Mufti Shah Mir, involved in human trafficking and aiding Pakistan’s ISI in abducting Indian businessman Kulbhushan Jadhav, was killed by unknown gunmen in Turbat, Balochistan. Mir, an important figure in spreading religious extremism and linked with ISI-led death squads, succumbed to his injuries after being shot multiple times.

On March 9, 2025, the Shukla Paksha’s Dashami and Ekadashi Tithi will occur. Sunrise is at 6:38 AM, and sunset at 6:26 PM. Key auspicious times include Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat.

More than 1,000 people have died in Syria following intense clashes between security forces and Assad loyalists. The violence, which erupted after an insurgent-led government took power, has targeted Alawites and caused devastating retribution killings.