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Pakistan-based Uyghur refugees face expulsion in April
March 28, 2024
Pakistan-based Uyghur refugees face expulsion in April
About 100 Uyghur refugees in Pakistan are facing deportation after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, Radio Free Asia reported yesterday. The 18 refugee families fear deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan or China, where they may face persecution, the article added.…
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals
March 27, 2024
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals
At least five Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, the Associate Press reported. The incident occurred in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when a suicide bomber rammed…
Pakistani soldiers eliminate four militants in overnight raid
March 26, 2024
Pakistani soldiers eliminate four militants in overnight raid
Pakistan security forces killed four militants in an overnight raid on an outlawed group’s hideout in the northwest bordering Afghanistan, TRTWorld reported. Troops found a cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives in the operation conducted at the hideout in Dera…
Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports
March 26, 2024
Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports
The WHO, in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the EU, and Japan, raised concerns about the high levels of mental distress in Afghanistan, affecting 50% of the population, Amu TV reported on Tuesday. According to the…
Turkey: Shia Muslims hold various programs to honour blessed month of Ramadan
March 25, 2024
Turkey: Shia Muslims hold various programs to honour blessed month of Ramadan
In a spiritual and tranquil atmosphere, Shia Muslims in Istanbul, Turkey, have continued to observe the rituals and practices of the holy month of Ramadan. Shia Waves correspondent in the city reported that “mosques and Shia Hussainiyyas in Istanbul are…
World Shirazi Foundation calls for enacting laws in alignment with Muslim events, occasions
March 25, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation calls for enacting laws in alignment with Muslim events, occasions
The World Shirazi Foundation has called on Muslims to unite the banner of solidarity, compassion, tolerance, and cooperation for the sake of pleasing Allah Almighty, and to reject all differences, conflicts, and discord. In its message on the advent of…
Holy Najaf to launch renovation operation of entrance to blessed Shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin before Ramadan 19
March 25, 2024
Holy Najaf to launch renovation operation of entrance to blessed Shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin before Ramadan 19
The renovation operation of the entrance to the old city in Najaf al-Ashraf, which leads to the shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, will be launched before the anniversary of his “head-strike injury” on the 19 of Ramadan.…
Misbah Al-Hussein prepares 100,000 meals for distribution to orphans, needy during holy Ramadan
March 25, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein prepares 100,000 meals for distribution to orphans, needy during holy Ramadan
For the sixth consecutive year, Misbah al-Hussein Foundation, based in the holy city of Karbala, has prepared 100,000 food baskets for distribution during the holy month of Ramadan. This charity institution, in line with the directives of the supreme taqlid…
Economic crisis in Pakistan leaves negative impact on Ramadan spiritual atmosphere
March 24, 2024
Economic crisis in Pakistan leaves negative impact on Ramadan spiritual atmosphere
The German news agency “Deutsche Welle” published a video report shedding light on the diminishing spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan in Pakistan this year due to the economic crisis. The prominent agency stated in its report, translated by Shia Waves Agency,…
Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan
March 24, 2024
Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan
Three children died and two others were injured in Helmand Province due to the explosion of an unexploded bullet in the Gereshk district, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred when the children were playing with the bullet they found in…