Pakistan Army soldiers stationed at the freezing heights of the Siachen Glacier extended heartfelt Eidul Azha greetings to the nation while reaffirming their unwavering commitment to defending the country under extremely difficult conditions. The troops, deployed at one of the world’s highest military frontlines, remained fully alert and operational despite severe weather, icy winds and […]
Eidul Azha
Nation set to celebrate Eidul Azha today
The nation will celebrate Eidul Azha today (Wednesday) with great religious zeal and fervour to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismael (AS). The day will dawn with special prayers in the mosques for well-being of the Muslim Ummah and peace, progress and prosperity of the country. Eid prayers’ congregations will […]
Protecting our skies this Eidul Azha
Eidul Azha is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant occasions celebrated across Pakistan and the Muslim world. The festival embodies the values of sacrifice, devotion, compassion and unity, bringing families and communities together in an atmosphere of faith and gratitude. As Pakistani citizens fulfil the religious obligation of Qurbani with great enthusiasm and […]
Punjab steps up transport checks before Eid
The Punjab government has launched a province-wide crackdown against transport overcharging, overloading, and unfit public vehicles ahead of the Eidul Azha holidays, as authorities prepare for increased passenger movement during the festive season. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed deputy commissioners and district police officers to conduct strict inspections of buses, transport terminals, and public transport […]
Punjab CM orders strict security during Chand Raat, Eidul Azha
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to ensure foolproof security arrangements during Chand Raat and Eidul Azha across the province, with strict implementation of security SOPs. Chairing a meeting on Eid security and administrative arrangements, the chief minister ordered installation of metal detectors and walk-through gates at Eid congregations and directed assistant commissioners […]
Sindh cuts Eidul Azha holidays, issues revised notification
The Sindh government has announced a three-day Eidul Azha holiday from May 26 to 28, in correction of an earlier notification of a four-day holiday, which included Friday. The decision is in line with the federal government’s announcement of a three-day public holiday from Tuesday to Thursday to mark Eidul Azha. In a corrigendum dated […]
Nationwide market restrictions lifted ahead of Eidul Azha
With Eidul Azha just around the corner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved to lift nationwide business hour restrictions until May 31, effectively permitting unrestricted operating hours for commercial centres. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Monday, PM Shehbaz has allowed business centres to operate without the previously imposed restrictions. “The […]
Nine goats die of suffocation while being transported ahead of Eidul Azha
Nine sacrificial goats died of suffocation while being transported in the luggage compartment of a passenger coach in Punjab ahead of Eidul Azha, according to local reports. The incident occurred on a coach travelling from Sadiqabad in Rahim Yar Khan district to Sialkot. Reports said the animals were placed inside the vehicle’s luggage compartment during […]
Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27
Pakistan will celebrate Eid al-Adha on May 27 after the moon marking the beginning of Zilhaj was sighted across the country, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday. The official announcement was made following a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held in Karachi, chaired by committee head Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. Read More: Ruet-e-Hilal […]
Zil Hajj moon sighted, Eidul Azha to fall on May 27
The Zil Hajj moon has been sighted and Eidul Azha will fall on May 27 in Pakistan, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced on Sunday. The announcement was made after a meeting of the committee held at the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in Karachi, with Maulana Azad in the chair. The meetings […]