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IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
November 4, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC) has intensified its support for Lebanese families affected by the recent conflict, launching a critical donation campaign aimed at providing essential aid. In partnership with the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and…
Pakistan: Lahore Closes Schools Amid Record Air Pollution Crisis
November 4, 2024
Pakistan: Lahore Closes Schools Amid Record Air Pollution Crisis
Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, is closing primary schools for one week due to unprecedented air pollution levels, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The air quality index reached over 1,000, far exceeding the “dangerous” threshold of 300. Authorities attribute the severe smog…
UN Report Indicates Shifts in Family Attitudes and Rise in Domestic Violence in Afghanistan
November 3, 2024
UN Report Indicates Shifts in Family Attitudes and Rise in Domestic Violence in Afghanistan
A recent UN report highlights alarming shifts in family attitudes towards girls’ education and a rise in domestic violence in Afghanistan, exacerbated by Taliban policies that restrict women’s rights and public presence. The joint report by UN Women, the International…
Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Tomb Near Luxor
November 3, 2024
Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Tomb Near Luxor
Archaeologists from Egypt and the United States have uncovered an ancient Middle Kingdom tomb in the South Asasif necropolis near Luxor, dating back to 1938-1630 B.C., Arab News reported yesterday. The tomb contains 11 sealed burials, suggesting it was a…
Four Terrorists Killed in South Waziristan Operation; 11 Security Officers Injured in Militant Attack
November 3, 2024
Four Terrorists Killed in South Waziristan Operation; 11 Security Officers Injured in Militant Attack
Four terrorists were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Pakistani security forces in the South Waziristan region on November 2, 2024. The operation took place in the Sarwakai area, where security forces acted on intelligence reports regarding the…
WHO Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon Amid Israeli Offensive
November 2, 2024
WHO Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon Amid Israeli Offensive
The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern on Friday regarding the escalating attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli military actions against Hezbollah, Arab News reported yesterday. WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris emphasized that “health care…
Smog Diplomacy Proposed Amid Toxic Air Crisis in Lahore and Delhi
November 2, 2024
Smog Diplomacy Proposed Amid Toxic Air Crisis in Lahore and Delhi
As Lahore faces alarming air quality levels, local officials are advocating for a “smog diplomacy” initiative with India to address the ongoing pollution crisis, The Guardian reported yesterday. Recently, Lahore’s air quality index soared above 700, marking it as one…
Roadside blast kills five, including three schoolgirls, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
November 1, 2024
Roadside blast kills five, including three schoolgirls, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least five people, including three schoolgirls and a police officer, were killed in a roadside explosion in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Friday, according to police. Thirteen others were injured in the attack, which targeted a police van during a…
UNICEF Warns of Early Marriage Risks for Afghan Girls Due to Education Ban
November 1, 2024
UNICEF Warns of Early Marriage Risks for Afghan Girls Due to Education Ban
UNICEF Chief Catherine Russell has raised alarm over the increasing risk of early marriage for Afghan girls as they are denied education, Khaama Press revealed yesterday. In a recent statement, she highlighted that girls excluded from schooling are often confined…
UNESCO warns of Israeli threat to ancient Baalbek heritage site
October 31, 2024
UNESCO warns of Israeli threat to ancient Baalbek heritage site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has issued a warning about potential threats to the ancient city of Baalbek in Lebanon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, following recent Israeli military threats against the area. UN spokesperson Stéphane…