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21st April, 2013
37 pilgrims sent back from Baghdad
Around 37 pilgrims, braved a test of 26 hours, in detention and interrogation after finally making it back to Pakistan
Around 37 pilgrims, braved a test of 26 hours, in detention and interrogation after finally making it back to Pakistan
3rd January, 2013
Car bomb kills 17 Shia pilgrims in Iraq
The attack came despite a massive security operation mounted to safeguard millions of worshipers in Karbala for the conclusion of Arbaeen mourning rituals.
The attack came despite a massive security operation mounted to safeguard millions of worshipers in Karbala for the conclusion of Arbaeen mourning rituals.
29th November, 2012
Iraq bombings leave 45 people dead
Bombs mainly targeting Shia Muslims and security forces in Iraq killed 45 people and wounded 205 others on Thursday in the deadliest day of violence to hit the country in more than two months.
Bombs mainly targeting Shia Muslims and security forces in Iraq killed 45 people and wounded 205 others on Thursday in the deadliest day of violence to hit the country in more than two months.
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24th November, 2012
Live, and for God’s sake, let others live
“When the maps were put out, we left for our homes, waiting for the terrorist to strike again so that we can have more discussions. What else can we do?”
“When the maps were put out, we left for our homes, waiting for the terrorist to strike again so that we can have more discussions. What else can we do?”
24th November, 2012
Zuljanna: A symbol of Ashura
Zuljanna, the horse that Imam Hussain rode into battle at Karbala, holds a special symbolic importance in Muharram processions.
Zuljanna, the horse that Imam Hussain rode into battle at Karbala, holds a special symbolic importance in Muharram processions.
31st July, 2012
Around the world in seven shots
Images from around the world. – Photos by Agencies…
Images from around the world. – Photos by Agencies…
4th July, 2012
Iraq bombs kill 40; officials eye security bribes
Bombs pounded six Iraqi cities and towns, killing at least 40 people and raising suspicion that security forces might be assisting terrorists in launching attacks.
Bombs pounded six Iraqi cities and towns, killing at least 40 people and raising suspicion that security forces might be assisting terrorists in launching attacks.
20th March, 2012
Thirty dead as Iraq rocked by wave of violence
Tuesday's violence was the bloodiest in Iraq since a wave of attacks claimed by al-Qaeda killed at least 42 people on February 23.
Tuesday's violence was the bloodiest in Iraq since a wave of attacks claimed by al-Qaeda killed at least 42 people on February 23.
6th December, 2011
“Nohakhwani”: Telling the martyrs’ tale
“Noha” is the age-old art of storytelling that has its origins in pre-Islamic Arab and Persian society. “Nohas” are also recited to recount the events…
“Noha” is the age-old art of storytelling that has its origins in pre-Islamic Arab and Persian society. “Nohas” are also recited to recount the events…
16th July, 2011
Iraq bombs kill 8, dozens wounded
BAGHDAD: Violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq killed eight Iraqis, including six Shiite Muslim pilgrims, and an American soldier on Friday, security officials said. The…
BAGHDAD: Violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq killed eight Iraqis, including six Shiite Muslim pilgrims, and an American soldier on Friday, security officials said. The…
20th January, 2011
Fifty dead in Iraq as suicide blasts rock holy city
KARBALA: A spate of blasts across Iraq on Thursday killed at least 50 people, most of them in twin suicide car bombings in the Shiite…
KARBALA: A spate of blasts across Iraq on Thursday killed at least 50 people, most of them in twin suicide car bombings in the Shiite…
16th December, 2010
Muharram processions underway across Pakistan
KARACHI: The 9th Muharram mourning processions were being taken out across the country on Thursday to commemorate the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his…
KARACHI: The 9th Muharram mourning processions were being taken out across the country on Thursday to commemorate the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his…
14th December, 2010
Iraqi forces face key security test over Ashura
KARBALA: Iraqi forces will provide security for Ashura ceremonies this week in Karbala with no active support from US forces, in a key test of…
KARBALA: Iraqi forces will provide security for Ashura ceremonies this week in Karbala with no active support from US forces, in a key test of…
8th November, 2010
Car bombs in south Iraq kill at least 28 people
KARBALA: Three car bombings in mainly Shia southern Iraq, two of which targeted Iranian pilgrims visiting holy cities, killed at least 28 people on Monday,…
KARBALA: Three car bombings in mainly Shia southern Iraq, two of which targeted Iranian pilgrims visiting holy cities, killed at least 28 people on Monday,…
