A senior USAID official, Nicholas Enrich, warned that the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency would lead to unnecessary deaths, particularly during crises like the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Less …
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International
France, Jordan, and Egypt Foreign Ministers Unite to Advocate for ‘Permanent’ Ceasefire in Gaza
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadCeasefire CAIRO: The Foreign Ministers of France, Egypt, and Jordan have issued a resounding call for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, accompanied by the release of all prisoners. …
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The Pakistan Navy War Ship successfully rescued eight Iranian fishermen from the open sea following an uncontrollable fire that broke out on their boat, as announced by the Pakistan Navy …
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In 2023, Islamic philanthropy marked a significant milestone, raising a record $46 million to support nearly 2 million refugees and internally displaced people across 23 countries, as highlighted in a …
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Pakistan and Bahrain Call for Ceasefire in Gaza, Emphasize Humanitarian Aid During Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: In the diplomatic arena of Pakistan, a crucial meeting unfolded between representatives of Pakistan and Bahrain, resonating with a shared call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an …
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International
NSA Reaffirms Biden Administration’s Opposition to Ground Operation in Rafah
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadGround Operation US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan has unequivocally conveyed President Joe Biden’s opposition to a ground operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, amid escalating tensions in the …
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International
Protesters Demand Gaza Ceasefire, Disrupt Biden Campaign Rally
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadGaza Ceasefire During a campaign speech in a historic South Carolina church, a group of protesters disrupted US President Joe Biden, chanting slogans for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. …
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on a week-long Middle East tour starting in Istanbul, with the goal of easing tensions that escalated during Israel’s war on Gaza …
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Pakistani Doctors KARACHI: In a remarkable display of solidarity, 2,800 Pakistani doctors have stepped forward to offer their services in Gaza, responding to a call from the Al Khidmat Foundation …
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Economy
USAID Announces Funding to Support Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced $16.4 million in additional development and humanitarian assistance to support the resilience of communities in Pakistan that experienced 2022’s historically severe floods. The …