Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah’s 130th birth anniversary observed
Web Desk: The130th birth anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was observed on Monday. Fatima Jinnah played a vital role in creation of Pakistan. She...
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons being observed today
Web Desk: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is being observed on Sunday, to raise awareness about the plight of human trafficking victims and to...
International Friendship Day being observed today across the world
Web Desk: International Friendship Day is an annual reminder of the significance of friendships in enriching our lives. This United Nations-designated day celebrates one of...
Blessed, spiritual ceremony of Ghusl-e-Kabah will be held on August 2
ISLAMABAD: The spiritual and blessed ceremony of Ghusl-e-Kabah will be held on August 2, 15th of Muharram. Following the Sunnah of Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be...
Ishaq Dar, Naqvi jointly laid foundation stone of expansion of Data Darbar
Lahore: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi jointly laid the foundation stone for the expansion project of the shrine...
Online registration process for artists’ health insurance launched
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday launched an online registration process for the artists’ health insurance scheme by uploading its form...
Indian Anju marries Pakistani Nasarullah after embracing Islam
Dir Bala: Just after a week surfacing of Pakistani woman marrying a hindu youth after converting to Hinduism from Islam in India, now an Indian...
Death anniversary of eminent Urdu writer Qudrat Ullah Shahab being observed today
Web Desk: The 37th death anniversary of eminent Urdu writer and civil servant Qudrat Ullah Shahab is being observed today. Qudrat Ullah Shahab was born...
Dr. Qibla praises China’s model of religious freedom
Islamabad: Council of Islamic Ideology Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz has lauded China’s commitment to religious pluralism and cultural diversity, dispelling any negative impressions of interfaith...
‘Healthy Diet-Health Forever’ campaign being launched all over Pakistan
Islamabad: The “Healthy Diet-Health Forever” campaign is being launched all over Pakistan on the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to keep consumers abreast of...
Kashmiris on both sides of LoC observing Accession to Pakistan Day today
Muzzafarabad/ Srinagar: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing the Accession to Pakistan Day today, with a renewed...
New channel ‘PTV National Peshawar’ launched on directions of Info Minister
On the instructions of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, a new channel ‘PTV National Peshawar’ has been launched for the people of...
Pakistan, China to ink academic cooperation agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China Thursday decided to sign a cooperation agreement to uplift education sector. The sources said the federal cabinet had given consent to...
Malala Yousafzai celebrates birthday in style
Malala Yousafzai, youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, celebrated her 26th birthday in style on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, the activist shared a photo with girls...
Kashmir Martyrs Day being observed today
Occupied Kashmir/Muzzafarabad: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing the Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, today to pay homage to...
PM Shehbaz offers his own seat to student during laptop distribution ceremony in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday offered his own seat to a student during laptop distribution ceremony in Peshawar. A student after getting his...
Foundation stone laid for Shahrah-e-Faisal’s beautification
KARACHI: The foundation stone for the beautification of Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi’s main road artery, was laid on Monday. The foundation stone was jointly laid by Mayor...
Pakistan to host Hockey Olympic Qualifiers next year
Pakistan, alongside Spain and China will co-host the upcoming Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, scheduled to take place from 13 to 21 January 2024, confirmed the International...
56th death anniversary of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah being observed today
Web Desk: The 56th death anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah is being observed today with great respect and reverence. Fatima Jinnah played a vital...
Philanthropist, social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi’s 7th death anniversary being observed today
Web Desk: The 7th death anniversary of philanthropist and social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi is being observed today across the country. Abdul Sattar Edhi, the...
Kashmiris observe 7th martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Wani today
SRINAGAR: Kashmiris on both sides of Line of Control and elsewhere in the world are observing 7th martyrdom anniversary of renowned Kashmiri young freedom fighter...
Zardari pays homage to parents by visiting their graves
NAWABSHAH: Former president Asif Ali Zardari visited his ancestral graveyard and paid homage to his parents by visiting their graves. Zardari made a special visit...
2nd Day of Eid: Faithful will continue to sacrifice animals
On the second day of Eid-ul-Azha on Friday, the faithful will continue to sacrifice animals in commemoration of supreme sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim AS...
Hujjaj continue to perform Rami al-Jamarat on consecutive second day
Makkah: Around three million Hujjaj gathered at Mina from around the world continue to perform Rami al-Jamarat on consecutive second day, on Thursday. Under the...
After Eid prayers pilgrims embarks on journey From Muzdalilfah to Mina for stoning of devil
Mina: Millions of pilgrims, after saying prayers on Eid-ul-Azha morning and travelling through different means of transportation on Wednesday (10th Zulhaj), embarked on a journey...
Munir Akram pays tributes to Kashmiris’ heroic freedom struggle in Eid message
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram has paid rich tributes to heroic struggle of Kashmiri people for their right to...
Sindh archaeological department decides to close Mohenjo-daro during Eid holidays
Larkana : Sindh government has decided to close historic archaeological monument Mohenjo-daro site during Eid Ul Adha holidays. Director Archaeology has written a letter to...
International conference to promote tourism in country to be held from 11th of July
Islamabad: A three-day international conference to promote tourism in Pakistan will be held from 11th of the next month. This was announced by Chairman Prime...
Hajj sermon to be translated into 20 languages
Mina: The Languages and Translation Agency of the General Presidency for Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques will translate the Hajj sermon into 20 languages....
Talha hails Saudi Arabia’s excellent arrangements for Hajj 2023
Makkah: Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Talha has hailed Saudi Arabia’s excellent arrangements for Hajj 2023. He was talking to Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj...
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture being observed today
Web Desk: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is being observed on Monday, to remind people that human torture is unacceptable and a...
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2023 is being observed today. On this #WorldDrugDay, let's break the cycle of stigma and...
Around 3 mln pilgrims gather in Mina to start Hajj rituals
Mina: Around three million pilgrims have gathered in Mina to start the Hajj rituals The pilgrims will remain in the tent valley today and tonight,...
Pilgrims transport from Makkah to Mina will commence from tonight
Makkah: The operation to transport pilgrims from the holy city of Makkah to Mina will commence from tonight. Over three million Muslims from across the...
Hajj 2023 expected to feature historic capacity of pilgrims
MAKKAH: The last daunting three years had witnessed a sharp reduction in the scale of annual pilgrimage amid the Covid-19 pandemic but Hajj this year...
Govt announces another Eid Ul Azha holiday on June 28
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced another the Eidul Azha holiday on June 28. Besides June 29 and 30. The federal government included June 28,...
Talha Mahmood Visits Control Office of Pakistani Hajj Mission in Makkah
Makkah: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Talha Mahmood visited the Main Control Office of the Pakistan Hajj Mission at Makkah to review Hajj...
The role of timely reporting in combating unlawful Online Content :PTA
ISLAMABAD: In the past, broadcasters held complete control over the content to be broadcasted or telecasted, ensuring the avoidance of inappropriate or unlawful programs. However,...
Registered complaints of Hajj pilgrims resolved: Talha
Makkah: Minister for Religious and Interfaith Harmony Senator Talha Mahmood says nearly all of the 15,000 registered complaints of the pilgrims have been resolved under...
Zil Hajj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Zil Hajj moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and Eid ul Adha will be celebrated in the kingdom on June 28. The...
Blinken presents Pakistani Law Enforcement Officer Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero award
Washington: Zaheer Ahmed, a Pakistani law enforcement officer, was presented with the prestigious Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero award by U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
Hajj pilgrims around world packed Grand Mosque in Makkah for Juma prayer preceding the Hajj 2023
Riyadh: Aspiring Hajj pilgrims from around the world, including 70,000 Pakistanis, packed the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the area surrounding the Kaaba for the...
Int’l Day of Family Remittances being observed today
Web Desk: The International Day of Family Remittances is being observed across the world, including Pakistan, today. It is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the...
Hajj Mission plays role in resolving visa issue of student who reaches Makkah on foot to perform Hajj
Islamabad: The Pakistan Hajj Mission has played a pivotal role in resolving visa issue of Usman Arshad, a Pakistani student who accomplished the astonishing feat...
Charged with passion Pakistani student reaches Makkah by walking to perform Hajj
Okara: Charged with passion and enthusiasm for fulfilling religious obligation, man compelled to reach Makkah Mukarma by foot to perform Hajj. The man from Okara,...
Pakistani intending pilgrims urged to obtain authorised sacrificial coupons from Saudi Post
MAKKAH MUKARMA: Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro on Sunday emphasised the importance of obtaining authorized sacrificial coupons from approved sources such as the Islamic...
Pakistan Hajj Mission’s Lost, Found department returns 317 items to owners
MAKKAH MUKARMA: The Lost and Found Centre of the Pakistan Hajj Mission, Makkah has successfully returned 1,500 SAR and over 317 missing items, including bags,...
Pre-Hajj flight operation concluded as final hajj flight arrived in Madina from Karachi
Karachi: The pre-Hajj flight operation in Madina Munawara concluded on Tuesday with arrival of the final hajj flight, PIA’s Pk 747, carrying 392 intending pilgrims...
Inaugural flight to Makkah carrying 340 Pakistani pilgrims lands in Jeddah.
Makkah: The inaugural flight to Makkah carrying 340 Pakistani pilgrims has landed in Jeddah. The pilgrims were given a rousing welcome by Pakistan Hajj Mission...
World Environment Day being observed today
ISLAMABAD- World Environment Day is being observed on Monday to highlight hazards of plastic pollution imposing grave impacts on nature and human health. This year’s...