RAWALPINDI: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has taken strict action against passenger buses involved in unsafe travel practices ahead of Eid ul Fitr, suspending 11 vehicles from motorway operations for seven days. Read More: Motorway Police issues travel advisory According to an NHMP spokesperson, the buses were penalised for seating passengers in baggage compartments beneath the […]
Eid ul Fitr
Eid in Turbulent Times
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and a return to ordinary life – shaped, at least in principle, by gratitude, charity and human fellowship. Too much, however, has happened in too few years for the occasion to be approached as though the country were merely preparing for another holiday. The pandemic years took one kind […]
Eid ul Fitr 2026 dates confirmed: Pakistan looks forward to festive holidays
Pakistan is preparing for Eid ul Fitr 2026, with expected public holidays spanning from March 21 to 23, coinciding with Pakistan Day, allowing citizens a potential extended festive weekend for celebrations and travel. According to preliminary federal calendars, Eid ul Fitr Day 1 will fall on Saturday, March 21, followed by Day 2 on […]
Lahore police introduces female bicycle squads for Eid security
In preparation for Eid al-Fitr, Lahore police have deployed female bicycle squads in various markets. This move aims to prevent crime and enhance safety for women shopping in busy areas. Officers have begun patrolling, and they are working alongside male colleagues to ensure security. During a visit to Liberty Market, female officers, dressed in police […]
Adiala Jail tightens security ahead of PTI’s potential eid protest
Authorities have implemented a special security plan around Adiala Jail due to a potential protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The plan comes after reports suggested PTI workers might gather outside the jail to protest. The heightened security follows concerns of possible unrest, with the police taking extra precautions. Additional roadblocks have been set up on […]
Massive security for eid: Punjab deploys over 47,000 officers
The Punjab Police are set to deploy over 47,000 personnel across the province to ensure security during the upcoming Eidul Fitr holidays. The holiday, marking the end of Ramadan, is expected to begin on Monday, depending on the moon sighting. This large-scale deployment aims to keep celebrations safe amid recent security concerns. Police officers will […]
Saudi Arabia gears up for Shawwal crescent sighting to confirm Eidul Fitr
Saudi Arabia is preparing for the sighting of the Shawwal crescent to mark the start of Eidul Fitr. Ten observatories across the country are monitoring the sky to confirm the end of Ramadan. Experts predict the crescent will be visible for only 7-8 minutes, so quick confirmation is crucial. At the Tumair observatory, sunset is […]
Court orders immediate access to books and calls for family talk for Imran Khan
In a recent ruling, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi has ordered the authorities to provide books to PTI founder Imran Khan. The case, regarding the lack of books and restricted communication with his children, was heard by the court. After the hearing, the court approved both of Imran Khan’s requests. The court directed the jail […]
Eid-ul-Fitr to celebrate on March 31, says Suparco
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be observed on March 31, 2025. Based on scientific calculations, the likelihood of the moon sighting on March 30 is high, marking the end of Ramazan. Suparco explained that Ramazan would likely complete in 29 days, with the first day […]
Eidul Fitr celebrations planned in Vienna with scheduled prayers
Vienna’s Islamic Ideological Council and Central Islamic Center have announced that Eidul Fitr will be observed on Sunday, March 30. This decision allows the Muslim community in Austria to prepare for the celebrations. Various mosques in cities, including Vienna, will hold prayer services for this special occasion. At the Central Islamic Center, there will be […]