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Renovation of Prophets Hud and Saleh’s Holy Shrine progresses in Holy Najaf
April 24, 2025
Renovation of Prophets Hud and Saleh’s Holy Shrine progresses in Holy Najaf
Restoration work continues at the shrine of Prophets Hud and Saleh (peace be upon them) in Holy Najaf, overseen by the General Secretariat of Shiite Shrines. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance the shrine and improve…
Kashmir Tourist Massacre Escalates India-Pakistan Tensions: Diplomatic Ties Cut Amid Rising Hate Speech
April 24, 2025
Kashmir Tourist Massacre Escalates India-Pakistan Tensions: Diplomatic Ties Cut Amid Rising Hate Speech
The killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam valley has triggered a severe diplomatic crisis between India and Pakistan, with New Delhi taking unprecedented retaliatory measures. India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a landmark agreement that survived three wars,…
Pakistan: At least 16 TTP members eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab; Polio Vaccination Guards Ambushed
April 23, 2025
Pakistan: At least 16 TTP members eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab; Polio Vaccination Guards Ambushed
Pakistani security forces have killed 16 militants linked to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in separate operations across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Khaama Press reported. In Punjab, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided TTP hideouts in a mountainous…
Experts Raise Concerns Over Foreign Fighters in Afghanistan Heightening Regional Security Risks
April 23, 2025
Experts Raise Concerns Over Foreign Fighters in Afghanistan Heightening Regional Security Risks
The growing presence of foreign fighters in Afghanistan, particularly those of Central Asian origin, is raising alarm among regional political elites and neighboring countries, an article by Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported. According to a recent report by India’s The Economic Times,…
Afghanistan Faces Severe Shortage of Kindergartens Amid Population of Over 35 Million
April 23, 2025
Afghanistan Faces Severe Shortage of Kindergartens Amid Population of Over 35 Million
In a recent article, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported that Afghanistan currently has only 170 public and private kindergartens serving 6,177 children, citing the Taliban’s National Statistics and Information Authority. This figure is alarmingly low given the country’s estimated population of 35.7…
At least 26 tourists gunned down by suspected militants in Kashmir attack
April 23, 2025
At least 26 tourists gunned down by suspected militants in Kashmir attack
At least 26 tourists have been shot dead and ten injured after suspected militants opened fire at a popular local tourist destination in Kashmir during a scheduled four-day visit to the country by the US president JD Vance, The Guardian…
Saudi Red Crescent Authority Calls for Volunteers Ahead of Hajj Season
April 22, 2025
Saudi Red Crescent Authority Calls for Volunteers Ahead of Hajj Season
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has launched its volunteer registration for the upcoming Hajj season, aiming to enhance community participation in humanitarian efforts, Arab News reported. The initiative invites volunteers to join one of four specialized tracks, according to the…
Over 90 Yazidi Families Return to Shingal After Years of Displacement
April 22, 2025
Over 90 Yazidi Families Return to Shingal After Years of Displacement
More than 90 Yazidi families have returned to their homeland in Shingal (Sinjar), northern Iraq, Rudaw reported citing the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement. Spokesperson Ali Jahangir announced that 92 families returned on Sunday from Chamishko camp in Duhok…
Pakistan deports nearly one million Afghan migrants since campaign began in 2023
April 22, 2025
Pakistan deports nearly one million Afghan migrants since campaign began in 2023
Pakistan has deported 979,486 Afghan nationals since launching a nationwide campaign in 2023 to expel foreigners without legal documentation, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. The government began the first phase of deportations in November 2023 and initiated a second phase…
NCSS Holds Ninth Session of Women’s Empowerment Series
April 22, 2025
NCSS Holds Ninth Session of Women’s Empowerment Series
The Women’s Section of the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies (NCSS) hosted the ninth session in its ongoing series focused on women’s empowerment. The event, held in the holy city of Najaf, centered on the theme: “Women’s Mental and…