Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sindh announces holiday for all educational institutions on Aug 15

Sindh announces

KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a holiday for all public and private educational institutions across the province on August 15 in observance of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). According to an official notification, schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed on that day. It is noteworthy that the provincial government had also … Read more

9th Muharram processions being held amid tight security

9th Muharram

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The mourning processions are being held across the country on the 9th of Muharram to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his loyal companions in the Battle of Karbala. Shabeeh-e-Alam and Zuljanah processions are being taken out in cities nationwide, where mourners are … Read more

Youm e Ashur being observed with religious fervour across country

Youm

KARACHI/LAHORE: Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, is being observed today (Wednesday) across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala.

In this connection, mourning processions are being taken out in all cities and towns of the country.

Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) and various aspects of Karbla tragedy.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.

In Karachi, the main Ashura procession in the city was taken out from Nishtar Park and concluded at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.

Similarly in Lahore, the main procession in the city was emerged from Nisar Haveli and concluded at Karbala Gamay Shah in the evening. Sabeels of water, milk and tea have been set up along the route of the procession in remembrance of the famine-like situation faced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions.

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PIA’s special flight permit for Arbaeen revoked

PIA leased plane

The Iraqi Government has revoked the special flight permit of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for the Arbaeen. The spokesperson for the PIA has stated that the Iraqi Government has revoked the special flight permit of the PIA because of the new wave of coronavirus. According to the spokesperson, the decision was made by the … Read more

Sindh summons army for Chehlum security

Chehlum security

Recommendation to summon Army in Sindh Army to organize the Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) in peaceful environment across the province including Karachi. According to the details, on the occasion of Chehlum, the Federal Home Ministry wrote a letter to Sindh Home Department asking for the army, Rangers and FC personnel owing to … Read more

Imam Hussain’s sacrifice teaches resistance to oppression: Bilawal Bhutto

Youm-e-Ashur

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid homage to the martyrs of Karbala and said that the enduring lesson of the great sacrifice of Imam Hussain and his associates teaches us that we should resist oppression and falsehood, even if we lose our lives. On the occasion of Youm-e-Ashur, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari … Read more

9th Muharram processions end safely amid strict security

9th moharram processions

9th Muharram processions in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Multan and other cities have concluded after passing through the traditional routes. According to details, nine Muharram al-Haram processions were appeared in different cities of Pakistan to pay homage to the eternal sacrifices of the Prophet (peace be upon him) grandson Imam Hussain (RA) and his … Read more