Japan Mosque Controversy: Controversy has arisen over the construction of a mosque in Kawagoe city of Saitama province of Japan. The local administration says that the mosque was constructed without necessary government permissions. After the matter came to light, Pakistan Embassy in Japan has distanced itself from this project and made it clear that it does not support any such construction work which is done without following the local laws. Also, the Embassy has appealed to the Pakistani community living in Japan to completely follow the local laws.

Allegation of construction without permission

The disputed mosque has been built on a land area of ​​4,500 square meters in Kawagoe city of Saitama province. This land is registered as mountain forest area and comes under urban development control area. According to local rules, construction work is generally prohibited in such areas without special permission. According to the report of Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun, this land was transferred from a real estate company to another company registered at the Kawagoe address in March 2025.

City administration expressed objection

Kawagoe Municipal Administration has said that the construction of the mosque was done without obtaining the necessary approvals. The official statement of the city administration said that this building has been built in an area where construction is not allowed without special permission under the city planning law. According to the administration, the building in question was constructed without the approval of the city.

Pakistan’s ambassador had arrived at the inauguration ceremony

This matter is also in discussion because Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Abdul Hameed had attended the inauguration ceremony of the mosque this year. The ambassador’s presence brought additional attention to the project and subsequently led to questions being raised about construction regulations.

The second mosque was an example of cooperation with the local community

According to The Asahi Shimbun report, the Yashio Mosque has long been working in coordination with the local administration and residents. The mosque began in 2000 in a converted factory and was officially registered as a religious institution in 2007.

For years this organization has been sharing information with local mohalla committees. Before big events like Eid, local people were informed and members of the mosque have also been taking part in cleaning campaigns.

Pakistani community representative expressed displeasure

Shakeel Sheikh Mohammed, a 62-year-old Pakistani national representing the Yashio Mosque, has criticized the Kawagoe Mosque project. He said that if a mosque is being built without permission then it is not right. He said that a favorable environment for any mosque can be created only when good relations are established with the local people.

The embassy appealed to the community to obey the law

After the matter came to light, Pakistan Embassy issued a statement on social media platform X on Monday. The embassy appealed to Pakistani citizens living in Japan to fully comply with Japanese laws in all matters. Especially regarding the construction of religious places, emphasis was laid on taking necessary permission from the local administration. The embassy said that no construction project should be started without obtaining necessary approvals from the local administration.

Embassy distanced itself from the project

In another statement issued on May 31, the Pakistan Embassy clarified that Ambassador Abdul Hameed had accepted the invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony only on the basis of information that all necessary permissions had been obtained as per Japanese law. The embassy said it has no connection with any construction project that does not comply with local laws. This also includes the program organized in Kawagoe on 3 April 2026.

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Appeal for cooperation with local administration

In its statement, the embassy appealed to community members to cooperate with the local administration and disseminate information about the legal status of such construction works to the community and nearby residents. The embassy said that legal information related to all such projects should be shared with all community members and local residents. All concerned have been urged to fully cooperate with the Japanese authorities and follow local laws under all circumstances.

The ongoing war between Iran and Israel-America has now started affecting Pakistan directly. Israeli airstrike took place very close to the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran and the residence of the Pakistani Ambassador there. According to Pakistani media and diplomatic sources, the sounds of the explosions reached the embassy premises, due to which the diplomats and staff present there were badly shaken. However, the good thing is that no one died and all the employees are safe.

Stirred by attack on Pakistani soil in Tehran

The Pakistani Embassy in Tehran is considered the sovereign land of Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan has full ownership rights here. In such a situation, an attack near this area is considered serious for Pakistan. Immediately after the incident, the atmosphere inside the embassy became very tense. The diplomats are still in shock, but they immediately checked their security arrangements and found everything was fine.

This attack has happened at a time when Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt are together trying to establish peace between America and Iran. All three countries are running shuttle diplomacy, that is, they are passing messages between the two sides and are trying to find a way for dialogue. Pakistan has even said that it is ready to host talks between the two countries.

How did the Pakistan government react to the attack?

Pakistani Foreign Ministry has not yet given an official statement on this attack, but inside sources say that information about the entire incident is being collected. Some experts believe that this attack may have happened by mistake, while some say that it could also be a warning amid Pakistan’s mediation efforts.

Pakistani embassy staff ordered to remain alert

Israeli air strikes have been continuing in Tehran for the last several days. Iran is also firing missiles at Israel in response. In this war, heavy bombardment is taking place from both sides. Pakistan had earlier also condemned the attacks on Iran and appealed for peace. Right now the situation remains quite sensitive. Pakistani Embassy staff have been asked to remain alert. If the situation worsens, what further steps will be taken are being monitored.

This incident can give a new direction to the relations between South Asia and the Middle East. Pakistan maintains good relations with Iran and is also trying to maintain balance with America. Now it remains to be seen how much impact this strike will have on peace efforts.

Palwal CIA police of Haryana have arrested another youth on charges of giving intelligence information to Pakistan. The accused has been identified as Wasim, a resident of Kot village of Hathin subdivision. The arrest was made on 26 September after questioning Taufiq, a resident of Alaimv village, who was caught on charges of espionage. The team took this action under the leadership of CIA Palwal in -charge PSI Deepak Gulia.

According to the police, Wasim’s father runs a hospital in the village and his kinship is in Pakistan. Wasim came in contact with Danish and another employee posted in the Pakistan Embassy while making a visa to visit Pakistan in 2021. For the last four years, Wasim was in constant contact with these officers through WhatsApp.

Delete chat being recovered

The investigation team has received some WhatsApp chat from Wasim’s phone, while some chats were deleted. These deleted chats are being recovered with the help of cyber technology, so that it can be known what sensitive information it had sent to Pakistan. Wasim went to Delhi and provided him a SIM card.

Accused was taken on remand

However, Wasim’s family says that he never went to Pakistan. Taufiq has been produced in court and sent to jail, while Wasim has been taken on remand from the court for questioning. Wasim also runs a YouTube channel and helps his father’s hospital in the rest of the time. Wasim’s name has now been added to the sedition case lodged against Taufiq in the city police station.