The federal government has declared March 20 and March 21 as public holidays for offices on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, according to a Cabinet Division notification issued on Sunday. “The prime minister has been pleased to declare March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, […]
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Home minister directs robust Eid security plan
Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has issued directives to the police to formulate a comprehensive Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 security plan at the police range level, taking into account the prevailing law and order situation as well as the overall security strategy. He emphasized that the implementation of the plan must be strong, coordinated, and effective in […]
Women, children flood markets ahead of Eid in major cities
The last weekend of Ramazan turned bazaars nationwide into a sea of shoppers, with families from Lahore to Karachi, Peshawar to Islamabad, thronging markets in search of Eid essentials, making it one of the busiest weekends in Pakistan’s retail calendar. As Ramazan nears its end, media reports show bazaars and shopping hubs across Pakistan bustling […]
PTI plans long march after Eid for Imran’s release
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalised plans for a long march two weeks after Eidul Fitr to press for the release of its founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan. Party sources confirmed to this reporter that preparations are underway, including the readiness of a specially equipped container that will serve as a command and […]
Maryam Nawaz applauds Punjab’s clean-up success during Eid holidays
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed strong satisfaction with the cleanliness drive carried out during Eid across the province. She said the campaign delivered record-breaking results in a very short time, earning praise from citizens. In her official statement, she congratulated the sanitation teams for their dedication and appreciated the positive feedback received from the […]
Israeli airstrikes kill nine Palestinians during eid celebrations in Gaza
Israeli forces have continued their attacks on Gaza, even during the second day of Eidul Fitr. The airstrikes and artillery shelling killed at least nine Palestinians, including several children. The attacks targeted civilian areas such as homes and gatherings, worsening the already dire situation in Gaza. Medical sources reported that the violence included airstrikes and […]
Eid celebration on the way as Shawwal moon is confirmed visible in Lahore
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan has gathered to decide the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. The meeting is taking place at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Islamabad. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the head of the committee, is leading the discussion. Religious scholars, experts from SUPARCO, and meteorologists are also present. Experts confirm […]
Authorities urge to be vigilant in wake of heavy rainfall during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the country during the Eid holidays and advised the concerned authorities to remain alert and take precautionary measures in wake of flash flooding and landslides in the vulnerable areas. The monsoon currents continuously penetrating in the country are likely to weaken during the next 24 […]
Majority of natives left for hometowns leaving the city deserted
ISLAMABAD: With only a single day left in the religious festival of Eid-ul-Azha, majority of the natives have left for their hometowns to celebrate the festival with their families and relatives leaving the city deserted, like every year. A number of people residing in capital for job purposes belong to the far flung areas of […]
PM approves five-day public holidays on Eid ul Azha
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved five-day public holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Azha from July 8 to July 12 (Friday to Tuesday). According to a letter of the PM Office shared by the press wing, the cabinet secretary was directed to take further action after PM’s approval. Earlier, the Cabinet […]