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- Hindustan Times
Pakistan comes out in support of Iran after Israel's attack, urges Muslim countries to unite
Pakistan on Saturday came out in support of Iran after Israel launched a series of blistering attacks on the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program and its armed forces. Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, said that all Muslim countries must unite against 'Israeli aggression', according to Dunya News. Follow LIVE updates here. 'In this time of trial, we stand by Iran in every way. We will protect Iranian interests. Iranians are our brothers, and their grief and pain are shared,' Asif said. Asif said that Israel is targeting not just Iran, but also Yemen and Palestine, adding that unity in the Muslim world is crucial. 'If we remain silent and disunited today, then everyone will be targeted eventually,' he said. Also Read | How Israeli airstrikes landed a heavy blow on Iran's nuclear ambitions Asif also demanded that a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should be called on Israel's move against Iran, reported He further said that non-Muslim populations in the West are protesting against Israel. 'Their conscience has awakened—unlike the Muslim world,' he said, according to Dunya News. Israel on Friday launched strikes targeting Iran's nuclear and military facilities, reportedly killing several Iranian generals and much of the senior leadership of the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace division. According to Iran's UN ambassador, the attacks killed 78 people and wounded more than 320. Also Read | Israel, Iran exchanging blows brings Middle East on edge of war: Here's what is happening In retaliation, Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel the following night, significantly escalating regional tensions. Israel said dozens of missiles were launched toward Tel Aviv and other cities on Saturday night. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as the military urged residents to take shelter. While many missiles were intercepted, some breached Israel's air defenses, causing damage in parts of the country. Israel has defended its actions, claiming intelligence indicated Iran's nuclear programme was nearing the 'point of no return.'
Indian Express
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- Indian Express
Amid right-wing protests, Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust in Maharashtra sacks 167 employees, including 114 Muslims
The Shri Shaneshwar Devasthan Trust, which manages the Shani Shingnapur shrine in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district, has dismissed 167 employees, including 114 Muslims, citing disciplinary issues such as prolonged absenteeism and non-performance. The move comes in the backdrop of protests by right-wing organisations and NCP's Ahmednagar City MLA Sangram Jagtap, who had threatened to launch an agitation on Saturday against the trust's hiring of Muslim employees. 'The Trust was established in 1963. As per its regulations, trustees have the authority to hire and dismiss members. In today's meeting, 167 individuals were removed due to reasons such as absenteeism, misconduct, and other similar violations for which appropriate action has been taken. India is a democracy, and we uphold secular values. Some of the employees who have been dismissed are Muslims,' said Appasaheb Shete, secretary of the Shri Shaneshwar Devasthan Trust. The decision has shocked many of the dismissed employees. 'This has come as a shock to those who have been fired. They are all poor people. They do not work inside the main temple but are engaged in various projects run by the trust, including the gaushala. Losing jobs throws our future into uncertainty,' said one of the dismissed employees. The Shani Shingnapur Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shani and attracts devotees from across the country, especially on Saturdays. The deity is worshipped in the form of a 5.5-foot black stone placed on an open platform under the sky, symbolising god's omnipresence and transparency. There is no traditional temple structure or roof over the idol. Shani Shingnapur is famously known as the village where houses have no doors or locks. It is widely believed that Lord Shani protects the village from theft and crime. The temple plays a significant role in the local economy, supporting businesses related to religious tourism. The temple's trust, which was established in 1963, employs over 2,400 staff to manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and the upkeep of temple properties, including gardens, gaushalas and agricultural land. However, controversy erupted after right-wing groups objected to the trust recruiting Muslim employees. On May 21, right-wing groups staged a protest after Muslim workers were seen installing a grill on the sacred platform of the temple. This incident led to growing calls for the removal of Muslim workers from temple-related work. The agitation escalated, with demands that all Muslim employees be dismissed. Right-wing Hindu groups, along with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Sangram Jagtap, questioned the hiring of Muslim employees and announced a protest march on Saturday. 'Shani Shingnapur Devasthan is a temple of the Hindu faith. A total of 118 Muslim employees have been recruited at this temple. This is not appropriate. In protest, a Hindu Dharma Protection March has been organised on Saturday. Hindu citizens are urged to participate in this march,' Jagtap said earlier this week. Following this, the trust convened a meeting on Friday, where it was decided to dismiss all employees cited for irregular attendance since January. In an earlier meeting held on June 8, 99 employees were identified. A further 68 employees were named for dismissal in Friday's meeting. 'Due to frequent absenteeism and negligence in work, 167 employees have been dismissed from service,' said Bhagwat Bankar, president of the trust.
Al Manar
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- Al Manar
Pakistan Says to Stand by Iran 'In Every Way'
Pakistan voiced full support to Iran on Saturday, with its defense minister saying that Islamabad stands by Tehran 'in every way.' As he addressed a session of Pakistan's National Assembly, DM Khawaja Asif said the Zionist entity attacked Iran last night, targeted its military installations, and killed its military leaders. 'We stand by Iran in every way. We will protect Iranian interests,' Asif said as quoted by 'In this entire situation, Israel is not acting alone,' he remarked, noting that Iran is a neighboring country of Pakistan and 'we have centuries-old relations'. 'In this time of trial, we stand by Iran in every way. We will protect Iranian interests. Iranians are our brothers, and their grief and pain are shared.' 'Israel is targeting Yemen, Iran, and Palestine—therefore, unity in the Muslim world is essential,' Asif emphasized and warned: 'If we remain silent and disunited today, then everyone will be targeted eventually'. ⚡️🇮🇷🇮🇱🇵🇰 BREAKING:#Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced full support for Iran.#Iran #IranIsraelWar #IranIsraelConflict #IranUnderAttack #Israel #IsraelIranWar #IsraelTerroristState #israil #Irán #Tehran #Tahran #TruePromise3 #إسرائيل #طهران #طهران_تحت_القصف… — The Arab Eye (@TheArabEye0) June 14, 2025 He underlined that a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should be called and that all Muslim nations must unite to confront Israel. The Pakistani DM highlighted that even non-Muslim populations in the West are protesting against 'Israel'. 'Their conscience has awakened—unlike the Muslim world,' he said. Pakistan has stood firm on its position since day one, Asif said, adding: 'It has neither recognized Israel nor established relations.' He called on all Muslim countries to sever ties with the Zionist entity. 'Israel's hands are stained with the blood of Muslims, and such hands should be rejected.' 'Iran Has Right to Self-Defense' Earlier on Friday, Pakistan's United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad criticized the Zionist entity for launching attacks against Iran, saying that Tehran has the right to self-defense under the UN Charter. At a UN Security Council briefing meeting on the Iran-Israel tensions on Friday, Ahmed said Israeli war on Gaza and repeated cross-border strikes in Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen demonstrate a consistent disregard for international norms. Pakistan says Iran has the right to self-defense under UN Charter Pak strongly condemns unjustified & illegitimate aggression by Israel against Iran. We stand in resolute solidarity with people of #Iran during this challenging time, stated Amb Asim Iftikhar Ahmad @PakistanUN_NY. — HTN World (@htnworld) June 14, 2025 'We unequivocally denounce these blatant provocations, which constitute a grave danger and a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, with serious implications,' Ahmad said on Friday. 'Iran has the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.'
