28 h. ago Muharram 9th commemorated with fervor amid heightened security, red alert across country

Punjab CS, IG Police and Home Secretary review security arrangements for South Punjab’s biggest processions and majalis in Multan Karachi’s central mourning procession concludes at Hussainiya Iraniyan Imambargah in Kharadar peacefully amid tight security: police Islamabad Police implement a seven-layer security plan to ensure peace and public safety Mobile phone and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) […]

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29 h. ago Maintaining law, order during Muharram top priority: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented across the country for the processions and majalis on the 9th of Muharram. Around 2,763 processions and 7,598 majalis are being held on Saturday in the Federal Capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strict security measures have been enforced in 1,129 highly sensitive areas, […]

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45 h. ago Govt seeks Ulema’s support for maintaining harmony during Muharram

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry held a key meeting on Thursday with leading religious scholars from across the country to discuss strategies for maintaining peace and harmony during Muharram, particularly on Ashura. The meeting, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, included […]

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54 h. ago Pakistan increases flights to Iran, Iraq for Muharram and Arbaeen pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, the government of Pakistan has increased the number of weekly flights to Iran and Iraq in preparation for the Muharram and Arbaeen religious events. This development was finalized in a high-level meeting of the special task force established to streamline pilgrimage travel. The meeting, chaired by […]

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61 h. ago Ashura 2025: Mobile phone services to be suspended on Muharram 9, 10

PESHAWAR – In a bid to ensure public safety and maintain order during the holy days of Ashura, authorities in

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6 d. ago Sindh seeks suspension of cellular services on 10th Muharram for security

The Sindh government has formally requested the Ministry of Interior to suspend mobile phone services across the province on the 10th of Muharram, or Youm-e-Ashura, to enhance security during the processions. In a letter to the ministry, the Sindh Home Department urged the suspension of mobile internet services along the routes of Ashura processions to […]

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6 d. ago UHS approves admission schedule 2025 for allied health, pharmacy programs

LAHORE – The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore convened a joint meeting of its Boards of Studies in Allied

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7 d. ago Police conducts 446 search & combing operations ‘codenamed Muharram Security’

14,700 suspects interrogated, 31 suspects taken into custody during the past 24 hours: Punjab Police Spokesperson LAHORE: Punjab Police continues its crackdown as part of the “Muharram security plan” and carried out 446 search, sweep, and combing operations across the province during the past 24 hours. “Over 14,700 suspects were interrogated during these operations, out […]

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1 week ago Muharram begins tomorrow: Ashura on july 6, govt plans strong security measures

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has confirmed the sighting of the Muharram moon on Thursday evening. As a result, the new Islamic year 1447 AH will begin on Friday, June 27. This means Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram — will be observed on Sunday, July 6. Muharram marks the first month of the Islamic […]

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1 week ago Muharram moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking start of Islamic year 1447 Hijri

RIYADH – The crescent moon of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, officially marking the start of the new Islamic year 1447 Hijri. The announcement came after a meeting of the moon-sighting committees held in the Tamir region. This sighting confirms that Thursday will be observed as […]

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1 week ago Muharram 2025 in Pakistan: Expected Ashura date as ruet committee meets today

ISLAMABAD – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to hold a meeting today, June 26, for the sighting of the

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1 week ago Muharram moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, new Islamic year 1447 begins june 26

Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the Muharram moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447 Hijri on Wednesday, June 26, 2025. According to international media, the crescent moon was also sighted in other Gulf countries including UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, where various events are planned to welcome the new year. The Saudi Hilal […]

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1 week ago Muharram 1447 Moon Sighted; New Islamic Year to Begin on Thursday

RIYADH – Muharram crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia today, and New Islamic Year starts on June 26

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1 week ago Muharram 2025 Moon Sighting: Ruet body convenes meeting on June 26

QUETTA – Pakistan’s apex moon sighting body Ruet-e-Hilal is scheduled to sight Muharram Moon on June 26 Thursday as Muslims

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1 week ago Umrah Packages Rates from Pakistan Muharram 2025; 2 Weeks and 3 Weeks Stay

LAHORE –Saudi Arabian authorities officially resumed issuing Umrah visas from mid-June after successful Hajj season. According to the Saudi Ministry

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1 week ago Muharram moon likely to be sighted on June 26, marks new Hijri year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has announced that the crescent moon of Muharram ul Haram 1447 is likely to be sighted on the evening of June 26, with the first day of the month and the new Hijri year expected to begin on June 27. According to Suparco’s forecast, the […]

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2 w. ago Maulana Azad stresses peaceful observance of Muharram, condemns sectarianism

MULTAN: Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad on Sunday emphasized the critical need for unity among all schools of thought during Muharram while addressing a gathering. He highlighted that the ongoing efforts of Ittehad Bain ul Muslimeen (Muslim unity) in Pakistan reflect the core teachings of Islam, advocating for sectarian harmony and […]

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2 w. ago Civil, military leadership to discuss future strategy at NSC meeting being held today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened an important meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) today at 12 pm at the Prime Minister’s House to have an overview of the situation emanating from the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme sites and escalating situation in the Middle East. According to sources, the NSC meeting […]

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2 w. ago Army, rangers deployed in Rawalpindi for peaceful muharram observance

Rawalpindi (June 21, 2025) – To ensure peace and security during the holy month of Muharram, five companies of the Pakistan Army and six companies of Rangers will assist the Rawalpindi police and local administration in maintaining law and order. Authorities have finalized security and logistical arrangements for 4,374 majalis (gatherings) and 1,003 processions scheduled […]

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3 w. ago Strawberry moon to light up skies tonight in rare celestial show

Sky watchers are in for a treat as the “Strawberry Moon” rises on the evening of June 10 and remains visible until early June 11. This full moon is the lowest seen in nearly 20 years, making it a rare and exciting sight for astronomy fans. This unique moon event happens due to a phenomenon […]

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