Muharram moon sighted Tomorrow 1st, Ashura on July 6
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Thursday announced the sighting of the Muharram moon, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1447H on Friday. The 10th of Muharram will consequently be observed in Pakistan on Sunday, July 6. Muharram is the first month
Pakistan Slams ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Palestinians, Kashmiris by Israel, India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed grave concern over the continued use of torture as a tool of oppression in situations of foreign occupation, particularly in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Pakistan Foreign Office says Islam opposes torture,
National Assembly passes budget 2025-26, rejecting opposition proposals
The Finance Bill, 2025, was approved by parliament on Thursday, meaning that the Rs17.57 trillion budget for the coming fiscal year has been green lit. The PPP on Wednesday voiced strong reservations over a set of politically unpopular provisions in the federal budget
Four Alleged RAW Spies Arrested in Karachi for CPEC, Military Site Surveillance
KARACHI – In a major counterintelligence operation, Pakistan’s Special Security Unit (SSU) and intelligence agencies arrested four suspects in Karachi’s Malir Quaidabad area on Wednesday, accusing them of working for India’s intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). According to the Special Investigation
PM Shehbaz Praises Bilawal, Diplomatic Team for Effectively Countering Indian Narrative Abroad
Islamabad — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday commended PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the senior diplomatic delegation for what he described as a “highly successful and impactful” international tour to counter India’s global propaganda and effectively present Pakistan’s stance on recent
Imran Khan Conditionally Approves K-P Budget After Jail Briefing: Barrister Saif
Adiala Jail / Peshawar — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has conditionally approved the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) budget for the upcoming fiscal year, following a detailed in-person briefing by provincial adviser Barrister Saif. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with Khan at Adiala
11 Terrorists Killed, Two Soldiers Martyred in South Waziristan Operation: ISPR
South Waziristan – Security forces killed 11 terrorists and injured seven others during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan on Tuesday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was launched following credible intelligence about the presence
Monsoon Rains Expected in Karachi This Weekend, Urban Flooding Risk in Low-Lying Areas
Karachi – Monsoon rains are expected to hit Karachi this weekend, raising concerns about potential urban flooding in low-lying neighborhoods, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Private weather services, including MeteoGroup and AccuWeather, also forecast rain in the city during the weekend.
First monsoon spell to hit Pakistan from June 25, says Met Office
The rain is expected to bring relief from the heat, but the public is urged to remain cautious. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted countrywide rainfall starting from June 25 due to incoming monsoon winds. The first spell of monsoon is
2 teenagers drowned in the Nendhyar River while bathing in KPK’s Battagram district
The two teenagers identified as Hafiz Usman, 16, and Ayan, 14 — were bathing in the river when they drowned and died on the spot. The Rescue 1122 medical team retrieved the bodies and shifted them to the District Headquarters Hospital Battagram, where
