Ahmet Davutoğlu and Atıf Özbey recalled Ahmed’s pioneering role in Islamic economics, and devotion to the unity of the Muslim world ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) – The passing of Professor Khurshid Ahmed, a globally respected Pakistani scholar, economist, and ideological architect of Islamic economics, has drawn heartfelt tributes from l...
Israeli-American prisoner Edan Alexander, who is being held in Gaza, has accused President Donald Trump of believing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lies. He blamed Trump and Netanyahu for blocking his release from Gaza. In a video issued by Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, Alexander said he is “collapsing physically and mentally” as Net...
China to invest in construction of new hospitals in Bangladesh, including a 1,000-bed specialized hospital DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s healthcare system is set for a significant upgrade with China’s commitment to invest in the construction of three major hospitals across the country. The new facilities will include a 1,000-bed spe...
UNICEF-backed education program brings primary schooling to thousands, with plans to expand further KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Authorities in northern Afghanistan have launched 300 community-based classrooms to provide primary education to out-of-school children in Jawzjan province, with further expansion planned in the coming months. The in...
Move follows growing anger over Israeli actions in Gaza, with protesters demanding action against war crimes DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has reinstated the “except Israel” clause on its passports, following widespread public outrage over Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Home Affair...
Malaysian nurse migration creates demand for skilled Pakistani professionals ISLAMABAD / KUALA LUMPUR (MNTV) – Pakistan is set to dispatch female nurses to Malaysia to help address the country’s growing nursing shortage, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reports. Pakistan’s Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) will oversee the recr...
Wins prestigious Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award for its outstanding initiatives in entrepreneurship education BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been awarded the 2025 Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award, a prestigious recognition by Babson College, United States, for its outstanding initiatives i...
Tourism office plans halal initiatives, GCC outreach, and cultural adjustments MACAU (MNTV) – The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is intensifying efforts to attract Muslim travelers, with a particular focus on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, according to its director, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. Speaking at the announceme...
As tributes pour in, MNTV captures Professor Khurshid’s vision in his words and legacy he leaves behind as visionary economist and intellectual LONDON (MNTV) – Professor Khurshid Ahmad, a pioneering Islamic economist, thinker, and leading advocate for an Islamic socio-political order, has passed away at the age of 93. As tributes pour in, it i...
Co-founder of Islamic Foundation and pioneer of Islamic economics, Prof Ahmad leaves behind a legacy of scholarship, activism, and public service LONDON (MNTV) – Professor Khurshid Ahmad, a distinguished Islamic economist, philosopher, politician, and former deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), passed away on Sunday in Leicester, United...