4 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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5 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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9 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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10 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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11 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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11 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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11 h. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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12 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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13 h. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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14 h. ago Yusuf Baloch: “Shelter arranged for Lyari victims in hotels”

In Karachi’s Lyari area, a five-storey residential building in Baghdadi collapsed suddenly, killing at least 16 people and injuring others. The tragic incident has left many families homeless and shocked the local community. According to MPA Yusuf Baloch, displaced residents are being temporarily housed in nearby hotels. He stated that the Sindh government is coordinating […]

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16 h. ago Trump unveils ‘big beautiful bill’ in a blaze of fireworks and fighter jets

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 with great celebration. The signing ceremony took place at the White House South Lawn and featured fireworks, fighter jets, and patriotic speeches. Trump appeared with First Lady Melania Trump and told the crowd, “We made promises, and we kept […]

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17 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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17 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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21 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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26 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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26 h. ago PPP Policy Board okays several projects to boost urban mobility

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 47th meeting of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board on Friday reviewed and approved several transformative infrastructure and development projects aimed at enhancing urban mobility, vocational education, recreational spaces, and road connectivity across the province. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by […]

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28 h. ago 12 injured as muharram banners strike power lines on Sukkur express roof

SUKKUR – At least 12 mourners were injured on Friday after high-voltage electric shock struck the rooftop of the Sukkur Express when banners (known as “Alams”) carried by passengers during a Muharram procession touched overhead high-tension wires. According to railway sources, the incident occurred as the train was en route from Jacobabad to Sukkur and […]

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30 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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33 h. ago Punjab police launches major crackdown on online hate speech before Muharram

Punjab Police has launched an aggressive crackdown on hate speech and objectionable online content to maintain peace during the holy month of Muharram. Authorities are closely monitoring digital platforms to stop the spread of sectarian and inflammatory material. In the last 24 hours alone, police recorded 35 incidents of hate content across social media, including […]

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34 h. ago  US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]

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