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Extreme Weather Continues in Karachi A heatwave in Pakistan's Sindh province has left over 700 people dead. According to health officials, the majority of deaths have taken place in Karachi, the province's largest city, where temperatures have reached as high...

Campaign Launched for ‘Community Iftari’ Communities Secretary Greg Clark launched 2015’s The Big Iftar at a celebratory event at the Ismaili Centre in London.   The Big Iftar is an entirely volunteer-led project where mosques, churches, synagogues, community centres and schools...

Documentary Trailer Released for Movie A new documentary movie, depicting the incredible journey of Malala Yousafzai will be given a UK release later this year. The documentary is an intimate portrait of the 16-year-old’s life, who was wounded when...

Hunger Strike Reaches 160th Day Thousands of people from across the globe have launched an online campaign directed at the Indian government. Social media has been ablaze with tweets surrounding the ill treatment of Sikh political prisoners who have been kept...

Human Appeal Launches Powerful New Video International humanitarian aid charity Human Appeal has partnered with multi award-winning content agency Don’t Panic London to produce an arresting new film. ‘Shine A Light’ raises awareness of the variety of human rights abuses and humanitarian issues...

Sunday 26th July The team at Kismat Marriage Events are hosting an exciting new Matrimonial Event for Single Muslims, taking place at Hanwell Community Centre on Sunday 26th July, a new and exciting approach to the muslim matrimonial space.   

Charity Night Sees Thousands Raised Saturday 13th June 2015 saw the launch of the Anzal Begum Foundation at the prestigious Tipu Sultan Restaurant in Moseley Birmingham.   The Foundation set up in memory of the Late Anzal Begum, mother of the founders...

18-Year-Old Racially Abused And Attacked Outside A Coventry MosquePolice in Coventry have launched an investigation into the assault on an 18-year-old which took place at 1am in Eagle Street, Foleshill. The teenager, who wished to remain anonymous, was left with...

Husbands of Two of Three Missing Bradford Sisters To Meet Keith Vaz To DiscussHome Affairs Committee Chairman Keith Vaz is set to meet the husbands of two of the three Bradford women who are believed to have travelled to...

A Thank You NoteThe Asian Today will be proudly celebrating its 200th issue! On this auspicious occasion we would like to thank our dedicated team, contributors and especially our readers for their continued support over the last 13 years....

17-year-old struck victim with a bat, leading to life-changing injuriesA teenager who hit a man over the head with a bat in an attack which resulted in life-changing injuries for his victim has been jailed for 18 months. Tariq Mahmood,...

Brave seven-year-old hailed West Midlands Police's youngest hero Little Muhammad Ali has become West Midlands Police's youngest hero after receiving an award from the force for bravery. The seven-year-old showed immense courage when he stood up to armed robbers who raided...