KHYBER: Proscribed militant organisation Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) has imposed a ‘ban’ on shaving beards along with refraining the barbers from ‘stylish’ beard cuts in some parts of Tirah valley.

The Taliban has prohibited barbers in several provinces from shaving or trimming beards, claiming that the edict aligns with ...

Muslim leaders in Hong Kong have raised concerns over the cultural sensitivity of teachers after two teenagers asked for help over their schools’ request to shave off the beards they grew as a ...