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In a dramatic security operation, Pakistani forces successfully freed 155 hostages and killed 27 suspected militants following an attack by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on the Jaffar Express train in the Bolan district, Anadolu Agency reported. The ambush occurred…

Over 1,000 people, including children, have been killed in recent hostilities in Syria, with 45,000 displaced, Reliefweb reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that at least 745 civilians, including 13 children, died in Latakia and Tartus, marking the…

Pakistan has been placed on the Civicus Monitor’s human rights watchlist for 2025, citing restrictions on civic space, targeting of activists, and press limitations. The country joins the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Italy, and the United States on…

The Afghan Women Leaders Forum has launched a campaign advocating for girls’ education in Afghanistan, urging parents and the international community to take action. In a statement on Saturday, the Forum said the initiative will run from March 8 to…

In a devastating escalation of violence in north-west Syria, reports indicate that entire families have been killed amid clashes between security forces and loyalists of the ousted Assad regime, marking the highest death toll since the onset of the Syrian…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that approximately 1.5 million female students in Afghanistan are currently affected by the Taliban’s severe educational restrictions, Khaama Press reported. This alarming situation marks Afghanistan as the only country in…

A remarkable collection of rare Quran copies is currently on display at the Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Mecca, Iqna reported. The exhibition aims to enrich the experience of Umrah performers and visitors by showcasing significant…

The Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM) has announced the formation of a “Joint Task Force” to tackle the severe humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, where road closures have led to shortages of food, medicine, and fuel during Ramadan, Shiite News reported. Millions…

At least four Pakistani paramilitary troops were killed in an attack by local Taliban fighters on a security checkpoint in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday morning, Arab News reported. A police official, speaking anonymously, reported that heavily armed…

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria after intense clashes erupted in the western part of the country on Thursday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that at least 530 Alawite civilians were executed by Syrian…