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Pakistan: Authorities detain two journalists amid continued restrictions on internet, social media
February 27, 2024
Pakistan: Authorities detain two journalists amid continued restrictions on internet, social media
A journalist was detained in Pakistan, the second within a week, while access to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) remained disrupted for a 10th consecutive day, VOA reported. The crackdown comes amid electoral fraud allegations after parliamentary elections, raising…
Algeria inaugurates world’s third-largest mosque ahead of blessed month of Ramadan
February 26, 2024
Algeria inaugurates world’s third-largest mosque ahead of blessed month of Ramadan
Algeria has inaugurated the world’s third-largest and Africa’s largest mosque, which had been delayed for years amid political shifts, ahead of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday officially inaugurated the Grand Mosque of Algiers…
14 truffle hunters dead after IS landmine explodes in Syria desert
February 26, 2024
14 truffle hunters dead after IS landmine explodes in Syria desert
A landmine left by the Islamic State group exploded on Sunday, killing 14 people collecting truffles in the Syrian desert, VOA reported. Despite warnings of the high-risk practice, foragers still risk their lives between February and April to collect the…
Taliban continues media restrictions under strange pretexts amid increasing pressure on females
February 26, 2024
Taliban continues media restrictions under strange pretexts amid increasing pressure on females
The Taliban group has banned any telephone calls by girls and women to radios and televisions in Khost province in the south of the country, local sources confirmed. The Taliban group has issued a letter warning the media officials in…
Pakistan deports over 300 Afghan migrants, Taliban Ministry says
February 26, 2024
Pakistan deports over 300 Afghan migrants, Taliban Ministry says
Pakistani authorities deported over 300 Afghan migrants on Saturday, Feb. 24, according to Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees. A statement by the ministry said that those expelled from Pakistan included 28 families, who entered Afghanistan through the Torkham and Spin Boldak…
Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi receives EU’s Ambassador to Iraq at his residence in Holy Najaf
February 25, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi receives EU’s Ambassador to Iraq at his residence in Holy Najaf
His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi received the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Iraq, Thomas Seiler, and his accompanying delegation, in the context of deepening Iraqi-European relations and supporting Iraq. The office of Grand Ayatollah…
Pakistan gives green light for commencement of long-awaited Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project
February 24, 2024
Pakistan gives green light for commencement of long-awaited Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project
Pakistan approved the 80-kilometer first phase of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project to avoid a potential $20 billion penalty, Anadolu Agency reported. The project will start from the Iranian border and extend to the port area of Gwadar in Balochistan…
Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation launches its plans to transport mid-Sha’ban pilgrims
February 23, 2024
Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation launches its plans to transport mid-Sha’ban pilgrims
The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation has allocated thousands of vehicles to transport visitors to the holy city of Karbala during the commemoration of the birth of Imam Mahdi, may Allah Almighty hasten his honourable reappearance. Millions of visitors are expected…
EU Ambassador to Iraq: Holy shrines are of great global importance as they embody unity and peace
February 23, 2024
EU Ambassador to Iraq: Holy shrines are of great global importance as they embody unity and peace
The EU Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Thomas Sailor, stated today that the shrines of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, are of great global importance as they embody images of unity and peace among human beings. The European…
Indian-origin woman embraces Islam, marries Pakistani man
February 22, 2024
Indian-origin woman embraces Islam, marries Pakistani man
A German Sikh girl of Indian origin, Jaspreet Kaur, embraced Islam and married Ali Arsalan from Sialkot, Pakistan, the Express Tribune reported. She adopted the name Zainab after embracing Islam at Jamia Hanafia Sialkot, the article said, adding that Kaur…