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Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary visa ban for 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season, affecting Umrah, business, and family visas, Iqna reported. The suspension is expected to last until mid-June, with Umrah visa holders allowed entry until April…

Pakistan’s National Assembly will convene to review plans for the forced repatriation of undocumented Afghan refugees, Khaama Press reported. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny from human rights organizations and international bodies concerned about the humanitarian implications of mass deportations.…

Thirteen years after the brutal massacre of Shia passengers in Chilas, Pakistan, on April 3, 2012, victims’ families still await justice, highlighting a systemic failure to address sectarian violence. On that day, armed assailants stopped buses, singled out Shia passengers,…

Al-Alamiya Airlines has launched the first-ever direct flight between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina, marking a milestone for Najaf International Airport. This follows a similar flight from Baghdad to Medina a day earlier. In a press conference, the airline announced…

The Pakistani government has introduced amendments to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and the Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants Act, 2018, as the country faces a humanitarian crisis due to rising human trafficking and smuggling incidents, Dawn reported.…

Amnesty International has launched a new campaign, #UndotheDeadline, calling on the Pakistani government to stop the deportation of Afghan nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers. The campaign accompanies the release of a report titled “Treat us like human beings”: Afghans…

Over 100 Alawite civilians were reportedly killed in the coastal city of Banias on March 8 and 9, 2025, according to information gathered by Amnesty International. Amnesty International’s investigation confirmed 32 deliberate killings, primarily in the al-Qusour neighborhood, where armed…

Iraqi security forces have intensified their operations against ISIS, eliminating 18 senior leaders in a single mission in 2024, according to Sabah Al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Among those killed was “Abu Khadija,” a key figure…

Taliban authorities in Malistan, Ghazni, have reportedly forced Shia residents to break their fast and observe Eid ul-Fitr according to the group’s decree, US-based Kabul Now said, citing local sources. Eyewitnesses in Malistan reported that Taliban forces patrolled markets and…

Pakistani authorities have deported over 90 Afghan nationals in recent days, marking a renewed phase of forced expulsions following the expiration of a March 31 deadline for voluntary departure, Amu TV reported. Many of those deported held Afghan Citizen Cards…