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Pakistani Farmers Struggle as Costs Rise, Crop Prices Fall
June 26, 2024
Pakistani Farmers Struggle as Costs Rise, Crop Prices Fall
Pakistani farmers are facing a financial crisis: Production costs for crops like wheat and cotton have doubled in a year due to rising prices for fertilizers, fuel, and electricity. At the same time, government policies and imports have driven down…
Deadly Heatwave Grips Pakistan, Karachi Worst Hit
June 26, 2024
Deadly Heatwave Grips Pakistan, Karachi Worst Hit
A scorching heatwave has swept across Pakistan, claiming dozens of lives and disrupting daily life, particularly in the country’s largest city, Karachi, Khaama Press reported today. Health officials report at least 36 deaths in Karachi alone over the past three…
Pakistan to Repatriate 1.5 million Afghan Refugees Despite International Concerns
June 26, 2024
Pakistan to Repatriate 1.5 million Afghan Refugees Despite International Concerns
Pakistan announced plans to repatriate an additional 1.5 million registered Afghan refugees, Amu TV reported citing Munir Akram, the country’s permanent representative at the UN. This brings the total number of refugees slated for return to 3 million, including the…
Hazara Villagers Face Renewed Attacks by Armed Nomads in Central Afghanistan
June 25, 2024
Hazara Villagers Face Renewed Attacks by Armed Nomads in Central Afghanistan
Hazara communities in central Afghanistan are facing renewed violence from armed nomadic groups, Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday citing reports from Ghazni and Maidan Wardak provinces. Residents allege that the nomads have been destroying crops, beating locals, and claiming ownership of…
Eid Ghadir: Day of completion of Prophet’s mission, despair of enemies
June 24, 2024
Eid Ghadir: Day of completion of Prophet’s mission, despair of enemies
The incident of Ghadir, which occurred on the 18th of Dhul-Hajjah in the 10th year of the Hijra, is one of the most important events in the history of Islam. It marks the event during which the Prophet of Islam,…
Two airstrikes kill 7 “terrorists in Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate
June 24, 2024
Two airstrikes kill 7 “terrorists in Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced yesterday that seven militants, described as “terrorists,” including a “dangerous leader,” were killed in two Iraqi airstrikes carried out “on their hideouts in Salah al-Din Governorate” north of Baghdad. The Iraqi Operations Command stated…
Landslide Disaster Claims 7 Lives in Eastern Afghanistan
June 24, 2024
Landslide Disaster Claims 7 Lives in Eastern Afghanistan
At least seven people have tragically perished in a landslide incident that struck a village in Paktia province, eastern Afghanistan, Xinhua news agency reported today. The natural disaster occurred late on Sunday in Jakaorgor village, Janikhail district, when the landslide…
Pakistan Launches New Counter-Terror Campaign “Azm-e-Istehkam”
June 24, 2024
Pakistan Launches New Counter-Terror Campaign “Azm-e-Istehkam”
Pakistan announced a major counter-terrorism initiative named “Azm-e-Istehkam” (resolve for durability), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This reinvigorated campaign aims to eradicate extremism and terrorism through a multi-pronged approach. The announcement comes amidst rising violence, with 2023 recording the highest number…
Iraqi provinces record highest temperatures worldwide, data shows
June 23, 2024
Iraqi provinces record highest temperatures worldwide, data shows
Iraqi cities have recorded the highest temperatures globally, according to international indicators, with 11 provinces topping the list of the world’s hottest cities, reaching temperatures near the boiling point. According to US data, the city of Amara recorded the highest…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine inaugurates exhibition showcasing rare, precious manuscripts
June 23, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine inaugurates exhibition showcasing rare, precious manuscripts
As part of the activities of the 13th International Ghadir Week, the Imam Ali Holy Shrine inaugurated an exhibition showcasing rare and precious manuscripts from its blessed library at the Imran bin Shahin Mosque in the holy shrine. Officials, religious…