Minister of Health Saleh Mahdi al-Hasnawi confirmed today, Sunday, that no communicable diseases were recorded during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Al-Hasnawi said during a press conference: "We deployed health detachments along the roads in the governorates leading to the holy Karbala," noting "providing great services." He added, "We received millions of visitors during the Arbaeen pilgrimage," stressing "a significant decrease in the rate of accidents, and the Ministry did not record any communicable diseases. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…