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Teen Pilgrim Missing from Karachi Airport for One Year
January 13, 2025
Teen Pilgrim Missing from Karachi Airport for One Year
A report has been filed regarding the disappearance of a young Shia pilgrim, Syed Haider Abbas, who has been missing since his return from religious visits in Iraq, ShiaNews.com reported. Despite inquiries from various agencies, none have confirmed that Haider…
First Iraqi group arrives in Sayyeda Zainab Holy Shrine following fall of ruling regime
January 12, 2025
First Iraqi group arrives in Sayyeda Zainab Holy Shrine following fall of ruling regime
The first group of Iraqi pilgrims arrived at the Sayyida Zainab shrine near Damascus on Sunday, marking the resumption of visits following recent political changes in Syria. Informed news sources confirmed that the group of 12 pilgrims traveled from Najaf…
Syrian Intelligence Claims Thwarting ISIL Bombing Attempt on Holy Shrine Sayyida Zeinab, peace be upon her
January 12, 2025
Syrian Intelligence Claims Thwarting ISIL Bombing Attempt on Holy Shrine Sayyida Zeinab, peace be upon her
Syrian authorities say they have successfully foiled an attempt by ISIL (ISIS) to bomb the Sayyida Zeinab holy shrine, peace be upon her, in a Damascus suburb, Al Jazeera reported. Intelligence sources reported that several individuals were arrested in connection…
Taliban leader pushes for stricter enforcement of morality law
January 12, 2025
Taliban leader pushes for stricter enforcement of morality law
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, has reiterated the need for full implementation of Afghanistan’s Law of Vice and Virtue during a speech at a seminar in Kandahar, local news outlets reported. The law, first introduced in 2022, imposes strict societal…
Over 22 million Pakistani Children Out of Schools as Premier Urges Focus on Girls’ Education
January 12, 2025
Over 22 million Pakistani Children Out of Schools as Premier Urges Focus on Girls’ Education
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted a staggering figure of over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan during the opening of the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. He emphasized the urgent…
258 Pakistanis Deported from Seven Countries in Last 24 Hours
January 11, 2025
258 Pakistanis Deported from Seven Countries in Last 24 Hours
According to Pakistani officials, a total of 258 Pakistanis were deported from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and China, in the past 24 hours, Inquilab news agency reported. At Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, a spokesperson from the Immigration…
Polio Cases in Pakistan Reach 70
January 11, 2025
Polio Cases in Pakistan Reach 70
A recent report indicates that the polio case count in Pakistan has risen to 70 as of January 10, 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. Health authorities confirmed a new case involving a boy in Karachi, identified by the National Institute of…
Pakistani Military Conducts Missile Strike on Kunar, Afghanistan
January 11, 2025
Pakistani Military Conducts Missile Strike on Kunar, Afghanistan
Local sources reported that the Pakistani military conducted a missile attack in the Sarkani district of Kunar, Afghanistan, around 2:00 AM on Friday, Khaama Press reported. The strikes targeted the Nava crossing and surrounding areas, prompting residents to flee their…
Iraqi forces eliminate six ISIS terrorists, including so-called deputy governor of Kirkuk
January 10, 2025
Iraqi forces eliminate six ISIS terrorists, including so-called deputy governor of Kirkuk
Iraqi forces have confirmed in a statement the death of six ISIS members, including the so-called deputy governor of Kirkuk, during a targeted operation, Iraqi News Agency reported today. The Counter-Terrorism Service, in coordination with the Kirkuk Operations Command, discovered…
Saudi Arabia sees record surge in executions in 2024
January 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia sees record surge in executions in 2024
Saudi Arabia carried out at least 338 executions in 2024, a sharp rise from 170 in 2023 and the highest annual total in decades, according to an AFP tally. This marks a significant increase from previous records, with Amnesty International…