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Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Governor of Karbala, Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi, has projected that the number of visitors participating in this year’s commemoration of the holy Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will exceed 25 million. He emphasized that the city is undergoing extensive preparations to accommodate…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
August 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi requested the exemption of Pakistani citizens from visa requirements for travel to Iraq. According to a report by the Pakistan Observer, both Iraq and Pakistan emphasized the importance…
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iranian Arbaeen Pilgrimage Committee has announced an agreement with Iraqi officials to operate 3,000 round-trip flights between the two countries, equating to approximately 700 weekly flights during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. During a meeting of the Arbaeen Committee at…
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights
August 6, 2024
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights
The Taliban has suspended the operations of 17 radio and television stations in Nangarhar province due to non-payment of taxes, raising significant concerns about press freedom in the region. Concurrently, the Purple Saturdays Movement has highlighted the deteriorating human rights…
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
August 6, 2024
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
Over 10,000 supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered yesterday, August 5, in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to mark the anniversary of his arrest and demand his release, Arab News reported today. The rally, organized by Khan’s Pakistan…
Rising Violence in Pakistan Claims Life of PTI Founding Member Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
August 5, 2024
Rising Violence in Pakistan Claims Life of PTI Founding Member Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, a founding member of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was killed in a shooting incident on Friday, August 2, in Valencia Town, Lahore. According to Dawan News Agency, Dr. Siddiqui was attacked by unidentified assailants while…
Nearly 600 killed in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan over last 7 months
August 5, 2024
Nearly 600 killed in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan over last 7 months
Over 580 individuals, including security personnel and civilians, have died in more than 550 suspected militant attacks across Pakistan in the past seven months, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. According to the…
Five Policemen, Teacher Dismissed in Kashmir Over Terror Allegations
August 5, 2024
Five Policemen, Teacher Dismissed in Kashmir Over Terror Allegations
On Saturday, the Indian government dismissed five policemen and a teacher in Indian-controlled Kashmir due to allegations of anti-India activities and links to terrorism, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. A notification from the General Administration Department stated that law enforcement and…
Imam al-Hussein Shrine Begins Shading Project in Preparation for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 4, 2024
Imam al-Hussein Shrine Begins Shading Project in Preparation for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
On Saturday, Imam al-Hussein Shrine announced the initiation of a project to shade the streets and areas leading to the Holy Shrine of Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him) in preparation for the Arbaeen pilgrimage. This effort is part of…
Holy Karbala Governorate ready to hold Arbaeen pilgrimage
August 4, 2024
Holy Karbala Governorate ready to hold Arbaeen pilgrimage
The Governor of Holy Karbala has emphasized the readiness of this province to receive millions of pilgrims during the Husseini Arbaeen, peace be upon him. Nasif al-Khattabi stressed that this governorate is fully prepared to receive millions of pilgrims who…