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Pakistan’s Minister of Information: Imam Hussein’s sacrifices give us important lessons
July 19, 2024
Pakistan’s Minister of Information: Imam Hussein’s sacrifices give us important lessons
Pakistan’s Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, emphasized the importance of Imam Hussain’s sacrifice and its significance for all of humanity, stating that great sacrifices are necessary for great causes. In a statement reported by The Express Tribune and followed by…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi advises mourners not to respond to those casting doubts on Hussaini Rituals
July 19, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi advises mourners not to respond to those casting doubts on Hussaini Rituals
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, advised all believers who commemorate the sacred Husseini rituals around the world not to spend their time responding to the criticisms and negatives issued by the enemies, except to the…
AI Predicts Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance
July 19, 2024
AI Predicts Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance
A new artificial intelligence model developed by mechanical engineers Thomas Breunung and Balakumar Balachandran from the University of Maryland can predict rogue waves—massive water ridges that can surprise ships and beachgoers—up to five minutes in advance, ScienceNews reported yesterday. The…
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe
July 19, 2024
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe
Scorching temperatures and devastating floods linked to El Nino have plunged Zimbabwe’s rural communities into a crisis. Crop failures have crippled families’ ability to afford basic necessities, forcing a heartbreaking choice: food or education. More details in the following report: …
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
July 19, 2024
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…
Pakistan Faces Deadliest Year for Journalists
July 19, 2024
Pakistan Faces Deadliest Year for Journalists
Pakistan witnessed the killing of its eighth journalist in 2024, Malik Hassan Zaib, raising concerns about the country’s free press environment, VOA reported in an article yesterday. According to the source, Zaib, a reporter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was shot…
Pakistan Arrests Al-Qaeda Leader Amin ul Haq
July 19, 2024
Pakistan Arrests Al-Qaeda Leader Amin ul Haq
Pakistani authorities announced the arrest of Amin ul Haq, an Al-Qaeda leader on the U.N. sanctions list, in a significant counter-terrorism operation, Reuters reported today. Described as a close associate of Osama Bin Laden, Haq’s arrest marks Pakistan’s first high-profile…
First National Holy Quran Center Set to Open in Maldives
July 19, 2024
First National Holy Quran Center Set to Open in Maldives
The President of the Republic of Maldives announced that his government has several initiatives in mind to expand the knowledge of the Quran and promote Islam, which will be implemented soon. Mohammed Muizou also announced the launch of free Quran…
Burundi Launches Ambitious HIV/AIDS Program
July 19, 2024
Burundi Launches Ambitious HIV/AIDS Program
The Burundian government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has initiated a four-year program aimed at combating HIV/AIDS, valued at approximately 40 billion Burundi francs (around 14 million U.S. dollars), Xinhua reported yesterday. Public Health and AIDS Control Minister Lyduine…
Two Militants Killed in Kashmir Firefight
July 19, 2024
Two Militants Killed in Kashmir Firefight
Two suspected militants were shot dead in a firefight with Indian soldiers in Kashmir, Arab News reported today. The incident occurred on Thursday as the militants attempted to cross the de facto border from Pakistan into the region. Troops spotted…