LAHORE: In an unprecedented move the Punjab Home Department has banned motorcycle pillion riding in the province for two days in a bid to thwart any unpleasant incident during Muharram proceedings and gathering. The ban on pillion riding has been imposed under Section 144 of code (PrPC) on 9th and 10th of Muharram. Notification of […]
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Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura to be observed on Sep 21
Yom-e-Ashur would be observed on September 21 as the moon for the month of Muharram could not be sighted today, said the the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman. Muneeb, after chairing a special meeting for the moon sighting, said no testimony of moon sighting was received from any part of the country. 1st […]
Muharram security: Pillion riding banned in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The capital administration in connection to Muharram processions has imposed a two month ban on pillion ridding. Deptuy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat said that district administration has taken foolproof measures to cope with the security threats and act of violence (if any) to maintain the peace in the city. The ban is imposed under the section […]