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Holiday announced on October 1

Holiday announced on October 1

The Deputy Commissioner of Rahim Yar Khan, Khurram Pervaiz, has announced that there will be a holiday on Wednesday, 1st October, for the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Fareed. The notification from the DC office stated that the holiday will be observed across the entire district. It also mentioned that all government offices will … Read more

Local holiday declared in Punjab district

Holiday announced on October 1

The Deputy Commissioner of Attock has declared a local holiday in the district on Thursday, August 28, for the annual Urs of the famous Sufi saint Hazrat Sakhi Sultan in Attock Khurd. According to the notification, all government offices and educational institutions under the district administration will be closed on that day, except for essential … Read more

Another holiday announced in Punjab district

Another holiday announced in Punjab district

The Kasur district administration has announced a local holiday on Saturday, August 23, for the 268th annual Urs of the famous Sufi poet Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah (RA). The official notification states that government offices, schools, and other local departments in the district will stay closed on this day. The Urs celebrations will last for … Read more

Sindh announces holiday on February 14

Summer vacation schedule announced!

The Sindh Education Department has declared a public holiday for all government and private educational institutions on Friday, February 14, in honor of Shab-e-Barat. As per an official notification, schools, colleges, and other institutions under the department will remain closed on the 15th of Shaban to mark the religious occasion. Shab-e-Barat, observed on the 15th … Read more

Sindh announces school holiday on January 28

Summer vacation schedule announced!

The Sindh Education Department has declared January 28 as a holiday for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the province to observe Shab-e-Miraj. This holiday will be observed in both public and private institutions. The holiday is part of the annual observance of Shab-e-Miraj, which celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey and ascension. The … Read more

9-day school holiday schedule announced for February in UAE

Summer vacation schedule announced!

Schools across the UAE have announced their holiday schedules for February, with varying break durations based on academic calendars. A full week off will be observed from Monday, February 10, to Friday, February 14, giving students and staff a nine-day break when including the weekends. Some schools will have a shorter break from Wednesday, February … Read more

Latest update on upcoming public holiday in Pakistan

Banks to remain closed tomorrow

Pakistan observed public holidays for Muharram 9 and 10 in July. Next public holiday is Independence Day on August 14. Government announces public holidays in December. People in Pakistan recently observed two public holidays in July for Muharram 9 and 10, honoring Hazrat Imam Husain and his companions’ sacrifices in Karbala. The federal government issued … Read more

Backstreet Boys’ holiday special will no longer be airing on ABC

Backstreet Boys'

Backstreet Holiday has been canceled and that comedy reruns will now air on ABC in its place. The lawsuit against Nick Carter for sexual battery was filed on December 8, however, Michael Holtz, Carter’s attorney, has already refuted the claims in a statement. Backstreet Holiday has been canceled and that comedy reruns will now air … Read more

Jennifer and Ben will invite their ex-partners to a huge holiday party

Jennifer and Ben

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck intend to invite their ex-girlfriends, Jennifer Garner and Marc Anthony. The happy pair are planning to hold a “big celebration” for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, which they will be celebrating together. The Marry Me actor and Argo actress want their children to celebrate the upcoming holidays as “one big family” … Read more

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora spotted at the airport

Arjun Kapoor and Malika Arora

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were spotted at Mumbai’s international airport. The couple looked utterly stunning in their airport outfits. Arjun shared a picture of his birthday gifts with his followers last night. This Sunday, June 26th, Arjun will turn another year older, and for his birthday, Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora flew off for … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo poses shirtless with Georgina Rodriguez in a new photo

new photo

Cristiano Ronaldo’s love-up photo during their romantic holiday with partner Georgina Rodriguez has gone viral, delighting millions of fans and causing the internet to erupt. On Wednesday, the Portuguese player took to Instagram to share a stunning photo with his wife, which he captioned with a red heart emoji.   In the shared picture, Ronaldo, … Read more

US air travel still messy, with another 2,600 flights scrapped

Americans

WASHINGTON: Americans returning home from holiday travel had to battle another day of airport chaos Sunday, with more than 2,600 flights cancelled due to bad weather or airline staffing woes sparked by a surge in Covid cases. Further disruptions are predicted for Monday, as a winter storm blows eastward. As of 10:00pm (0300 GMT Monday), more … Read more

Omicron spoiling US holiday economic comeback

Omicron

WASHINGTON: Holiday events have been scrapped in droves, thousands of flights canceled, cruises are now off limits: the Omicron variant has wreaked havoc in the United States, and the New Year could see more issues exacerbating the worker shortage and price increases. “We are starting to see some initial signs that Omicron is having an impact … Read more

UAE-based Pakistani family denied entry into Georgia

UAE-based family

DUBAI: What was supposed to be a happy family adventure this summer in Georgia turned into a horrible experience for a UAE-based Pakistani doctor and her family, Gulf News reported on Saturday. Dr Farhana Naz Amir, 44, a long-time radiologist at a hospital in Umm Al Quwain, and her family went for a one-week trip … Read more

Faiza Saleem is on vacation with her friends in northern areas of Pakistan

Faiza Saleem

Faiza Saleem is a Karachi-based lawyer turned comedian. She was Pakistan’s first female social media performer to pursue stand-up comedy, and she also led and trained The Khawatoons, the subcontinent’s first all-female comic company.

Faiza has been active on television and made her film debut with the comedy film Parchi.

Faiza Saleem is now on holiday in northern Pakistan with her friends. She keeps her fans up to date on what’s going on during her journey to the highlands.

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Handy holiday gifts priced under $100 to spoil your loved ones

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It’s never too early to begin holiday shopping. Following is a list of a few handy gadgets under $100, allowing you to spoil your loved ones while being practical.

Apple HomePod mini Smart Speakers

This speaker includes the $5 chip for calculated audio that analyzes the audio tracks in order to optimize volume, adjust dynamic range and manage dynamic passive radiators.

Apple HomePod mini

Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker

This gadget controls a smart home and plays great tracks. It comprises of a 19-millimeter tweeter for increased volume and a 75-millimeter mid-woofer for enhanced bass.

New Amazon Echo – 4th Generation Smart Speaker

The mini smart speaker has a round shape and extra tech. It even recognizes sounds like snoring and a baby crying.

Amazon Halo Health and Wellness Band

The device calculates health data like body fat, sleep patterns, and calories burned. While tracking activity and inactivity it even makes a 3D model of the body.

JUMPI 3-in-1 Jump starter Roadside Device

This handy device is apt for emergencies when stuck on the side of the road. It includes a jump starter, charger, and vacuum in a modern design which makes it easily portable.

Hedgehog Durable Carbon Fiber Umbrella

This is a practical, heavy-duty umbrella which combats a winds peed of over 70 miles because of its carbon fiber frame. More so, it even handles winds from a category 1 hurricane.

Wyze Video Doorbell Home Camera

This gadget allows visitors to be seen from head to toe with a 3:4 ratio. It has 1,080p full HD display, delivering clear footage.

Rollova Digital Rolling Ruler

This digital rolling ruler provides accurate measurements of detailed cloth pieces, woodwork and more.

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Sindh Govt extends Eid-ul-Adha holidays

Sindh Govt extends Eid-ul-Adha holiday

The Sindh government has extended the Eid-ul-Adha holiday by one more day. According to details, after the approval of the Sindh Chief Minister, the Sindh government issued a notification to extend the Eid-ul-Adha holidays by one day. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”what-did-railway-minister-sheikh-rashid-buy-for-sacrifice”] According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, August 3 will also be a … Read more

PM Imran Khan should announce three-day holiday for Eid ul Adha: Mufti Muneeb

PM Imran Khan should announce three-day holiday for Eid ul Adha: Mufti Muneeb

Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee said on Wednesday (July 29) that PM Imran Khan should announce a three-day holiday for Eid ul Adha. According to the details, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee said that the Prime Minister should declare a three-day holiday for Eid as it is usually a three-day festivity. [embedpost id=”50366″ … Read more

Saudi Arabia announces two-week holiday on Eid al-Adha

Saudi Arabia announces two-week holiday on Eid al-Adha

The Saudi government has announced a two-week holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. According to Saudi media, the Eid holidays for government employees in the kingdom, which began on July 23, will continue until August 8, while the private sector will get four days off from July 29 to August 2. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”good-news-for-pakistan-on-eid-al-adha”] … Read more