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Work on high-speed train project linking Holy Karbala to Holy Najaf to begin soon, ministry says

Work on high-speed train project linking Holy Karbala to Holy Najaf to begin soon, ministry says

The Iraqi Minister of Transportation, Razzaq Al-Saadi, announced that the high-speed train project linking the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf will soon commence, with the capacity to transport around 25,000 passengers per hour. The minister further explained that “the…
Holy shrines in Iraq commemorate “World Quran Day”

Holy shrines in Iraq commemorate “World Quran Day”

Several holy shrines and Shia places of worship in Iraq hosted gatherings and events to commemorate the World Quran Day and the National Quran Day, in a wide-ranging Quranic manifestation that emphasized the significance of the Noble Quran. The occasion…
Delayed final election results in Pakistan provokes tension, concerns

Delayed final election results in Pakistan provokes tension, concerns

Concerns about worsening political situation in Pakistan mounted as the announcement of the final results were delayed four days after the parliamentary elections. Despite no clear-majority win, the major parties and main rivals of the election, the allies of the…
In less than 24 hours, two relatively strong earthquakes rattle northern Afghanistan

In less than 24 hours, two relatively strong earthquakes rattle northern Afghanistan

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan on Sunday morning. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was Jurm District of Badakhshan. Around 10 o’clock last night, a…
Pakistan election results indicate tight race as nation anxiously awaits winner

Pakistan election results indicate tight race as nation anxiously awaits winner

Pakistan election early results show PTI-affiliated candidates taking a narrow lead, followed by PMLN and PPP contenders, Al Jazeera reported. Independent candidates, the vast majority of whom are affiliated with the PTI, maintain their lead, winning 60 constituencies. Mobile services…
UN allocates $3.8 million to forcibly repatriated Afghan migrants from Pakistan

UN allocates $3.8 million to forcibly repatriated Afghan migrants from Pakistan

The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has announced that it has allocated $3.8 million to assist involuntary returnees from Pakistan. The World Food Program stated in a press release on Thursday that this money will be used for…
Ilham Aliyev wins Azerbaijan’s Presidential election with 92.1% of vote: Preliminary results

Ilham Aliyev wins Azerbaijan’s Presidential election with 92.1% of vote: Preliminary results

Ilham Aliyev was reelected Azerbaijan’s president on Wednesday with over 92% of the vote, according to preliminary results. The Central Election Commission announced the preliminary results of the presidential election, saying Aliyev got 92.1% of the vote from 54.47% of…
In wake of deteriorating health system, Norwegian organization opens first maternity clinic in Afghanistan

In wake of deteriorating health system, Norwegian organization opens first maternity clinic in Afghanistan

The Norwegian organization “Norwegian Afghanistan Committee” announced the opening of a specialized maternity health center in the city of Gardiz in eastern Afghanistan to save women from the dangers of childbirth, amidst poor healthcare services in the country. The director…
UNHCR: Pakistan extends refugee cards for Afghan migrants until end of March

UNHCR: Pakistan extends refugee cards for Afghan migrants until end of March

The Pakistani government has extended the refugee cards for registered Afghan immigrants until the 31st of March 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced in a statement. The interim government of Pakistan, based on the proposal of the…
Polls open in Pakistan amid suspended phone services day after Islamic State claims bombings

Polls open in Pakistan amid suspended phone services day after Islamic State claims bombings

Phone services were suspended in Pakistan for security reasons on Thursday as polls opened in its general election, a day after two bomb blasts at the election offices of a political party and an independent candidate in south-west Pakistan killed…
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