Pakistan’s first-ever economic census has revealed shocking statistics: the country has over 600,000 mosques and 36,000 madrassas, but only 23,000 operational factories.

Released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, the data has triggered heated debate as Pakistan struggles to revive its economy and finalize a $7 billion IMF bailout review. Critics argue that the imbalance in social infrastructure vs. industrial development reflects deeper structural issues in national planning and priorities.

Pakistan's shocking economic census: 'More mosques here, than factories' 

France will shut down 7 mosques by the end of this year over alleged radical leanings. Rights groups and activists are accusing President Macron of targeting Muslims in the name of anti-terror operations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: France to shut 7 mosques over radical leaning

China is remodeling mosques to make them appear 'Chinese'. Domes & Minarets are being replaced by Pagodas. Islamic calligraphy is being replaced by Chinese texts. Palki Sharma gets you a report on this 'sinicisation' campaign.

Gravitas: The 'Sinicisation' of Mosques in China

Indonesian Muslims arrived at mosques with face masks to perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers at dawn on Wednesday (May 13) despite concerns that the coronavirus pandemic has yet to subside.

Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with masks and prayers

New Zealand has released an almost 800-page report into 2019 killing of 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in the city of Christchurch and concluded that authorities could not have been alerted of an imminent attack.

Christ Church Attack: Reports highlights shortcoming of New Zealand agencies

Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

COVID-19 pandemic: Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

Mosques in Saudi Arabia & the U.A.E will remain shut on Eid. Meanwhile, Oxford University is recruiting 10,000 people for a vaccine trial. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Friday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: The big global developments for May 22

Markets and shops started opening in some parts of the valley. The administration also starts putting cash in the ATMs. Police keep strict vigil as restrictions ease in the valley. Watch this video to know more.

Jammu Kashmir: Mosques thronged by people ahead of Eid

In the latest from Kashmir, Section 144 was eased for Friday prayers in parts of Kashmir today. Watch the full video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Section 144 eased in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Police impose curfew on Sri Lanka town after mosques attacked

A bench headed by Justice S A Bobde issued notice to the Centre and asked it to respond to the plea filed by a Pune-based couple. The petition have added that a life of dignity and equality is the most sacrosanct fundamental right and a Muslim woman cannot be prohibited from entering a mosque.

SC admits plea on entry of women in mosques

New Zealand PM Ardern pays an unnamed womens grocery bill

At New York mosque, UN chief Guterres pledges to help protect religious sites

UK police probe attacks on five mosques in Birmingham

Pakistan takes over mosques, seminaries run by banned outfits

His comments came the day after the Austrian government announced it could expel up to 60 Turkish-funded imams and their families and would shut down seven mosques as part of a crackdown on 'political Islam', triggering fury in Ankara

Erdogan denounces Austrian decision to close mosques

Associations and mosques should also study the Chinese Constitution, socialist core values and traditional classical Chinese culture, state-run Global Times quoted the letter as saying.

Watch: Raise national flag on all mosques, declares State-run China Islamic Association

Taslima who now lives in Sweden and had spent considerable time in West Bengal spoke out against Nawaz in public places.

Namaz should be offered only at mosque and eidgah: Taslima Nasreen

There has been a rise in namaz prayers being offered at public places.

Namaz should be performed in Mosques rather than public spaces: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

The letter referred to Muslims as 'vile and filthy people' and stated 'going to do to you Muslims what Hitler did to the Jews'

US authorities seek authors of hateful letters to mosques

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