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Two-thirds of Afghan households have difficulties meeting their basic food needs, according to a new World Bank survey, which showed precarious living conditions for families in the country. The investigation examined the living conditions of the Afghan population between June…

A member of the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Salah al-Halfi, participated in a symposium held on ‘electronic shopping and digital…

A copy of the Holy Quran attributed to Imam Ali (peace be upon him) was put on display at the recent Islamic Art Festival in Lahore, Pakistan. The international event witnessed the participation of several Muslim countries and featured different…

The installation works of the concrete pillars for the Um Al-Baneen Courtyard project have begun, next to the Holy Shrine of Abi Fadhl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, Mustafa Diya’ Al-Deen, said in a…

The control of the Taliban terrorist movement on power in Afghanistan prompted many segments, including those working in government jobs and persecuted minorities such as Shia Muslims, to head towards neighboring Pakistan, as a first step in the search for…

A historical academic study concluded that the Twelver Shia Muslims in the Levant played an important and major role in standing up to the Crusader invasion of Islamic countries, in the seventh century AH. The study was presented by researcher…

Over the last two weeks executions have been taking place almost daily in Saudi Arabia after the authorities ended a 21-month unofficial moratorium on the use of the death penalty for drug-related offences. Since 10 November, 17 men have been…

A representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Jalal Maash, delivered a lecture to a number of faithful sisters and mothers of orphans and martyrs from blessed families, and those associated with the Lady Zainab Holy Shrine, during his visit…

The impact of the devastating floods continues to plague Pakistan as large swathes of land are still under water, according to news outlets. This has impacted the sowing of winter crops in many places including Balochistan. The floods have further…

Students in the Afghan capital, Kabul, have expressed concerns over the lack of academic facilities and teachers, and complained that the situation has made it difficult for them to pursue education, Tolo news reported.  Student Muhammad Sultan said: “In winter,…