Friday, December 25th, 2020
Change of guards ceremony held at Quaid’s mausoleum
KARACHI : Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) cadets on Friday assumed the guards’ duties at the mausoleum of Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. 145th birthday anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated with traditional zeal across the country. An elegant change of guards ceremony was held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi. Commandant PMA Major-General Omer Ahmed Bokhari was the chief guest and inspected the contingent comprising male and female cadets. Major-General Omer Ahmed Bokhari offered Fatiha, laid a wreath of flowers and recorded his impressions inRead More
Coronavirus claims more 85 lives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD : The novel coronavirus has claimed more 85 lives and infected 2,152 people during the past 24 hours. According to the data released by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 85 more people succumbed to coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 9,753. 1,824 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 2,382 patients are in critical condition. The total count of active cases currently stands at 38,511. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion ofRead More
Christmas Day and Rights of Minorities
By Sajjad Shaukat Besides Quaid-e-Azam Day, every year, December 25 is also celebrated as the Charismas Day across Pakistan. On this very Day, members of the Christian community attend special services at illuminated churches where prayers are offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. Residential colonies and churches are decorated with twinkling lights and stars. On the occasion, Pakistanis also say, “Happy Christmas” to the Christians and also participate in their celebrations. In December 2016, ahead of Christmas Day, former Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique had inaugurated aRead More