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Mine blasts kill, injure 560 across Afghanistan in 2023

Mine blasts kill, injure 560 across Afghanistan in 2023

In 2023, 560 individuals lost their lives or were injured in mine explosions across Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported citing Afghan officials. It further detailed 174 individuals, including women and children, lost their lives due to mine explosions and unexploded ordnance.…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays foundation stone for new Islamic projects in Pakistan

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays foundation stone for new Islamic projects in Pakistan

The Ashab al-Kisaa Centre for International Guidance, one of the centres affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced the commencement of several important projects in the Republic of Pakistan aimed at promoting and reviving the teachings of the Ahlulbayt,…
Pakistan: 22 terrorists detained in Punjab during CTD operations

Pakistan: 22 terrorists detained in Punjab during CTD operations

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police in Pakistan has arrested 22 terrorists from banned outfits, including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and Al-Qaida, Xinhua news agency reported. The source mentions the arrests were made during intelligence-based operations in different districts of…
At least 6 killed, 14 injured as truck ploughs into school students in Iraq

At least 6 killed, 14 injured as truck ploughs into school students in Iraq

At least six students were killed and 14 injured Tuesday when a truck ploughed into them on their way out of school in Iraq’s southern province of Basra, authorities said. “Police in Basra arrested the truck driver who ran over…
Shias of Pakistan hold annually mourning procession “Yaum-e-Ali” to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali

Shias of Pakistan hold annually mourning procession “Yaum-e-Ali” to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali

The Pakistani television network “Samaa” reported the annual mourning procession held to commemorate the martyrdom of Amir al-Mu’minin Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) across the country. The report mentioned that the mourning ceremonies, known locally as “Yaum-e-Ali,”…
Explosive mines claim more than 40,000 Afghan lives in three decades, UNAMA says

Explosive mines claim more than 40,000 Afghan lives in three decades, UNAMA says

The United Nations Deputy Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has reported that over the past 35 years, 44,000 civilians, including children and women, have been victims of mine explosions and explosive materials, according to Khaama Press. UNAMA released a video on…
Polio remains threat in Afghanistan, Pakistan, report says

Polio remains threat in Afghanistan, Pakistan, report says

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only remaining countries with active poliovirus, Khaama Press cited a recent report by an Indian media outlet. According to the experts, economic weaknesses have hindered Afghanistan and Pakistan from completely eradicating the virus. Afghanistan has…
‘Unidentified’ gunmen shoot down 2 Pakistani soldiers of bomb disposal squad

‘Unidentified’ gunmen shoot down 2 Pakistani soldiers of bomb disposal squad

Two Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others were injured on Sunday when a bomb disposal squad was attacked in Balochistan province, Anadolu Agency reported. The attack occurred while the squad was clearing landmines in the Ankara Kaur Dam area…
Afghanistan: Landmine explosion kills 9 school children

Afghanistan: Landmine explosion kills 9 school children

Nine kids lost their lives in an explosion in southeastern Afghanistan triggered by a landmine that was planted during the country’s long history of conflict, Dawn online news agency reported today. The incident occurred when a group of young boys…
Heavy rainfall across Afghanistan leaves more than 540 homes damaged, UN reports

Heavy rainfall across Afghanistan leaves more than 540 homes damaged, UN reports

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that heavy rainfall across Afghanistan from March 29-30 has severely damaged over 540 residences, agricultural land, and critical infrastructure in seven provinces. More details in the following…
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