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Flag-Changing Ceremony to Mark Muharram in Holy Karbala
July 4, 2024
Flag-Changing Ceremony to Mark Muharram in Holy Karbala
On Sunday night, coinciding the first night of Muharram, the red flag of the Shrine of the Honourable Sayyed al-Shuhada and Abalfazl al-Abbas, peace be upon them both, will be changed after Maghrib and Isha prayers. The Holy Shrines are…
UNICEF to Rebuild 190 Schools in Afghanistan, Providing Education for 200,000 Children
July 4, 2024
UNICEF to Rebuild 190 Schools in Afghanistan, Providing Education for 200,000 Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to reconstruct 190 schools in Afghanistan this year, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The organization stated that this initiative, undertaken with the cooperation and financial support of the European Union, will create…
Deadly Bombing Hits Former Pakistani Senator Near Afghan Border
July 4, 2024
Deadly Bombing Hits Former Pakistani Senator Near Afghan Border
A roadside bomb blast in Pakistan’s Bajaur district near the Afghan border killed a former senator and four others on Wednesday, VOA reported yesterday. Initial police investigations concluded that suspected militants used a remote-controlled device to target the former member…
Kashmir: Srinagar DC Holds Meeting to Ensure Peaceful Muharram Processions
July 4, 2024
Kashmir: Srinagar DC Holds Meeting to Ensure Peaceful Muharram Processions
In preparation for the holy month of Muharram, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar held a meeting with prominent Shia leaders on Wednesday, Greater Kashmir reported today. The purpose of the meeting, which was attended by senior Police and administrative…
Third Doha meeting on Afghanistan ends amid rising humanitarian concerns
July 3, 2024
Third Doha meeting on Afghanistan ends amid rising humanitarian concerns
The two-day meeting of the United Nations and representatives of 25 countries and 5 international organizations on Afghanistan has ended with concerns about exclusion of representatives of women, ethnic groups and religions The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding…
Due to its religious and cultural heritage, Holy Karbala to embrace largest industrial city in Iraq
July 2, 2024
Due to its religious and cultural heritage, Holy Karbala to embrace largest industrial city in Iraq
The local government in Holy Karbala has announced that a piece of land measuring 1,000 dunams (100 hectares) has been designated for constructing the largest industrial city in the province, aiming to create thousands of job opportunities and boost economic…
Pakistan Sees Decline in Militant Attacks in June
July 2, 2024
Pakistan Sees Decline in Militant Attacks in June
June saw a 20% decline in militant attacks across Pakistan, resulting in fewer deaths and injuries, Dawn Newspaper reported today. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, militants carried out 69 attacks last month, leaving 60 people…
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram
July 1, 2024
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram
Ahead of the month of Muharram, the Lahore police has put security on high alert and intensified the security of mosques, imam bargahs, and key places, Pakistani Samaa TV said on Sunday. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamiana…
Iraq: Minister of Interior chairs meeting to discuss security plans ahead of Holy Arba’een
July 1, 2024
Iraq: Minister of Interior chairs meeting to discuss security plans ahead of Holy Arba’een
The Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, held on Saturday a meeting to discuss the security procedures and plans for the coming Tenth of Muharram and Holy Arba’een pilgrimages. According to a statement released by the Ministry, “the meeting,…
Iraq ranks 11 on Global Terrorism Index 2023
July 1, 2024
Iraq ranks 11 on Global Terrorism Index 2023
Iraq has ranked 11th globally and 2nd in the Arab world among the countries most affected by terrorism, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2023. According to a statement by the Strategic Center for Human Rights, “Iraq is ranked second…