life made him quite qualified for the leadership of the oppressed. We have never seen such a simple life among the leaders of the world revolutions.
Ayatollah Khomeini is a thinker who put forward the theory of dignity and power of Muslims and the world oppressed. He urged many nations to turn to religious beliefs and enhanced their self-belief, self-confidence and independence-seeking. Whenever Imam Khomeini spoke of defense of human rights, he took into consideration the rights of all nations irrespective of their race, nation and religion. The Imam’s inviting all nations to defend human values and campaign against oppression led to his widespread popularity outside Iranian borders. Imam Khomeini addressing all oppressed nations said: “Take your right with all your might and never fear the hue and cry of the super powers and their agents.”
On Imam Khomeini’s characteristics, Ayatollah Khamenei says:
“Only one of the Imam’s characteristics was sufficient to make a great man of a person. The Imam was a wise, intelligent, and smart person with strong will and no one could hinder him from his path and at the same time he was very kind.”
The leader of the Islamic revolution adds: “Winning the hearts of the Muslim Ummah all over the world who despite different interests showed their company with the Imam was the result of his great sincerity. He spoke for God, acted for God and he was prepared to stay or move for God. His sincerity was the basic point of his life.”
Now many thinkers acknowledge that with the emergence of the Islamic revolution the wonderful capability of Islam for building civilization and the privileges of the Islamic beliefs have further revealed. Presently despite all destructive efforts of the enemies, Islam is regaining its main role in the international equations. May God bless Imam Khomeini and we ask the Almighty to help us properly continue his path which is the path of Islam and the holy Quran.
Imam Khomeini R.A
Seminar on Imam Khomeini held in Karachi
seminar themed ‘Impact of Imam Khomeini’s thoughts on Iran’s Progress’ was held in Karachi, capital of the Sindh province. Addressing the event, Iran’s consul general in Karachi, Mohammad Zamani said that Imam’s personality has influenced the world, especially the Islamic world, in a wonderful way.
Hossein Zahedi, an instructor with Karachi University, referred to Imam’s decisive leadership in the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and hailed his role in strengthening the Revolution.
A number of Karachi officials commented on Imam’s personality at the same event.
Imam Khomeini was born in Khomein, Markazi province in 1902 and passed away on June 3, 1989.
Ceremonies to commemorate his departure are held in Iran and abroad every year.
Exhibit of Imam Khomeini's works underway in China
An exhibition of photos and works by Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, is underway in Iran’s Embassy in China as part of programs to mark the 20th anniversary of his demise. Organized by Iran’s Cultural Office in China, the items displayed in the event includes Chinese translations of Imam’s works as well as his pictures.
Imam Khomeini was born in Khomein, Markazi province in 1902 and passed away on June 3, 1989.
Ceremonies to commemorate him are held in Iran and abroad each year on the occasion.
Iran-Armenia railway of strategic significance for region
ran’s ambassador to Armenia has said that establishment of Iran-Armenia railway is of strategic importance not only for the two countries but also for the entire Caucasus region. Talking to Armen Press News Agency Wednesday, Seyyed Ali Saqaeian added that construction of the railway can serve as a suitable medium for developing transportation in the southern Caucasus.
Referring to the recent visit by Iranian experts to Armenia to study the project, he noted that Russia will possibly take part in it.
Stating that political decision has been made for the establishment of Iran-Armenia railway, Iran’s envoy said that an agreement to that effect has been signed by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejuad and his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sargasian during the latter’s visit to Iran.
The project has been estimated to cost dollars two billion and World Bank and Asia Development Bank have expressed readiness to grant loan for the project.
Iran-Armenia railway is to extend 470 kilometers, 60 kilometers in Iran and 410 kilometers in Armenia.
India conveys to Pakistan disappointment over release of JuD chief
India on Wednesday officially conveyed to Pakistan its disappointment over the release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafeez Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The views were put forth by Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon when Pakistan’s High Commissioner Shahid Malik met him here.
Soon after Saeed’s release at the directive of Lahore High Court, India had said it demonstrated Pakistan’s lack of seriousness to fight terror and raised serious doubts about its commitment to probe the Mumbai attacks.
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna had termed regrettable the release of Saeed who has been part of terror outfits in Pakistan.
He had noted that Saeed had connections with Jamaat-ud-Dawa, an organization which has been declared terrorist organization by the United Nations Security Council.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram on Tuesday while slamming Pakistan over the release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohd Saeed, said, “It is a commentary on the commitment of Pakistan to investigate the perpetrators of the Mumbai attack.”
Chidambaram further said, “We are unhappy that Pakistan does not show the degree of seriousness and commitment that it should to bring to justice perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack.”
He, however, underlined that the development will not cause any setback to India’s investigations into the attack.
Expressing ‘disappointment’ over the release of the chief of JuD, Lashkae-e-Taiba’s front organization, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash said, “It is regrettable that notwithstanding this background and the international obligations it entails on Pakistan, he has been released.”
He said Saeed’s release ‘raises serious doubts over Pakistan’s sincerity in acting with determination against terrorist groups and individuals operating from its territory’.
Saeed was put under house arrest on December 11 last year after the UN Security Council banned JuD, declaring it a front for Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is blamed by India for the November 26 Mumbai attacks.
D.I. Khan: Syed Saleem Shah Embraced Shahadat
A momeen syed saleem shah was killed at 11:15 in commissionry bazaar, his age was 50 years. Today another momeen Ikramulah was also killed this morning.
Terrorists of Sipah-e-Yazeed are targeting every person belongs from Shia Commnity or who ever is the follower of Ahlulbait (Alaih Salam). Momineen are requested to rehabilitate these families of Dera Ismail Khan.
These Sipah-e-Yazeedi Terrorists and Taliban want to unstable the country as they have created unrest in the beautiful valley of Swat. Several Thousand people of Swat are passing their lives as refugees. They are neither Shia Nor Sunni they are enemies of Islam and beloved country Pakistan. Ulema have unanimously issued fatwa against these terrorists.
D. I. Khan: 1 Momin Ikramullah Embraced Shahadat
D. I. Khan: 1 Momin Ikramullah Embraced Shahadat
Ahmadinejad: Imam Khomeini's Movement Continuation of a Move Inspired by God Messengers
Iran’s President, Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, addressing some 600 foreign guests attending the commemorating ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the passing away of the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace), said in Tehran on Wednesday that the Islamic Revolution and the movement led by the late Imam were divinely granted and in the continuation of the moves inspired by the God messengers, Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) in particular, to lead the human society towards perfection. According to IRIB, he said the movement of the late Imam is beyond any ethnic, tribal, political and geographical boundaries, calling it a great event in line with the materialization of goals followed by the messengers.
Referring to the annihilation of Marxism and the current Liberalism deadlock, Dr. Ahmadinejad underscored that the achievements made by Liberalism are in total contrast with the humanitarian values, despite its deceptive appearance and slogans.
“The Islamic Revolution contributed to the awareness of all human beings around the world,” noted the President and said the reforming of the world affairs is a general mission and that is up to all persons, especially intellectuals, ulema, and pundits, to come up with due efforts to practice reforms. He also noted that the anniversary of the passing away of Imam Khomeini is a proper opportunity to exchange views between the world intellectuals, pundits and decision-makers.
Imam Khomeini greatest personality of 20th Century: Indian Leader
New Delhi, June 2, – The late founder of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Khomeini (R.A.), is the greatest personality of the 20th century, said an Indian leader.
Speaking to IRNA on the eve of 20th death anniversary of the late Imam (June 4), Amrish Singh Gautam, Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly, said on Tuesday that Imam Khomeini brought about a revolution which not only radically changed Iran in all spheres but it also impacted the world politics in many ways”.
“He (Imam) taught us the lesson of resistance, patience and only being afraid of God, Almighty”, said the Indian official.
Amrish Singh stressed that in order to overcome the basic problems of mankind in the current world, all should become certain of the late Imam’s famous statement that whosoever is with the God is dignified and whosoever is far from the God is humiliated.
“Imam Khomeini reminded us that the duty towards Allah is very important but the duty towards mankind is much more important” said Indian official.
According to Imam, Amrish Singh adde, “If a human being fails in one’s duty towards fellow human beings, it is difficult to escape from the displeasure of Allah.”
Praising the exceptional personality of the Father of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, the deputy speaker said that the late Imam’s thoughts have purified other peoples’ hearts and made them fearless against satanic powers.
“Although Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace), is not physically among us, the legacy he has left behind is immortal and continues to guide mankind around the globe,” concluded the Indian official
Imam Khomeini was an ocean of new insights into Islam: Kalbe Jawwad
New Delhi, June 2, – A renowned Shia scholar, Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawwad on Tuesday said that Imam Khomeini (R.A.) was an ocean of new insights into Islam in its totality.
In an interview with IRNA, Jawwad, Friday Prayer Leader of historical Asafi Mosque at Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh, paid tribute to Imam Khomeini (R.A.), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and said: “He (Imam) founded a sapling which has blossomed and grown up with deep roots. The big powers, in spite of a variety of conspiracies have been disappointed in confronting it”.
Focusing on his “Charistamic Personality”, Shia scholar said that “Relying upon faith and without fearing any threats, in an era when religion had weak presence in the society and even was exposed to ignorance owing to prevalence of materialistic views, Imam Khomeini (R.A.) entered the scene and introduced religion as the basis for human lifestyle and founded a state on the foundation of religion”.
Jawwad, while highlighting on Imam’s guidelines on unity among Muslims, said: “Imam Khomeini (R.A.) always emphasized that Muslims are brothers and will not be segregated by the pseudo-propaganda sponsored by corrupt elements.
If Islamic brotherhood comes to the fore among Islamic countries, such will become a great power which none of the global powers will be able to cope with”.
“Today Imam Khomeini is not with us but his soul would remain the beacon light for the generations to come”, Jawwad concluded.
Another Shia Scholar from Lucknow, Maulana Mirza Mohammad Ashfaq while paying tribute to Imam on his 20th death anniversary said: “Imam Khomeini’s insights and understanding of the real world and his solutions to the problems based solely on Quranic injunctions and with faith in Allah, rather than political or diplomatic games with reliance on earthly powers”.
Ashfaq was of the view that Muslims dignification around the globe based upon only and only on Imam Khomeini’s guidelines.
Leader: Imam Khomeini, a Symbol of Islam
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with the members of the headquarters in charge of holding 20th anniversary of passing away of Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace) said on Monday that the Father of the Islamic Revolution’s everlasting and firm principles, which have been extracted from the core context of Islam, are the keys that attracted the support of the nations and the intellectuals in the Islamic world. According to IRIB, he called the late Imam a symbol of Islam, and a key to preserve national independence, dignity, and unity, stressing that after 20 years of his passing away, Imam Khomeini is considered a symbol of Islam among the Iranian nation and the Muslim world and this an undeniable fact.
Ayatollah Khamenei said the late Imam, without being affected the least by the definitions raised by the West and East on the issue of intellectualism, came up with a vivid explanation from a genuine Islam, while taking pride of it.
Because of this, the Supreme Leader noted, hearts of the nations and intellectuals across the Islamic world are captivated and fascinated by this God granted character.
In another part of his speech, he pointed to the enemies’ plots over the past 100 years to inculcate a feeling of humiliation among the Iranian nation, and said Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace) turned the Iranians into a proud nation in the face of the world bullying powers.
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, said the unity of different Iranian ethnicities, followers of different religions, and various social and political currents, inspired by Imam Khomeini was a manifestation of the late Imam’s capacity for strengthening of unity.
He further called the Iranian people, whether Sunnis or Shiites, different ethnic, political and social groups to preserve and reinforce unity as a priceless legacy of the late Imam.
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that in all issues such as the elections, all should act based on the common principles including the Constitution, and while respecting each other and observing the common principles, do not allow a few trivial and natural discrepancies of opinions tarnish the national unity.
Iranian President: No Room for Compromise in Imam Khomeini's Culture
Iran’s President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has emphasized that there is no room for compromise in the Founder of Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Khomeini’s culture. According to IRIB, in a meeting, on Monday night, with the members of headquarters responsible for staging mourning ceremonies, marking the 20th anniversary of departure of late Imam (May his soul rest in peace), President Ahmadinejad said the characteristics of late Imam are still unknown, and huge efforts should still be made in order to attain Imam Khomeini’s culture.
Iran closes border point with Pakistan
QUETTA: Iranian authorities have closed the zero point along the Pak-Iran border following a bomb explosion in a mosque in the border city of Zahedan.
The closure of the zero point has resulted in suspension of bilateral trade and movement of the people. Zahedan is about 80 km from Taftan, a tiny town along the Pak-Iran border.People in the border areas of Pakistan and Iran are facing difficulties due to the closure of the zero point, as they bring items of daily use from Iran and Pakistan.
They demanded of the Pakistani authorities to find a permanent solution to the problem. — PPI Mariana Baabar adds from Islamabad: Pakistan says that it is with Iran in the fight against terrorism and there will be no compromise on this principle under any circumstances.
Responding to a query pertaining to the summoning of Pakistan’s Ambassador in Tehran, MB Abbasi, over the deadly attack on a mosque in southeast Iran, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told The News: “Iran is our brotherly country with which we have excellent relations anchored in common faith and interests. The two countries are together in the fight against terrorism and there will be no compromise in this regard under any circumstances.”
According to the Iranian media, rebels had reportedly claimed responsibility for the explosion. One cannot remember the last time that Iran had to summon a Pakistani ambassador and that too over such serious charges.
Of late, relations between Iran and Pakistan have been all time high and only recently the two, in total defiance of the US and some other western powers, also reached an understanding on the Peace Gas Pipeline project during President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to Tehran.
Iran on Saturday publicly hung three men accused of involvement in the bombing of the mosque that killed 25 people, an official said, branding them “terrorists” and “enemies of God”.
The executions were carried out near the mosque in southeast Iran, which was devastated by Thursday’s bombing, said Hojatoeslam Ebrahim Hamidi, Justice Chief of Sistan-Balochistan province.
It is well known in all world capitals that Jundullah, also known as “Army of God”, “Allah’s Soldiers”, and “God’s Brigade”, as well as the Popular Iranian Resistance Movement, is a Suuni tribal militant group responsible for a series of deadly guerrilla raids inside Iran.
According to US media reports from the ABC News, it is made of members of the Balochi tribe and operates out of the Balochistan province in Pakistan, just across Iran’s border.In the past The News had published reports about this terrorist group, which had been ignored by the US and Pakistan.
These reports spoke of the State Department’s allocation of millions of dollars for a ‘regime’ change in Iran. Jundullah is accused of doing exactly that, though on Saturday Washington denied Tehran’s accusations that the US had backed the mosque attack.
Questions were also raised in the past when Iran started to build walls and fence off areas along the Pakistan border that Islamabad should not look away from the activities of Jundullah. However, Pakistan has always denied that such activities take place from its soil.
Even on Sunday, the spokesman made no mention of any feedback that the Foreign Office had received from its mission in Iran, and whether in the face of such serious accusations it was willing to look into its border areas with Iran. It is not a new development that a neighbour has eyed Pakistan with some suspicion.
Earlier this year, China, too, had sent two special envoys to Pakistan, who met with the political and military leadership, and brought to the notice of Pakistan that the headquarters of the separatist group, East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), a militant Muslim separatist group based in the western Xinjiang province, had been set up in Fata.
J.A.P Strongly condemn the bomb blast in a bus of momineens
J.A.P Strongly condemn the bomb blast in a bus of momineens standing at a bus stand in Andkhel Orakzai Agency in Kohat in which a Momin Naiknaam Ali s/o Nizam ALi has been martyred and several momineens injured. (Jafaria Alliance Pakistan)
Kohat: Blast bus stand killing 1, many injured
A momeen Naiknaam Ali s/o Nizam Ali embraced shahadat. When a bomb blast occurred in a bus at bus standing, many injured.
Nohakhawan Syed Razi Rizvi Passed away
J.A.P announce with great sorrow the sad demise of Renowned Nohakhawan Syed Razi Rzivi (Dast-a-Nasiran-e-Hussain). Namaz-e-Janaza held after Namaz-e-Zohrain at Masjid-e-Babulilm N. N. abad Karachi.
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