Amusement spots seen overcrowded on Eid holidays on June 29, 2017KARACHI: Due to extreme hot weather thousands of people thronged seaside and many more rushed to the amusement parks located in parts of city on Eid days. Acute hot and sunny weather could not deter people to come out of their homes. After spending two days at home Karachiites thronged the seaside in their expedition […]
Eid festivity brings together different faith communities on June 26, 2017KARACHI: The festival of Eidul Fitr is celebrated across the country not only by Muslims but also by followers of other faiths like Christianity, Hinduism, and Sikhism. Whether it is shopping for new clothes ahead of Eid, family outings on chaand raat or sharing traditional sweet meats on Eid day – people from different faiths […]
15000 law enforcement officials will be guarding Karachites on Eid on June 25, 2017KARACHI: On the occasion of Eid ul Fitar security officials will be performing their duties for three days . Despite living in the same city they will be away from their families and would be deputed for the security of karachities. On other hand other government servants are going to avail five days vacations including […]
Political temperature high in by-elections of PS-114 on June 21, 2017KARACHI: Highly charged by-elections in Karachi’s PS-114 constituency scheduled to be held on July 9, 2015 as the political pundits are predicting that the results would shape the way for the upcoming general elections next year. In by-polls 27 candidates are contesting; prominent among them are Senator Saeed Ghani of Pakistan Peoples Party, Kamran Tessori […]
Beauty parlour business booms ahead of Eid on June 21, 2017KARACHI: Beauty salons in Karachi are getting ready for the rush of customers ahead of Eid ul Fitr, as women are visiting them for various beauty treatments, facials, haircuts, hair dyeing, and also to get their hands and feet decorated with beautiful henna designs. “We bring very experienced and professional staff to give distinguished services […]
Currency dealers take advantage as demand for fresh currency notes rises on June 19, 2017KARACHI: As Eid is approaching, the demand for new currency notes of various denominations for Eidi, is rising but banks’ limit to issue fresh notes has exhausted leaving the citizens at the mercy of dealers selling notes at higher price. State Bank of Pakistan has authorized 122 e-branches for issuing new currency notes via SMS […]
Thousands of Muslims prepare for Aitekaf on June 16, 2017KARACHI: Thousands of Muslims across the country including Karachi will sit in Aitekaf, An important feature for which Ramazan is known in the last sacred Ashra, the Itikaf a deed is performed in last 10 days of Ramazan in search of Shab-e-Qadr. The devotees gather for ‘Aitekaf’ in congregation. Aitekaf will begin on Friday evening […]
Mismanagement, constructions create gridlock on June 15, 2017KARACHI: Mismanagement of traffic system coupled with on going construction projects in the city continue to cause worst gridlock on busiest roads especially during peak hours in Ramadan. Traffic jams are normal especially before and after Iftar near shopping malls mainly due to Eid shopping compelling citizens of Karachi every day to suffer prolonged massive […]
Eid shopping, at the peak in markets on June 13, 2017KARACHI: Before the Ramzan Eid shopping takes place randomly and there are countless trips to the shopping centers throughout Ramazan but after the 15th Ramazan Eid shopping reaches at its peak. Naturally the markets around the city are buzzing day in and day out. Karachi is already famous for a nightlife in the happening, with […]
A customary ornamentation for Eid bangles on June 11, 2017KARACHI: Eid is imminent and its preparations are on peak. With the arrival of Eid, since there is cheerfulness everywhere, the market and Bazaars are getting crowded day by day. The sellers and the shopkeepers especially bangles vendors have decorated their shops and handcarts respectively, in order to fetch more and more customers. Vivacious, colorful, […]