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UNESCO mission to Iraq visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
March 19, 2024
UNESCO mission to Iraq visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf received a delegation from the UNESCO mission in Iraq, to conduct an exploratory tour inside the holy shrine, and the courtyard of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be…
Pakistan to continue repatriation of undocumented Afghan migrants in Punjab
March 19, 2024
Pakistan to continue repatriation of undocumented Afghan migrants in Punjab
The Pakistani government plans to resume deporting undocumented Afghan migrants from Punjab province on April 15, Amu TV reported. According to the article, Afghan migrants in Punjab and other provinces are worried about their future due to security issues and…
Iraq plans to establish two new museums dedicated to antiquities, Islamic properties
March 18, 2024
Iraq plans to establish two new museums dedicated to antiquities, Islamic properties
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities announced plans to establish two new museums in the capital, Baghdad, one dedicated to antiquities and the other to Islamic properties, in cooperation with the UNESCO. Dr. Abbas Abdul Mendil, the assistant…
Pakistan’s cross-border attacks into Afghanistan raises tensions
March 18, 2024
Pakistan’s cross-border attacks into Afghanistan raises tensions
Pakistan has conducted overnight air attacks inside Afghanistan, while the Taliban claimed hours later to have fired across the border, the Al Jazeera reported. Tensions flared on Monday between Islamabad and Kabul following the overnight raids, with Pakistan claiming the…
Shia communities worldwide emphasize importance of blessed Ramadan in introducing Islam
March 17, 2024
Shia communities worldwide emphasize importance of blessed Ramadan in introducing Islam
Shia communities in Europe and the Americas have emphasized that the month of Ramadan is an opportunity to show the bright and great image of the authentic Shia sect, and the noble values and ethics of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon…
Syria: Suspected ISIS landmine blast kills sixteen truffle hunters
March 17, 2024
Syria: Suspected ISIS landmine blast kills sixteen truffle hunters
At least 16 people, including nine women, have been killed in northern Syria while hunting for truffles, according to a UK-based monitor. The civilians were killed when their vehicle hit a mine in a former stronghold of the Islamic State…
Seven killed after assailants launch suicide attack on Pakistan army post near Afghan border
March 17, 2024
Seven killed after assailants launch suicide attack on Pakistan army post near Afghan border
A military post in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border was targeted by an armed group using a vehicle filled with explosives and suicide bombers, resulting in the death of seven security force members, as reported by Al Jazeera. In…
Modi administration bans 2 more allegedly pro-freedom parties in Kashmir
March 17, 2024
Modi administration bans 2 more allegedly pro-freedom parties in Kashmir
The Indian government has outlawed two more allegedly ‘pro-freedom’ organizations in Kashmir, and extended the ban on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front for another five years, Kashmir Media Service reported. According to a government statement, the banned outfits continue to…
Holy Najaf hosts largest annual Ramadan Iftar banquet
March 16, 2024
Holy Najaf hosts largest annual Ramadan Iftar banquet
As part of promoting solidarity and brotherhood during the holy month of Ramadan, the people of Holy Najaf, Iraq, every year organize the largest iftar banquet that extends along the roads leading to the shrine of Imam Ali, peace be…
Amnesty International calls on UNAMA to give priority to women’s rights in Afghanistan
March 16, 2024
Amnesty International calls on UNAMA to give priority to women’s rights in Afghanistan
Amnesty International has welcomed the one-year extension of UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan and urged the head of UNAMA to prioritize the rights of women, girls, minorities, and address the humanitarian crisis in the country. They emphasize the importance of UNAMA’s…