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Sharjah: School Timings Limited To Five Hours During Ramadan

Sharjah school timings limited

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has intended to limit the school timings ahead of Ramadan 2021 between 3 to 5 hours.

According to the details, schools should not commence before 9 am in Sharjah while working hours should not be less than three hours and not more than five hours, SPEA added.

The SPEA further added, “Schools should reduce homework, projects and tests if needed to ensure these timings and working hours are maintained.”

Moreover, the Holy month of Ramadan is all set to begin from April 12 or 13, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

On the other hand, Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdul-Rahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais as the management representative of Masjid-e-Nabawi detailed the schedule of plans for worshippers.

According to media reports, Masjid-e-Nabawi will reopen two hours before Fajr prayers and close half an hour after Taraweeh prayers.

However, except during the last ten days of Ramadan, when the mosque will be open for 24 hours.

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Turkish actor Celal Al Visits Karachi’s Famous Food Street “Burns Road”

Celal Al Burns Road

Famous Turkish actor Celal Al who played the role of Abdur Rehman Alp in the historic drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, is once again in Pakistan.

However, this time the Kurulus: Osman actor landed in the city of lights “Karachi”. To enjoy the scrumptious desi food, the actor decided to visit the famous food street of the city “Burns Road”.

His visit made the citizens surprised and happy as they were not expecting him to be there. Celal Al’s video and photos are making rounds on social media. Have a look!

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Earlier in January, he had visited several places in Pakistan. He visited Islamabad where he met Pakistani artists including Imran Abbas, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, and others. He also visited Karachi and other places.

Humayun Saeed Adnan Siddiqui Reema khan Celal Al

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US Dollar Rate Continues to Decrease Against PKR On 29th March 2021

USD to PKR today

The US Dollar has decreased on the first day of the trading week (March 29th, 2021)  in the interbank market. According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the dollar has decreased by 55 paise in the interbank market. According to Forex dealers, the dollar depreciated from 154.59 to close at 154.04  in … Read more

Masjid-e-Nabawi To Remain Open For Taraweeh Prayers Throughout Ramadan

Masjid-e-Nabawi Taraweeh prayers

Ahead of the Holy month of Ramadan, Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdul-Rahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais as the management representative of Masjid-e-Nabawi detailed the schedule of plans for worshippers.

According to media reports, Masjid-e-Nabawi will reopen two hours before Fajr prayers and close half an hour after Taraweeh prayers.

However, except during the last ten days of Ramadan, when the mosque will be open for 24 hours.

Moreover, the Saudi government has announced that Iftar gatherings and I’tikaf will not be allowed in the Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi during Ramadan.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the head of affairs of the two mosques, said that the Presidency would provide ready-made food to the worshipers in the Masjid al-Haram, while Sehri would not be allowed in the Prophet’s Mosque.

No one will be allowed to eat in the courtyards of both mosques and everyone will be provided food individually.

Zamzam water coolers will also not be available and 200,000 bottles of Zamzam water will be provided on a daily basis.

In addition, those who wish to break the fast in the Masjid al-Haram will only be allowed to bring dates and water for themselves and will not be allowed to share it with anyone.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais announced comprehensive plans and initiatives at the annual meeting on Ramadan this year.

During the meeting, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais said that precautionary measures would be taken during Ramadan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, including vaccination, social distance and wearing masks to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims and worshipers.

He added that the Presidency was “fully prepared” to welcome the pilgrims and worshipers.

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USD To PKR: Today Dollar Rate In Pakistan, 29th March 2021

USD to PKR today

Today USD to PKR exchange rate is given below. All Currency prices are updated every hour to offer you the best US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee conversion. US Dollar to PKR conversion depends on open market rates which are set by the currency exchange dealers of Pakistan. Find today’s USD into the PKR exchange rate in Pakistan. … Read more

Saudi Arab Bans Iftar Gatherings, I’tikaf In Masjid Al-Haram And Masjid Al-Nabawi

Saudi Arab Bans Iftar Gatherings, I'tikaf In Masjid Al-Haram And Masjid Al-Nabawi

The Saudi government has announced that Iftar gatherings and I’tikaf will not be allowed in the Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi during Ramadan. According to the reports, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the head of affairs of the two mosques, said that the Presidency would provide ready-made food to the worshipers in the Masjid al-Haram, while … Read more

Punjab University postpones all written and practical exams

Punjab University

University of the Punjab on Monday announced to postpone all written and practical examinations being conducted from 30-03-2021 (Tuesday). According to the details, the University in its Twitter handle said: It is hereby notified that all Written and Practical Examinations of University of the Punjab being conducted from 30-03-2021 are hereby postponed with immediate effect. … Read more

‘Resignations will only strengthen Imran Khan’s leadership,’ says Khurshid Shah

Syed Khursheed Shah

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah on Monday said that resignations from assemblies will strengthen the government of Imran Khan. According to the details, addressing media today after appearing in court, PPP leader Khurshid Shah said that each party has its own perspective, it is very difficult to keep up with a … Read more

Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain attend birthday party of Shazia Wajahat

Yasir Hussain Iqra Aziz

Actress Iqra Aziz recently attended the birthday party of her elder sister Shazia Wajahat. Yasir Hussain was also there. Stunning photos from the beach party are going viral as fans are showering love for them. ‘Khuda aur mohabbat’ actress took to Instagram and shared a photo with Shazia. In the caption, she wrote, “Happy birthday … Read more

Pakistan offers complete support to Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative

Pakistan Saudi Arabia

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday offered complete support to Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman over Saudi Green Initiative and the Green Middle East Initiative. According to the details, Imran Khan took to Twitter and expressed his delight over the tree plantation drive announced by Saudi Arabia. Imran Khan wrote: Am delighted to learn … Read more

Imran Khan is the ‘captain’ of politics: Sheikh Rashid

Rawalpindi: Rangers Called In After Protestors Surround Sheikh Rashid's Lal Haveli

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PMD) failed miserably. According to the details, while addressing media in Islamabad, Sheikh Rashid said that Imran Khan is the captain of politics, the anti-government failed miserably in an attempt to oust his leadership. Sheikh Rashid said that government is not responsible for … Read more

Can you find the different dog among these Dalmatians?

Can you find the different dog among these Dalmatians?

Dogs are one of the cutest pets you can have. They are well-known for their faithful and friendly nature. There are different Dalmatians in this picture. Each dog has cute spots. However, a dog with no spots is also present in this picture. Can you find the dog with no black spots?   Answer [embedpost … Read more

‘Sindh reported no new Polio case in past 9 months,’ Aseefa Bhutto Zardari

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari

Ambassador for Polio Free Pakistan Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Monday informed that Sindh reported not a single case in the past nine months. According to the details, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari in her tweet today said, Sindh has had ZERO new polio cases in the past 9 months Alhamdullillah ! Let’s keep this momentum going. Let’s … Read more

Pakistan Squad continues training session ahead of series against SA

Pakistan South Africa

Preparations of the Pakistan White ball squad are underway ahead of the ODI series against South Africa. According to the details, the first ODI between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on April 2. All members of the Pakistan cricket squad cleared their on-arrival Covid-19 tests after reaching Johannesburg on Friday. A 34-member contingent, … Read more

Pakistan Navy conducts bilateral exercises with Qatar Naval forces

Pakistan Navy

Pakistan Navy conducted bilateral exercises with Qatar Naval forces, said Spokesperson on Monday. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Navy Ships visited Doha port, Qatar and participated in bilateral exercise Asad Al Bahr-II with Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF). Spokesperson PN said that during port visit, the Mission Commander of PN Flotilla called … Read more

Asad Qaiser meets Burak Ozcivit aka Osman Bey in Turkey

Asad Qaiser meets Burak Ozcivit aka Osman Bey

Relations between Pakistan and Turkey are getting stronger as National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser recently visited the sets of series Kurulus Osman. As per the details, Asad Qaiser met Burak Ozcivit, who played Osman Bey in the series. The speaker shared a photo with the actor on Twitter. He tweeted, “It was a pleasure to … Read more

Cambridge O Level/IGCSE exams to start from May 10

Cambridge

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood on Monday announced that the Cambridge O Level/IGCSE exams will be started from May 10. According to the details, the Education Minister took to his Twitter and informed about the letter received from Christine Ozden, CEO Cambridge requesting that O level/IGCSE exam should be … Read more

Punjab bans indoor and outdoor weddings due to COVID-19

Punjab

The Punjab government decided on Monday to reimpose a number of restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar presided over a meeting to review the deteriorating Covid situation and decide on whether or not to impose a blanket lockdown in cities having higher Covid-19 positivity … Read more

UAE to produce China’s Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine

Sinopharm UAE China

The UAE will soon begin manufacturing coronavirus vaccines. As per the details, a program has been launched under the title “Life Sciences and Vaccine Manufacturing in the UAE” by the UAE’s Group 42 and China’s Sinopharm CNBG. The project has been announced on the sidelines of an official visit by the Chinese foreign minister, Wang … Read more

Lahore Police flexes muscles against SOPs violators, 120 cases registered

Lahore Police

Lahore police has registered 120 cases against the violation of coronavirus-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the city. According to the Police statement, cases have been registered against 96 more citizens for not wearing masks and 120 cases have been registered for violating Corona SOPs despite clear directions of the Punjab government after an alarming … Read more

Frontline Health workers in KP to boycott duties from Tuesday

Frontline

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nursing Association (KPNA) has announced boycott from providing healthcare facilities and criticized the provincial government for its failure to fulfil its promises. According to the details, Nurses Alliance spokesman Nasir Ali Shah said that they would hold a sit-in at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Chowk for their demands. Spokesperson of the Nurses Alliance … Read more

NCOC decides to further tighten lockdown restrictions

NCOC coronavirus lockdown restrictions

National Command Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to tighten the lockdown restrictions as coronavirus cases are alarmingly increasing. As per the details, a meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar. The attendees reviewed the current situation of the third wave of Covid-19. The attendees also discussed ways to curb the … Read more

Shab-e-Barat: Pakistanis to observe the night of forgiveness tonight

Shab-e-Barat The night of forgiveness

Muslims across Pakistan and other countries are blessed enough to experience Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness tonight. Sindh government has announced a public holiday on March 29 (today). On this day, Muslims ignore all non-essential activities to devote their time to prayers. Shab-e-Barat brings its own festivities as it has equal importance as an Eid … Read more

UAE: You can now carry gifts worth Dh3,000 maximum

UAE: You can now carry gifts worth Dh3,000 maximum

Those traveling the UAE can now carry gifts having a maximum value of Dh3,000. The latest update has been given by the Federal Customs Authority (FCA). According to the FCA, that movie projection devices, radio, and CD players, digital cameras, TV, and receiver (one of each), personal sports equipment, portable computers and printers, and medication … Read more

What did Indian actress Mouni Roy say to Mahira Khan?

actress mahira Khan

Fans of Pakistan’s leading actress Mahira Khan are present across borders and all over the world. This time, a famous actress from our neighboring country, India also reacted to Mahira Khan’s post. The Lollywood superstar shared two photos of herself on her Instagram account and wrote in the caption, “Ajeeb daastan hai yeh… 🤍.”   … Read more

Coronavirus: Smart lockdown imposed in Islamabad as Section 144 imposed in Quetta

Islamabad Quetta coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus cases are rising as smart lockdown has been imposed in 7 sub-sectors of Islamabad. As per the details, the smart lockdown has been imposed in Sector G and I. Whereas, the complete lockdown has been imposed in 6 areas including Bani Gala. According to sources, the micro lockdown has been imposed in G-10/2, G-10/3, … Read more

Kareena Kapoor impatiently waits to get back to London

Kareena Kapoor

Bollywood ‘bebo’ Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her desire to return to the British city of London in a post shared by her on Instagram. The Bollywood actress, who recently gave birth to her second child, shared a post based on the memories of her past when she visited London. According to Indian media reports, this … Read more

Massive fire erupts at oil refinery in Indonesia

Indonesia fire

A massive fire has erupted at one of the largest oil refineries in Indonesia. Firefighters are struggling to control it. As per the details, at least give people are injured as fire erupted at the Balongan refinery at 00:45 local time on Monday. the regional disaster management agency reported that 5 people were being treated … Read more