12 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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13 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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17 h. ago Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert

A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]

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18 h. ago Pakistani Showbiz stars commemorate Muharram with tributes to Martyrs of Karbala

KARACHI – Ninth Muharram is being observed across Pakistan with religious reverence and mourning, and several Pakistani celebrities have taken

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19 h. ago OPEC+ speeds up oil production: 548,000 barrels per day added for august

OPEC+ has decided to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August. The move comes after recent market disruptions caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This is OPEC+’s first meeting since those events and reflects a major shift in their strategy. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six […]

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19 h. ago Internet, Mobile Services disrupted in Karachi amid 9 Muharram processions

KARACHI – Key mourning procession for 9th of Muharram is underway in Karachi from Nishtar Park and is going toward

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19 h. ago “Sanctity lost”: Khaled Anam slams commercialisation of muharram content

Veteran actor and singer Khaled Anam has expressed serious concern over how Muharram is being presented in today’s media. Speaking on the Off The School podcast, he criticised the trend of turning religious content like naats and nohas into commercial, glamour-filled productions. He said the deep emotional and spiritual meaning of Muharram is being lost. […]

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20 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs3,000 monthly ration card scheme to support 1.2 million families

The Punjab government has launched a landmark ration card subsidy programme to assist 1.2 million low-income families across the province. Under this scheme, each registered household will receive a monthly ration subsidy of Rs3,000 to meet their basic food needs. Punjab Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar called it the biggest welfare initiative in the […]

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20 h. ago Mobile blackout begins in Karachi amid 9th muharram processions

Mobile phone services have started shutting down in Karachi as authorities implement strict security arrangements for 9th Muharram processions across the country. Similar actions are being taken in other major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta. In Karachi, signals began fading by mid-morning in areas where central processions are expected. Sensitive locations and procession routes […]

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22 h. ago How many bank accounts hold deposits below Rs 50,000 in Pakistan?

KARACHI – A recent breakdown of commercial bank accounts’ balances in Pakistan reveals a significant concentration of low-value deposits, highlighting

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23 h. ago Texas storm turns deadly: 24 killed as record rainfall triggers flash floods

Torrential rains and deadly flash floods have struck Texas, killing at least 24 people and leaving many more missing. The storm hit several cities, but the worst damage was reported in San Angelo, where floodwaters destroyed roads and homes. Authorities say parts of Texas saw months’ worth of rain in just a few hours. Streets […]

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23 h. ago China warns EU: Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is unacceptable, citing U.S. threat

China has privately warned the European Union that it cannot allow Russia to lose the Ukraine war, according to an official briefed on the meeting. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this clear during a four-hour talk with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Brussels. He expressed concern that Russia’s defeat would allow the […]

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24 h. ago Officials fear Pakistan may face another spell of illegal migration, human trafficking

150,000 visas for skilled workers for Belarus The government’s agencies and departments countering human trafficking and illegal immigration are fearing

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25 h. ago 9th Muharram processions being held across Pakistan under tight security measures

In Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and several other cities, the central processions of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram are being held under the strictest

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25 h. ago JCP refuses to make proceedings public despite repeated appeals

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has once again rejected a proposal to make its proceedings public. Despite repeated calls for transparency, the commission voted down the idea during its recent sessions, citing existing rules and legal limitations. According to a detailed report, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah had […]

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25 h. ago Karachi and Lahore on high alert for 9th muharram processions

Tight security arrangements have been finalized for the central 9th Muharram processions in both Karachi and Lahore, as the country observes the solemn day. In Karachi, the main procession will begin at 1 PM from Nishtar Park, following a religious gathering where prominent scholar Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi will deliver a sermon. After the majlis, […]

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29 h. ago PM emphasizes digital transactions to ensure economic transparency

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the importance of implementing a digital transaction system across Pakistan, stressing its potential to bring transparency to the country’s economy. Chairing a meeting on the shift to a cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s House, the prime minister urged the facilitation of payments between citizens […]

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29 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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33 h. ago No bar on extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates, says Bilawal

PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure, as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the process. Ties between Pakistan and India have remained tense, further strained after New Delhi, without presenting evidence, […]

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34 h. ago Muharram security tightened; Karachi faces mobile, internet shutdown

As part of heightened security arrangements for the 8th of Muharram, mobile phone and internet services have been partially suspended in various parts of Karachi, causing significant inconvenience to the city’s residents on Friday. The disruptions began early Friday and are expected to continue throughout the day, especially in areas designated as sensitive during the […]

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