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Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
August 6, 2024
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
The first annual gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts” is currently taking place at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, a key institution affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, in the holy city of Najaf.…
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Governor of Karbala, Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi, has projected that the number of visitors participating in this year’s commemoration of the holy Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will exceed 25 million. He emphasized that the city is undergoing extensive preparations to accommodate…
Freemuslim Association Condemns Mogadishu Attack, Urges Comprehensive Review of Security Plans
August 6, 2024
Freemuslim Association Condemns Mogadishu Attack, Urges Comprehensive Review of Security Plans
The Global Nonviolence Organization, known as Freemuslim, has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting unarmed civilians in Mogadishu, Somalia. The organization emphasized the urgent need for Somali authorities to reassess their security strategies to ensure the protection of innocents…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
August 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi requested the exemption of Pakistani citizens from visa requirements for travel to Iraq. According to a report by the Pakistan Observer, both Iraq and Pakistan emphasized the importance…
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iranian Arbaeen Pilgrimage Committee has announced an agreement with Iraqi officials to operate 3,000 round-trip flights between the two countries, equating to approximately 700 weekly flights during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. During a meeting of the Arbaeen Committee at…
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights
August 6, 2024
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights
The Taliban has suspended the operations of 17 radio and television stations in Nangarhar province due to non-payment of taxes, raising significant concerns about press freedom in the region. Concurrently, the Purple Saturdays Movement has highlighted the deteriorating human rights…
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
August 6, 2024
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
Over 10,000 supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered yesterday, August 5, in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to mark the anniversary of his arrest and demand his release, Arab News reported today. The rally, organized by Khan’s Pakistan…
Neuralink Achieves Milestone with Second Brain-Computer Interface Implant
August 5, 2024
Neuralink Achieves Milestone with Second Brain-Computer Interface Implant
Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface device in a second patient, enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices with their thoughts, The Guardian reported yesterday. This follows the success of the first patient, Noland Arbaugh,…
Rising Violence in Pakistan Claims Life of PTI Founding Member Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
August 5, 2024
Rising Violence in Pakistan Claims Life of PTI Founding Member Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, a founding member of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was killed in a shooting incident on Friday, August 2, in Valencia Town, Lahore. According to Dawan News Agency, Dr. Siddiqui was attacked by unidentified assailants while…
Nearly 600 killed in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan over last 7 months
August 5, 2024
Nearly 600 killed in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan over last 7 months
Over 580 individuals, including security personnel and civilians, have died in more than 550 suspected militant attacks across Pakistan in the past seven months, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. According to the…