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Powerful earthquake kills at least 13 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan
March 22, 2023
Powerful earthquake kills at least 13 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least 13 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit areas across Afghanistan and Pakistan, with tremors felt as far as the Indian capital New Delhi. In northwest Pakistan, at least nine people were…
International researchers : Pilgrims to Karbala are best examples for environment preservation
March 22, 2023
International researchers : Pilgrims to Karbala are best examples for environment preservation
The journalist (Joe Adetunji) said in a report published by the “The Conversation” today, Wednesday, that preserving the environment and spreading the beautiful green atmosphere are seen during the Massive Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). “The…
Imam Hussein Refectory to distribute 1,200 meals during month of Ramadan
March 22, 2023
Imam Hussein Refectory to distribute 1,200 meals during month of Ramadan
The Refectory Department of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced its fast-breaking plans for the blessed month of Ramadan 2023. The head of the department, Muhammad Ibrahim, said in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, that, “Within plans laid…
Afghanistan’s schools reopen but girls still barred from pursuing their education
March 22, 2023
Afghanistan’s schools reopen but girls still barred from pursuing their education
Afghanistan’s schools reopened Tuesday for the new academic year, but no classes were held as students were unaware of the start and hundreds of thousands of teenage girls remain barred from attending class, according to CBS report. Afghanistan is the…
Pakistan: Security sources kill three terrorists in counter-terror operation
March 20, 2023
Pakistan: Security sources kill three terrorists in counter-terror operation
Three terrorists were killed in a counter-terror operation by security forces in the Awaran district of Pakistan’s south-western Baluchistan province, a military statement said on Saturday night. From March 15 onwards, an intelligence-based operation was initiated to intercept a terrorist…
53% of journalists lost jobs, over 50% of media houses shut down in Afghanistan after takeover by Taliban
March 20, 2023
53% of journalists lost jobs, over 50% of media houses shut down in Afghanistan after takeover by Taliban
On Saturday, the Afghanistan National Journalists Union (ANJU) published a report, highlighting that 53% of journalists in the country lost their jobs after the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban. The report also pointed out that over 50% of media…
Bahraini detainee calls on OHCHR to increase observers at prisons
March 20, 2023
Bahraini detainee calls on OHCHR to increase observers at prisons
The Bahraini political detainee and is sentenced to life, Sayyed Abbas Mahdi, who is in prison for 10 years now, has directed a message to the OHCHR, calling on him to increase observers at the Bahraini prisons. In his message,…
Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks best during Ramadan
March 20, 2023
Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks best during Ramadan
The Grand Mosque’s Kiswa Maintenance Department said that it has carried out work recently to maintain the Kiswa that covers the Kaaba, fix its edges and tighten the belt that surrounds it, to help ensure it looks its best during…
Employees at Imam Ali Holy Shrine continue extension works around courtyard
March 19, 2023
Employees at Imam Ali Holy Shrine continue extension works around courtyard
The Expansion Committee at Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced the start of its campaign to remove commercial buildings and shops located on the south-western side opposite to (Al-Qibla) and (Al-Faraj) gates. The head of the Engineering Affairs Department, Eng.…
Karbalaei pilgrims mark 40-day-Pilgrimage after Sayyeda Zainab’s martyrdom
March 19, 2023
Karbalaei pilgrims mark 40-day-Pilgrimage after Sayyeda Zainab’s martyrdom
A number of Hussein processions from Holy Karbala commemorated the anniversary of the passing of forty days over the martyrdom of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her, at her Holy Shrine, located in Damascus, Syria. According to the correspondent of…