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UN Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants
August 24, 2024
UN Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants
A United Nations committee has expressed concern over Pakistan’s mass deportation of undocumented Afghan migrants, citing the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan, VOA reported yesterday. The committee reported that approximately 700,000 individuals, including 101,000 between April and June 2024, have been…
Afghanistan: Female students organize exhibition honoring Holy Ashura during Holy Arba’een
August 23, 2024
Afghanistan: Female students organize exhibition honoring Holy Ashura during Holy Arba’een
In the heart of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, coinciding with the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, an exhibition titled “The Remaining from Paradise” was held to shed light on the epic of Ashura and the eternal revolution of Karbala. Organized by female students from…
Gunmen Attack School Van in Pakistan’s Punjab, Killing Two Children
August 23, 2024
Gunmen Attack School Van in Pakistan’s Punjab, Killing Two Children
In a tragic incident in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, gunmen opened fire on a school bus, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to five others, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The attack occurred in a village in Attock…
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Like millions worldwide, many Shia Muslims from Georgia have begun their journey for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Iqna reported yesterday. They are among pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participating in this annual event. According to the Islamic…
Director of Karbala Studies and Research Center Emphasizes Global Impact of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Director of Karbala Studies and Research Center Emphasizes Global Impact of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
In a recent interview on Imam Hussein TV Persian, Abdul Amir Qureshi, the director of the Karbala Studies and Research Center, emphasized the significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage and emphasizes its impact on a global scale. During the interview, Qureshi…
Robbers Ambush Police Convoy in Southern Pakistan, Killing Eleven Officers
August 23, 2024
Robbers Ambush Police Convoy in Southern Pakistan, Killing Eleven Officers
In a tragic incident on August 22, robbers armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in the Rahim Yar Khan district of southern Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of at least eleven police officers and injuring nine…
Iraq: Communications and Media Commission announces major infrastructure upgrades ahead of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 22, 2024
Iraq: Communications and Media Commission announces major infrastructure upgrades ahead of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has announced significant infrastructure upgrades to Iraq’s telecommunications network in preparation for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage. These measures aim to ensure optimal communication services and network coverage during the mass pilgrimage. In a…
At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan martyred after bus crashes in Iran
August 22, 2024
At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan martyred after bus crashes in Iran
A tragic bus accident in central Iran claimed the lives of at least 28 Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan, who were en route to Iraq for the Holy Arbaeen commemorations, Arab News reported yesterday. The crash occurred late Tuesday night in…
Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein Unfolding Amid Generous Reception of Iraqis
August 21, 2024
Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein Unfolding Amid Generous Reception of Iraqis
The annual Arbaeen commemoration of Imam al-Hussein’s martyrdom, peace be upon him, has witnessed a historic influx of pilgrims from around the world. According to official figures, nearly 3 million pilgrims have entered Iraq through various entry points during the…
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
August 21, 2024
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the Taliban regime on Sunday to permit education for girls and women. In a post on X marking the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai called on the nation’s citizens to unite for learning…