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MWM Forms Task Force to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Parachinar
March 10, 2025
MWM Forms Task Force to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Parachinar
The Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM) has announced the formation of a “Joint Task Force” to tackle the severe humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, where road closures have led to shortages of food, medicine, and fuel during Ramadan, Shiite News reported. Millions…
Taliban Attack Kills Four Pakistani Troops in Kurram District
March 10, 2025
Taliban Attack Kills Four Pakistani Troops in Kurram District
At least four Pakistani paramilitary troops were killed in an attack by local Taliban fighters on a security checkpoint in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday morning, Arab News reported. A police official, speaking anonymously, reported that heavily armed…
Massacre in Syria: Over 500 Alawites killed as violence escalates
March 9, 2025
Massacre in Syria: Over 500 Alawites killed as violence escalates
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria after intense clashes erupted in the western part of the country on Thursday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that at least 530 Alawite civilians were executed by Syrian…
Amnesty International, UNAMA condemn Taliban’s systematic oppression of women
March 9, 2025
Amnesty International, UNAMA condemn Taliban’s systematic oppression of women
Amnesty International has condemned the Taliban’s ongoing restrictions on Afghan women and girls, stating that their treatment has reached a level of dehumanization. In a statement marking International Women’s Day, the organization highlighted how women’s rights in Afghanistan have been…
Syria sees deadliest clashes since Assad’s fall, over 340 Alawites executed
March 8, 2025
Syria sees deadliest clashes since Assad’s fall, over 340 Alawites executed
Ongoing clashes in Syrian have left hundreds people dead and injured, marking the most violent escalation since the fall of ruling regime in December, 2024. Local reports indicate that armed groups have executed more than 340 individuals belonging to the…
Afghanistan ranks ninth in 2025 Global Terrorism Index amid persistent threats
March 8, 2025
Afghanistan ranks ninth in 2025 Global Terrorism Index amid persistent threats
Afghanistan has dropped to ninth place in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), marking its lowest ranking since the index began in 2012, Afghan news network Amu reported. While this suggests a reduced impact of terrorism compared to its third-place…
Punjab CTD Arrests 10 Terrorists in 73 Operations
March 8, 2025
Punjab CTD Arrests 10 Terrorists in 73 Operations
Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 10 terrorists during 73 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province, Dawn newspaper reported. The operations were conducted in various cities, including Rawalpindi, Khushab, and Jhelum, in response to heightened terror threats. The CTD spokesperson…
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon
March 8, 2025
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Friday airstrikes targeting Hezbollah military positions in southern Lebanon, Khaama Press reported. This operation aimed to dismantle infrastructure associated with the Iranian-backed group, despite a ceasefire agreement established on November 27, 2024, following two months…
Pakistan Orders Afghan Citizens, Illegal Foreigners to Leave by March 31
March 8, 2025
Pakistan Orders Afghan Citizens, Illegal Foreigners to Leave by March 31
Pakistan’s interior ministry has announced that all “illegal foreigners” and Afghan Citizen Card holders must leave the country by March 31, warning of deportation starting April 1, Arab News reported. The ministry’s statement emphasized Pakistan’s role as a responsible host…
Lebanon Requires $11 Billion for Recovery, Says World Bank
March 8, 2025
Lebanon Requires $11 Billion for Recovery, Says World Bank
The World Bank has reported that Lebanon will need approximately $11 billion for economic recovery and reconstruction following the recent conflict with Israel, Anadolu Agency reported. This figure is outlined in the Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) 2025.…