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#StopHazaraGenocide in Afghanistan
October 7, 2022
#StopHazaraGenocide in Afghanistan
On October 8, protests will be organized worldwide in solidarity with the Hazaras who have faced decades of systematic targeted attacks due to their Shia and ethnic identity. Protests will be held in European countries including Italy, Germany, Greece, Sweden,…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation supervises aid distribution to needy families in Holy Karbala
October 6, 2022
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation supervises aid distribution to needy families in Holy Karbala
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala, which is affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, oversaw the distribution of aid to…
Taliban bans use of Pakistani currency ‘Rupee’ in Afghanistan
October 6, 2022
Taliban bans use of Pakistani currency ‘Rupee’ in Afghanistan
The Taliban administration has reportedly banned the use of Pakistani currency, the rupee, in the country. According to Khaama Press, the Taliban Intelligence Agency’s Anti-Money Laundering Branch has ordered the Association of Money Exchange Dealers in a letter to “completely…
Several dead and wounded in suicide bombing inside a mosque in Afghanistan
October 6, 2022
Several dead and wounded in suicide bombing inside a mosque in Afghanistan
An official in the Afghan Interior Ministry announced that eight people were killed and 20 others were wounded in a suicide bombing that took place inside a mosque at the Ministry’s headquarters. The ministry’s spokesman, Abdul Nafeh Thakur, confirmed that…
Mourning processions in holy Karbala on martyrdom of Imam Al-Askary, peace be upon him
October 5, 2022
Mourning processions in holy Karbala on martyrdom of Imam Al-Askary, peace be upon him
This morning, Wednesday, 8 Rabi’ al-Awwal, mourning processions went out in Karbala to the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas, peace be upon them, commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askary (peace be upon him). The processions…
UN decides five-fold increase in Pakistan aid appeal
October 5, 2022
UN decides five-fold increase in Pakistan aid appeal
The UN’s decision to increase the appeal for aid in response to the Pakistan floods from US $160 million to $816 million will mean humanitarian organizations and the Pakistan government can better help families in need as the country faces…
Afghanistan among top countries where education is at risk, NGO reports
October 5, 2022
Afghanistan among top countries where education is at risk, NGO reports
Save the Children in a recent report ranked Afghanistan among top countries that identified at extreme risk of ongoing and future crises disrupting education. “This briefing update the Risks to Education Index with new 2021 or 2022 data where available.…
PAC holds Islamic calligraphy exhibition
October 5, 2022
PAC holds Islamic calligraphy exhibition
The Punjab Arts Council (PAC) organized an Islamic Calligraphy exhibition in connection with Ashra Shan-e-Rehmatulil Alameen. Political Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab, Arooj Raza Sayyami, was the chief guest of the opening ceremony along with Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Help the youth and create a favorable environment for them
October 5, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Help the youth and create a favorable environment for them
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, called on government officials, wealthy individuals and parents to provide the necessary assistance in preparing a favorable environment for young people and keeping them away from the dangers…
Najaf Center for Strategic Studies holds first conference on “Peaceful Coexistence in the Thought of the Shirazi Religious Authority”
October 4, 2022
Najaf Center for Strategic Studies holds first conference on “Peaceful Coexistence in the Thought of the Shirazi Religious Authority”
Yesterday, Monday, the Najaf Center for Strategic Studies (NCSS) held its first conference, entitled “Islam and Peaceful Coexistence in the Thought of the Shirazi Religious Authority”, amid a large and diverse presence from various organizations, institutions and personalities of the…