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Militants Abduct 16 Government Employees in Northwest Pakistan
January 10, 2025
Militants Abduct 16 Government Employees in Northwest Pakistan
Militants kidnapped at least 16 government employees on Thursday in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, VOA reported. The hostages, workers for a mining project linked to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), were ambushed while commuting to…
Islamabad to Host International Summit on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities
January 10, 2025
Islamabad to Host International Summit on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” will be held on January 11-12 in Islamabad, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This summit aims to address the pressing challenges and opportunities regarding girls’…
4,100-year-old tomb of Egyptian physician unearthed in Saqqara
January 9, 2025
4,100-year-old tomb of Egyptian physician unearthed in Saqqara
Archaeologists have discovered the 4,100-year-old tomb of Tetinebefou, a prominent Egyptian physician, in Saqqara, Egypt, local news reports said on Wednesday. The physician, who reportedly treated the pharaoh, held rare titles including “conjurer of the goddess Serqet” and “director of…
Deadline for Afghan Refugee Cards in Pakistan Extended Until July 2025
January 9, 2025
Deadline for Afghan Refugee Cards in Pakistan Extended Until July 2025
Pakistan’s federal government announced on Tuesday an extension for the validity of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards held by Afghan migrants until July 30, 2025, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Approximately 1.3 million Afghans possess these ID cards in Pakistan. This…
First Relief Convoy Reaches Kurram District After Delays
January 9, 2025
First Relief Convoy Reaches Kurram District After Delays
A convoy of 40 vehicles carrying essential supplies has successfully reached Kurram district after being stranded in Thall for five days, Dawn Newspaper reported. The convoy, which included 10 trucks for the Bagan area, was dispatched following negotiations with local…
Spanish Muslims revive Andalusian pilgrimage tradition by traveling to Mecca on horseback
January 8, 2025
Spanish Muslims revive Andalusian pilgrimage tradition by traveling to Mecca on horseback
In a unique initiative, a group of Spanish Muslims has embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca using Arabian horses, inspired by the journeys of their Andalusian ancestors who traveled on horseback over 500 years ago. One participant explained that the…
Reports indicate 11 crimes in Al-Hol camp in 72 hours amid rising violence in Syria
January 8, 2025
Reports indicate 11 crimes in Al-Hol camp in 72 hours amid rising violence in Syria
Syrian sources on Monday reported 11 crimes within 72 hours in Al-Hol camp, resulting in four deaths, including an Iraqi national, and several injuries. The violence stems from clashes between ISIS cells vying for dominance. The U.S. has bolstered its…
Surge in Executions of Women in Iran: Highest in 17 Years
January 8, 2025
Surge in Executions of Women in Iran: Highest in 17 Years
According to a report by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), at least 31 women were executed in Iran in 2024, marking the highest annual toll in 17 years, Jurist News published yesterday. Since 2010, at least 241 women have faced execution…
Severe Flooding Hits Saudi Arabia Amid Record Rainfall
January 8, 2025
Severe Flooding Hits Saudi Arabia Amid Record Rainfall
Saudi Arabia is facing unprecedented torrential rains and severe flooding, affecting multiple cities across the kingdom, Anadolu Agency reported today. The National Center for Meteorology has issued various warning alerts, with a high red alert in Mecca and Madinah, and…
Pakistan: Security Forces Eliminate 19 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations; 3 Soldiers Killed
January 8, 2025
Pakistan: Security Forces Eliminate 19 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations; 3 Soldiers Killed
Security forces conducted three separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the elimination of 19 Khawarij terrorists, Such TV reported yesterday. During these operations, three brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting valiantly. According…