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Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
October 2, 2016
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
Police, as part of its security plan for the upcoming month of Muharram, would depute more than 10,000 officers on sensitive points to avoid any untoward incident across the provincial capital Lahore. Police, as part of its security…
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
October 2, 2016
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia. Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia.…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
October 2, 2016
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city…
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
October 1, 2016
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan, has killed at least 15 civilians and injured another 13, including a child. An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern…
Pakistani Shiite police killed while guarding Mosque
October 1, 2016
Pakistani Shiite police killed while guarding Mosque
Unknown motorcyclists shot and martyred a Shiite police standing guard at an imambargah (Shiite place for mourning) in Bannu Bazar area of Kohat on Wednesday. Unknown motorcyclists shot and martyred a Shiite police standing guard at an imambargah…
Amnesty International slams Hungary’s treatment of refugees
October 1, 2016
Amnesty International slams Hungary’s treatment of refugees
In the run up to the October 2 referendum in Hungary on whether to accept EU quotas for resettling refugees, a new report by Amnesty International has slammed the country for mistreating refugees and making the asylum procedure too difficult…
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar
October 1, 2016
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar
Department of Husseini Rituals and Processions has started their activities by receiving Husseini procession owners in order to provide them with empty places for setting up facilities as part of preparation for the holy month of Muharram. Department…
Second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off in presence of Iraqi tribal leaders
October 1, 2016
Second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off in presence of Iraqi tribal leaders
The second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off under the slogan of ‘Imam Hussein; a symbol of humanity and peace’ through the efforts of Imam Hussein Satellite channels. The second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off under…
New York ad campaign aims to fight anti-Muslim violence
September 29, 2016
New York ad campaign aims to fight anti-Muslim violence
Following bombings in New York and New Jersey by Ahmad Khan Rahami, New York City has launched a social media ad campaign to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, reminding residents that not all followers of the faith condone terrorism. Following…
Syrian gov’t troops advance in Aleppo’s old city
September 29, 2016
Syrian gov’t troops advance in Aleppo’s old city
Syrian government forces liberated most of the Al-Farafira district northwest of Aleppo’s historic Old City and advanced the frontline for the first time in years, a military source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. Syrian government forces liberated most…