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Women’s rights key for Afghanistan’s economic recovery, UN asserts
January 19, 2024
Women’s rights key for Afghanistan’s economic recovery, UN asserts
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) stated in a report released Thursday that Afghanistan’s economic recovery depends on international support for boosting productivity and reinstating women’s rights. The report, “Two Years in Review: Changes in Afghan Economy, Households and Cross Cutting…
UNICEF to set up thousands of educational classes in Afghanistan
January 18, 2024
UNICEF to set up thousands of educational classes in Afghanistan
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will soon establish approximately a thousand educational classes in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. According to the article, the initiative, revealed on Wednesday, January 17th, aims to provide learning opportunities for around 140,000 children in…
Pakistan carries out military strikes on alleged militant positions in Iran
January 18, 2024
Pakistan carries out military strikes on alleged militant positions in Iran
On Thursday morning, January 18, Pakistan launched a series of military strikes on what it said were separatist militant hideouts situated in the southeast of Iran, according to CNN. These attacks were seemingly carried out in response to Iran’s attacks…
Pakistan: Blast in Quetta leaves 9, including 3 children, seriously injured
January 17, 2024
Pakistan: Blast in Quetta leaves 9, including 3 children, seriously injured
Nine people, including a traffic policeman and three children, were injured in a blast on Quetta’s Zarghoon Road on Wednesday, Dawn reported today. According to the police, the explosive material was planted in a heap of trash that had been…
Iran launches air strikes on alleged ISIS-linked targets in Pakistan
January 17, 2024
Iran launches air strikes on alleged ISIS-linked targets in Pakistan
Iran used “precision missile and drone strikes,” to destroy two strongholds of the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl, in the Koh-e-Sabz area of Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, according to Iran’s state-aligned Tasnim news agency. The Tuesday night attack, which reportedly…
UN voices concern over surging hunger, malnutrition in Afghanistan
January 15, 2024
UN voices concern over surging hunger, malnutrition in Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised alarm over escalating hunger and malnutrition in Afghanistan, reporting the highest levels for 2024. In a social media post, OCHA revealed that around 15.8 million people in…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt walk toward Holy Samarra to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali Al-Hadi
January 14, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt walk toward Holy Samarra to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali Al-Hadi
Massive crowds of pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces have set off on foot towards the holy city of Samarra to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him. Pilgrims have began their processions from the provinces of…
Roadside Bomb leaves 5 Soldiers dead in Southwestern Pakistan
January 14, 2024
Roadside Bomb leaves 5 Soldiers dead in Southwestern Pakistan
Authorities in Pakistan said Saturday that a roadside bomb exploded near a military convoy in southwestern Baluchistan province, killing at least five soldiers. An army statement said the deadly bombing occurred during a counterterrorism operation in the remote Kech district,…
Afghan women face healthcare access crisis under Taliban rule
January 13, 2024
Afghan women face healthcare access crisis under Taliban rule
“PassBlue” has recently reported on the lack of access for women to healthcare and its impact on increasing maternal mortality, KHaama Press revealed in its article. The non-profit media organization led by women stated that “In Afghanistan, women are dying…
Indian Government persists in restricting basic rights in disputed Kashmir in 2023, HRW says
January 13, 2024
Indian Government persists in restricting basic rights in disputed Kashmir in 2023, HRW says
New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said that the Indian authorities continued to restrict free expression, peaceful assembly, and other rights in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 2023. According to Kashmir Media Service, the HRW in its…