Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah here Wednesday chaired a Grand Peace Jirga focusing on the overall security situation in Kurram and Orakzai districts and to review preparations for upcoming month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by tribal elders, jirga members and relevant officials who reviewed in detail the implementation of Kohat Peace […]
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Punjab IG orders strict security ahead of Muharram
Inspector General Police Punjab Abdul Kareem chaired an important meeting regarding security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram at the Central Police Office. The meeting reviewed a comprehensive security strategy for the peaceful conduct of Majalis and mourning processions across the province. IG Punjab Abdul Kareem directed that security arrangements for Majalis and mourning processions should be completed […]
Naqvi, clerics agree to reduce Muharram procession durations
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with prominent clerics from across Pakistan to discuss arrangements for Muharram and other religious processions. In light of the current situation, the clerics and the Interior Minister agreed that all processions on 21st Ramadan, marking the Youm-e-Ali (R.A), will conclude by Maghrib prayers nationwide. A similar reduction […]
Punjab goes online to silence sectarian hate this muharram
In a bold step to maintain peace, the Punjab government has started cyber patrolling during Muharram. This is the first time such a move has been taken. The goal is to stop fake news and hate speech on social media. Dozens of accounts spreading sectarian content have already been blocked. These actions were based on […]
“No movies during muharram,” Imran Abbas stands for sacred respect
As the Islamic month of Muharram begins—a period marked by deep mourning and spiritual reflection—Pakistani actor Imran Abbas has voiced his concern over the release of films during this sacred time. His call comes after the release of Sardaar Ji 3 on the very first day of Muharram, a move he believes undermines the reverence […]
Muharram moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, new Islamic year 1447 begins june 26
Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the Muharram moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447 Hijri on Wednesday, June 26, 2025. According to international media, the crescent moon was also sighted in other Gulf countries including UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, where various events are planned to welcome the new year. The Saudi Hilal […]
CM Maryam Nawaz orders crackdown on hate speech ahead of muharram
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered immediate action against those spreading hate content on social media during Muharram. She chaired a high-level meeting to discuss peace and safety during the holy month. Authorities have been directed to stay alert and take strict steps to maintain law and order across the province. During the meeting, […]
Mobile phone services to remain suspended in Faisalabad on 10th Muharram
The Ministry of Interior on Friday announced the schedule for the suspension of mobile phone services in the Faisalabad region due to the 10th of Muharramul Haram based on the suggestions of local police officials (Yaume Ashura) On the 7th and 10th of Muharram, cell phone service will continue to be suspended in Faisalabad and […]
Muharram security: Pillion riding banned across Sindh for seven days
Pillion riding is banned throughout Sindh for seven days, from the sixth to the twelfth of Muharram, including the provincial capital Karachi to insure security. In response to the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) request, the government of Sindh outlawed pillion riding. According to a notification from the Sindh Home Department, the ban will start […]
Muharram procession: National Highway to be closed tomorrow from 9:30pm to 11:00pm
KARACHI: The National Highway will be completely closed from 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm on Thursday night due to the Muharram procession taking place within the limits of the Malir Traffic Section. The procession will start from Imamia Imambargah and end at Hussaini Imambargah, said Superintendent of Traffic Police Malir, Syed Arshad Hussain. Both the tracks […]