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Pakistani Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan Kill Dozens; Kabul and Islamabad Trade Accusations ——————————– Dozens of people have been killed and wounded after Pakistani forces conducted a series of overnight airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, triggering a sharp escalation in border tensions…

World Mother Language Day Raises Concerns Over Linguistic Diversity in Afghanistan ——————————- As the world marks International Mother Language Day as an occasion to promote cultural and linguistic diversity, concerns are growing over the future of linguistic plurality in Afghanistan…

Kabul-Based Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Complex Launches Religious, Humanitarian Activities for Ramadan —————————— The Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Complex has launched a series of religious, social, and cultural activities to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, as…

Israeli Druze Leader Says Syrian Druze Communities Remain Encircled, Aid Restricted —————————————– Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, has said that Druze populations in parts of southern Syria remain “completely encircled” and are facing…

Syria’s Julani Orders Pardon for Uyghur Fighter Accused of Massacres of Syrian Alawites ———————————– Abu Dujana, a Uyghur fighter accused of involvement in massacres in Alawite-majority areas of Syria, has been released following a general pardon issued by Abu Mohammad…

British Muslim Charitable Giving During Ramadan Estimated at Around £2 Billion, Charities Warn of Banking Challenges ———————————————– Muslim communities in the United Kingdom are once again demonstrating significant charitable activity during the holy month of Ramadan, with annual giving estimated…

Islamic Banking Sector Poised for 62% Growth by 2029, Global Assets to Reach $9.7 Trillion —————————- The global Islamic banking sector is projected to grow significantly over the next few years, with total assets expected to reach $9.7 trillion by…

Council of Shia Scholars issues statement to Afghans, calling for piety and solidarity ——————————- The Council of Shia Scholars in Afghanistan has issued a statement ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Afghans to uphold piety, strengthen social solidarity,…

Taliban Policies Deepen Crisis for Afghan Women as Education Ban and Rights Violations Persist ————————————- Four years after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, restrictions on women’s rights—particularly access to education—have become entrenched, according to international data and…

UN Report Says 75% of Afghanistan’s Population Faces Livelihood Insecurity ————————————- A new report by the United Nations Development Programme has found that more than 75% of the population in Afghanistan is experiencing acute livelihood insecurity, highlighting the depth of…