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Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
September 18, 2024
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
The Taliban have intensified restrictions against Shia Muslims in Afghanistan, banning the import of Shia religious books and prayer texts, an article by Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday. Pilgrims returning from Karbala report harsh treatment at border crossings, particularly at Islam…
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
September 17, 2024
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
At least nine people, including a child, were killed and more than 2,750 injured in a cyberattack allegedly carried out by Israel on Tuesday, according to news reports and Lebanese officials. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, described the pager…
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
September 17, 2024
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
The Ministry of Education in Pakistan has announced that 26.2 million children across the country are not enrolled in schools, revealing a serious educational crisis facing Pakistan. These figures were disclosed during a session of the National Assembly. According to…
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry
September 17, 2024
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry
The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that many children in Afghanistan go to school on empty stomachs, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a report released on September 16, the WFP highlighted the importance of school meals for learning, stating…
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis
September 17, 2024
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis
Human trafficking in Afghanistan has surged dramatically over the past year, with networks exploiting vulnerable youth amid worsening economic conditions, according to a recent survey by Amu TV. The crisis is particularly acute in border provinces, where desperation drives many…
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
September 16, 2024
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
The Taliban has suspended a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan, according to a report by the Associated Press citing the United Nations. The reason for the suspension remains unclear, with no official comments from Taliban representatives. Afghanistan and Pakistan are…
Malaysia’s PM: Students of Quranic institutes should be equipped with necessary knowledge to combat Islamophobia
September 16, 2024
Malaysia’s PM: Students of Quranic institutes should be equipped with necessary knowledge to combat Islamophobia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of equipping students at Quranic memorization institutes in Malaysia with the correct Islamic teachings to confront Islamophobia and the intellectual challenges facing Islam in the current era. The PM’s statement came during…
ISIS systematically destroyed dozens of cultural and religious landmarks in Iraq: UN
September 16, 2024
ISIS systematically destroyed dozens of cultural and religious landmarks in Iraq: UN
The United Nations Investigative Team (UNITAD) has released a report detailing the extent of the destruction ISIS inflicted on cultural heritage sites in Iraq during its control over large parts of the country from June 2014 to August 2017. According…
Five Killed, 20 Injured in Sherani Bus Accident
September 16, 2024
Five Killed, 20 Injured in Sherani Bus Accident
A tragic accident occurred on Saturday when a passenger coach plunged into a ravine along the Zhob-Islamabad highway near Dhanasar in Sherani district, Balochistan, Dawn reported yesterday. The coach, en route from Islamabad to Quetta via Dera Ismail Khan, lost…
Pakistan: 36 Additional Dengue Patients Confirmed in Rawalpindi
September 16, 2024
Pakistan: 36 Additional Dengue Patients Confirmed in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi has reported a spike in dengue cases, with 36 new patients confirmed among 169 suspected cases, bringing the total this season to 342, Dawn reported yesterday. Currently, 96 patients remain hospitalized, while 241 have been treated, with one death…