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International Day for Tolerance 2013

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The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. It is observed on 16 November. 
 
The objectives of this day include to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination and Human Rights Education. 
 
People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe. 
 
Along with outright injustice and violence, discrimination and 
marginalization are common forms of intolerance. Education for tolerance
 should aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of 
others, and should help young people develop capacities for independent 
judgment, critical thinking and ethical reasoning. 
 
Sectarian killing is getting common in Pakistan, the recent incident of 
Rawalpindi procession violence is another incident of intolerance. Religious tolerance and freedom to perform religious activities freely is one of the main clauses of this observance. 
 
Karachi the metropolitan of Pakistan has been a victim of target killing
 where millions of people from different communities are residing 
together. To avoid such intolerant incidents as occurred in Rawalpindi 
and target killing in Karachi International day of tolerance is being 
observed. 
 
Nations can only develop themselves if they adopt education and 
tolerance amongst them. Pakistan which has been a victim of terrorism 
for the past few years needs to develop tolerance amongst its masses. 
The country has seen several incidents of intolerance whether it’s the 
humiliation of human rights or violence on women and children. 
 
In today’s world of technology and science where the world is facing several major challenges such as global warming,
 terrorism and unemployment in such scenario only tolerant societies can
 survive these obstacles by overcoming biased mindset with the promotion
 of education. 
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International Day for Tolerance 2013

The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of...

First Mosque Catering For Different Muslims Sects Constructed

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The
 first mosque catering for both Pakistan's Sunni Muslims and Shiite 
Muslims is under construction in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to promote
 communication between religious sects and solve sectarian conflicts 
within the country. 
 
Zahid Iqbal, founder of the mosque, says that it is the first one in Pakistan catering to different Muslim sects. 
 
The mosque, which is located at the foot of a mountain in the northwest 
Islamabad, has not yet been completed. However, it has already attracted
 many local residents to worship. 
 
"I have had such a thought since I was young. Our society should have a 
mosque like this one that all Muslims can worship here in their 
different ways. Even non-Muslims can come here to learn about Islam," 
said Iqbal. 
 
However, the construction of a mosque like this is a difficult thing in 
Pakistan, as Shiite and Sunni Muslims have separate mosques with very 
clear boundaries in the country. 
 
According to the regulations of the Capital Development Authority of 
Islamabad, any mosque before its construction should make an explicit 
registration with the government specifying whether it serves Shiite or 
Sunni Muslims. 
 
The regulation lowers the security risks to a certain extent, but builds an invisible wall between different Muslim sects. 
 
"According to regulations, when you register your mosque with the 
government department, you must declare its denomination. Thus, we 
encountered some troubles. We had to register a as foundation first, and
 then contrast the mosque based on it," said Iqbal. 
 
In order to promote communication and exchanges between different 
religious sects, Iqbal established a reading room in the mosque, which 
is open to the public for free. 
 
Iqbal hoped that, through reading and learning, different religious 
sects can strengthen communication and eliminate the misunderstandings 
and prejudices between them. 
 
However, misunderstandings and stereotypes have long existed. 
 
Since the opening of the mosque, many people have protested as they 
believe it does not conform to traditions and also violates Muslim 
doctrine. 
 
Therefore, Iqbal has even asked the police for help to keep the mosque safe. 
Despite difficulties, Iqbal said that he did not want to give up and 
hoped the mosque can play a vital role in solving the sectarian 
conflicts within the country. 
According to the blueprint, the mosque can accommodate nearly 2000 people after its completion. 
 
However, in view of the longstanding religious conflicts in Pakistan, 
some experts said that things may go contrary to Iqbal's wishes. 
 
"A mosque without any boundaries related to religious sects or 
particular groups of people is extremely necessary. It's an amazing idea
 and a good practice. But I suggest that we have to be cautious in the 
practice, because when different groups of gather together, it may have 
the wrong effect," said Khursheed Nadeem, a professor from International
 Islamic University. 
 
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First Mosque Catering For Different Muslims Sects Constructed

The first mosque catering for both Pakistan's Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims is under construction in Pakistan's capital Islama...

Youm-e-Ashur being observed in Iran,Iraq and several other countries

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Ashura is being observed
 with great respect and religious fervor in the world including Iran and
 Iraq, whereas, in some of the countries Ashura will be observed 
tomorrow. 
 
Tribute is being paid to Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) for his great sacrifice  in the Middle East, America, Europe and other regions of the world. 
 
Millions of mourners in Iraqi city of Karbala held mourning processions amid stringent security measures
 to avoid any untoward incident. Iran, Turkey, Britain, France, Italy, 
Belgium and in rest of the European countries and United States the 
mourning processions are being taken out also attended by a large number
 of women. 
 
The mourners expressed their feelings by stating that the sacrifices of 
Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions give the message to stand 
for justice. 
 
After the mourning procession Majlis-e-Ghariban will be organized in 
which Zakireen will put light on the sacrifices of the grandson of 
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). 
 
Ashura in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Australia and some other countries will be observed tomorrow. 
 
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Youm-e-Ashur being observed in Iran,Iraq and several other countries

Ashura is being observed with great respect and religious fervor in the world including Iran and Iraq, whereas, in some of the countrie...

Eight Muharram being observed today

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KARACHIKARACHI: Eighth Muharram-ul-Haram is dedicated to Alamdar-e-Karbala Hazrat Abbas (R.A). In this regard, majalis and mourning processions are being held all across the country under strict security measures, ARY News reported on Wednesday. 
 
The name Qamar-e-Bani Hashim (moon of the Bani Hashim) is dedicated to 
Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib (R.A)’s son Hazrat Abbas (R.A). Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) made Hazrat Abbas (R.A) the commander in chief of his Lashkar in Karbala. Hazrat Abbas (R.A) is being remembered today for his bravery and marshalship in the battle of Karbala. 
 
Stories of Hazrat Abbas Alamdar (R.A) bravery will be highlighted today in the majalis. Mourning
 processions will be carried out in this regard. Mourners will pay 
respect to the martyrs of Karbala by reciting nohas and participating in
 mourning processions . 
 
In Hyderabad stringent security measures have been taken for the safety of the Muharram processions. 
 
In Peshawar, the central procession will be taken out at 3 pm today. Majalis will be held across the city after processions. 
 
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Eight Muharram being observed today

KARACHI KARACHI: Eighth Muharram-ul-Haram is dedicated to Alamdar-e- Karbala Hazrat Abbas (R.A). In this regard, majalis and mourning proc...

7th of Muharram: Majalis and mourning processions being taken out

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KARACHI:
 Countrywide mourning processions and majalis are being held on Tuesday 
on account of 7th of Muharram ul Haram. 
 
A large number of people in the country paying their respects to the 
martyrs of Karbala by participating in the mourning processions and 
Muharram majalis. 
 
Security has been on high alert throughout the country and tough 
security arrangements have been made to ensure protection of the 
mourning processions and majalis areas. CCTV cameras are placed on the 
routes of processions and strict checking is being carried out by 
security officials to control any unfortunate incident. 
 
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7th of Muharram: Majalis and mourning processions being taken out

KARACHI: Countrywide mourning processions and majalis are being held on Tuesday on account of 7th of Muharram ul Haram. A large number ...

Western propaganda about drone attacks

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PESHAWAR (AFP) - While the Pakistani government routinely denounces 
US drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the 
country s tribal areas support them -- but the threat of Taliban 
reprisals makes them too terrified to speak out.

Pakistan s lawless tribal areas along the Afghan border have borne 
the brunt of the US drone campaign since 2004, with hundreds of missile 
strikes targeting suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants.

Islamabad condemns them as a violation of sovereignty and 
counterproductive to efforts to combat militancy, while rights 
campaigners -- and the Pakistani public -- rail against them for killing
 civilians.

Anyone who does speak out in favour of the drones in the tribal areas
 runs the risk of being kidnapped, tortured and murdered by militants --
 their agonising last moments captured on camera.

"Anybody who supports drone strikes, they will try to kill him. They 
will say that person is pro-American, a friend of the Jews," Gul Wali 
Wazir -- not his real name -- from South Waziristan tribal area told 
AFP.

"They will cut his throat or shoot him, They will film his false 
confession, kill him and leave the body on the road with a DVD and a 
note saying that anybody who supports America and drones will face the 
same fate.

"I have seen a dozen such dead bodies."

"US spies" are targeted by a special militant unit, the 
Ittehad-e-Mujahideen Khorasan, and grisly DVDs of their last moments 
distributed.

In one seen by AFP, a young man to admits planting a bugging chip in a car in return for $200.

After a decade of the CIA-run programme, no region in the world has 
been hit by more strikes than Pakistan s tribal areas -- a rugged, 
dirt-poor region roughly the size of Belgium.

Ten days ago, one of the remote-controlled missiles eliminated the feared Hakimullah Mehsud, leader of the Pakistani Taliban.

The area is off-limits to foreign journalists and aid groups, so the 
precise number and identity of those killed by drones is difficult to 
establish with certainty.

The London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism estimates that 
between 2,528 and 3,644 people have been killed in 378 drone strikes in 
Pakistan, including 416-948 civilians.

A survey by the New America Foundation in 2010 found that a sizeable 
proportion of people -- more than one in five -- in the tribal areas 
backed drone strikes, and a number of experts interviewed by AFP spoke 
of an increasing trend to support them.

Better than ground offensive?

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The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) became a stronghold 
for hundreds of Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked extremists who fled 
Afghanistan to regroup and launch cross-border attacks after the US-led 
invasion in 2001.

Tribal chiefs initially welcomed them, but since 2009 they have grown
 weary of the "taxes" the militants impose and the insecurity they 
bring, and angry at them for killing elders who opposed their presence.

Safdar Hayat Khan Dawar, former head of the Tribal Union of 
Journalists, from North Waziristan, the area most affected by drone 
strikes, said the missiles were the preferred solution to the problem of
 militancy.

"There are two options in FATA: a military operation or the drone strikes," he said in an interview in Peshawar.

"The military option, people hate it because the army don t kill 
militants but civilians. So if you ask people to choose, they will 
choose drone attacks."

In 2009 the army carried out a major ground operation to retake 
control of South Waziristan from the militants, with more than 30,000 
troops pouring in for an offensive.

The UN said more than 200,000 people were forced from their homes by the fighting.

"Those people who became IDPs (internally displaced) due to the 
military operation, those people who are victimised by the Taliban and 
the militants, all the families whose family members are beheaded 
because they were accused of spying for America -- why would they oppose
 drone attacks?" said Nizam Dawar, director of the Tribal Development 
Network.

Dawar s own family in North Waziristan recently had a visit from militants after he spoke of his support for drones.

For drone supporters, tribal leaders sheltering militants only have 
themselves to blame if their families are killed by the American 
strikes.

"We think this is due to their own negligence. The responsibility 
lies with the people who offer these terrorists a shelter," said Arbab 
Mujeed ur-Rehman of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party.

"A person who is not involved in terrorist activity does not feel threatened by the drones."

In the markets of the tribal areas, militants hand out leaflets 
urging people to denounce "traitors" in their families, heightening the 
climate of suspicion in a region already awash with conspiracy theories. 
 
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Western propaganda about drone attacks

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World Pneumonia Day today

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ISLAMABAD - World Pneumonia Day is being observed around
 the world, including Pakistan, today (Tuesday). Pneumonia claims an 
innocent child s life every 30 seconds making it the number one global 
cause of childhood mortality. In Pakistan alone, it is responsible for 
the death of 92,000 children of under 5 years of age annually and 
contributes 18 per cent to the total global child deaths.

Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the 
lungs. When an individual has pneumonia, the alveoli (small sacs in 
lungs which fill with air when a healthy person breathes) are filled 
with pus and fluid, which makes breathing painful and limits oxygen 
intake. Infants and children younger than age 2 years are at higher risk
 of contracting pneumonia as their immune systems are still developing. 
Symptoms of pneumonia in children include rapid or difficult breathing, 
cough, fever, chills, headaches, loss of appetite and wheezing. They may
 also face difficulty to breathe, with their chests moving in or 
retracting during inhalation.

Although the death toll due to pneumonia is too high, vaccines hold 
promise of saving children from dying of pneumonia. Vaccines can protect
 children by preparing their bodies to fight many potentially deadly 
diseases. They are responsible for the control of many infectious 
diseases that were once common around the world, including smallpox, 
polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German 
measles), mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). 
 
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World Pneumonia Day today

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One in five suns has Earth-sized world

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Using
 data from Nasa's Kepler space telescope, Astronomers argue that one in 
five stars like the Sun hosts Earth-sized world located in the 
"habitable zone". 
 
This zone is the region around a star where temperatures allow for water
 - a key ingredient for life - to stay liquid at the surface. 
 
Last week, astronomers announced the discovery of an Earth-sized, rocky 
planet orbiting its star at a hundredth of the distance between the 
Earth and the Sun. 
 
Temperatures on this world would reach between 2,000C and 2,800C, with 
much of the dayside molten, meaning there would be little chance for 
life here. 
 
But team members cautioned that even finding Earth-sized planets in the 
habitable - or "Goldilocks" - zones of their stars was no guarantee 
these worlds would be hospitable to life. 
 
Researchers had previously combed through some 42,000 stars and 
discovered 600 likely planets. Of these, 10 were both Earth-sized and 
located at a distance that was just right for liquid water to persist on
 the surface. 
 
However, the team then corrected for planets that might have been missed
 by software designed to sift through the Kepler data for planet 
signatures. This process involved introducing fake planets into the 
data. 
 
Accounting for these missed worlds, as well as the fact that only a 
small fraction of planets are oriented so that they cross in front of 
their host star as seen from Earth, the astronomers were able to 
estimate that 22% of all Sun-like stars in the Milky Way have 
Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone. 
 
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One in five suns has Earth-sized world

Using data from Nasa's Kepler space telescope, Astronomers argue that one in five stars like the Sun hosts Earth-sized world located ...