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Pakistani authorities announced the arrest of Amin ul Haq, an Al-Qaeda leader on the U.N. sanctions list, in a significant counter-terrorism operation, Reuters reported today. Described as a close associate of Osama Bin Laden, Haq’s arrest marks Pakistan’s first high-profile…

Two suspected militants were shot dead in a firefight with Indian soldiers in Kashmir, Arab News reported today. The incident occurred on Thursday as the militants attempted to cross the de facto border from Pakistan into the region. Troops spotted…

On Wednesday, mourners across Pakistan took to the streets to observe Yaum-i-Ashura to commemorate the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, Dawn reported yesterday. According to the source, President Asif Ali Zardari urged the nation to remain…

Saudi authorities executed last Thursday “Ta’zir” (a discretionary punishment) against political detainee Mohammed Al-Atiq from Qatif in the Eastern Province. Al-Atiq was accused of shooting at a security vehicle, possessing weapons, harboring armed individuals, and affiliating to a terrorist group,…

Heavy rains and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in eastern Afghanistan, leaving at least 35 people dead and over 230 injured, VOA reported yesterday. The casualties were caused by collapsing trees, walls, and roofs in the Jalalabad area and surrounding Nangarhar…

Muharram commemorations in Pakistan’s Hyderabad are renowned for their rich history and peaceful observances. The city’s numerous Imambargahs, known as Pirs, come alive during this time. Dawn online newspaper reported today.   According to the article, these centers of mourning…

At least 18 people were killed in a violent clash between security forces and suspected militants in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident involved a suicide bombing and an armed assault on a military cantonment area…

A new report by UNICEF reveals a troubling trend in Afghanistan: one-third of women give birth outside of health facilities, putting both mothers and babies at risk, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The report highlights the importance of prenatal care, with…

Iraqi authorities have uncovered the remains of 139 people in a mass grave located in northern Iraq, near the former Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, Middle East Eye reported yesterday. The bodies, which include both women and men, were found…

The residents of Farah and Ghazni provinces in Afghanistan report empty streets and banned processions as Shia mourners face heightened restrictions under Taliban rule. More details in the following report: According to an article published by Amu TV yesterday, residents…