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UN allocates $3.8 million to forcibly repatriated Afghan migrants from Pakistan
February 9, 2024
UN allocates $3.8 million to forcibly repatriated Afghan migrants from Pakistan
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has announced that it has allocated $3.8 million to assist involuntary returnees from Pakistan. The World Food Program stated in a press release on Thursday that this money will be used for…
Ilham Aliyev wins Azerbaijan’s Presidential election with 92.1% of vote: Preliminary results
February 8, 2024
Ilham Aliyev wins Azerbaijan’s Presidential election with 92.1% of vote: Preliminary results
Ilham Aliyev was reelected Azerbaijan’s president on Wednesday with over 92% of the vote, according to preliminary results. The Central Election Commission announced the preliminary results of the presidential election, saying Aliyev got 92.1% of the vote from 54.47% of…
In wake of deteriorating health system, Norwegian organization opens first maternity clinic in Afghanistan
February 8, 2024
In wake of deteriorating health system, Norwegian organization opens first maternity clinic in Afghanistan
The Norwegian organization “Norwegian Afghanistan Committee” announced the opening of a specialized maternity health center in the city of Gardiz in eastern Afghanistan to save women from the dangers of childbirth, amidst poor healthcare services in the country. The director…
UNHCR: Pakistan extends refugee cards for Afghan migrants until end of March
February 8, 2024
UNHCR: Pakistan extends refugee cards for Afghan migrants until end of March
The Pakistani government has extended the refugee cards for registered Afghan immigrants until the 31st of March 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced in a statement. The interim government of Pakistan, based on the proposal of the…
Polls open in Pakistan amid suspended phone services day after Islamic State claims bombings
February 8, 2024
Polls open in Pakistan amid suspended phone services day after Islamic State claims bombings
Phone services were suspended in Pakistan for security reasons on Thursday as polls opened in its general election, a day after two bomb blasts at the election offices of a political party and an independent candidate in south-west Pakistan killed…
Twin bombings kill at least 26 as Pakistan gears up for election
February 7, 2024
Twin bombings kill at least 26 as Pakistan gears up for election
Two bomb blasts occurred today, Wednesday, outside poll candidate offices in southwestern Pakistan, resulting in at least 26 deaths and numerous injuries, officials and local media outlets said. The first blast near an independent candidate’s office in Pishin district caused…
Seven in ten Pakistanis lack confidence in elections, Gallup Poll Finds
February 7, 2024
Seven in ten Pakistanis lack confidence in elections, Gallup Poll Finds
A recent survey suggests that over two-thirds of Pakistani citizens do not trust the fairness of their electoral process and government as they approach the parliamentary elections on Thursday. The U.S.-based Gallup polling company discovered that Pakistanis are increasingly disheartened…
Colon cancer most common cancer in Kuwait, says CAN head
February 7, 2024
Colon cancer most common cancer in Kuwait, says CAN head
Colon cancer is the most common type of cancer among Kuwaiti men, said the head of the Cancer Awareness National Campaign (CAN) in Kuwait. According to Alanbaa News, Khalid Al-Saleh added that the most common types of cancer among men…
Millions of mourners hold symbolic funeral of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
February 6, 2024
Millions of mourners hold symbolic funeral of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
With a broad participation of millions of mourners, Holy Kadhimiya witnessed the largest funeral procession for the symbolic coffin of Imam Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him. Millions of Shia Muslims—from Iraq and other neighboring and world countries—carried out today, Tuesday,…
1.8 million people contract respiratory conditions in one month: Afghanistan’s Health Ministry
February 6, 2024
1.8 million people contract respiratory conditions in one month: Afghanistan’s Health Ministry
After the World Health Organization reported on the increase in acute respiratory infections in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Public Health of the Taliban government also confirmed the rise of this disease in the country. Shirafat Zaman, the spokesperson for the…