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Pakistan to host 4th Intl Festival of Islamic Arts to promote awareness of Islamic artistic heritage
October 6, 2024
Pakistan to host 4th Intl Festival of Islamic Arts to promote awareness of Islamic artistic heritage
Pakistan is preparing to host the 4th International Festival of Islamic Arts from November 15 to 18, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Islamic Art on November 18. According to officials, the festival aims to raise awareness about Islamic…
Iraqi Army Kills Over 100 ISIS Members in 2024
October 6, 2024
Iraqi Army Kills Over 100 ISIS Members in 2024
The Iraqi army has reported the killing of over 100 ISIS members since the start of 2024, highlighting significant progress in the fight against terrorism, Rudaw reported today. Major General Tahseen al-Khafaji, spokesperson for Iraq’s Joint Operations Command, described the…
Urgent Appeal for Healthcare Protection Amid Escalating Conflict in Lebanon
October 5, 2024
Urgent Appeal for Healthcare Protection Amid Escalating Conflict in Lebanon
The International Lebanese Medical Association issued an urgent appeal on Saturday to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), calling for immediate action to address the impact of Israeli military actions on Lebanon’s healthcare system, Anadolu Agency…
WFP Highlights Afghanistan’s Vulnerability to Climate Crises
October 5, 2024
WFP Highlights Afghanistan’s Vulnerability to Climate Crises
The World Food Programme (WFP) has identified Afghanistan as the sixth most vulnerable country to climate crises, emphasizing its investment in flood prediction and food preparation for high-risk areas, Khaama Press reported today. On October 5th, the WFP announced that…
Six Soldiers killed, Six TTP Terrorists Neutralized in North Waziristan Operation
October 5, 2024
Six Soldiers killed, Six TTP Terrorists Neutralized in North Waziristan Operation
In a recent intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, six soldiers were killed while neutralizing an equal number of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists, Dawn reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The clash occurred on the night of October 4/5…
UN Migration Agency Reports 400,000 Displaced in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
October 5, 2024
UN Migration Agency Reports 400,000 Displaced in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Friday that approximately 400,000 individuals have been internally displaced in Lebanon over the past two weeks due to ongoing Israeli attacks, Arab News reported. The agency reported that many displaced people are…
USCIRF Report: 500 Churches and 2 Synagogues Desecrated in India
October 4, 2024
USCIRF Report: 500 Churches and 2 Synagogues Desecrated in India
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported the desecration of 500 churches and two synagogues in India over the past year, highlighting a troubling rise in religious intolerance, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The report attributes these…
Pakistan Seals Off Capital Ahead of Imran Khan Protest
October 4, 2024
Pakistan Seals Off Capital Ahead of Imran Khan Protest
In a bid to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistani authorities have sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services, Arab News reported yesterday. This protest is part of ongoing demonstrations…
Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident Near Quetta Claims Seven Lives
October 4, 2024
Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident Near Quetta Claims Seven Lives
A tragic bus accident in Pakistan near Quetta’s Brewery Roads Bypass on Thursday resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 19 others, Dawn reported yesterday. According to health department spokesperson Dr. Waseem Baig, among the deceased were…
Taliban’s Ministry Labels Women’s Rights as “International Terrorism”
October 4, 2024
Taliban’s Ministry Labels Women’s Rights as “International Terrorism”
The Taliban’s Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice recently described women’s rights as “international terrorism” and criticized the United Nations for what they perceive as an imposition of foreign values on Afghanistan, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported in an…