Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM announces Daanish Schools expansion to realise Quaid’s Pakistan dream

PM announces Daanish Schools expansion to realise Quaid’s Pakistan dream

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced that the federal government would establish Daanish Schools in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and remote areas of Balochistan and Sindh to fulfill the aspiration of Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan by delivering quality education to children coming from economically disadvantaged families. “This is not the fault of the … Read more

Justice Yahya Afridi recuses himself from suo moto bench hearing meddling case

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan Judge Justice Yahya Afridi has recused himself from the seven-member larger bench assembled to address a suo motu case concerning accusations of intelligence agencies meddling in judicial affairs. In his statement, Justice Afridi suggested that the apex court should refrain from handling the case from a judicial standpoint. He emphasized … Read more

38 migrants dead in Shipwreck off Djibouti

38 migrants dead in Shipwreck off Djibouti

22 survivors receiving assistance from IOM’s Djibouti office and local authorities. The accident involved a boat carrying 60 Ethiopian migrants from Djibouti to Yemen. Nearly 1,000 migrants have died or gone missing on the “Eastern Route” since 2014. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported on Tuesday the discovery of thirty-eight bodies, including children, following … Read more

US sends seized Iranian weapons and ammo to Ukraine

US sends seized Iranian weapons and ammo to Ukraine

The transfer occurred last week as Ukraine faces significant ammunition shortages. The arms and ammunition were obtained from four “stateless vessels” between May 2021 and February 2023. The transfer does not address Kyiv’s need for key items such as artillery and air defense munitions. On Tuesday, the US military announced that it had given Ukraine … Read more

Philippine protesters rally against alleged Chinese ‘Aggression’

Philippine protesters rally against alleged Chinese 'Aggression'

Protesters in Manila demand the departure of Chinese, US, and other foreign troops from their territory amid rising tensions. The protest took place near the Chinese consulate in Manila, with banners reading “China leave!” The protests also demanded a halt to “foreign military buildup,” referring to enhanced defense cooperation with the US. On Tuesday, protesters … Read more

Yousaf Raza Gillani elected Senate Chairman unopposed

Yousaf Raza Gillani elected Senate Chairman unopposed

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and longstanding member of the People’s Party, Yousaf Raza Gillani, has beeb elected Senate Chairman unopposed. Similarly, the candidate from PML-N for the position of Deputy Chairman, Syedal Khan Nasir, also won uncontested in the election. No opposition candidate filed nomination papers against Gillani and Nasir, who were nominated by the … Read more

Shawwal Moon sighted; Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The moon of Shawwal has been sighted in Sheikhupura, different cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the other parts of the country and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated tomorrow (April 10, Wednesday). The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting of Shawwal Crescent was held in Islamabad. Chairman of the Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul … Read more

Eid Mehndi Designs 2024: Classic Simplicity for the Festive Season

Eid Mehndi Designs 2024: Classic Simplicity for the Festive Season

As Eid ul Fitr approaches, many people look forward to wearing nice clothes, enjoying tasty treats, and applying intricate mehndi designs. But if you’re short on time or prefer a simpler style, don’t worry! Simple mehndi designs are trendy for Eid 2024, offering a classy look without too much complexity. This year’s Eid Mehndi Design … Read more

Watch: ‘Eid Ki Khushi Mein Bol’ with Sahir Lodhi only on Bol Entertainment

Watch: 'Eid Ki Khushi Mein Bol' with Sahir Lodhi only on Bol Entertainment

Bol Entertainment will air various Eid-ul-Fitr entertainment programs throughout the three-day holiday. Pakistan’s top channel, Bol News, will also feature a special Eid transmission with up-to-date news. The program will feature well-known personalities from various fields, including Pakistan’s famous host, Sahir Lodhi. People’s favorite channel Bol Entertainment will be airing numerous entertainment programs on this … Read more

Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm support to each other on core national interests

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today held a telephonic conversation with President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to convey greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul Fitr. Both leaders exchanged Eid greetings and sincere wishes for peace, prosperity and unity for the people of Pakistan and Turkiye. Underscoring deeply-rooted and historical relations between the … Read more

Tesla agrees to settlement in fatal autopilot crash case

Tesla agrees to settlement in fatal autopilot crash case

Tesla has agreed to settle a lawsuit over a 2018 crash involving Apple engineer Walter Huang. Tesla previously argued that Huang misused the system due to playing a video game before the accident. The settlement comes amid a series of lawsuits related to the use of its driver-assistant technology. Tesla, the electric car giant, has … Read more

Giant Black Whale Spotted Alive Near Gadani Coastline

Giant Black Whale Spotted Alive Near Gadani Coastline

In an extraordinary occurrence in marine wildlife, a massive black whale has been sighted alive off the coast of Gadani, Balochistan. This sighting represents a significant milestone in the observation of marine wildlife. The stunning creature was spotted approximately two to three kilometers off the Gadani coastline, mesmerizing onlookers with its graceful movements in the … Read more

PR announces 25% reduction in fares on Eid-ul-Fitr

PR announces 25% reduction in fares on Eid-ul-Fitr

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced twenty five percent reduction in the fares as a special package for the commuters on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to a press release issued in Lahore on Tuesday, railway fares will be reduced by 25percent for first three days of Eid-ul-Fitr. This discount will be available on all types … Read more

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Multan Prayer time: Check details

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Multan Prayer time: Check details

As Eidul Fitr approaches, the prayer timings in major cities throughout Pakistan have been made public. The venues and timings in major cities are shared below. Multan Former Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi will address at Shahi Eid Gah at 08:30 am while Allama Syed Mazhar Saeed Kazmi – head of … Read more

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Faisalabad Prayer time: Check details

As Eidul Fitr approaches, the prayer timings in major cities throughout Pakistan have been made public. The venues and timings in major cities are shared below. Faisalabad Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani will lead the Eidul Fitr prayer at Jamia Masjid Gulshan Rahmaniya Dawood Nagar at 07:00 am. Mufti Bilal Ashraf will lead the Eidul Fitr … Read more

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Islamabad Prayer time: Check details

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Islamabad Prayer time: Check details

As Eidul Fitr approaches, the prayer timings in major cities throughout Pakistan have been made public. The venues and timings in major cities are shared below. Islamabad In Islamabad, Eidul Fitr prayers will be offered at various major locations of the city. At Faisal Mosque, Eidul Fitr prayer will be offered at 8:00 am. Eidul … Read more

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Lahore Prayer time: Check details

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Lahore Prayer time: Check details

As Eidul Fitr approaches, the prayer timings in major cities throughout Pakistan have been made public. The venues and timings in major cities are shared below. Lahore Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan President Allama Hisham Elahi Zahar will lead the Eid prayer at UET Housing Society Tawheed Park at 06:00 am. Eid prayer at Model Town … Read more

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Karachi Prayer time: Check details

Eid Ul Fitr 2024 Karachi Prayer time: Check details

As Eidul Fitr approaches, the prayer timings in major cities throughout Pakistan have been made public. The venues and timings in major cities are shared below. Karachi Eid prayer will be offered at Jamia Masjid Farooq-e-Azam at 06:35 am. Eid prayer will be offered at 07:30 am at Jamia Madnia Islamia in Jamshed Insari Park … Read more

Passport Delivery Services will Operate During Eid Holidays

Passport Delivery Services will Operate During Eid Holidays

To improve passport services during Eid holidays, the Director General of Immigration and Passport, Mr. Mustafa Jamal Kazi, has ordered special measures. Passport delivery counters at regional offices will stay open from April 10th to 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. This comes after the government raised Machine Readable Passport fees. People have faced … Read more

Two terrorists killed in South Waziristan

RAWALPINDI: Security Forces on Tuesday conducted an intelligence based operation in South Waziristan District. During conduct of the operation, after an intense fire exchange, two terrorists were successfully neutralised and sent to hell. Weapons along with a large quantity of explosives were also recovered from killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities … Read more

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Prayer Timings and Locations for Major Cities of Pakistan

Rajab moon sighted in Pakistan

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Prayer Timings: With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the prayer schedules for major cities across Pakistan have been released. Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Prayer Timings Here are the locations and timings for Eid 2024 prayers in key cities: Islamabad Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be held at various prominent venues across Islamabad. At Faisal Mosque, Eidul Fitr prayer will be … Read more

Rain, Snowfall expected in Islamabad, Pakistan on Eid-ul-Fitr

Rain, Snowfall expected in Islamabad, Pakistan on Eid-ul-Fitr

Expect rain, wind, and thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan during Eid-ul-Fitr. The Pakistan Meteorological Department says dry weather is likely for most areas initially, with hot weather in plain regions. However, from April 10th evening, a westerly wave will bring changes. On Wednesday and Thursday, rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in … Read more