Prominent Pakistani-Canadian Lawyer and Queen’s University Faculty Member Muhammad Wajahat Faizan Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Post Views: 7,192 Toronto, ON – April 8, 2025: Muhammad Wajahat Faizan, a respected barrister, solicitor, and faculty member at Queen’s University Faculty of Law, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Chief Government Whip, presented the honour on behalf of the Governor General of Canada, in recognition…

Pakistan’s First Human Space Mission

Post Views: 26,122 Islamabad, April 5: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced an open call for experimental proposals from scientists, researchers, and students to participate in the country’s first-ever human space mission. This landmark initiative will see a Pakistani astronaut travel to the Chinese Space Station (CSS) by late 2026, marking…

Pakistan’s Government Hajj Scheme 2025

Post Views: 3,781 Lahore, April 6: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced that 90,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj in 2025 under the government Hajj scheme, ensuring streamlined arrangements and enhanced facilities for devotees. The announcement came during a press conference in Lahore, where the minister outlined key details about training programs, cost…

Dr Humera Qamar Unveiled APPNA’s Vision

Post Views: 9,368 APPNA President , Dr Humera Qamar along with her leadership held a press conference to outline their vision and address their mission within the Pakistani-American diaspora. Doctors emphasized APPNA’s dedication to uplifting their community’s image and amplifying their contributions to healthcare in the United States, Canada, and Pakistan. Key speakers highlighted APPNA…

Pakistani-American Physicians’ Group ‘APPNA’ Launches 3-Day Spring Summit in Oklahoma

Post Views: 8,020 The Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA) inaugurated its annual three-day spring summit today in Oklahoma City, drawing hundreds of medical professionals to celebrate achievements and discuss healthcare initiatives. The event’s opening day featured a special honor for APNA leadership, as state lawmakers invited the delegation to the Oklahoma Legislature…

The Evolution of Zakat Collection: From Government Oversight to Private Charitable Organizations

Post Views: 26,544 Zakat and khairat (voluntary charity) are essential obligations in Islam, aimed at ensuring social justice and economic balance within the Muslim community. Historically, these funds were collected and distributed by the Islamic state to maintain transparency and efficiency. However, today, private charitable organizations have assumed this role, often designating a portion of…