As a security measure during Ashura processions, metro and BRT bus services have been temporarily suspended in parts of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Karachi. Authorities cite precautionary steps in response to …
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Islamabad, July 2, 2025:Â The Sindh government has announced two public holidays in observance of Ashura on July 5 (Saturday) and July 6 (Sunday), 2025. As per a official notification released …
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Nationwide observance of Ashura with high-security alert
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: Mourners across the country actively participated in processions to honor and grieve the supreme sacrifice made by Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) family during the tragic events of Karbala, as they …
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Islamabad to Experience Suspension of Mobile Services
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: Mobile services will be suspended in Islamabad on 9 and 10th Muharram due to security reasons. Interior ministry wrote a letter to PTA regarding this matter. The interior ministry …
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PTA announces ‘partial suspension’ of mobile services in Karachi until Muharram 10
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailKARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that mobile services in certain areas of Karachi will be partially suspended until the 10th of Muharram (July 29). The Ministry of Interior …
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Punjab’s CTD nabs Four Terrorism Suspects Prior to Ashura Observance
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThey are affiliated with banned organizations, which include TTP and BLA. ISLAMABAD: During the holy month of Muharram, Punjab’s CTD apprehended four suspected terrorists in Rawalpindi through a swift intelligence-based …
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Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura to be observed on July 29
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailOn Tuesday, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was unable to sight the Muharram moon, which marks the beginning of the new Islamic year, 1445 AH. Consequently, the first day of Muharram …
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Met office forecasts the likely moon sighting for Muharram on July 18
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its forecast for the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Muharram 1445 Hijri. The PMD’s Climate Data Processing Center …