Indians pray for quake victims

Published October 14, 2005

KOLKATA, Oct 13: Hundreds of Indians took part in an emotional prayer meeting here on Thursday to mourn the earthquake victims. Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Sikh religious leaders read passages from their religious texts and sang hymns at a Catholic church here in memory of the dead.

“India and Pakistan should be united for relief of the victims of the earthquake,” said Idris Ali, president of All India Minority Forum, which organized the prayer meet.

Maulana Abdul Rahman said: “God has taken away so many valuable lives. “We pray to God to protect those who are still alive” he said with tears rolling down his cheeks.—AFP

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...