LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has directed that during Muharram, fool-proof arrangements should be made under a comprehensive strategy by utilizing all available resources. IG Punjab said that the security of Majalis and mourning processions of Ashura Muharram is the first priority and indiscriminative actions will be taken against those who try to […]
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Muharram chand 2022: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on Friday (today) for the purpose of observing the moon of the first month of the Islamic calendar, Muharram ul Haram. The zonal meeting in Lahore will be presided over by the Director General of Religious Affairs for the Punjab, Dr. Tahir Raza Bukhari, who will also be joined […]
Time for clothing brands to launch “Muharram Collection”
Muharram apparel is now doomed to change forever thanks to the expansion of the fashion industry and the brands’ keen grasp of the market’s requirement. A Twitter user tweeted, “Once again we arrive to the precipice of time where all brands will feel the raging need to launch a black and white collection smack […]
Foolproof security to be made for Majalis, Ashura Processions: IGP Faisal Shahkar
Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has said that regarding the arrival of Ashura Muharram, the security of Majalis and processions should be made foolproof with consultation and cooperation of all stakeholders including Ulama e kram, peace committees, civil society, district administration. Special Branch and CTD should provide all possible support and advance reports […]
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet for Muharram crescent on Friday
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s meeting would be held at the Deputy Commissioner Office, Quetta for sighting the crescent of Muharram-ul-Haram 1444 AH on Friday, July 29. According to the details as per official notification, the meetings of Zonal/District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees would be held at their respective headquarters at the same time. Similarly, the meeting […]
Security details of Punjab during Ashura
Commissioner Lahore Division and administrator MCL, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman, said that more than 8 thousand police security personnel and more than 12 hundreds municipal staff of MCL would perform duties for city’s main Muharram procession of Ashura, 10th Muharram. He said that all arrangements had been satisfactory during Muharram and 10 Muharram arrangements were completely […]
Twitterati react to Punjab govt’s Muharram ad featuring Manzoor Pashteen
Twitterati have started reacting to the Punjab government’s Muharram advertisement which allegedly depicts Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Manzoor Pashteen as a symbol of sectarian violence. The ad, being aired on television with regard to Muharram, shows Pashteen while warning people to avoid sectarian violence. SHAMEFUL @PTIofficial and @GOPunjabPK for showing @manzoorpashteen in a Moharram […]
Pillion riding banned in Punjab for 9th, 10th Muharram
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 […]
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 […]