Youm-e-Ashura was observed across Pakistan on Friday with mourning processions taking to the streets in cities nationwide amid extensive security arrangements, with tens of thousands of police personnel deployed, snap checking, and partial or complete suspension of mobile phone services across various cities. Mobile phone services were partially suspended across 24 districts of Punjab, limited […]
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Maryam Nawaz says Karbala’s legacy inspires justice and courage
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the message of Karbala continues to inspire humanity to uphold justice, courage and moral integrity, describing the historic sacrifice as a timeless example of faith, righteousness and unwavering commitment to truth. She paid tribute to the martyrs of Karbala on the occasion of Ashura and urged people to […]
Main Zuljanah procession begins in Lahore under tight security
The main Zuljanah procession of Youm-e-Ashura commenced from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate in Lahore on Thursday night amid comprehensive security arrangements. Thousands of mourners joined the procession, which will conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah on Friday evening after passing through its traditional route across the city. The procession is scheduled to travel through several […]
PM Shehbaz urges nation to follow Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (RA) teachings
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the nation to draw lasting guidance from the teachings and sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), saying Youm-e-Ashura reminds Muslims of faith, patience, truthfulness and social reform. In his message on the occasion of 10th Muharram-ul-Haram, he described Ashura as one of the most meaningful days in Islamic history, […]
Zardari urges nation to follow Karbala’s message on Ashura
President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to embrace the enduring lessons of Karbala, saying the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) inspires Muslims to uphold truth, justice, patience and moral courage. In his message for Youm-e-Ashura, he described the occasion as one of the most significant days in Islamic history, reminding believers […]
Karbala teaches lesson of sacrifice for greater good: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said the Karbala tragedy teaches humanity the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance for the greater good and that truth and honesty will always prevail over falsehood. In his message to the nation on occasion of Youm-e-Ashur, PM Imran said there was now, more than ever, a need to unite as one […]